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...English supertitles above the stage. First performed in Milan in 1887, “Otello” was Verdi’s penultimate opera and is widely considered his greatest tragedy. The work represented the great composer’s return from his first retirement and was an immediate success. “Otello” recounts the Shakespearean story (“Othello”) in which a Moorish general is convinced that his wife has become unfaithful and decides to kill her. In one of the program notes, the Stage Director notes that, “Verdi?...
...served well. The serve was hopefully a turning point for us.”Such optimism about improved play has begun to take root, as Harvard finds itself back in the race for a league title. In order to take this step, though, the Crimson must find equal success on the road. HARVARD 3, RUTGERS-NEWARK 2Friday evening’s contest brought more drama to the MAC, as the Crimson had to dig out of a 2-1 deficit to earn its second league victory. Weissbourd led all scorers with 28 kills, with Jones and Kuld totaling...
...competition, narrowly edging Connecticut College’s Kyle Duggan. “We were both really tired, so I guess that’s just how it played out,” Weiler said. Not qualifying was a disappointment to someone who has enjoyed so much success in such a short time. In 2006, Weiler was the Under-18 world champion in pole vaulting. In 2008, Weiler was the EA Sports Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was named to the All-USA team by USA Today. Harvard sophomore Sean Gil finished eighth, matching his personal best by clearing...
...What makes Hassanzade's success so amazing, however, is how it grew from virtually nothing. The son of Afghan shepherds who fled to Pakistan in 2005, Hassanzade was 14 when his parents, determined to give their son a better, more peaceful life, paid smugglers to bring him to France in 2006. Once there, he was abandoned on the streets of Lille by the same people who were supposed to help get him settled in Europe. Despite having little money and knowing no French, the new arrival managed to communicate his dilemma with passersby, and eventually wound up in a children...
...Propagating the false idea that some groups face an unfair bias in casting will only discourage people from auditioning in the first place. Those who do not at first find instant success should not be disheartened by a process that is inherently competitive for everyone, regardless of race, creed, or level of experience...