Word: ostinatos
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...orchestra's balance faltered only through the domination of an exceptionally snarling brass section. The frequent long building passages, leading to the inevitable climax of a loud brass phrase under a string ostinato and trilling winds, were expertly guided by the Orchestra's regular conductor, Attilio Poto. Adequate preparation and generally vigorous playing made austere work interesting to hear but one looked forward to the imminent reward of the Faure at hand...
Amid the jollity of a Dallas wingding, wise old Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, 76, plunked down at a handy piano with the boyish, mop-topped guest of honor, added an uneasy basso ostinato to the sure-handed treble provided by Van Cliburn. Texas-bred Van, drawled Sam, is "a glowing symbol of the 98½% of American boys who are good...