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Hordon is not worried about the two youngster’s abilities to perform...
...some listeners, the yearning lyricism of the romantic composers can be painfully sweet, if not unbearably sentimental. Good music teachers often warn their students that romantic pieces are the most difficult to perform because their melodies are so unabashedly pleasing. If played with too much enthusiasm, Schubert can go from heartfelt to mawkish, embarrassing classicists everywhere. But handled conservatively, an emotionally moving piece can feel equally stilted and bland...
...notion that I am Miss Harvard. I know that the title has gone to my head and that I’ve exaggerated its importance. I know there is no Miss Ivy League pageant to prepare for, no events for me to speak at and no official duties to perform. But the crown has reminded me that it’s important how you carry yourself. I’ve been reminded that it’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice...
Even if luck had something to do with it, Whitton’s calm under pressure and ability to perform at the plate have enabled her to be the on-the-field captain that she wants...
Over several years, Alzheimer’s takes a heavy toll. The disease begins with mild forgetfulness in familiar places, and it progresses over time to seriously impair judgment and the ability to perform daily activities. Senior citizens who were once independent are suddenly forced to rely on others for their care—a transition that is often startling and disorienting. And as parents and grandparents forget their children’s names, the disease can be a traumatic experience for families...