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Arms sideways RAISE. He took each position as if to a bellowed command. Trunk forward BEND. He dipped way over the 'cellos. Sideways LUNGE. That was a pale little passage for the violins. Right arm upwards RAISE. It was for the tympanist to see him. Rotate the trunk and arms in regular count. That was for the full band. He postured this way and that, flung his body into a dozen foolish positions. For five minutes and more the audience sat in a smothered giggle. Critics were delighted to see a new conductor who would make good copy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Ravel | 1/23/1928 | See Source »

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