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...overly concerned that he had missed seeing Chernenko or Politburo Member Mikhail Gorbachev, 53, who is widely assumed to hold the No. 2 spot in the Kremlin. At a reception in the Greek embassy, Papandreou was in a jovial mood. As a folk singer rendered an old Russian favorite, Kalinka (Little Snowball Tree), in a throaty voice to the accompaniment of a balalaika and harmonica, the Prime Minister rose and, while 100 guests cheered him on, performed a graceful sirtaki, circling around with his arms raised over his head, like a man much younger than his 66 years...
What captured Sanders was an evening of Russian songs sung with great dash, accuracy, and humor under the direction of Denis Mickeiwicz. The chorus sang liturgical music, including a magnificent chant from the Kievo-Pechersky Monastery. It sang selections from Russian operas, familiar folk tunes ( Metelitsa, Kalinka ) and unfamiliar folk tunes...
Fully half the Yale Russian Chorus's program consisted of conductor Denis Mickiewicz's excellent arrangements. He showed an instinctively sure touch with the Russian folk idiom, and a good understanding of men's voices. The only exception to this was a modulation for solo tenor in "Kalinka," which must have been as uncomfortable for the singer as it was for the audience. Mr. Mickiewicz's chordal vocabulary was thankfully traditional, with the unfortunate exception of "A Maiden's Heart...
What captured Sanders was an evening of Russian songs sung with great dash, accuracy, and humor under the direction of Denis Mickiewiez. The chorus sang liturgical music, including a magnificent chant from the Kievo-Pechersky Monastery. It sang selections from Russian operas, familiar folk tunes (Metelitsa, Kalinka) and unfamiliar folk tunes. Indeed, it seemd as if the chorus could do anything. Its tenors ascended with assurance and clarity to the C above middle C; its basses descended at least to the C below the staff. The great variety in voice timbres added interest to the solos, sung by nearly...
...solos by Miss Florence Macbeth of the Chicago Opera Company, is as follows: In Dulci Jubilo, Ancient German Carol Glee Club O Sacrum Convivium, Viadana Glee Club Vera Languores Nostros, Lotti Glee Club Caniate Domino, Hassler Glee Club What's Sweeter Than a New-Blown Rose Handel Miss Macbeth Kalinka, Old Russian Folk Song Miss Macbeth At the Well, Hageman Miss Macbeth Slumber Song, Mac Dowell Miss Macheth Tally-ho. Leout Miss Macheth Come Again, Sweet Love, Dowland Glee Club Spread Your Wings, Cut Glee Club With Soprano Solo by Miss Macbeth Saltarelle, Saint-Saens Glee Club Intermission Aria--Polonaise...
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