Word: ever
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Simplicity is the earmark of Sibelius's fifth symphony which concludes the program. Written in 1914 at a time when the world was still accustomed to flowery orchestration and full, high-sounding instrumentation, this symphony is the reverse, gaining effects through elimination rather than overcrowding. Yet his style is ever free in its movement, fitting into the classical forms, yet not restricted by them. The bustling introduction of the fourth movement, and the pianissimo before the glory of the end makes an overwhelming effect. Lawrence Gilman has said, "The finale is the crown of the work, and in many ways...
...former professor of History here told the New Lecture Hall audience that "the two nations lack a common fold for much of their world policy." Because of the growth of European air power England's home security, he contended, has been destroyed, he contended, and she is more than ever a worldly power." On the other hand, America has become increasingly unwilling to involve herself in Europe...
...twentieth century Grail, yet it was more than that. It was the key to all understanding. It was something ageless, terribly elusive, retreating, perhaps. So many men, almost every man, had sought it. Had any one of them found it? Were we any nearer it than we had ever been? Were we going in the right direction? And the Vagabond found himself murmuring the words of Montaigne, "Que scais...
...What most worries the Man on the Street," replied my friend, "is a car coming around the corner. There are more women running for office than ever before. Feminism has grown a beard. Their slogan is, Put All the Males in the Post Office...
...George Balanchine has again endowed a chorus with that inimitable touch of his, and Jo Mielziner has designed sets that are as magnificent as they are fascinating. Some of Irene Sharaff's costumes are superb and some of them are the most atrociously ugly harnesses that ever sprang from a designer...