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...second act of Evening exemplifies the product of too many cooks. Both orchestra and singers give outstanding performances; indeed, the instrumentalists in particular distinguish themselves. Unfortunately, the two don't engage in a cooperative harmony but rather in a duel to the death, voice versus instruments. Such an unequal contest can have only one result. Not even Shattuck's soaring soprano can overcome the determined opposition of the cymbals--especially since their frequencies are very close. Part of the problem is the thick-textured score, with its constant cacophony and acoustical fireworks; part of the trouble is the structure...
Harvard's saber unit fought Brandeis most effectively by trouncing the visitors 7-2. Sophomore Michael Bierer ruined two opponents, 5-1 and 5-2, but lost a close duel to the Judges' number one saber man, Steve Pearlman...
...freshman Rho won one duel 5-3 and lost twice. This is Rho's first year of fencing. "I picked him up in a physical education class. He was fencing recreationally I told him to come out. He has good moves. By his junior year I hope he will be ready to fence nicely," Zivkovic said...
...Read's duel was no pushover, hoever. Down 4-1, he fought for four consecutive touches while avoiding the defensive double-touch attempts of his Cornell opponent...
Second-ranked Todd Lundy came back to win his match in the third set, 6-4, in a marathon duel. Lundy was down one set and losing 5-2 in the second before rallying to sink his Sooner...