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...singing provided by the Glee Club and the Choral Society. Their entrances were crisp, their diction clear (including every umlaut), and their pitch perfect. Their dramatic "Barabbam" at the turning point of the drama was frightening, although Mr. Munch spoiled part of its effect by having the organist hold the chord for ten seconds--perhaps the longest quarter note in history...
...second in a series of Sunday evening music services at Memorial Church will feature Organist Herbert Burris...
...featured artist was Lois Pardue, Assistant University Organist. Mrs. Pardue proved to be technically expert and polished--a supple and tasteful performer who knows how to use the Church's splendid Aeolian-Skinner organ to fine advantage. There was occasional insecurity in the string ensemble, but the over-all result was above par. The finest works on the program were the corner ones: Bach's Prelude and Fugue in B-minor, BWV 544, and Piston's Prelude and Allegro for Organ and Strings. The Bach was especially welcome, for it is not often heard these days; it is a lofty...
...Church authorities have evidently adopted an overly reticent policy about publicizing this series, and last Sunday's audience unfortunately numbered only about 125. Next Sunday will offer contemporary works by Stravinsky, Krenek, Ives and others, performed by organist Herbert Burtis and a chorus conducted by John Ferris, the newly appointed University Choirmaster and Organist. The following week will provide music for organ and brasses; and the series will conclude with works for chorus and orchestra by Bach, Schutz, and Farrant...
...Organist Lois Pardue and a string ensemble conducted by Kalman Novak will play works of Bach, Aaron Copeland, Edmund Haines, Handel, Henry Purcell and Walter Piston...