Monday, October 29,1973
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Rose Displays Perfection
By DIANE YEAMANS
Kaman Reviews Editor
The perfection of a professional was displayed by cellist, Leonard Rose, in a concert Friday night in Hoch Auditorium. Precision was softened by Rose's interpretation of the music and his well-rounded phrasing.
Rose, whose last concert at the University of Kansas was 15 years ago, began the program with Robert Schumann's "Fantasie stucke, Op. 73." The first movement, "art und mit Ausdruck," was marked by the lyrical lines of the Romantic piece. Rose enhanced Schumann's music with an expert use of dynamics and phrasing.
The second movement "Lebhaft, leich", had a much lighter melody, characterized by the exchange of the melody line between the cellist and pianist. "Rausch und mit Feuer," the third movement, was explosive with a scherzo passage that broke into a lyrical line at its peak. The novelization for two types of lines in the melody called for a difficult change in technique, which Rose executed precisely.
The second selection was another Romantic piece, 'Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 9' by Brahms. The first of the four movements of the composition is by the deep low tones of the open strings of the cello. The cello line accompanied itself. The cello's melody was propelled by a percussion part played by reckoning the how between the notes of the melody line and the accompaniment.
the second movement, "Adaptio affettuoso", was melancholy in nature, and the third movement, "Allegro passatoio", was bright and lively with the use of triple phrases.
"Allegro molto," the fourth movement, began with a light melody line which became liquid to tie the end of the sonata to its beginning.
The second half of the program began with Johann hamm 's "Suite No. 2 in C Major." Each of the seven movements was played by a soloist, and they all them. The work was typical of the Baroque Bacchle-scale passages played in the original key and its harmonics. Also, the piece was without accompaniment which varied the various intricacies of the cello.
Audiences always love the works of Chude Debussy, and the "Sonata for Cello and Piano" was no exception. Rose played two movements, "Prologue" and "Serenade et finale." The Impressionistic composer Debussy is famous for the paintings he draws with his brush; he gives a fine example of a pastoral setting in autumn with the faint, light ending of the movement implying the floating of a falling leaf.
The sonata, was filled with chromatic scales, 7th and 13th chords and a wide variety of time signatures, which gave the piece an amazing variety of sounds.
Rose ended his planned program with a splash the audience liked, one of Frederic Chopin's famous polainas de Polish nationalism, "Introduction and Polanase Brillante, Op. 3." Typical of Chopin, the work had a strong piano accompaniment
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which Rose's accompanist, Mitchell Andell, performed expertly. The piece was marked with chromatic scales played first by the cellist and then by the pianist.
The audience demanded encores, and Rose obliged with two. The first was
The second en encore Rose dedicated to cellist Palos Casals, who died last week. Rose, who recently spent a month with Casals, said the greatest part about the man was his talent for singing. Casals Born rose performed the humorous piece, "The Duckling" by Jacques Huet.
"Allegro vivo" by Sigmund Romberg.
The concert was strong, and Rose's performance was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, although a lone cellist's sound can get lost in Hosse. Rose was a fine example of the cosmopolitan and accomplished performance of a professional.
Racing Scenes Highlight Movie About Dare-Devil Race Driver
By YAEL ABOUHALKAH
"The Last American Hero" is full of warmth, friendship, racing, love, racing and a theme of hillybilly-boy-makes-good-in-the-big-time.
Kansan Reviewer
"The Last American Here" is full of unintelligible sounds, racing, treachery, racing, flirtation, racing and a plot of big business-out to get-the-hillyly-boy.
racing scenes and Jim Croce, singing "I Got A Name."
Asian Theater Is More Popular Since U.S.-China Cultural Pact
Take your pick. The only sure thing about the movie is that it has a lot of realistic
By KRISTIE MATHERS
Kansan Staff Reporter
In fact, enough good things can't be said about the scenes of Junior Jackson, portrayed by Jeff Bridges, as he races around the dirt track of a local speedway, crashing into a tree and then finally making it to the asphalt-paved ractracks of the "big time."
American interest in Asian theater productions is climbing, according to Andrew Tsutauki, director of the International Festival of Performing Arts associate professor of speech and drama.
Ismaiki asked Wednesday that American interest in Asian theater began when the United States and Communist China initiated cultural exchanges, which made Americans more aware of exotic and complex Asian productions.
Americans have been particularly surprised by the Japanese Bunpu Ruppet Theater which toured the United States last spring, Tsukii said because it was more than the children's entertainment they had expected.
"They found that the double suicides were adult themes and that the pace was too slow for children, who soon became weary of the performance," he said.
NEEDLESS TO SAY, Junior finds Marge, a fantastically beautiful, charming and winy ("I'm not nice, I'm perfect") girl, before his first big time race. The fact that he doesn't get Marge played by Valerie Perrine, all to himself, and her description in the movie ad, "She collects heroes", should tell you something about her. If not, she habitats she. Should she be about teenagers or roommates to other drivers. Hopeably, Perrine won't mind it being said that she does an extremely good job in her role.
AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES across the United States, interest in another Japanese art form, Kabuki, is rapidly rising, Tsukii said.
Tasukai said that people in the Lawrence area would have the opportunity to enjoy puppetry when the Awaji Puppet Theater is located the University of Kansas in February.
Kabuki, which began in the early 17th century, has been known to the West for some time as "total theater" Kabuki-chan, a kind of opera and is similar to an American musical.
Last year four universities, including KU,
and one college, Pamona College at
Pamona, Calif., stage Kabuki, said
Tubaki.
The Pamela College production was
presented at the College Theatre
Festival in Washington D.C.
MANY PITTALS EXIST in staging Kabuki, he said. "It's especially difficult to present authentic properties, wigs and hairs to get the correct information." he said.
Tubaki said that last year had been the first time so many American schools had ever attended a college.
The emperor's son, Charlot, who had been trying to gain his father's favor, volunteered for the war.
However, the emperor also had the Magic Born of the Frances, which could only be blown by a fearless member of the royal court. If the Emperor's presence would destroy the evil sorceress.
Tsubaki explained that most of the pictures that portray Kabuki costumes show only the front side of the actor and tail knot, how the costume fastens in the back.
Play's Costumes, Scenery Excite Chattering Children
Little tykes were the guests of honor at the University of Kansas Theater for two weeks.
The final performance of "The Magic Horn" was open to the public, and parents brought their youngsters to view what was for many their first play.
The emperor, Charlemagne, had a magic sword which protected whoever possessed it. The valuable sword was coveted by everyone, including the evil sorceress, Falerina. She succeeded in obtaining the sword.
The children were so excited they could hardly stop chattering as the play began. However, they were enchanted during the climax and applauded and whistled at play's end in a way that would make any actor smile.
The three-act play, written by Anne Nicholson and Charlotte B. Chorpening, had a fairly simple plot, but the elaborate sets and costumes thrilled the children.
As is typical of most children's works, the play had a moral—honor is a virtue.
"The Horn Magic" took place in the days of knights and kings, when magic was real. The word is often used to describe a
Dennis Parle, Lawrence graduate student, has received a National Defense Tite Fellowship in language and area studies. Parle, a graduate student in KU's college of architecture, is currently a candidate for a Ph.D., and is now writing his dissertation.
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Charlot turned coward as he tried to rescue the sword, and Roland saved the day. Charlot tried to bribe Roland into giving him credit for the deed.
But Roland's courage was discovered when he was the only one who could blow up the building.
child who needed a lesson about honor.
The best performance, and the only one worth noting, was by Keith Pickering, who played Adelighs, a mime employed by Falerina. His mine of a woman delighted the audience and was an excellent rendition of the fading art.
Charlet set out to rescue the sword with his knight, Roland, who was the son of the emperor's exiled sister. No one knew of Roland's royalty.
Another difficulty involves purchasing material and properties for a production. For last year's KU production, Tsauki said, he purchased what materials he could and altered them to get an accurate product.
TSUBAKI SAID HE HAD TO order additional materials from Los Angeles and Japan, including several intricately patterned fans and umbrellas and a special material to stiffen the wide belts worn by some of the actors.
The crew painted the appropriate patterns on much of the material they had bought in this area, Tsukiaki and sewed strips of fabric onto other costumes to achieve the large checked patterns typical of Asian clothing.
Tasaki said details were extremely important. If the wrong material is used to stiffen a belt, for example, it will crush when tied and can't be reused.
directing another Kabaku production at Carlton College in North Belfield. He said. Now, he works with students.
Tsukai said he liked the challenges and would spend half the next semester
"It was a disappointment to me and the cast that the Kabuki wasn't well-attended by students last semester, particularly when we spent three months in rehearsal and some of the cast studied with me in the summer," said Tsukih.
HE SAID ONLY 646 students had attended the Kabuki production although 1,093 had attended the Polish play, "Tango," and 1,198 had attended Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night," which also were presented last semester.
The statistics indicate that there is greater interest among students in American and European dramas than in other countries, particularly to American students. Tsubaki said.
"Students are provincial in their theater attendance and need to take advantage of the contributions of different cultures," he said.
THE HIDDEN FORTRESS
directed by Akira Kurosawa starring Toshiro Mifune
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THE SCENES seem authentic and maintain a high degree of tension throughout. Of course, the naturally balanced character of the competitor in the world. In his first competition, the demolition derby, he uses a railroad iron battery ram to put other cars out of action. He then reels off victories in this race, only to be crushed by his daring, unpolished driving.
Monday, Oct. 29
7:30
Woodruff Auditorium
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DRIVE,
HE SAID
NIGHT OF
THE LIVING DEAD
directed by Jack Nicholson starring Karen Black
Tuesday, Oct. 30
7:30
Woodruff Auditorium
Friday, Nov. 2
7:00 & 9:30
The plot is fairly easy to forget although it's necessary for the rest of the movie. He drives down a mountain still. On one of his midnight deliveries, Junior is chased by the local policeman who, unfortunately, ends up in a car that drives car thanks to Junior's driving skills.
75c Woodruff Auditorium
Wednesday, Oct. 31
7:30 & 9:15
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Saturday, Nov. 3
SUA Classical Films ALL QUIET ON
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THE WESTERN FRONT
directed by Lewis Milestone
Technically, the show is fairly well carried out, except for the blurred sound in a few instances. The old mountain roads in hillbilly country, the flavor of a speedway on race day and the realistic race scenes produce a good setting for the movie.
Wednesday, Oct. 31
SUA Film Society DOULOS
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Unfortunately for Junior, however, the cop then blows up his father's still, and sends Juniors' dad to jail for a year. Blaming himself for his father's imprisonment, Juniors set out on the racing road to procure the needed money his lawyer says is necessary to "get easy food, good food and a good cell" in jail.
starring Jean-Paul Belmondo
Thursday, Nov. 1
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The social commentary is directed on thickly,
Junior: "Why do you need $1,000?"
Lawyer: "Because that's what justice is,
you get what you pay for."
THE SUPPORTING actors and actresses are not big names, but they leave a certain aura of the backwards where they tread. Especially convincing is the scene in which Junior asserts his authority over the local gang.
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But emotion isn't far away. An underlying current in the movie is the love of Junior for his parents. That's his reason for entering professional racing, although he uses it more as an excuse. It's easy to see that he can play well and simple taste of fast-acced competition.
"The Last American Hero" deserves recommendation as a good, basic action-type movie. The acting is plausible, and the audience has, in Junior Jackson, a chance to be involved, particularly, the often-mentioned racing scenes alone are worth the price of admission.
HARLAN ELLISON
Award-winning science fiction writer and editor of the anthology "Dangerous Visions" will speak
7 p.m. Woodruff Auditorium
Thursday, November 1
Free to the public
This lecture sponsored by SUA
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