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England made his fortune. He was what the English upper classes--both hereditary aristocrats and nouveau riche --had wanted but not found: a portraitist who could perform in the Grand Manner. There had been none since the death of Thomas Gainsborough a century before, and Sargent, with his tremendous fluency and genuine empathy for the social levels of his sitters, filled the gap to perfection. He had no interest in politics past or present, was completely without class resentment and seemed to be devoid of irony. As a biographer who knew him pointed out, "He would have been puzzled...
...Midori Chamber Ensemble presents Schubert's "String Trio No. 2 in B-flat major," Brahms' "Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor," and Dvorak's "Piano Quartet in Eflat major." NEC's Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St. CelebrityCharge at 482-6661 for tickets...
...idea of hanging the Blue Boy in the alcove," Herschbach says, referring to the famous painting by Thomas Gainsborough. "Late one night a couple of my students and I hung it. [Woodward] didn't like it. He replaced it with a note...
...England Conservatory's Jordan Winds. Perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. Free. Call 262-1120, ext. 700 for more information...
...England Conservatory Wind Ensemble. Perform Edward Gregson's Celebration; Martin Christoph Redel's Gioco, Op. 32; Stavinsky's Symphony of Wind Instruments; Richard Strauss's Suite in B-flat, Op. 4; and Persichetti's Masquerade, Op. 102. Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m. Jordan Hall, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. Free. Call 262-1120 for more information...