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Word: superbeings (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...interior design of St. Paul's Church is, to use the polite word, eclectic. Regardless of that, its acoustics are superb and the two-second echo is a pleasure to hear. Conductor F. John Adams was rigorous in his programming: he chose works by six composers of the Tudor period, a relatively limited historical pool from which to draw compared to the Bach-to-Stravinsky expanse that usually leaves everyone dissatisfied in some way. Adams's approach to programming is commendable for it ensures both an interested, attentive audience (who have come for a specific type of music), as well...

Author: By Kenneth Hoffman, | Title: Tudor Church Music | 3/22/1972 | See Source »

...John Taverner was pure and on pitch--a welcome relief from the shakiness common to amateur groups' lead pieces at a concert. The chant that began the Magnificat was perfect simplicity and contrasted strongly with the thick polyphonic texture that followed. Of the eleven sections, the Gloria was superb. One huge melisma on the second syllable of principio seemed to suspend all motion and thought...

Author: By Kenneth Hoffman, | Title: Tudor Church Music | 3/22/1972 | See Source »

Petkevich who took a full year leave of absence to prepare for last month's Olympic Games in Sapporo made the announcement last Saturday on ABC's "Wide World of Sports" after he had finished his amateur skating career with a superb free-skating performance at the World Championships in Calgary, Alberta, Canada...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Petkevich Retires From Rink With 4th Place World Finish | 3/17/1972 | See Source »

After the completion of his routine, he was interviewed by former Olympic figure skating gold medalist Dick Button, the superb color commentator for ABC sports...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Petkevich Retires From Rink With 4th Place World Finish | 3/17/1972 | See Source »

...Sack," a ballad, are the most memorable. "Been on the Road Too Long" is energetic and catchy, but the other songs, even when pretty or genuinely interesting, are not especially exciting. The drive of the performance generally outclasses the material itself. Paul, like Mary, has a superb voice. A fine folk guitarist, he has had enough sense to keep his voice out in front of back-up instruments...

Author: By Peter M. Shane, | Title: Separate Ways | 3/13/1972 | See Source »

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