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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1969
Page
2
A writer rails at political hypocrisy of praising freedom of speech while suppressing opponents. He cites a movie theatre manager who sought censorship and asked colleagues to solicit favorable coverage, revealing tensions between dissent and control.
The piece argues against suppressing criticism of public actions whether in theatre or policy. It compares experimental plays and Nixon era foreign policy to a theatre whose directors avoid negative reviews. It urges activists not to be deterred by hostile reactions and notes critics also dislike being criticized.
Donations by the Friends of Music at Tanglewood totaled 30000 this year, doubling 1968 gifts. The semiannual Council meeting at the Main House heard 700 contributors with business gifts at 20000. Plans for the Boston Symphony and Berkshire Music Center were outlined as Seiji Ozawa Gunther Schuller and Leonard Bernstein prepare to lead next summer.
The Berkshire Symphony begins its 25th anniversary season Friday at Chapin Hall Williamstown at 8 30 p m conducted by Julius Meggs The concert features Tchaikovsky Symphony No 2 David Diamonds Music for Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet and Erik Satie Parade Diamond from New York City will attend the performance Season tickets for four concerts are on sale by mail to Mrs Richard Donati Colonial Village Williamstown or at the door Single tickets are available Children under 12 and most students are admitted free through sponsorships
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