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...generally acknowledged as the most brilliant technical virtuoso of the jazz piano. A musician's musician, he has been praised by such men as Paul Whiteman ("Tatum is a genius") and the late Thomas ("Fats") Waller ("That Tatum ... is just too good"). He delights in swift changes in tempo and key, becomes so involved in complex contrapuntal rhythms that his listeners are certain he will never find his way out. But he always does...
...main differences are dynamics and precision. Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, which received the greatest applause, probably showed these differences most clearly. The first movement was played at a tempo as lively as has been heard in a long time. Yet the staccato notes of the entire string section came out as clearly as one instrument. The second movement, a funeral piece in contrast, was played with all the quiet dignity and feeling that could be expected by even the most demanding...
...director of "The Sea Gull" is Albert Marre, and to him must go credit for the even flow and tempo of the production. Mr. Marre also does a creditable job of acting in the role of Trigorin. Robert O'Hearn's sets are excellent...
Munch seems to take considerable liberties with his classical music. Long dramatic pauses, and abrupt changes in tempo sound a mite strange. In the third movement of the Beethoven, there were moments of uncertainty in the Orchestra, signs of the difficult change of interpretation. But it is nothing serious, and Munch's first concert indicates that Symphony Hall is going to be rocked back on its heels in the weeks to come...
There was also a change in mood and tempo. Military planners were suddenly faced with a whole new timetable of strategic planning (see below). Congressional economizers would have to look at the military budget with different eyes. The whole of the U.S. foreign policy would be subjected to the strain of the new, accomplished fact...