Word: flutist
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Band-Room Barbs. There is also a longstanding belief among impresarios that for psychological reasons, audiences do not respond so well to women players, because the "conflict and domination" struggle with an instrument is strictly man's work. When attractive Doriot Dwyer was appointed first flutist of the Boston Symphony 14 years ago, one proper Brahmin sent her a package with a letter demanding that she hide her exposed ankles with the enclosed pair of thick grey stockings. She demurred, and at least one Boston man is glad; since the arrival of the ladies, he has taken to watching...
...occasional chamber-music get-together in the faculty lounge, but frequent, fully promoted performances before large audiences in gleaming new theaters. In return, the schools gain status and expert faculty material. "Universities now realize that experience under fire is more important than an academic degree," says Pittsburgh Symphony Flutist Bernard Goldberg, who teaches part time at Duquesne University. "Musicians who have been required to perform consistently under high standards can impart information not ordinarily found in textbooks...
...played. Everyone has a suggestion, and everyone thinks that the way he played it back in Poland is the only way." In addition, the parade of guest conductors has turned the players into musical chameleons, denied them a distinctive style that they can call their own. Says one flutist: "Under Paul Paray we play the Leonore Overture in eleven minutes; under Josef Krips we do it in 15 minutes...
...nonplused at the omission of Duquesne University's Bernard Goldberg, flutist of the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Musica Viva Trio, soloist with the Casals and Marlboro festivals...
...showed off two supreme musicians Friday night: flutist Karen Monson '66, and pianist Ursula Oppens '65. They are quite a pair. Both won the concerto contest in their freshman years. Both spent three or four years becoming legends among Harvard concertgoers. Both face futures of great promise as professional performers. Both are very exciting musicians...