Contem porary music faces limits of instruments and form
The essay surveys progress and disruption in music history from prewar favorites to modern trends. It notes the shift from traditional orchestras to experimental writing, electronic ideas, and new performance practices. The piece questions future concerts, instrument choices, and the role of the printed page amid evolving aesthetics. It evokes historical figures like Paganini and Ole Bull while highlighting shifts like pizzicato and harmonics, aleatory music, and unconventional ensembles. It ends with a quip about Joe Penner seeking a duck or fiddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paganini
Ole Bull
Joe Penner
Bridge strategy and a stunning slam by de Nexon
In a context of a trump heavy hand, veteran Robert de Nexon demonstrates flawless play to secure a small slam and an overtrick after a sequence of precise ruffs and top-card cashing. The article presents the hand where partner opens spades and includes the recommended response: bid two spades with six high cards and distribution points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert de Nexon
World Bridge Federation
The
Angels
West
Queen of Diamonds
de Nexon
South
Declarer
Dummy
Streetcar Named Desire cast announced by AMT Williamstown
Adams Memorial Theatre names cast for Tennessee Williams play in January. Blanche DuBois is Karlene Counsman, Stella Kowalski is Barbara Widen, with first time AMT debuts Peter Ross and Charles Ryan in key roles. Supporting cast includes Priscilla Arbuckle, Peter Dillingham, Paul Streicher, Bruce Bullen, Nancy Hollenbeck, Robert Nesper, Eric Kelly, and two North Adams State College students. Performances January 13 14 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Adams Memorial
John von Szeliski
Tennessee Williams
Blanche DuBois
Karlene Counsman
Miss Counsman
AMT
Lady Hurt
Stella Kowalski
Barbara Widen
Steve
Bruce Bullen
Collector
Nancy Hollenbeck
Bennington
Robert Nesper
Eric Kelly
North Adams State College
Gloria Morandi
Leo Raymond
Adams Memorial Theatre
Secret of Youth Is Isometric Snoring with Mitchum
HOLLYWOOD NANA reports Robert Mitchum visiting the Eldorado set in Arizona in a rare trip to the film capital. He jokes about aging, explains his love for horses, and details his Maryland farm life with wife Dorothy and children. Mitchum recalls early Hopalong Cassidy days, explains if a script offers days off, and notes Eldorado’s Wayne does most riding while he plays the Sheriff. He discusses quarter horses Belmont Scare and Cap Gun, their racing plans, and fan clubs, showing his relaxed, horse-loving lifestyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Nana
Robert Mitchum
Arizona
Gina Lollobrigida
Mitch
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Dorothy
Bermuda
Duke Wayne
Mitchum
Big Bear
Bob
Dale Robertson
Belmont Scare
Frankfort
Ill
Sunland Park
N.M
Cap Gun
Wayne
Movie Timetable for Capitol and Nearby Theaters
Capitol shows The Cincinnati Kid at 1 10, 4 55 and 8 40 with Gun Men of the Rio Grande at 3 15. Little Cinema offers This Is Hong Kong at 7 and 9 plus The Knack and How To Get It at 2 30 and 7 30 with a Saturday matinee at 2.00. Palace screens Die, Monster, Die at 2 45 6 10 9 15 and Planet of the Vampires at 1 16 4 15 7 30. Union Square presents The Callac or at 1 20 3 15 8 45 and World Without Sun at 3 26 7 15. Pillsfield Drive-In lists Daniella By Night at 7 00 and The Unsatisfied at 6 30 and Unwed Mother at 10 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
The
Rio Grande
Hong Kong
Palace
Planet of the Vampires
Union Square
the Callacor
Pillsfield Drive-In
Daniella
Norse Comes to Town for The Duke’s Ideal Job
The speaker notes a Norse presence in town who must be physically present and fed like Duke’s, describing the job as ideal with the most reward for no effort. The dialogue hints at a satirical take on work and companionship in a playful urban setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Met auditions in Detroit judge Bob Blafield
Robert Blafield, Berkshire Lyric Theater music director, leads singers in the Metropolitan Opera Regional auditions in Detroit with Fausta Cleva Richard Wollach and Blafield on the judging panel. Winners advance to Met auditions in New York City next spring. Blafield, Lenox resident, teaches at Berkshire Country Day and Pittsfield Community Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blafield
New Berkshire Lyric Theater
Metropolitan Opera
Detroit
Mich
Fausta Cleva
Met
Richard Wollach
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Blafield
New York City
Lenox
Berkshire
Bergman to resign as Royal Dramatic Theatre chief
Stockholm report states Ingmar Bergman will resign as managing director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre on July 1 to pursue independent film and theater work. He plans two to three productions annually, a new movie, and aims to write the script in the coming year with shooting planned for March 1967. He cites having nothing more to give in the director role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Ingmar Bergman
Royal Dramatic Theater
Bergman
National Theater
Dramatic Theater
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Tee
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Barney Rem
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Aes
Geerts A
Little
Cinema
Woodall FM
New York Times
Chee Behie
Newcar
Alemca
Sheila
Velouscott
Dee
Hi, Angel
Romey
Awe
Harold Heffernan
Sinatra
William Wylers
Matnly
Terence Stamp
Samantha Eqganee
Echnico
Olor
Tyringham
William Roerick
Michael Dyne
Right Honorable
Gentleman
Billy Rose Theater
Mr. Roerick
Berkshire Playhouse
LEE Theatre
Mass
Rette
Olivia Davis
Bob Blafield
Ittsfield Drive
Baton Ave
Elke Sommer LI
Daniella Night
Robert Vaughn
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