^ UO Symphony To Feature
f Russian Theme in Concert
The University of Oregon symphony orchestra, Rex Under
wood conducting, will present its first concert of the school
year December 11, 8:15 p. m„ in the music building auditorium.
Tschaikowsky’s “Fifth Symphony,” in E minor, will highlight
the program, whose theme will be Russian. In contrast will
be offered a number of melodies by Johann Strauss.
Different movements of Tschaikowsky’s “Fifth” have been
popularized, and are quite familiar
even to those present-day audi
ences largely unacquainted with
the composer’s works. These
movements show Tschaikowsky at
his melodic best. “Andante-Alleg
ro Anima’’ and the “Andante Can
tabile’’ illustrate the composer’s
deftness in contrasting emphatic,
swift-moving moments in music
. with those which are light, fleet
ing, and' gentle. Between the
“Valse,” in allegro moderato, and
the “Finale,” andante maestoso-al
legro vivace, the same contrast is
heard in a more vivacious strain.
The “Finale” is the magnificent
blending of the entire orchestra in
a gradual crescendo. It has been
compared to humanity, in that “it
is as if all the sorrows of the uni
verse have united and risen to one
glorious triumph.” Beauty and
sadness are the dominant notes in
Tschaikowsky.
Strauss’ “Emperor Waltzes”
will be among the selections pre
sented. The waltzes, written in
honor of Emperor Franz Joseph of
Austria, are full of the gaiety and
brilliance of the old Viennese era.
The “Overture” to “Russian and
Ludmilla” will be the concert’s
opening selection. The composition
is one by Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka,
whose work wa^ quite familiar to
the court in the days of the Russian
monarchy.
Two rtussian ioik songs are in
cluded in the program and will
feature a piccolo solo by Dolph
Siegrist. The “Berceuse for String”
will be presented with a view to
ward demonstrating the prevalent
qualities of Russian music—swift
ness and deep brilliance.
The University symphony has
been rehearsing two months for
this concert.
Sororities Pick Three
Panhellenic President Billy John
has announced the names of three
additional sorority pledges. These
are Fadell Chandler, Alpha Xi Del
ta; Margaret Rauch, Alpha Gam
ma Delta; and Lural Mason, Sigma
Kappa. Open rushing is to continue
on through winter and spring terms.
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