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...intent and feeling that one had in its beginning represents the greatest expression of both. The Bach Society Orchestra's final concert of the season contained just such a note of finality. Conductor Evan Christ concluded his BSO career Saturday night, replete with the show-stopping presence of world-class composer and conductor Alan Hovahness and a coterie of soloists. Christ will conduct his thesis work May 10th, but for all intents and purposes, this nearly flawless concert was his performing swan-song...
...stolid young woman on the assembly line, into a keg of emotional dynamite. Kaurismaki's almost-silent movie features a cast of rats -- mother, stepfather, brutal beau -- for whom rat poison may be the best antidote. And for U.S. viewers, Match Factory is a splendid introduction to a world-class (no joke) filmmaker, with a wit as dry as kindling...
...Pope's speech was the latest episode in the age-old struggle to reconcile science and religion. The year's most intriguing book about God was produced not by theologians but by 60 world-class scientists, 24 Nobel prizewinners among them. Cosmos, Bios, Theos gives their thoughts on the Deity and the origin of the universe and of life on earth. For instance, the co- editor, Yale physicist Henry Margenau, concludes that there is "only one convincing answer" for the intricate laws that exist in nature: creation by an omnipotent, omniscient God. While many scientists are skeptics or are still...
...less troubled times our prospects seemed unlimited," Knowles said. "Alas, it is now clear that...the major portion [of campaign funds] will be needed to strengthen our commitments to such fundamental and continuing activities as need-blind admissions to the College and the recruitment and retention of a world-class faculty...
...first Providence line, centered by 1992 Olympian Cammi Granato (brother of NHL center Tony Granato) and alluded to by Alissi as possessing "world-class talent," tallied an amazing 11 points by itself...