Word: soloists
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Gilda Hoffman '54 will be soloist with the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra in its spring concert on May 15. The 18-year-old Saville House pianist won the role with her playing of a Mozart concerto in Paine Hall last Thursday during a special competition sponsored by the Pierian Sodality Orchestra...
...York Philharmonic (Sun. 2:30 p.m., CBS). Guest soloist: Pianist Myra Hess; Mitropoulos conducting...
...most difficult works in the repertoire. He exhibited great manual dexterity, backed up by a full, rich tone. Having no definite conception of how the music should be played, I can say very little about the interpretation. However, there did seem to be a lack of rapport between soloist and accompanist. The quiet passion which marked Krasner's playing was far removed from his wife's cool, almost mechanical pianism. I don't know which style is valid, but one of them was certainly out of place. In fairness to Mrs. Krasner it must be added that...
With a grimace of rage and a wave of his hand, Ansermet restored order, and the noisy fourth movement began. As the soloist had only a bar or two to play during the whole movement, Primrose stood idle, making a picture much like the one of Attorney-General McGrath published in last week's issue of Life...
When "Harold's" musical journey finally thundered to a halt, the audience gave the soloist a tremendous ovation. Bowing and smiling, Primrose had to return to the stage four times to acknowledge the applause. Whether the audience was merely clapping out of relief or appreciation for the performance, this writer will never know...