Word: tempi
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...tone. Every note sounded clear and well defined--even in the most complicated contrapuntal passages. And there was a certain rightness about his dynamics: no exaggeration, but enough variety to insure sustained interest. Sutble nuances, rather than violent contrasts, emphasized the logical relationship of the various sections. His tempi, relaxed and graceful without being slovenly, provided a welcome relief from the usual machine-like regularity that can make Bach's keyboard music sound like finger exercises...
John Davison, 1G, wrote his Violin Sonata in an appealing, pastoral style, strongly reminiscent of Vaughan Williams. The first three movements became slightly monotonous because of the similarity of their musical ideas, though this impression may be due to the uniformity of the tempi with which they were performed. In the fourth movement, Mr. Davison departs from his hitherto placid style and attempts, I think successfully, a more elaborate plan. Especially noteworthy are the many long, beautifully constructed melodies which appear in the course of this composition...
...very short, intense finale demand virtuosity as well as restraint--two qualities for which the Budapest Quartet is famous. Ravel's skillful use of the quartet timbre, per se, was tastefully demonstrated by the perfect balance and fluency of Sunday's performance. In addition, the delicate nuances and logical tempi made this the outstanding part of the concert...