Overture Masterpieces Featured In London and Adler Sets
A review of two orchestral overture collections highlights Verdi and classic favorites. Claudio Abbado leads La Scala through Verdi selections including Nabucco and Aida, while Kurt Adler conducts the National Philharmonic in a set of mostly forgotten operatic overtures. Both releases promise rich sonority and vivid, thrilling instrumental playing.
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Haydn
Mozart
von Weber
Rossini
Claudio Abbado
la Scala Opera
London Symphony
RCA
National Philharmonic
Kurt Adler
San Francisco Opera
Nicolai
Franz Schreker
Adler
London
Sharks Hear Irregular Swims Signal Prey For Attacks
National Geographic notes sharks detect low-frequency vibrations from swimming. Regular rhythms may be ignored, but irregular thrashing motions alert sharks to potential easy prey and trigger attacks.
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National Geographic
Pedal Power Stays as District Pays 3 Cents a Mile
In Salinas California the Monterey County district Office of Education board approved paying 3 cents per mile for bicycle use on official business. The vote was 5 to 1. About 250 workers including teachers are eligible.
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Salinas
Calif
Monterey County
District Office of Education
Board of Education
Miss Piggy Oscar Campaign Sparks Letter Drive
In Cincinnati, about 25 000 letters support a CAMPO campaign to have Miss Piggy nominated for the Oscar. Bruce Collin and James Hall organized the effort, storage grows, funds rise, and Miss Piggy herself replies diplomatically.
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UPI
America
Bruce E. Collin
Collin
James C. Hall
Miss Piggy
Campo
P.O
Ohio
Hall
Hollywood
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