Word: stringings
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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David Diamond's Quintet in B minor for flute, string trio, and piano was the next number on the program. It is a very energetic piece which suffers in performance because of the thickness of the writing. This fault was emphasized last night, as the piano was out of balance with the other instruments, and frequently obliterated the flute. The individual instrumentalists played quite capably, however, and considering the fact that the piece was rehearsed only twice, it came off very well indeed...
Bartok: Quartet No. 6 (Gertler String Quartet; English Decca, 7 sides). Bartok's six quartets are possibly the most impressive since Beethoven; in the finer moments of this last quartet (1939), as in Beethoven's last, the great breadth and depth of the composer is revealed clearly and simply. Performance and recording: good...
...Haydn: Violin Concerto No. 1 in C (Isaac Stern, violinist, with string orchestra; Columbia, 6 sides). One of the most delightful, if not the most profound, of all fiddle concertos; cleanly, clearly and delightfully played. Recording: good. Symphony No. 88 (Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy conducting; Columbia, 6 sides). Also one of Haydn's most charming, but in the slow movement Conductor Ormandy drags where he should be warm and graceful. Recording: good...
Thompson: Quartet No. 1 (Guilet String Quartet; Concert Hall Society, 6 sides). A good quartet; Harvard's Randall Thompson is full of the flavor and drive of the U.S. - but also owes a little to his teacher, Ernest Bloch. Performance and recording (on Vinylite): excellent...
...class life in a London suburb. The camera moves with a sharp, knowing eye from the vulgar pretensions of tea in the Sunbury parlor to Herbert's wonderful kite straining and swooping in a fine summer breeze. Though Herbert and his wife are happily reconciled (over a kite string on the commons), the movie never compromises with the silver cord. As Herbert's mom, Hermione Baddeley gives a viciously distinguished performance...