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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1959
Page
2
The article notes final exams are due in three weeks but the January schedule remains unposted. It cites Barnard and Columbia University Hall sources blaming decentralized departments for lacking a permanent or fixed eleven to twenty exam group period.
The Barnard Administration is commended for an open meeting of the Representative Assembly. Students and administrators exchanged frank dialogue, reaffirming a long-standing tradition of constructive criticism and honest replies from the administration.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a diverse set of Christmas cards blending religious Nativity depictions from varied cultures with exotic designs. Highlights include Japanese and Chinese prints, Spanish German Egyptian woodcuts, and a late 12th century Indian marble sculpture ink rubbing. Prices run from 5 to 25 cents.
The article contrasts depictions of the Adoration of the Magi and the Nativity in prints, tapestries, and paintings from the 15th to 16th centuries. It notes the dignified calm in a German woodcut, Bosch’s colorful panel, a French tapestry, and unknown 1451 Annunciation detail, plus American lithographs by Winslow Homer and Emmanuel Wyttenbach.
A review notes Fox delivering two Schubert songs with emotional depth yet voice overshadowed by accompaniment. Brahms Violin Sonata in D minor showcases Ora Frishberg with Doris on piano, featuring brisk passagework, expressive vibrato, and tight dialogue between violin and piano concluding with a vigorous flourish.
Eleanor Steber led a Carnegie Hall program featuring Gordon Binkerd Symphony No 1 and Frederick Converse Prophecy with conductor Richard Korn. Steber gave a dramatic vocal of Converse while La Montaine Songs and Chadwick Suite drew mixed response as the Orchestra promotes American music for future inclusion. Eugene Istomin set as soloist for the January 13 program with Jacob’s first New York performance.
On February 10 the Dorian Chorale participates in Lincoln's Birthday program at Carnegie Hall with Yeibichai variations for orchestra on an American Indian theme. The WNYC radio network will broadcast the concerts.
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