Word: musicically
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...more informed circles, most people are optimistic. A few members of Harvard's Music Department are looking for-ward to Munch's arrival with frank relief. And while this attitude may not be characteristic of most members of the Department, it is certain that almost all those who have heard Munch conduct predict a great deal of fresh, interesting music for Boston audiences next year...
...fees and turned them over to the Resistance. He was asked to conduct at the Opera by its director, Jacques Rouche, but refused because of the many known collaborators associated with the organization. Munch has been made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his services to French music...
...becomes bored, and, of course, their playing shows it. Munch never takes a big chance in any performance, but just enough is left in doubt to create the effect he desires. Thus, in performance, his personal hysteria mixed in with the highly sensitive orchestra often leads to extraordinarily exciting music...
...movements of assist the singers in pronunciation. He usually uses a baton, but occasionally, he may leave it idle in his left hand. He sings along with the strings as loud if not louder than Toscanini does. He shushes for pianissimos, exhorts for fortissimes. Sometimes he depicts the music physically, but where other conductors often merely imitate the motions of a violin bow or a cymbal, (something which has no value for anyone except the audience) Munch attempts to portray the spirit of the interpretation he is seeking (something which can be of considerable value to the musicians as well...
...fear that haunts Munch when he is leading a performance is that the music is dragging. This to him is the worst thing that can happen, and thus when he feels a piece sticking, he is apt to rush...