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...motific two-note slurs in the opening melody. The first movement tended to drag, but Levine was able to maintain the lyrical drama of the allegro molto.In the following movement, the expressive nature of the andante tempo remained intact, though at times the orchestra’s delivery seemed perfunctory??€”particularly at the ends of melodic phrases. However, the lively performance of the subsequent G minor minuet featuring a charming trio section was characterized by a strong sense of direction.Any sluggishness present in the first movement had fully dissipated by the start of the finale. The purposeful passagework...
Observing chefs can be tricky. To the practiced chef, much of food preparation has become perfunctory??€”they hardly give a thought to the acts of whisking, marinating or garnishing. They cook instinctively, which is no help to the interested amateur. That’s where the freelance food writer comes...
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