The Clarion Wind Quintet

VOLUME 17, NUMBER 10, 11 Published by the BNL Personnel Ofke DECEMBER 3, 1963 BERA FILM SERIES BEtA PRESENTS CLEO FROM 5 TO 7 THE CLARION WIND QUINTET Thursday, Dec. 5, 8:30 p.m., Lecture Hall “Cieo” is Agnes Varda’s first feature Thursday - December 12 - 8:30 p.m. THE BROOKHAVEN CENTER film, although because of her earlier short subjects, she is generally regalpded The second concert of the 1963-64 BERA Concert Series will be presented on as the precursor of France’s “New December 12 by the Clarion Wind Quintet. The Quintet is comprised of Philip Wave.” Alain Resnais was the editor Dunigan, flute; Henry Schuman, oboe; Robert Listokin, clarinet; Howard Hillyer, on her first short film. horn; and Maril Popkin, bassoon. The story is that of a glamorous In the spring of 1961, five American musicians, long associated in various young girl, primarily interested in luxury orchestra and chamber- groups, came together to form the Clarion Wind Quintet. and pleasure, and 90 minutes of her All are now members of the Clarion Orchestra, and their first concerts were given life - the period between her visit to a under the auspices of the Clarion Music Society. They have gained a wide reputa- fortune teller and the time she is sched- tion as splendid performers of an extensive repertoire ranging from Mozart and uled to meet her doctor to hear thle re- Beethoven to choice modern compositions by Carl Nielsen, Samuel Barber, Wal- sults of some extensive medical tests. In lingford Riegger, Elliot Carter and others. They also perform some outstanding this brief period, faced with the pos- chamber music for wind instruments with piano, and such rarely heard classics as sibi!ity of an incurable cancer, Cleo Mozart’s Symphonie Concertante for four wind instruments and orchestra. Their awakens to the realities of life. E,very current activities include, beside regular concerts, a special series of broadcasts sight and sound suddenly take on new over the Pacifica Foundation’s station WBAl/fm. meanings. The difficult task of brinmging Adults $3.00 Children (under 18) $1 SO this emotion through to the audience is Guests $3.50 magnificently handled by director Varda PROGRAM and accented by some sparkling pho- Carminas (A collection of fifteenth and sixteenth century contrapuntal music) tography. “I have rarely felt more sure of being Sonata in B Flat Major for flute and oboe G.P. TELEMANN right: Cleo From 5 to 7 is a master- Quintet, Op. 51 W. RIEGGER piece.” -LES ARTS, f’aris Divertimento in D Major for wind quartet J.M. HAYDN “The camera sees a lot and tells us a Quintet, Op. 43 C. NIELSEN lot from an unusual variety of view- points. The writing and editing stimulate DANGER - SNOW AHEAD! without confusing. it should also be said that its many strengths make it a Up to now, the weather has been fine, but that old devil winter is surely com- film worth seeing.” -HERALD TRIEIUNE ing. Now’s the time to get those snow tires and check the anti-freeze. Remember that winter driving means keeping speed down! Each driver must judge for himself the safe speeds for various streets, roads, and highways, depend- SQUARE DANCE ing on their condition. When conditions are hazardous, each driver must decide DECEMBER 11 - 8:30 P.M. whether the roads are safe enough for him to drive. RECREATION BUILDING BNL telephone operators also request that non-essential outside personal telephone calls not be made during an early closing or in any emergency. Such calls ADMISSION FREE!! jam all outside lines and prevent essential messages from getting either in or out of the Laboratory. THE BULLETIN BOARD DECEMBER 3,1963 THIRTY-SECOND “A THURBER CARNIVAL” SKI CLUB FINALE? BROOKHAVEN LECTURE TRYOUTS For several years now we’ve had what most would call an “active” Ski By: The Theatre Group will present “A Club. We thought this year would be no HOWARD J. CURTIS, Biology Department Thurber Carnival” in February. This different, or - if different - more active. Title: whimsicat revue of James Thurber skits So our ringleaders planned winter meet- “THE BIOLOGY OF AGING” can be cast with many actors, each one ings with excellent films, and drew up handling a separate skit, or with mem- Lecture Hall, Wed., Dec. 11, 8:DD p.m. tentative trip and instruction plans for bers of o smaller cast appearing in A buffet supper ($2.75) will be served action by the membership. several different ports. There is room in at the Brookhaven Center before the However, after two meetings it looks the production for practically everyone lecture, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Resel-va- like we have no membership, with at- who wants to be on stage. tions should be made at least one day tendance at an all time low. Where Tony Nappi, the director, has called in advance by calling Ext. 2302 before hove you been? Remember, this is your tryout sessions for Monday and Tuesday 500 p.m. or Ext. 2453 in the evenings. activity - a club activity - not a travel evenings, December 9 and 10. The ses- Refreshments will be available in the information service run by a few indi- sions will be held in the Theatre begin- Exhibit Hall lobby following the lecture. viduals. We’re going to give it one last ning promptly at 7:30. For those who cannot make it either of these nights, an try this year. if you want to be part of a CAFETERIA SPECIAL additional meeting will be held at 12 “Ski Club Activity” come out at 7:00 p.m. - Thursday, December 12 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 noon on Wednesday, December 11. to the Rec- reation Building. Bring your ideas and Small Juice your enthusiasm. If you can’t possibly Celery & Olives make it the 12th, call Don Gardner, Ext. Ham Steak 2516, and express your interest. Mashed Potatoes & Peas WELCOME TO BNL Tossed Salad AGS PERSONNEL SERVICES Shortcake Barry M. 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Tank 2159 Roy Domish’s 189, followed by Judd and 23. Discount prices are $3.50 and SECURITY Diener with 186; Ed Hart, 182; Al Lukas, $1.75. Vincent A. Droscoski 181; Pete Fallon, 175; and Tony Finoc- Harvey P. Richardson,, Jr. 411 chio, 168. High man for Sperry was, G. FENCING CLUB Terry with a 167. RECENT DEPARTURES Upton is now in second place in the PLANT MAINTENANCE The Fencing Club continues to meet ten-team Long Island industrial League, Louis De Armond every Tuesday evening from 5:00 to with five wins and one loss. Plans are REACTOR 7:00 p.m. in the table tennis room of the now afoot for entering team and indi- Edward R. Fedol Gymnasium. All are welcome and no vidual competitors in the Eleventh .An- previous experience is necessary - in- nual New York Gallery Rifle Tourna- CHESS PROBLEM struction and equipment are available ment to be held at the Merchant Marine in all three weapons. Academy. Any BNL sharpshooter wish- In this week’s problem, it is White’s Our congratulations go to Peter ing to participate should contact P. move and mate in two. Notice that the Townsend, who won the Long Island Colombo or A. Lukas. problem has three homogeneous pairs. “B” epee competition. The tournament Answer elsewhere in this week’s BUL- ended in an exciting climax when ATTENTION BNL ARTISTS LETIN BOARD. lsakoff of Brooklyn College defeated Townsend 5-O and forced a fight-off Almost two years ago, the first ex- for first place. Townsend was unper- hibition of the artistic efforts of 8ERA turbed and defeated the Brooklyn members was held here. This art exhibit contestant 5-3. was universally acclaimed an outstalnd- ing success, and the time has now ar- rived for the planning of a repeat FOLK DANCING performance. Tentatively, a week in EVERY MONDAY EVENING February 1964 has been selected for the second BERA art show. More details Come on out and give it a try! There will be published in the BULLETIN BOARD is folk dancing every Monday evening later, but in the meantime, now is the from 8:00 p.m. to 1l:OO p.m. at the Rec- time to be creating some good pieces reation Building on York Lane in the for exhibit. Apartment Area. THE BULLETIN BOARD DECEMBER 3,1963 TEN PIN ALLEY FEARSOME FOURSOME RIDES AGAIN! by BOB CARCIELLO You asked for them. Your phone calls inquiring “Whatever Happened to Baby As of November 22: Jane?” - the Fearsome Foursome and square dancing at BNL - have brought them The Green League’s Blackbirds are out of their semi-retirement after a two-year period of inactivity.

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