Word: windedness
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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There are few operas more consistently delightful than The Barber of Seville. Fashioned from Beaumarchais' sprightly comedy of aristocratic highjinks, the libretto is succinct and funny. Rossini's music fits perfectly, being gay, tuneful, and happily short-winded.
In addition to pouring cash and energy into the film. Todd demonstrated that he could put the stamp of his personality on it. It is brassy, extravagant, long-winded and funny. The Todd personality has been developed over a career dedicated to an unremitting pursuit of the elusive buck.
Discussion proceeded, as motions to close debate lost repeatedly. One tall member protested, "Four more long-winded members and we wouldn't get out till midnight."
Hot & Cold Care. Bourboule businessmen promptly hired Gentleman Jockey André Bruneau. Loaded with Bourboule cash and blessed with a sharp eye for not-too-sick selling platers, Bruneau bought a four-year-old bay named Pyrame, a short-winded chronic wheezer with an unimpressive record on the track. A...
Who's a Fool? At first the treatment left Pyrame too weak even to work up a thirst. But having led their horse to their esteemed water, the Bourbouliens made him drink. By last week he was taking his medicine like a man, frisking around almost like a race...