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Antique instruments add unusual touch to Bach works The Daily Tar HeelTuesday, January 29. 19853 I he Society for Performance on Original Instru ments, joined by guests from the visiting Bach hnsemble. performed a Sunday evening concert full ol unusual textures. Antique instruments allowed the musicians to impart delicacy and sobriety to Bach's music. Bach is mathematically precise on a synthesizer, rich and powerful on modern orchestral instruments, and strange but fun when left at the mercy of P.D.Q. Bach. Nearly any way it is served. Bach sounds good. Bach's original recipe, however, called for gut strings and plucking keyboard instruments. Getting back to the musical seasoning of the 18th century is the Society's specialty. The program included sounds unfamiliar to modern concertgoers. Both the oboe d'amore and the wooden flute have unique timbres that are delightful and delectable. The wooden flute is mellow and haunting and lacks the shrillness of its modern metal descendant. The oboe d'amore is surprising in its resonance and range. The sound slightly resembles a muted trumpet and also has qualities of the human voice. Even the voice was presented in an unusual context Elizabeth Ellen Review in the concert. The voice was alto, but the singer was male. The high pitch and almost feminine quality was incredible. Cantata No. 54, the Suite in B minor and the Concerto in A major for oboe d'amore are quality works and were wonderfully appropriate for the Society. Authentic performance enriched and enhanced them. The Concerto in D minor for two violins, or the Bach Double as it is affectionately called, also is a classy piece. It was the one work on the program, however, in which modern instruments would have been more satisfying. The musicians performed the Double well, heightening tension in the lovely second movement to the climactic measures, and giving energy to the driving rhythms. The instruments were limiting; the music cried out for the extra lushness and power possible only on more recent violins. Generally, the group's balance was excellent. Because of the small tones of the antique instruments, drowning out any part was unlikely. On a few occasions, though, overzealous accompaniments crowded solos a bit. Lacking a conductor, the Society members have developed a keen sense of interaction. Each player takes responsibility for bringing in the others and avoiding hesitant entrances. The group works well together. The concert was successful not only for its historical authenticity but also for its musical excellence. The enthusiasm and talent evident in the performers make the Society a stylish and likeable group. Their performances make a statement about music as it was, as it is, and as it can be. The Society for Performance on Original Instru ments and the Bach Ensemble will perform Bach's St. Matthew Passion at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Hill Hall Auditorium. For ticket information, call 962 1032 or 962-1039. Check the LP reviews of what's hot and what's not Second of two parts. In this article, Eddie Huffman continues his capsule reviews of current albums. DON HENLEY: Building the Perfect Beast Henley is the only former Eagle to escape the worst Hollywood excesses of that band. This is a good album, and "The Boys of Summer" single, co written with Tom Petty guitarist Mike Campbell, is fabulous. ROOMFUL OF BLUES: Dressed Up to Get Messed Up Tough, funky R & B from a group of veteran Rhode Islanders. Not for everyone, but a fine party record for Eddie Huffman Review soul music lovers, including Roomful of Blues' long-time Cat's Cradle fans. THE WHO: , Who's Last Anyone who loves the Who's finest music should stay as far away from this desultory live album as possible. Good songs and competent playing, but the band had ceased to care by the time of their last tour and is barely even going through the motions on this record. ,XIXX,X,X,X,X,X"-X"XXX,X""XL"XBt' Crime Stoppers: Crime of the week On Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1984, at 7 p.m., and on Thursday, Nov. 1, 1984, at 8 a.m., the Goldsmith & Precious Things, located in the Daniel Boone Complex in Hillsbo rough, was robbed. Jewelry, includ ing charms, chains, and necklaces was stolen, as well as cash. Anyone with information con cerning this crime or any related crime is encouraged to call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-851-7861. All information will remain confidential, and informants need not reveal their identities nor appear in court. A cash reward will be offered through a confidential code number to any person with information leading to an arrest and indictment. HUSKER DU: Zen Arcade Prince and the Replacements aren't the only rock 'n' rollers in Minneapolis. Furious Hardcore from a band with the talent to put it across and the intelli gence to branch out in new directions. BRAVE COMBO: World Dance Music A Texas band tries an unlikely combination of Lawrence Welk and the Bonzo Dog Band. Besides a couple of good Tex-Mex rock 'n' roll songs, this stuff is not terribly exciting or funny unless you have a genuine love for the accordion. See the group live instead. RED ROCKERS: Schizophrenic Circus In an attempt to make a genuine protest album in the spirit of Bob Dylan and the Clash, Red Rockers fall flat on their faces. The music ranges from mediocre to bad, and the lyrics rarely rise above the level of awful. SHAKATAK: Down on the Street With its jazzy disco music and anonymous female vocals, Shakatak would like to be the Chic of the British Isles. The band has none of the warmth or excitement of Chic, however, and ends up inducing sleep, not dancing. DAVE EDMUNDS: Riff-Raff Edmunds is a fine talent, but his solo albums are consistently mediocre He lacks the sense of humor Rockpile displayed so well and, as always, succumbs to stiff production. TOTO: Isolation Some bands just seem to get better with every album. Toto, on the other hand, continues to wallow in the wretched slime it created on its first album six years ago. Slick overproduc tion, cliched lyrics, and, with Chicago, the worst lead vocals of any popular band in America. THE KINKS: Word of Mouth During the late '60s, head Kink Ray Davies wrote beautiful songs with sad, funny and touching stories about believable people. The Kinks still sound good, but there aren't many people in the group's songs anymore. In fact, Ray Davies no longer has much of anything interesting to say. A pity. JOAN JETT AND THE BLACK HEARTS: Glorious Results of a Miss pent Youth America's rock 'n' roll historian makes another fine hard rock album. Not a lot of substance, but with all this fun who needs substance? Jett has a fine voice, and the Blackhearts play well together. The band also has good taste, as evidenced by its cover of Sly and the Family Stone's "Everyday People" in concert. ol nm m (sdu wo (SDoito G EMI m L 8 ID a i Campus Calendar The Carolina Student FundDTH Campus Calendar will appear daily. Announcements to be run in the expanded version on Mondays and Thursdays must be placed in the box outside the Carolina Student Fund office on the third floor of South Building by 3 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Wednesday, respectively. The dead lines for the limited editions will be noon one day before the announce ment is to run. Only announcements from University recognized and cam pus organizations will be printed. Tuesday 11 a.m. Resume Writing workshop in Hanes 107. 12:30 p.m.International Health Forum, Overview of the World Health Organization in Rosenau 235. 3 p.m. Insider's Guide office hours til 6 p.m., Upstairs, Campus Y. 4 p.m. STV Public Relations Com mittee meeting in Suite D, Union. 4:30 p.m. Swedish Table conversation at Papagayo's for that authen tic Swedi-Mex combination. 6:30 p.m. NCSL Campus-wide Candi dates Forum, all welcome. Great Hall. 7 p.m. Racquetball Club in Fetzer Gym. AIESEC general meeting, all generals come to 224 Union. 7:30 p.m. College Republicans candi dates forum in the Union. 8p.m. Lecture: "Soul Making: Where Analytical Psychology and Scripture Meet" in Dey Hall Faculty Lounge. Campus Care-Alcoholics Ano nymous in the Union. 8:30 p.m. Navigators Christian mixer in Morrison Recreation Room. Wednesday Noon Environmental Seminar: "The Human Environment," by Dr. Merrill Eisenbud of the NYU Medical Center. Rose nau Auditorium. 1 p.m. Insiders Guide office hours til 4 p.m., Upstairs, Y Building. 3 p.m. ABS Social Committee meet ing in T-1 New Carroll. Sports Club Council Finan cial Procedure meeting in the Union... ............ 3:30 p.m. Meeting for Prospective Eng lish Majors in Greenlaw 222. Presentation for Prospective History Majors in Hamilton 569. ' . ' 5 p.m. Association of. International Students Potluck Dinner; Information at International Center: - 7 p.m. Racquetball Club in Fetzer Gym. HighJ-Tech Carreers for Non Tech Majors in Hanes 210. 8:30 p.m. How to Play D&D in Union 211. ... Grateful Dead Society Spring Tour meeting. Great Hall, contributions for Jerry Garcia Defense Fund will be collected. 10 p.m. Anglican Student Fellowship Holy Communion at Chapel of the Cross. Items of Interest Union Special Interest Class Registra tion through Thursday, Union Desk. Deadline for undergraduate Degree Applications is Friday, Feb. I, in your dean's ofice. Get your ticket of the real world today! YWCA seeks local trainees The Orange-Durham YWCA Coali tion for Battered Women is seeking volunteers for its advocacy program. A S-hour trainine program for interested men and women starts Feb. 16. Call the Coalition at 688-4396 or 967-8662 for further information. GOOD LUCK TARHEELS o V J? ijndluDDf't 4? . 2 M C 54 Eit to ftaietgnd Urn. Motel Law Lubber's r J v 5 SssS" j J' 'Hit : - 5s 1X X it 4 ? f TIMOTHY HUTTON stars in "TURK 182!" as Jimmy Lynch, a young man whose crusade to redeem his brotherJsZrputation rallies an entire city to his side. TIMOTHY HUTTON CAPTURES NEW YORK CITY IN "TURK 182 ! " Academy Award winner Timo-" thy Hutton plays a very new kind of hero in "Turk 182! "'AS the fighting mad, hip and re-, sourceful Jimmy Lynch, he sets out to prove you can battle City Hall to right a wrong. His older brother, a firefighter, is injured while saving a child from a burning tenement. But since he was off-duty and hav ing a drink in the local bar, an . 'Sf f I I V 4 s' i , :, ' Y f is : : - . , iiiiimiKi--- in " -"ri 'yy 'niiWiiaiiatfiirnlllll'lln-" m iliriinirtirl- TIMOTHY HUTTON (right) is Jimmy Lynch and ROBERT URICH (center) is his big brother Terry in this rousing adventure-drama. uncaring city bureaucracy has refused him a pension. Crusader Excites City When the mayor is too busy running for re-election to hear his case, Jimmy Lynch takes matters into his own hands. Using only his wits, Jimmy sets out to prove that you can fight City Hall, and the entire city rallies behind the mysterious crusader known as Turk 182. Hutton proves riveting as Jimmy Lynch, a budding artist pushed into action to fight for his brother's life and justice. Recently starring with Sean Penn and Lori Singer in "The Falcon and the Snowman", Hutton has followed his Oscar winning debut in "Ordinary People" with extraordinary performances in films such as "Taps", "Daniel" and "Iceman". Joining Hutton in this exciting urban adventure are Robert Urich, Kim Cattrall, Robert Culp, Darren McGavin and Peter Boyle. New Wave David You'll discover a different side of Timothy Hutton in "Turk 182!" He's a new breed of leader, willing to risk every thing including his life to bring justice to a city and its people. He's a true fighter, a New Wave David who brings a crooked Goliath of a mayor to his knees. New York thrills to Timothy Hutton as Turk 182 and so will you. TTT t A i - -v.-. . 0 -J ? ) - 'A.. Boy & girl in search of contact lens. FEBRUARY MEANS "MISCHIEF" FOR MOVIEGOERS Doug McKeon is burning up he's getting dangerously close to college without hitting a "home run" with any girl, much less Kelly Preston, the cutest one in the class. Let's face it it's the 1950's, and Doug would settle for a "sin gle". That is, until big city bud dy (and screen newcomer) Chris Nash arrives at school and bets that he can help Doug hit a giaiiu Main. A winning cast The cast of "Mischief" is particularly hip. Doug Mc Keon is best known as the "suck-face" kid in "On Gold en Pond". Kelly Preston, soon to be seen in the upcoming "Secret Admirer", played the "1 "Please, Marilyn it's been 18 years!" luscious damsel in distress in "Metal Storm". Catherine Mary Stewart, who plays Chris Nash's girlfriend, was a smash hit as the lead in both "Night of the Comet" and "The Last Starfighter". Major league mischief Together, Doug, Kelly, Chris and Catherine stir up more rowdy "mischief" than little Nelsonville, Ohio can take in one year. We're talking major league tomfoolery here: motor cycles on sidewalks, cars on fire hydrants, parents on the warpath, romance on the sly. In short, all the things that make life worth living before college. The cars may have changed, but the action in the back seat has not! Kelly Preston: up to her ankles.
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