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6The Daily Tar Heel Friday, February 13, 1987 Music society to play Bach on original instruments By ELIZABETH ELLEN Arts Editor American society in general has always worshiped progress, and the constant striving to improve techno logically is an ingrained part of the culture. There are still groups of people, however, who believe that ;the products of a less technically advanced civilization are preferable, at least when it comes to performing jmusic of other eras, i, A Society for Performance on Original Instruments is one such group. The musicians of the Society will reproduce with the greatest possible authenticity two works by Baroque composer Johann Sebas tian Bach in concerts this weekend nn PlayMakers Theatre. Philosophical and aesthetic con siderations are an impetus to the original instrument movement of ;which the Society is a part. "Tech nological progress is not always a ;thing to be universally admired," said ;Society music director Richard ;Luby. "A point of equilibrium is ; reached when a level of technology ;ts suited to the music of a period." Luby said he saw a connection between ecological movements and ffhe original instrument movement. ;People involved in ecological pur suits are, like afticionados of authen tic music, often "not pushed around by technology," he said. One of the pieces on the Society's program is Bach's Concerto in C Major for three harpsichords, which Luby describes as "warm, jolly music." It is a rarely performed piece, he said, that harpsichordists love to play when they gather on festive occasions. The Society's performance of the concerto features a trio of instru ments made by two of the finest American harpsichord makers, Richard Kingston and William Dowd. According to Luby, these recently-made instruments are more authentic than those made in past decades. "In the 1960s, harpsichords were like little pianos," Luby said. "They were too stable and mechan ical." More recent instruments are made without steel and with more regard for aesthetics. Lilian Pruett, Elaine Funaro and Margaret Atkinson will perform the harpsichord solos in the Society concerts. "The Musical Offering," the other work on the program, is a chamber ensemble work on a grand scale. Consisting of two ricercars, ten "diverse canons." a trio sonata and two "perpetual canons," the "Offer ing" is an example of the rich, complex counterpoint for which Bach is known. Lflby said Bach's scoring of the "Offering" was fairly free, leaving musicians with choices about which instruments to use in interpreting the work. The trio sonata was, however, exprjbssly written for flute, violin, harpsichord and continuo (the Society will use a gamba). Luby said this sonata was probably written with; Frederic the Great of Prussia, an Accomplished flutist, in mind. Frederic was one of the best trained musicians among the European royalty, he said, and Bach may have been jockeying for a position in his court. Injaddition to the harpsichordists, musicians involved in the concerts include Luby and Ruth Johnsen, violin; Rebecca Troxler, flute; Ann Woodward, viola; Brent Wissick, cello; and gamba; James Lambert, violone; and Kathy Peters and Robert Link, gamba. A Society for Performance on Original Instruments will perform tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. in PlayMakers Theatre. Call 962-1039 for ticket information. SI' V ' " , -rr init inTirij iufi. v-'.v W.V.VA. f -.-y. : o" DTHLarry Childress Members of the Society for Performance on Original Instruments in rehearsal Ebony Readers to present love story for Valentine's Day ;Dy KELLY RHODES 'Staff Writer The Ebony Readers, a subgroup ibf the Black Student Movement, will present "Black Love. Black Pride" Nn Upendo Lounge Saturday even ! ing. The play was w ritten by former tBSM vice-president Eric "Wacko" "Valker in honor of Valentine's Day. "Especially on this campus," Walker said, "there seemed to be a lot said of what's wrong with black male and black female relation ships." Walker added that as artistic director of the Ebony Readers, he had looked for an optimistic play on black relationships. Not finding one. Walker decided to write "Black Love, Black Pride." Cast member Cynthia Martin descibes the work as "a positive expression from both sexes, praising black men and black women." "Black Love, Black Pride" is a compilation of works by black poets such as Sonia Sanchez, Carolyn M. Rogers and Arnold Kemp. Martin said the play combined sincerity w ith comedy and romance. "Ebony Readers tries to relate the blac experience through plays," Martin added. Walker sums up his feelings of the playjwith a line from Kemp, spoken by cast member Greg Bargeman: "(It's) expressing the love that was lost in the slave ships, in the cotton fields, in years of oppression." The Ebony Readers was formed in 1972 after several students per formed at the BSM Coordinating Ball. This year, the group has 17 members. The group performs two or three plays a semester, depending on the amount of time the members can donate, Martin said. The most recent Ebony Readers play was "Legacy," about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in January. The group performs poetry and prose works by black artists. "We emphasize black writers because otherwise these works would not be heard of," Walker said. Ebony Readers members per forming in the play are Walker, a senior from New Bern; Martin, a senior from Walnut Cove; Barge man, a senior from Beaufort; and Cedric Brown, a sophomore from Pfafftown. Others participating are Anecia Holmes, a sophomore from Wil mington; Valerie Murray, a junior from Mebane; and Peggy Jenkins, a freshman from Bethel. "Black Love, Black Pride" will be performed by the Ebony Readers Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in Upendo Lounge at Chase Hall. i OLYMPUS INVENTS ESP FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. INTRODUCING THE NEW OLYMPUS FOISTER'S CAMERA STORE GREAT PRICES GREAT SERVICE GREAT SELECTION Fotos Perfectas. Siempre. ESP solves those very difficult high-contrast exposure problems by computing the brightness and contrast levels, then auto matically setting the correct exposure. That's the genius of its computerized pattern-recognition system. Another Olympus OM innovation OTF Metering actually reads and controls the exposure directly Off The Film while the exposure is actually being made, even with flash! More OM-PC Features: Multiple exposure modes: fully pro grammed, aperture priority automatic. or manual. All with ESP. 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Se habla espanol Solamente . . .S15366 1 Fall from Paradise theme of anthology from Lab Theatre By MARTY MICHAELS Staff Writer This weekend the Lab Theatre premieres a theatrical cornucopia of strange and forbidden fruit with "The Garden of Eden: An Evening of Original Works." This anthology of four pieces promises to be "an evening of weird but entertaining theater," according to actor Bobby "Wallace. ' fV "Garden of Eden" is comprised of PheO( is '' ' Sacamos las mejores fotos del mundo ' ; i iiiuiiw " I'm " Take A BreaC; WoDt Some RieaO -Vx K JZMZ 't- WW XJ A A A A hH T"W f (r-A V A UJi 1 isinie IBceaEi '372 SPECIAL 18 ADMISSION WITH YOUR VALID COLLEGE STUDENT I.D. Don't miss the biggest party in Florida, at Walt Disney World. Michael Jackson is Captain EO. Mickey Mouse is a magician. And you might be a winner! Every 15 seconds somebody wins during our 15th Birthday Party. And every day we're giv ing away a 1987 Chevy Cavalier or S-10 pickup! March 1-31 , a day at either the Magic Kingdom or Epcot Center is only $1 8 with a valid college student I. D. Two days (a day at each) is $28! ( Disney Break 87, it s outrageous! It s outlandish! It s outstanding! It j everyining us quacKea up xo De; x f No purchase necessary to play giveaway. Void where prohibited. Rules available by writing Walt Disney World Co. two pieces by young playwright David Torbett and two additional pieces by UNC drama student Jeff Hart wig. Torbett's two segments, "Edward" and "Garden of Eden," were showcased in New York City last spring. The connecting pieces by Hartwig, "Marie" and "Projections," are new material which should add an interesting juxtaposition of dra matic methods. Hartwig is also directing the collection, which should be a thought-provoking dramatic experience. Previously, said Hartwig, "nothing had been attempted that would boggle peo ple's minds." Taken as a whole, "The Garden of Eden" is a serious work, unified by the theme of reshaping a poten tially destructive past into a con structive future. The first piece, "Edward," involves a character named Charles (Wallace) who is haunted by the suicide of his friend Edward. "Charles idolized Edward and now must deal with being his own person," said Wallace of his character. "Marie" is the stunning mono logue of a young rape victim. Played by Nicole Nichols, Marie must come to terms with her "fallen state" of innocence. The third piece, "Projec tions," investigates what happens when fear is transferred into a false power over others. The final piece, "Garden of Eden," concerns a war veteran (David Gardner) who returns home only to find himself unable to reconcile an "original sin" in his past. A pixie like spirit, played by Amy Nigro, coerces him to travel back to this sin. By confronting it, he is able to strip away subconscious layers and reach a shocking conclusion. Wal lace describes this play as " 'A Christmas Carol' as if it happened on Halloween." The overwhelming impression of all four pieces is that of the symbolic "fall from Paradise" which may haunt those .who are unable to penetrate to the heart of their experiences. ; Because it is an experimental forum, Hartwig considers the Lab Theatre to be a place of great interchange for drama enthusiasts. "It's a splendid opportunity for anyone who wants to put on a show," he said. "It is THE performing art form for undergraduates." Somewhat disconcerting to those involved, however, is the fact that Lab Theatre productions are tre mendously underbudgeted. They are not funded by student fees and receive only minimal funding from the University. Considering that the productions involve a large revolving group of undergraduate drama students, it is unfortunate that such scant support is available, said Hartwig. "We need backing from underneath," he said. i "The Garden of Eden: An Evening of Original Works"vt he performed by the Lab Theatre Sunday and Monday at 4 and 8 p.m. and Tuesday at 5 p.m. in 06 Graham Memorial Hall. f , p J- j ... isney World 1087 TtieWHliUisiM;vColifaMv TORO AMERICAN V? CANCER i SOCIETY v.
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