Word: successfully
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...published a music column written by "Nostradamus," which attempted to predict the quality of coming musical events. In his final column of the year, discussing the 1946-47 season of the New York Philharmonic-Symphony, Nostradamus warned his readers to watch out for a conductor named Charles Munch. His success will be immediate and enormous, he predicted...
When Munch arrives here next fail, Bostonians will meet a distinguished-looking man of great personal charm and sociability. His success with the all-important ladies around an orchestra seems assured. Although his spoken English is at the moment extremely tentative, his French manner more than makes up for it. (In France, affectionate females dubbed him "le beau Charles," and from all signs, the Boston press is not going to let him forget...
...both New York and Boston Munch had spectacular success, and, unlike many conductors, his success with the musicians was just as great as his success with his audiences. During his Philharmonic engagement the musicians spontaneously got together one afternoon and chipped in to present Munch with a gift symbolic of their respect and admiration. And after his last concert in New York, they honored him with a cocktail party, something which had been done only once before--when Toscanini finished his last season with the Philharmonic...
Admittedly this constitution is not perfect as it stands. After next year's operations show up any defects, the plan can be overhauled. If Dean Leighton intends to request that changes be made before he give his approval, however, he should do so now. Much of the constitution's success will depend on proper preparation, and no arrangements can be made until the official stand is known. With the cooperation of the Dean's office, the Council will be able to set up the mechanics of the plan and brief incoming freshmen on how elections will be conducted.. Well...
...most expensive undertaken by either dramatic group up to that time. It was believed that a Richard in rented costumes would not convey fully that king's opulent rule and degradation. So costumes costing $1600 were designed for the play by Robert Fletcher. "Richard II" was another impressive success...