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...conference by the same name, dedicated to Adams University Professor and arguably the most well-respected Bach scholar, Christoph Wolff. The conference took place Sep. 23-25, the same weekend that the exhibit opened. It featured papers by musicologists as well as live performances by the Harvard Baroque Chamber Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra, and pianist and Harvard Professor Robert Levin and his wife, pianist Ya-Fei Chuang (both of whom played harpsichord...
...least seen the unspeakably horrible Starz movie network commercial that uses it), the music is undeniably majestic. Morris writes that “for the rest of the century, symphonic composers would struggle in vain to write anything that sounded bigger.” Beethoven, deaf and facing the orchestra, did not realize the audience was enthusiastically clapping until a teenage soprano turned him around...
...been waiting for this for weeks,” Vinson said. “This was her big Harvard debut.” Vinson said that it was also the first time he could remember that so many groups—ranging from the buttoned-up Mozart Society Orchestra to a coalition of wifebeater-wearing Steppers—had collaborated to raise money for such a cause. More than 1,000 tickets were sold, though exact attendance had not been tallied by yesterday night. The idea arose just days after the storm whipped through New Orleans and parts of Mississippi...
...Teddy R. Sherrill ’08, and Abe J. Riesman ’08 promises a banner year for the venue. Sharp describes the Cage as unique, and asks, “Where else in the houses can Harvard bands regularly perform? [...] With everything else so orchestra- and a cappella-dominated, it’s important that it’s there.” Blanks.’ Boch agrees. “It’s probably the best space on campus. The Cage is a great way to rock a lot of people...
...performance is delivered by Tracy’s best friend Penny Pingleton, played by Caissie Levy. Levy’s pinpoint accurate comedic timing and unfailing charisma exponentially heighten the show’s appeal. While many of the actors’ mediocre singing voices are overwhelmed by the orchestra, Motormouth Maybelle’s earth-shattering ballads are sung entrancingly by Charlotte Crossley. Despite its flaws, “Hairspray” still proves to be wildly entertaining with its seamless set scenery and colorful costumes. The imaginative and intricate dance choreography adds to the visual extravaganza. Additionally...