Young Artists celebrate variety in today’s Artsongs recital, Page A2 The Chautauquan Daily www.chqdaily.com Seventy-Five Cents Chautauqua, New York The Official Newspaper of Chautauqua Institution | Thursday, July 30, 2015 Volume CXXXIX, Issue 29 Pulitzer Prize winner Toles to discuss editorial cartoons

Alexandra Greenwald Staff Writer

The word “cartoon” brings to mind punchlines and quick sketches, but ac- cording to Tom Toles, this year has proven that politi- cal cartooning is anything but lighthearted. “Tragically, editorial car- tooning found itself sort of on the front line of the free expression debate,” said TOLES Toles, editorial cartoonist SAALIK KHAN | Staff Photographer for the Washington Post. A Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra cellist performs earlier this season in the Amphitheater. On Jan. 7, Islamic mili- in Buffalo. Despite his long tants attacked the offices career, Toles said his job has of French satirical news- not gotten any easier. paper Charlie Hebdo, kill- “I tend to inflict a cer- ing 11 people — including tain degree of difficulty on several cartoonists — and the process for myself,” he Little black notes injuring 11 others. said. “I sort of still come to Toles will speak on this the task every day with a and other aspects of mod- certain degree of terror that Fain, Canellakis reunite with CSO tonight ern editorial cartooning I will not succeed in doing at 10:45 a.m. today in the all the things that I would Morgan Kinney ing studied at Philadelphia’s Curtis Amphitheater. hope to do in a cartoon. It’s Staff Writer Institute of Music and The Juilliard “There are two ways to just kind of silly, because School together. But tonight they look at editorial cartoon- it’s just a cartoon. But I sort One recent windy day in New take to the Amphitheater stage ing, and one is just kind of of do anyway. For me, it’s York, violinist Tim Fain sat with with the Chautauqua Symphony a lighthearted take, some always been a challenge. A his daughter, watching birds that Orchestra at 8:15 p.m. for their first of the silliness of politics very, very interesting one, reminded him of Samuel Barber’s appearance together as soloist and and poking fun at this per- but definitely a challenge.” “Violin Concerto.” conductor, respectively. son and that person and Among the things Toles pretty much anybody that “We were marvelling at how Bookended by the overture to has worried about accom- Richard Wagner’s Tannhäuser and comes along,” Toles said. plishing are raising aware- these birds could effortlessly ride Canellakis fain “I’ve always looked at it these gusts of wind — seemingly Schumann’s Symphony No. 3 in E- ness about climate change flat major, Op. 97, Fain will perform more as trying to make the and American wealth dis- without expending any effort at all,” never met the man. According to important parts of the dis- Fain said. “This piece has a qual- Fain, that’s one thing he loves about that same Barber Violin Concerto. parity. Toles said both have The staple of the violin repertoire cussion more interesting, the potential to negatively ity of that, in a way, with an almost playing — getting to know each and to highlight the things unending melody that Barber un- composer’s unique personality. occupies just one region of his mu- impact American society sical sensibilities. Fain balances his that I feel need highlight- and politics, and he wishes leashed.” “[Fain’s] a very, very thoughtful ing. I’ve always seen it as time between performing stan- he could have been more This quality is easily discernable player,” said guest conductor and a proactive art form rather dards and working with living instrumental in raising after playing it for so many years. longtime friend Karina Canellakis. than a reactive one.” composers like Philip Glass. awareness, but he is happy He said, at this point, he feels like Fain and Canellakis have Before joining the Post See violin, Page A4 with his contributions. he knows Barber, despite having known each other for years, hav- in 2002, Toles spent more than 25 years at newspapers See toles, Page A4 ‘Art alone endures’: Mandel to share ‘Station Eleven’ with CLSC Ramachandran to talk on ryan pait the world’s population. The Staff Writer novel jumps between char- role of religious imagery acters and timelines, most Nobody puts Emily St. of them connected to an ac- alexandra greenwald John Mandel in a corner. tor who dies in the opening Staff Writer Her first three novels of- pages in the midst of a per- ten get classified as crime formance of King Lear. A man with an el- novels or literary noir, which Mandel said this open- ephant’s head; a woman Mandel said left her feeling ing scene was in part in- with several pairs of arms; somewhat confined. She said spired by her husband, who a blue-skinned cowherd she realized if she kept writ- works as a writer as well as playing a flute. ing in the same genre, she a playwright. He gave her These images are recog- might get labeled as “just” a some familiarity with the nizable as Hindu deities, crime writer. “way-off-Broadway world,” but they are frequently “The thought of being and also recommended a used in secular contexts by pigeonholed as anything is book to her about the his- non-Hindu artists to deco- just profoundly unappeal- tory of public theater in rate everything from walls ing to me,” Mandel said. mandel New York. She found an “As a writer, you can some- to toilet seats and socks. anecdote about an actor Professor of South ramachandran times get kind of trapped in Richard Smucker Chair for stage in Norton Hall — ‘all who died from a heart at- Asian religions Tanisha these little marketing cat- Education, said she was en- passes, art alone endures,’ ” tack during King Lear, and it age, especially in the West- Ramachandran will dis- egories.” couraged to read the book Babcock said. “But that’s stuck with her. ern context, what are we cuss the interpretation So for her fourth novel, by her colleagues in the ed- what this book is about: art “I love that play,” Mandel looking at? What is inform- of the Hindu image at 2 she flipped the script, pull- ucation office. She said she survives.” said. “As a novelist, you come ing what we’re seeing?” p.m. today in the Hall of ing from culture both high read the book and enjoyed Babcock said that was across an anecdote like that, Ramachandran said she Philosophy. Her lecture and low — from Shakespeare it, but she pondered its val- what made her realize Sta- and you just think, ‘That’s an became interested in re- is titled “Idol, Art, Murti: to “Star Trek: Voyager” — in ue for Week Five’s theme of tion Eleven was the right opener.’ ” ligious imagery because, order to create something en- “Art & Politics.” choice — her inability to The book starts small, The Multiple Identities of while religion informs tirely different. “And then I couldn’t stop leave Mandel’s words and with the death of one man. Hindu Images.” much of how individuals The result was Station thinking about it,” Babcock characters behind. As the plot develops, so does “If we see the image we understand the world, it Eleven, the Chautauqua Lit- said. “I’m really pleased to Mandel’s scope. She said the can interpret, and we see can also create misunder- erary and Scientific Circle Babcock said she wasn’t have it, because it’s perfect consequences of how con- the act of interpretation standings between cul- selection for Week Five. ready to pick the book for for the week,” Babcock said. nected the modern world as a simple case of assign- tures. However, art and Mandel will discuss her Week Five at first, but the fact “It’s talking about reorganiz- is fascinated her. She said ing meaning, especially in imagery can also act as a work at 3:30 p.m. today in that it kept returning to her ing after a calamity, and art it took three years for the cross-cultural situations, form of communication. the Hall of Philosophy for thoughts meant there was leads the way.” Black Death to spread from we become aware of the With religious dialogues, Week Five’s CLSC Round- something special about it. That calamity in Sta- Constantinople, but today, it risk of not understanding it’s easier to start with im- table. “As I was reading it, I was tion Eleven is the fictional would take an afternoon. what we are seeing,” Ram- ages, she said. Sherra Babcock, vice pretty constantly thinking “Georgia Flu,” a virus that achandran said. “So when president and Emily and about the words over the wipes out the majority of See mandel, Page A4 we look at the Hindu im- See INTERFAITH, Page A4

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Maloney, Murray discuss White Pine Press lover,” she said. “Sometimes, it’s nice to Clark’s favorite part of For 40 years, White Pine Press in Buffalo, New York, has have a theme, but other times, preparing was interpreting published poetry, fiction, essays and literature in transla- I kind of enjoy just perform- the poetry and then see- tion from around the world. Join Dennis Maloney, pub- ing songs that are good,” said lisher and editor of White Press, and Joan Murray, poet bass-baritone Stephen Clark. ing what the composer did and White Pines Press author, at 12:15 p.m. today for a con- “We want to introduce differ- with the music because that versation about how the press started, its highlights, and ent styles and types of mu- is their interpretation of the its new Distinguished Poets Series. sic that maybe the audience poem, she said. Sandwich food truck hasn’t heard before.” Tenor Lorenzo Garcia will sing seven of the 16 songs in The Heirloom Restaurant presents Sandwich, a food- The Young Artists will JOSHUA BOUCHER | Staff Photographer perform their fifth “Artsongs Robert Schumann’s “Dichter- truck style lunch sold and served in Bestor Plaza. The pop- Chautauqua Opera Young Artist Stephen Clark rehearses Wednesday in the Afternoon” recital of liebe.” up restaurant will sell a variety of food-truck-style food for today’s 4 p.m. Artsongs recital in the Hall of Christ. from different cultural origins today, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13. the season at 4:15 p.m. today “ ‘Dichterliebe’ portrays the Today’s menu includes: bahn mi, vegetable lo mein, Gen- in the Hall of Christ. story of an unhappy love, eral Tso chicken, fried wontons, and hot and sour soup. Clark will perform a set The sailor knows he is none the performance.” in which the narrator is be- by French composer Gabriel of those things and becomes Soprano Antonia Tamer Bake sale trayed by his lover,” Garcia Fauré titled L’Horizon Chi- jealous of the moon because will deliver pure romance said. “The poet Heinrich He- A bake sale sponsored by Children’s School to benefit mérique. This was Fauré’s last he is agitated and sad all the through her set centered on ine wrote the poem after his Old First Night will be held at 6 p.m. near the Amp Gazebo work, as he died two years time. In the fourth song, he is a three-day love affair be- cousin discarded him for an- after the Airband performance. after he composed the piec- back on land. While watching tween Marianne von Wil- other lover, who she eventu- Favorite Poem Project entries due today es. The Artsongs set includes the porch, he sees the ships lemer and Johann Wolfgang ally married.” At 4 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the Hall of Philosophy, selected songs that track the progres- going out for journeys. Al- von Goethe. Garcia said the main Chautauquans will have the chance to read their favorite sion of an aspiring sailor. though he does not want to be “The set is by composer themes in the cycle are irony, “First song, the sailor is on the ship, he still has a long- Franz Schubert, but the po- poem and briefly explain why it is their favorite. The Chau- unanswered love and being starting out on the sea and he ing of adventure in his life. ems are actually written by tauqua Literary Arts Friends sponsor the event. Those in- full of longing and bitter- is not enjoying himself — this “The best thing about Marianne von Willemer,” terested should pick up an application at the Smith Memo- ness. rial Library, the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall, or is not what he thought it was preparing for the concert is Tamer said. “It is a set of two going to be like,” Clark said. I get reacquainted with the songs, ‘Suleika I’ and ‘Sulei- “We pretty much were the CLSC Veranda and submit it by today. The form is also exposed to this kind of mate- available online at ciweb.org/literary-arts/literary-arts-friends. “The second song, he starts to music and share with an au- ka II’ — she wrote them on get his sea legs more under- dience,” Clark said. “I sang her way there and her way rial in school, not necessarily Knitting4Peace neath him, and he begins to these pieces three years ago, back.” understanding it to its full Crocheting & Conversation is 12:15 p.m. at the UCC Re- really enjoy being on the sea, but I am a different singer Tamer said the first poem capacity,” he said. “Now, as formed Church House. Call 303-918-4617. and he thinks it is much bet- than I was three years ago, is full of urgency and excite- you get older, you find more Chautauqua Women’s Club news ter than being on land.” and I am reacquainting my- ment. Willemer speaks about things and having more knowledge, experiencing CWC’s Artists at the Market is open from 1 to 4 p.m. In the third song, he looks self with them and finding the east wind on her way to Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at the Farmers Market. at the moon — beautiful, different things to bring dif- see Goethe, and the piano new things as an older and Mah jongg games at the CWC. Members only, but mem- pure and calm — Clark said. ferent things to them during tempo demonstrates the more mature singer.” berships available at the door. Games will be played from » on the grounds 2:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday and Friday. Social bridge will be played from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Weeks Two through Eight. At noon, a mini les- SCOOTER PARKING son will be offered. Separate fees for lesson and play. A designated scooter Sunday Soiree at the CWC House runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday. CWC members and their guests are welcome. parking area is outside Donation $5 per person. Memberships taken at the door. the Amphitheater, CLSC alumni news located adjacent to the Gazebo at the The CLSC Class of 1984 will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. northwest gate. Patrons today on Eleanor Aron’s porch at 33 Janes. Members and guests are welcome. Questions: 716-357-4572. who are able to access The Class of 1974 will meet at the All Class Gala at 5 bench seating without p.m. Aug. 5. Get your dinner ticket at the front desk of the assistance of Alumni Hall. We will sit together. scooters should park Bird, Tree & Garden Club news in this area rather than Today there will be a nature walk with Jack Gulvin at 9 inside the Amphitheater a.m. Meet at the back of Smith Wilkes Hall. gates to help improve Join Nancy Karp for a talk on monarch butterflies at accessibility for others. 4:15 p.m. today at the­ Roger Tory Peterson Outdoor Class- room. This is a child-friendly program. Chautauqua Theater Company news Today, bring a bag lunch to Bratton Theater at 12:15 p.m. today and get an inside look at CTC’s behind-the-scenes workings. This week’s Brown Bag is titled “The Ghost in RUBY WALLAU | Staff Photographer the Machine: What Gives CTC Life.” A lively discussion will follow, led by Drew Ledbetter. Carol and Larry Rizzolo recently donated their condominium at 22 Ramble to the Chautauqua Foundation. The subsequent sale of the condo established the Rizzolo Family Fund for the Piano Program. Science Circle Brown Bag The CLSC Alumni Association Science Circle will hold a Brown Bag at 12:15 p.m. today to discuss the Tuesday Rizzolos donate condo to benefit Piano Program New York Times Science section. Meet at the upstairs class- room in the Smith Memorial Library. BRUCE WALTON piano schools in the country Follansbee and decided that Community Band seeks players Staff Writer and in the world.” this was a convenient way to The Community Band needs players on all wind, brass, Their donation created do it.” and percussion instruments. Rehearsal: 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Sat- Carol and Larry Rizzolo the Rizzolo Family Fund, an After the Rizzolos donat- urday in Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall. Concert: 12:15 p.m. Tues- wanted to make a donation endowment that will help fi- ed their property, the Foun- day on Bestor Plaza. Call Jason Weintraub at 716-753-5250. to Chautauqua Institution, nance piano students’ schol- dation subsequently sold Chautauqua Opera Guild news but in a way rarely seen be- arships for years to come. the condo, and the proceeds fore: Instead of donating All are invited to attend join the Opera Guild for a pre- The Rizzolos owned the from the sale established the money, the Connecticut cou- condo with their sons for Rizzolos’ endowment fund. opera dinner before the 7:30 p.m. Monday performance of ple donated their condo on Eugene Onegin. The buffet will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 years, but thought it was The Rizzolos hoped this 22 Ramble in August 2014. time to part with it. would inspire other donors p.m. at the St. Elmo. Price including wine is $30 per person. The Rizzolos said they Reservations required by noon Sunday. Please send check “It meant that we had a lot to consider creative ways of wanted to give to a place in of really good family conver- making a donation. to Chautauqua Opera Guild, PO Box 61 Chautauqua, NY the Institution where the do- 14722, or contact Macie Van Norden at 518-810-9147. sations about philanthropy, The Rizzolos have since nation could “really make a about giving back, about com- bought a legacy cottage with VACI Partners “En Plein Air” difference.” munities that support you in a rich history — the last time To the Rizzolos, it was the The artwork produced at Sunday’s VACI Partners “En life and at some point having it was sold was 1944. Piano Program of the School Plein Air” Event is now hung and ready for viewing in the that responsibility fall on us Carol’s love of piano start- of Music. It was also an easy Strohl Art Center. Between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, you that we are now in the genera- ed in her childhood, as it was decision after their time will be able to enter a bid for the artwork by visiting the tion to give back,” Carol said. always where she could find spent with the program’s Strohl Art Center. You must visit the gallery to enter a bid. The couple first decided to her voice over any other in- interim co-chairs, John Mil- bauer and Nikki Melville. sell the condo roughly a year strument. It has been a joy While the Rizzolos still ago. for them to give to young owned the condo, they rent- “We didn’t want the has- students learning the arts, ed part of it to Milbauer and sle of selling the condo and the Rizzolos said. The family Melville, where the Rizzolos were delighted when we shares in these young artists’ said they bonded with them learned that we could donate enjoyment in pursuing their and saw they were not just the property to the Founda- dreams. good teachers and pianists, tion,” Carol said. “I think that we took a but good people, too. Larry echoed her senti- stand, and we did what we “They’ve taken a program ment. believed in,” Carol said. “We that was good and made it “We heard that one way supported what we believe in, amazing,” Carol said. “They to [support the Institution] that we supported the com- bring in a lot of young talent was by donating property. munity that supports us.” as teachers, they give incred- We had never considered For information on how you ible opportunities to these that,” he said. “The idea was can help secure Chautauqua’s young students who go back planted in our heads, and we future through creative planned completely changed, and went to discuss it with [Se- gifts, please contact Dusty Nel- their work has put Chautau- nior Major Gifts Officer] Kar- son, director of gift planning, at qua’s program on the radar en Blozie and [Vice President [email protected] or call 716- screen of some of the finest and Foundation CEO] Geof 357-6409. Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Page A3 news Seven Piano Program students to play for top spots georgie silvarole Staff Writer

The seven finalists who emerged from Monday’s I think that the level Chautauqua Piano Com- of all the students is petition Preliminaries will take the stage again today. higher than before Su-Hyun Kim, Christine when I was here two Wu, Chloe Chuyue Zhang, Elizabeth Crecca, Felix Yao- years ago.” An Hong, David Brickle —BRIAN PRESTON and Tim Stephenson will Judge, Chautauqua perform in the Chautauqua Piano Competition Piano Competition Finals at 1 p.m. today in Fletcher Mu- sic Hall. chair of the Piano Program, Brian Preston and Chris- said Monday’s competition topher Taylor are judging the was positive and nurturing competition. Today’s perfor- for the students. mances will yield three win- “They stepped up re- RUBY WALLAU | Staff Photographer ners who will receive first-, ally well,” Milbauer said. The seven Piano Program finalists in the 2015 Chautauqua Piano Competition. Felix Yao-An Hong, Su-Hyun Kim, Tim Stephenson, second- and third-place priz- “They’ve learned a lot — it’s Christine Wu, Elizabeth Crecca, Chloe Chuyue Zhang and David Brickle. es of $2,000, $1,000 and $500, a very supportive group.” respectively. The finalists agreed. The While Crecca said this is competition, choosing the fi- tion-worthy — that angle to make their music personal The three who come out competition is definitely the the biggest competition she’s nalists was noticeably more was not the same this year. today, he said. on top will then perform in highlight of the Piano Pro- been a part of, it’s a catch-22 difficult. There were so many that “I want people to make a winners’ recital at 12:30 gram, but is at the same time being a finalist. “I think that the level of were just outstanding” me believe in what they p.m. Friday in Fletcher. Both another great opportunity to “Am I excited? Yes and all the students is higher Because of the high per- think the pieces are about, today’s and Friday’s perfor- perform, they said. no — it means we need to than before when I was here formance caliber, the com- 100 percent,” Preston said. mances benefit the Chautau- “I think it’s a really good practice more repertoire,” two years ago,” Preston said. petition set the bar high for “Don’t be afraid to show ex- qua Women’s Club Scholar- performance experience,” she said. “There were some people everyone, Preston said. In actly what you think is im- ship Fund. Crecca said. “It’s not about Preston said, compared to that were noticeably weak order to stand out among the portant — I hope they can John Milbauer, interim co- winning.” his time as a judge in 2013’s and probably not competi- rest, the students will have feel more magic.” Kempner to speak on his YouTube series, ‘The Madness of Art’

Abe Kenmore dy as an art piece. The only of Art,” including Robert “She said, ‘These are im- Special Studies art courses. Staff Writer difference was in the price. Indiana, best known for his portant. Don’t stop doing It will be among the epi- “What is crazy is that the “Love” sculpture of a large these,’ ” Kempner said. sodes he shows tonight. De- A kid walks into an art last one [of Gonzalez-Torres “LO” stacked on the “VE.” Kempner has even made spite his dubious depiction gallery in New York, looks I just love the phrase pieces] came up for auction Other artists may not join in an episode about Chau- of the Institution on film, at an all-white painting, and ‘the madness of art’ for $4 million,” Kempner the acting, but express sup- tauqua Institution during Kempner said he is, in fact, challenges the dealer to ex- said. “The contemporary art port for the project. Recently, a previous visit, where he fond of it. plain it. because it is true — world is really crazy at auc- well-known artist Audrey ducks past the Main Gate “I love Chautauqua,” he “This is postmodern, fa- the art world is mad.” tion right now.” Flack stopped by Kempner’s (without a gate pass) and said. “It’s like going back in talistic, post-apocalyptic, Modern art is now being gallery. proceeds to fail a number of time.” malaise, alien glitter, oat- —JIM KEMPNER used as an investment for meal existentialism. There’s Owner, Jim Kempner Fine Art many people, so even very a psychological phallus,” young artists are getting the beleaguered dealer says. sold for millions. It’s a de- “The point is — it’s impor- son — to participate in his velopment Kempner is not tant.” show, which will begin its fond of. fifth season in September. “No one in their right “That’s the part of it I don’t “I just love the phrase ‘the mind would ever like this,” love, is the money,” he said. madness of art’ because it is the kid says. Kempner noted the recent true — the art world is mad,” “Lucky for me, not every- sale of Christopher Wool’s Kempner said. one’s in their right mind who piece, “Apocalypse Now,” He originally took the comes in here,” the dealer re- phrase from a Henry James which is simply the stenciled sponds. story, “The Middle Years”: words “Sell the house, sell The dealer is real world “We work in the dark — we the car, sell the kids,” for $26 New York gallery Jim do what we can — we give million. Kempner and this is just an- what we have. Our doubt is Kempner’s response: a other episode of “The Mad- our passion, and our passion shirt that said “Sell the f--- ness of Art,” Kempner’s You- is our task. The rest is the ing Christopher Wool.” Tube series that parodies the madness of art.” Many of the “Madness art world. Many of the incidents in of Art” episodes are filmed Kempner, who will speak the episodes are based on in Kempner’s gallery, Jim at 7 p.m. tonight in the Hall real scenes in art galleries. Kempner Fine Art, which of Christ, did some stand-up For example, in one called represents a number of art- comedy before he became an “Candy in the Corner,” ists and sells pieces from art dealer. He missed the cre- Kempner tries to sell a buy- many modern masters. ativity of comedy in the art er a pile of, well, candy in a “We show photography, world, though, so he started corner, for the low price of $2 sculpture, works on paper, the series. million. prints,” Kempner said. “It re- Kempner recruits em- The sketch was inspired ally runs the gamut.” ployees, artists, friends and by a real piece by artist Félix Some of the artists family members — the boy Gonzalez-Torres, who made Kempner represents have in the above sketch is his a pile of 175 pounds of can- joined in on “The Madness

» on the grounds Community dialogues on Swimming You’re invited to swim during Amp project continue Friday hours when lifeguards are on duty at any of Chautauqua’s four public beaches. They The penultimate Friday president and director of are: Heinz Beach (at the foot community session regard- programming; John Shedd, of South Avenue), Children’s ing the Chautauqua Am- director of operations and Beach, Pier Beach (both at phitheater — set for 8 a.m. administrator of Architec- the Pier Building, Miller Park) in the Hall of Christ — will tural and Land Use Regula- and University Beach (North be a moderated open forum tions; and George Murphy, Lake Drive near Prospect). in which Chautauquans can vice president and chief mar- Daily hours of operation have their views aired and keting officer. are posted at each beach. recorded. Each speaker will be Swimmers and sunbathers This will be the final op- asked to limit their statement are requested to wear street portunity for Chautauquans to two minutes. clothes or a robe en route to openly state for the record The weekly community to and from beaches. Staff their opinion on the Amphi- dialogues will culminate on qualifications, water quality theater project in this format. Friday, Aug. 8, with a panel and safety equipment Facilitator Elliot Fishman including Institution Presi- comply with all Chautauqua will moderate the session, dent Tom Becker and Bonnie County Health Department which will have only mini- Halda, Northeast regional regulations. An indoor mal introduction and no pre- chief of preservation assis- swimming pool is open to the sentations. The session will tance for the National Park public daily for a fee at the be organized to maximize Service. The National Park Turner Community Center. the expression of opinions Service officially designated For more information and on the project. Represent- Chautauqua Institution as a hours, call 716-357-6430. ing Chautauqua Institution National Historic Landmark will be Marty Merkley, vice District in 1989. Page A4 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Thursday, July 30, 2015 from page one

Toles violin time between performing over my life,” Canellakis from page A1 from page A1 music living composers ver- said. “It wasn’t planned.” sus traditional composers. A lifelong studier, she said Other times, like in his up- the opportunity to geek out “I like to think that every I’ve always seen it Regarded for his work on coming Swan Remix record, Any interpreter’s job is over a musical score for hours cartoon is another pebble the soundtracks for “Black he takes venerable classics as a proactive art to bring these notes — on end proved deeply attrac- on one side of the scales,” he Swan” and “12 Years a such as Tchaikovsky’s Swan tive. That same approach said. “I think each cartoon Slave,” Fain often strives to form rather than a Lake and adds a unique twist. these little black notes continues when she raises affects the general debate blend multimedia aspects Whatever he performs her baton atop the podium to in a small way. In any case, reactive one.” with his performance. His on a page — to life in and whatever interpretation conduct. while I can’t say that I can recent project, Portals, takes he offers, Fain said his goal a way that reaches out —TOM TOLES “It’s very cerebral — you point to an instance where shape as a musical and vi- is maximize the connection Editorial cartoonist, to people.” can’t produce sound,” she I changed the world, I feel sual exploration of human with his audience. The Washington Post said. “It’s a lot of thinking like I’ve been a healthy part connection in the digital age. “Any interpreter’s job is —TIM FAIN of the process.” At the same time, he regu- to bring these notes — these Guest violinist, and mental activity.” This contribution is aid- “Whether it’s a large larly appears in concert halls little black notes on a page — Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra Still, Fain said, tonight’s ed by the unique perspec- audience or a small audi- playing traditional Beethoven, to life in a way that reaches job will be easier than usual, tive that cartoons provide, ence, I’ve always known Mendelssohn and Bernstein. out to people,” Fain said. others. Now she serves as as he and Canellakis perform Toles said. that there are going to be “I have dedicated a lot of Tonight, Fain will work the assistant conductor of the as colleagues and friends. “So much of [political] people that agree with time and love to new music,” in tandem with Canellakis Dallas Symphony Orchestra “We’re all sort of traveling commentary is either di- the overall thought of the Fain said. “It has been one of toward that goal. An ac- while also making various through life together,” Fain rect narrative commentary, cartoon and people that the great pleasures finding complished violinist her- guest appearances across the said. “I think part of what either reporting or analy- very much disagree with a nice balance between old self, Canellakis spent years world. She said the conducting makes it all so meaningful sis or some combination of me,” Toles said. “When and new in my life.” performing with the Berlin gig crept into her violin career are these relationships and those and opinion,” he said. you work for newspaper, Sometimes, that balance Philharmonic and Chicago somewhat unexpectedly. people with whom we’re “That model of discussion unlike giving a talk, you manifests itself as splitting Symphony Orchestra, among “It just happened to take sharing the journey.” is well covered and well represented. Cartooning is don’t really see the re- just another way of looking sponse. It’s almost like interfaith changing perspectives on symbolism,” Ramachandran she said. “But on the same at the same material. The putting a note in a bottle from page A1 Hindu imagery and sym- said. “It’s interesting to look token, while the pictures of more ways you can look at and sending it out there. bols in both historical and at what’s going on in the Jesus Christ are not Jesus, I’m something and think about You just have to wonder who will see it, what they geographical contexts. modern world and why peo- pretty sure if someone puts it, the better off you are be- “Art is a way that people will think of it. It could be This work has led Ram- ple [came to] look at Hindu- Jesus on a toilet seat, people ing able to understand it.“ without a voice have been just one person, but the ef- achandran to more closely ism the way that they do.” will be angry about it. So I Though Toles has been able to vocalize their ideas,” sharing his commentary fort and the intentionality examine the role of colonial- Ramachandran said this guess the question is, can we she said. “As much as I’m with a much larger audi- doesn’t change. I still feel ism in the divesting of such history is what has lead separate that image of God saying that we need to learn ence since joining the Post, like I’m more or less talk- images of their religious to the use of Hindu imag- from history? A lot of times he said that perspective on ing from one person to to see and interpret, [art is] symbolism. ery in contexts that can be when people say, ‘We need to his work has not changed. one person.” also a way that people can “There’s a way to look at seen as inappropriate. Ulti- reclaim Hindu imagery, be- interact with one another why we can suddenly vacate mately, she said, the way an cause it is appearing on toilet cross culturally.” these symbols by looking at image is understood comes seats, or it is appearing out of Ramachandran is cur- Hindu actions during the down to context — and the context in movies,’ [they are] Lincoln rently working on a book, colonial era, when these im- viewer. arguing that they are Hindu titled Idolized Representa- ages become disregarded or “Some people will ar- gods, but that’s [really] an Applied Ethics tions: A Genealogy of the Hin- seen as idolatry and were gue that any depiction of a argument about who gets to 2015 du Image, which traces the vacated of their religious Hindu god is a Hindu god,” deploy these images.” Season Program

This morning’s lecture has been designated part of Chautauqua’s programming in mandel terweaving these stories, and applied ethics, funded through the generosity of the David and Joan Lincoln family. from page A1 be fully captivated by that Reporter’s notebook narrative at the same time.” Mandel’s literary talent, The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle Historic Book “We’ve created this world which Ewalt said is obvious List features hundreds of selections, some of which feature with unprecedented and un- from the beginning of the themes similar to 2015 CLSC selections. believable interconnectivity, novel, creates a sense of con- If you liked Station Eleven you might also like… which is mostly positive — fidence that she won’t leave • What is Shakespeare? An Introduction to the Great you know, you can cross the the reader dissatisfied. Plays by L.A. Sherman (1906-1907) Atlantic in five hours, get to “There’s a sense of dread, Asia in a day or two — but but early on, you’re so im- • The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood (2013-2014) the flipside of that, the conse- pressed with her craft that • On Such a Full Sea by Chang-rae Lee (2014-2015) quence of it is that the world’s there is a trust that she’s go- quite small,” Mandel said. ing to guide you through Finally, extra recommendations from the reporter: “Nowhere is truly distant.” this,” Ewalt said. “A sense Despite Mandel’s percep- • Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishigur of confusion can be very ex- o The Chautauquan Daily tion that the real world is citing with a book like this, • California by Edan Lepucki Celebrating 139 Years of Continuous Publication shrinking, the world of Sta- but you have to know when chqdaily.com tion Eleven seems both vast • The Road by Cormac McCarth to move on in a way that can y Editorial Staff and intimate. Part of this is bring people back.” • King Lear by William Shakespeare due to the novel’s intercon- Jordan Steves Editor He said he was pleasantly Sara Toth Assistant editor nected network of characters • Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer reminded of Margaret At- and timelines. Mandel said Laura Scherb Editorial Office manager wood’s Oryx and Crake and • Zone One by Colson Whitehead her process for keeping all of Marissa Barnhart Copy editor Cormac McCarthy’s The Road Josh Beal Copy editor the nonlinear timelines and when reading Mandel’s book. Ishani Chatterji Theater, Family Entertainment Series characters straight was “end- “When you have such and that it presents exciting Award, a top prize in litera- George Cooper Archives less revision.” Sam Flynn morning lectures a strong literary voice ap- opportunities for everyone. ture, alongside fellow CLSC “I don’t write from an out- John Ford Features proaching a genre like this, “I think that’s great for selection All the Light We Can- Alexandra Greenwald religion: Interfaith Lecture previews, line,” Mandel said. “I like to that can surprise many read- both readers and writers,” not See and Chautauqua Prize Sacred Song Services, choir, organs just start writing and see what 2015 Ernest Cawcroft Journalism Fellow Mandel said. “And it’s prob- winner Redeployment. happens. And the result of ers,” Ewalt said. “And that’s Colin Hanner Recreation, Boys’ and Girls’ Club very satisfying.” ably great for all of us who en- Ewalt said he found the Lori Humphreys Features that is that after a year-and- joy these stories, but also want book’s emphasis on art car- Abe Kenmore Visual arts, bookstore, library a-half or so, I have the most The comparison is per- Morgan Kinney Symphony, Logan Chamber Music Series, some depth to the narrative — rying people forward ex- unbelievably incoherent first haps an apt one, because Pier Club Mandel believes that McCar- both plot and some emphasis tremely resonant, especial- Ryan Pait Literary arts draft. So making that all co- on style and subtlety.” ly considering the week’s Hayley Ross Dance, Institution administration, board thy and The Road changed hesive and making it not seem Mandel put this principle theme of “Art & Politics.” of trustees, property owners association forced, making those connec- the game for authors of post- Georgie Silvarole School of Music, CLSC Young Readers to work in Station Eleven, us- “During this week we’re tions smooth and hopefully apocalyptic fiction — au- Mary Lee Talbot religion: Morning Worship ing King Lear as her starting looking at art created for po- Kara Taylor Opera, Children’s School not too confusing — it’s just a thors like her. point and a quote from “Star litical purposes, art that is Deborah Trefts Chautauqua Women’s Club, process of going over it again “I think we owe a bit of a Contemporary Issues Forum Trek: Voyager” as a thematic manipulated for political pur- and again and again.” debt to Cormac McCarthy,” Meg Viehe Interfaith News through-line. That line is poses, the art of politics itself,” Bruce Walton Development, special programs Part of her revision pro- Mandel said. “He wrote this “survival is insufficient,” one Ewalt said. “But with this Miranda Willson Environmental issues, cess was going through the towering and literary novel Bird, Tree & Garden Club that Mandel said jumped out book, too, it’s that higher pur- book in multiple ways — that’s set in a landscape that Jake Zuckerman religion: Interfaith Lectures, Mystic Heart, at her when she first heard it pose, that lasting value of art Abrahamic Program for Young Adults reading it aloud, revising was previously considered on the show in 1999. that we may not consider. But Joshua Boucher Photographer random pages, giving it to to be more the domain of “It really grew in impor- when she has stripped every- Bria Granville Photographer friends, reformatting it, and pulp fiction — the end of Saalik Khan Photographer tance to me as I was work- thing else away, what carries even retyping the entire nov- the world, cannibalism, et Caitie McMekin Multimedia editor ing on this book, to the point not all, but many, in this story Ruby Wallau Photographer el at one point. Mandel said cetera. And yet, he’s given where I think it’s almost a forward is the beauty they Kelsey Bell Web editor approaching editing this us this really wonderful ex- Chance Brinkman-Sull Design editor way helped her to keep the ample of the way that a book thesis statement for the en- can find in art. I think that is a Maurice Dunn II Design editor connections between char- that can be both popular and tire novel,” Mandel said. “It’s wonderful complement to the Laura Rahauser Design editor the backbone of the whole other conversations we’ll have Brianna Schroer Design editor acters from becoming trite literary.” narrative: that survival is during the week.” Martha Rial Photography coach or forced. She said she did Mandel said it’s a shift John Warren Writing coach, columnist eventually cave and make in popular culture in gen- not enough, that it’s never That appreciation for art herself a spreadsheet to keep eral, remarking that there’s enough. I think that art can as a sustaining force is some- BUSINESS OFFICE track of everything. a “blurring” between medi- remind us of civilization in thing Mandel is excited to talk Jennifer Montani-Hicks Advertising manager “It’s just kind of brute la- ums that used to be consid- a really important way — to about with the audience at Zachary Zatyko Advertising assistant bor,” Mandel said. ered as lower forms of cul- remind us that there’s more Chautauqua Institution. She Chandra Tyler Business Office manager Matt Ewalt, associate di- ture. She cited television as out there than just the basics said she’ll also discuss the Maxwell Bernard Circulation manager an example of this trend. of getting by.” research that went into the Lynette Chase Business Office associate rector of education and youth services, said Mandel’s abil- “I actually think we’re liv- That blending of high and book, such as learning about ing in an incredible, golden low was what Ewalt said Shakespeare and his relation Business telephone 716-357-6235 ity to juggle so many charac- Advertising telephone 716-357-6206 ters, narratives and timelines age of television,” Mandel drew him to the book, say- to the plague and the world’s Circulation telephone 716-357-6235 with a skillful, literary voice said. “The art that’s being ing that Station Eleven “exists history of pandemics and Fax number 716-357-9694 — essentially, to not make created in that medium — as much as a post-apocalyp- brushes with mass contagion. Editorial telephone 716-357-6205 Email address [email protected] it look like brute labor — is I’m thinking in particular tic tale as a retelling of King She’ll also talk about the Published by Chautauqua Institution, P.O. Box 1095, Chautauqua, N.Y. 14722, what impressed him about of a show like ‘Mad Men,’ Lear — it’s Shakespeare and end of days. daily, Monday through Saturday, for a period of nine weeks, June 27 Station Eleven. which just had unbelievable it’s ‘Star Trek: Voyager.’ ” “It’s kind of funny,” Man- through August 29, 2015. The Institution is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated and chartered under the laws of the state of New York. “For me — I keep using layers of subtlety and fantas- Ewalt said readers can see del said. “I’ve done so many Entered at periodical rate, July 11, 1907, at the post office at Chautauqua, N.Y., the word beautiful — but tic storytelling and charac- this in the range of accolades events for Station Eleven — I under the act of 1870: ISSN 0746-0414. really, it’s just how beauti- terization — to me, that’s just that Mandel’s book has gar- think I just did my 77th. And 55 issues; home delivery by carrier, $48.75; mail, $76. Postal regulations require that mail subscriptions be paid in advance. fully crafted the narrative as artful as a lot of what’s nered. It’s drawn praise from at all the events, I end up talk- was,” Ewalt said. “It was being written in novels, or genre writers like George R.R. ing about the end of the world. Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit organization, dependent suspenseful, reflective and painted, or composed.” Martin and won sci-fi liter- It’s a topic that I’ve thought upon your gifts to fulfill its mission. Gate tickets and other revenue melancholy at times, and yet Mandel said that blurring ary awards like the Arthur C. about much more than I ever cover only a portion of the cost of your Chautauqua experience. I was able to both appreciate of the line between high and Clarke Award. It was also a thought I would. So I’ll talk a the way in which she was in- low carries over to literature, finalist for the National Book little about that, too.” Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Page A5 COMMUNITY

TO THE EDITOR: TO THE EDITOR: Here’s a suggestion for Amp improvement that could be in- Early Sunday evening, as I navigated my electric cart stituted today: Make the place fragrance free. This is the first down Palestine Road towards the hotel, the bumpy ride ap- of 16 years at Chautauqua where I am confronted at nearly ev- parently knocked my wallet out of my pant pocket without ery event with people who arrive bearing those cloying and Letters to the Editor my knowing it. oppressive perfumes and colognes. Morning, noon and night. On Monday morning, as I packed to leave, I couldn’t find Yes, it’s open air, but with high humidity and no breeze, it CORRESPONDENCE FROM OUR READERS my wallet. In panic, I looked everywhere without success. bothers many of us who are sensitive to those smells. And As I left the hotel, I lamely asked if there was a Lost & Found unlike a smoker’s negative contribution to good air, these per- Center. I was directed to the police station and Lost & Found. fume scents won’t waft away. Certainly fragrances are a mat- TO THE EDITOR: If you ever questioned whether or not Chautauqua real- ter of personal choice, but only when they don’t offend others. If Chautauqua Institution were located in Great Britain, ly is a unique and caring community, know my wallet was Gary Gleason it might have a theme week this year celebrating the 800th waiting for me at Lost & Found. Everything was in it, includ- Minneapolis, Minnesota anniversary of one of Western Civilization’s greatest docu- ing a good amount of cash. ments — the Magna Carta (Great Charter). In June 1215, the Friends, I live in New York City. So this is unbelievable. This act of care and honesty by a stranger walking along a TO THE EDITOR: English King John, under pressure from restive barons and an overtaxed population and after suffering a military defeat Chautauqua street at dusk who not only finds the wallet, but How lucky we are to have John Reen as the head honcho against the French, was forced to agree to a 61-clause charter takes time out of their evening to make sure it gets to Lost & in the kitchen at the Brick Walk Cafe. Two weeks ago I asked of concessions. He met the rebels in a meadow by the Thames Found is overwhelming. a staffer to hand John a note from me requesting my favor- River at Runnymede, applied his seal to Magna Carta and The police and the kind staff at Lost & Found could not ite lobster bisque, which they have served in previous years returned angrily to Windsor Castle. produce the name of the person that turned in the wallet. It is but has not appeared at all since I started watching for it on Magna Carta was the first charter of rights in Europe spe- my hope this person will see this letter and make themselves June 23. Staff suggested I wait till John got my note — sure cifically to underpin civil liberties — including no taxation known to the newspaper so I might have the opportunity to enough, he came right out to talk with me and tell me he without representation and habeas corpus — in a rule of personally thank them for their act of kindness and care. would try to prepare it the following week, hopefully. law. It set a precedent to which constitutionalists returned W. David Hagans Sure enough, his delicious lobster bisque was on the menu throughout history and ranks among the foremost docu- New York, New York last week and I so enjoyed it, especially after going out of ments of the rule of law against raw power. The message of my way and searching for it daily for almost a month. Much history is that nations evolve most successfully when any TO THE EDITOR: thanks to John and his staff for the fine food and outstanding change, social, economic or political, surges up from below. service we get at the Brick Walk Cafe. Central power corrupts those who wield it, becoming a con- After attending an informational session last Friday and Renee Lipson servative, repressive force. Those who treasure freedom and carefully listening to the proponents who were advocating 42 Foster, Apt. 1 self-government must forever hold it in check. Hence Rud- rehabilitating the existing Amphitheater structure it has be- yard Kipling’s ringing words in saluting the earliest such come crystal-clear that there is a divergence in priorities be- curb, Magna Carta: tween the Amphitheater Study Group and the desires of the TO THE EDITOR: Save the Amp advocates. And still when mob or monarch lays It is my understanding that the original intent of the Insti- There seems to be considerable confusion among Chau- Too rude a hand on English ways, tauquans regarding the phrase “Save the Amp,” a phrase tution was to rehabilitate the existing structure to the maxi- The whisper wakes, the shudder plays mum extent practicable. However, part of the due diligence which appears on stickers, articles, letters, postcards, post- Across the reeds at Runnymede. ers and billboards. Some people seem to assume that “Save process included a constructability review which led to the And Thames, that knows the moods of kings conclusion that demolishing the existing structure and re- the Amp” means not doing anything to the Amp, including And crowds and priests and suchlike things, needed repairs and renovations. But what that phrase actu- building a replica was the only prudent and cost-effective Rolls deep and dreadful as he brings way to achieve the criteria that had been developed over sev- ally means is “Save the Amp from demolition — renovate it, Their warning down from Runnymede! repair it, improve it, but don’t tear it down.” eral years by the Amphitheater Study Group. Thousands in Chautauqua and beyond believe that it is James Dahlie The Save the Amp constituency have certainly offered Lakewood, New York possible to renovate and improve the Amp without demol- very respectable and responsible alternatives for rehabilitat- ishing it. Certainly the back-of-house needs to be replaced ing the Amp. However, in comparison to rebuilding a replica and rebuilt, including the choir room, the nearby restrooms TO THE EDITOR: of the Amphitheater, a historic renovation would significant- and the green room. No one is saying that the back of the ly limit the crucial expansion of the back of the house area. Amp should be left as it is. That is not what “Save the Amp” While chairing a meeting of the board’s executive commit- The existing roof structure and bowl configuration would be means. tee I met Tom Becker as he arrived as vice president for devel- preserved, which would continue to compromise handicap Rather, “Save the Amp” refers to renovating and improv- opment, a post needing his expertise. When the Chautauqua accessibility, limit sight lines from the orchestra pit area and ing the bowl without tearing it down and replacing it with a delegation went to Russia, I watched him and Joe Johnson significantly reduce the seating capacity of a rehabilitated fa- replica. There is much that would be lost if the bowl and the working 18-hour days correcting mistakes made by Russian cility. roof were torn down and the stage was lowered. For example, “hosts.” The challenge that we have confronting all of us is balanc- many of us are concerned about losing the amazing acous- I’ve closely observed Tom’s years as president; we were ing the competing priorities between an extensive historic tics. Also, if the stage is lowered, there would be a much fortunate indeed to have him step into that position. Tom is rehabilitation versus a complete rebuilding of the Amphithe- greater distance between the organist/choir director on the thoroughly honest, a hard-working clear thinker, and one ater. I find it quite disingenuous when people are led to be- stage and the choir in the choir loft, which could have serious who has come to love Chautauqua. No one has ever so beau- lieve that a historic renovation would be functionally equiva- consequences not only for the Chautauqua choirs but also tifully expressed the essence of Chautauqua. lent to an expanded replica of the Amphitheater. Maybe the for the visiting professional choirs from Buffalo and Roch- I’ve used space to indicate my continued deep respect advocates should clarify their message that they are truly ester. And finally, if the Amp is torn down, we would lose for Tom, though I disagree with him and the board on the proposing that the goals and the objectives of the project be the authenticity that makes this historic treasure the heart of Amphitheater issue. Chautauquans are drawn here for more significantly modified. Chautauqua. For these reasons and more, I believe that we than the excellent programs. Chautauqua provides an oppor- In conclusion, it is a complete folly to think that any type should “Save the Amp.” tunity to step out of the turmoil of the outer world for a few of historic rehabilitation plan could come even close to sat- weeks. Its ambiance gives visitors a feeling of gentleness and isfying the study group’s goals and objectives. If historic Carolyn Close Grohman peace — a feeling of stepping into the halls of history. The preservation becomes the highest priority in this $30 million Paul Manor Apartments, No. 18 Amphitheater has been the anchor for this historic step out project everyone would have to understand that functional- of a busy chaotic world into a bit of the past that has made ity, safety, convenience, seating capacity, flexibility and main- TO THE EDITOR: America. tainability would be severely compromised for the next 100- We’ve an outstanding symphony orchestra, fine opera, plus years in comparison to the current proposed rebuilding The Daily’s overview of the CPOA’s construction forum, good speakers and other programs, yet except for Friday of an expanded and updated replica of the Amphitheater. for the exciting yet looming Amphitheater project, nudged night specials drawing thousands of non-Chautauquans as a identical thoughts which developed as I listened to John Thomas L. Hagner money raiser I’ve seen far too many empty seats to buy argu- 102 Mina Edison Shedd’s very informative overview on July 18. The Q-and-A ments for larger seating capacity. Amphitheater tours show was wisely structured for property owners abutting the Am- decaying bases for pillars and need for more space at the rear phitheater and/or property owners directly on construction of the structure. There are no similar tours for preservation- routes. Owning property several lots from a beloved old cot- ists to explain their plans to correct these same things with- tage demolition and subsequent two-plus-year construction out demolishing this center of historic Chautauqua. » on the grounds of the largest residential home on Chautauqua’s grounds, Other summer locales provide symphony concerts, opera, I felt I could contribute concrete suggestions to the CPOA speaker platforms, golf and even a lake. They just don’t have LETTERS POLICY meeting but dutifully followed the rules. Sidestepping the our ambience. Let us not lose it. nasty details of construction (dirt, mud, noise, vibrations, I fear loss of ability to step back into history for a few The Chautauquan Daily welcomes letters to the editor. Letters workmen, ruined front yards, blocked roadways, staging, weeks will make Chautauqua just another place to come to should be typed or printed, double-spaced, no more than 350 and curmudgeonly truck drivers, on time schedules to de- play golf, enjoy a lake, and have a week of noisy fun. I fear words and are subject to editing. Letters must include writer’s liver their loads — let alone crushed 100-year-old sewer and with Amphitheater demolition terribly bitter division will signature and typed or printed name, address and telephone water lines), I’d like to suggest a clarion call to the concerned last for decades, not just a couple of years. number for verification. Works containing demeaning, property owners in Districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 with the follow- accusatory or libelous statements will not be published. ing ideas. Warren L. Hickman Organize yourselves quickly and develop a well-thought- 4 Judson Submit letters to: out plan driven by you the property owners, for two-way, real-time communication guidelines with the Operations of- TO THE EDITOR: Jordan Steves, editor fice throughout the entire Amp project. A hotline and email [email protected] Many thanks to Marty Merkley as well as the leadership blasts, as Shedd suggested during the meeting, should defi- The Chautauquan Daily nitely be part of a much more sophisticated communication and the performers in all of our art forms at Chautauqua. The Carmina Burana performance was just incredible. Also credit PO Box 1095 vehicle for a project the scale of the Amp and the monetary Chautauqua, NY 14722 and historical value of residential and religious properties in is due to those who prepared the program guide, which im- its path. measurably enriched our experience. Over the course of two years, my three phone calls of con- So impressed are we with the capability to stage such a cern to the administrative offices during our “little” neigh- grand performance in our 123-year-old Amp (1893 to 2015). borhood construction project were not returned! The Amp Let’s strengthen its roof supports so that our grandchildren project has been embroiled in a tragic communication PR will be able to enjoy our Amp as we have. And, let’s find in- nightmare! Why not guarantee real-time communication in novative ways to satisfy most of the other Amp project ob- a way that paves the way to living through and wrapping up jectives by rebuilding the back-of-house as is necessary to the Amp project in a beautiful ribbon of open and respectful provide adequate facilities in respect for our performers and good will? Good luck to all! mitigate difficulties in bringing staging materials into and out of the Amp. Mary Clements 2 Elm Lane Selden Campen 34 Miller Page A6 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Thursday July 30, 2015 religion Whatever it is, God will make the experience better

e live segregated lives, and I am not talk- thing out of God. ing just about our communities. Our lives “Whatever it is in your life, take it to God, and God can are compartmentalized,” said the Rev. fix it, even death,” he added. “God can provide healing. “W Dwight D. Andrews, preaching at the 9:15 Death is part of the life cycle to make things better. Death a.m. Wednesday morning worship service in the Amphithe- relieves us of our mortal bodies, which are temporary hous- ater. His sermon title was “Whatever It Is,” and his text was ing. We have another house built for eternity in the heavens. Mark 5:25-43. That is spiritual healthcare. I won’t be here all young and “Our worship, play and work are cut up into bits and handsome and vital; God gets me for eternity.” pieces and we don’t live in an integrated way,” he said. “We Morning Worship Jesus was on his way to heal Jairus’ daughter when he never celebrate a holistic way to live.” was stopped by the woman with the hemorrhage. When he Andrews said society’s technological tether can be the arrived at the house, they told him the girl was dead. devil’s tool when it was meant to make our lives better. Column by MARY LEE TALBOT “But Jesus said ‘get out of my way and let me do my “People sit next to each other and text,” he said. “My wife thing,’ ” Andrews said. “He had the power to resurrect and I were on a movie date, and we used to look at each oth- Andrews said he always compartmentalized his music [her], and he did. er in long gazes. We saw a couple at the next table texting from his ministry. “Jesus told the little girl to get up,” he continued. “Like each other like crazy and not even looking at each other. We “I did not want to be a musical minister or a minister of James Brown said, ‘Get on up.’ We need to get up today. The should not inhibit good one-on-one communication.” music,” he said. “I wanted people to say ‘that was a good third miracle in this story is that Jesus told the people in the He noted that texting was having an impact on his sermon, pastor,’ not ‘what a great saxophone solo.’ By the classes. Students could write in text speak but not long, grace of God, Andrew Young told me that I needed to bring house to give her nourishment. She needed to be nourished fluid sentences. my music to church, ‘for you and for us.’ ” and once we get up we need to be fed. That is why we come “They would rather see a movie clip than read the whole Andrews continued: “Music is a gift from God, and when to worship. I see all you people who come to worship on book,” he said. we bring it all to God, it is better. I am working on decom- canes or scooters and I think I have no excuse not be in wor- But rather than give up on society, Andrews had a word partmentalizing my own life.” ship on Sunday just because my knee hurts.” of comfort. In the Scripture lesson, the woman with a hemorrhage Andrews continued: “Take it to God when things are “Whatever the challenge, whatever the affliction, God had only heard of Jesus’ healing power but she thought if good and give God the praise. Take it to God even if it can fix it,” he said. “Whatever the break, whatever the she just touched his hem she would be healed; and she was. hurts. It makes life easier knowing you are not trying to fix bruise, God can fix it. We try to compartmentalize what we “The woman had been to many doctors and spent all her it all by yourself. God can fix it. Say to someone in the street want God to fix for us. We want God to heal our illness but money, but many people have no ability to pay,” Andrews today ‘Get on up’ and let them wonder what you mean.’ not our workplace, or our social and political life. God can said. “The Affordable Care Act means that many people The Rev. Susan McKee presided. The Rev. Stephen Lipman, a make it better than what it is without God.” can get to a doctor, and that is a good gift. But the heavenly retired minister who spends his summers cleaning the backstage Individuals might think that they don’t want to trouble physician is a gift from God.” of the Amphitheater and Norton Hall, read Mark 4: 21-41. Jared God, but “the more I give to God, the better my life is,” he Jesus felt the power or energy drain out of himself. Jacobsen, organist and worship coordinator, directed the Mo- said. “God can take the bruise out. But when I realize that “When God gives of God’s self, it takes something from tet Choir. The choir sang “Jesus Lead the Way,” with words by it was not the brilliant Dwight but the graceful God who God,” Andrews said. “God is willing to pay for healing with Nicolaus von Zinzendorf and melody by Adam Drese, arranged by made the experience, when the source of the power chang- something of God’s self. God is willing to give it and that is Richard Proulx. The Edmund E. Robb-Walter C. Shaw Chaplain- es, the quality of the experience gets better.” why we call it grace. God gives his son, and it takes some- cy supports this week’s services.

Baptist House Chautauqua Catholic Muslim Prayer Presbyterian House wel- Community The Rev. Paul Scaringi APYA hosts Jum’ah at comes Chautauquans to our conducts Vespers titled Daily Masses are at 8:45 12:30 p.m. Friday in the Hall porch for coffee, hot choco- “Small Church Legacy” at 7 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. week- of Christ. All are welcome. late and lemonade each p.m. today in Baptist House. days in the Episcopal Chapel day following the weekday of the Good Shepherd. Mystic Heart Community morning worship and pre- Blessing and Healing Daily The Rev. Stephen Joseph Wayman and Eryl Ku- ceding the morning lecture. Service Fichter speaks on “The Evo- bicka, Zen Buddhist teach- Unitarian Universalist Sponsored by the Depart- lution of the Priesthood Interfaith News ers, lead a meditation ment of Religion, the Ser- since Vatican II” at 12:45 seminar, “Living Without Monte Thompson and vice of Blessing and Healing p.m. today in the Methodist Compiled by meg viehe Complaint” from 12:30 to Robert Selke lead the discus- House Chapel. takes place at 10:15 a.m. ev- 1:55 p.m. today in the Hall sion at the meeting of Chau- The Rev. Jerry Hahn Hebrew Congregation ery weekday in the Randell ary. Muller leads the service. of Missions. Anyone with tauqua Chapter of Parents, speaks on “Finding God Chapel of the United Church The Hebrew Congrega- Renee Andrews is the Canto- any level of experience can Families and Friends of Les- in the Music of Broadway” of Christ headquarters. tion of Chautauqua holds rial song leader. A Kiddush attend. A donation is re- bians and Gays, from 7 to 8 at 12:45 p.m. Friday in the quested. The Mystic Heart its Friday evening service, a lunch, sponsored by Bill and p.m. today at the Unitarian Chabad Lubavitch Methodist House. Community encourages Kabbalat Shabbat service, to Renee Andrews, in com- Universalist Denomination- people of all traditions to sit Rabbi Zalman Vilenkin Chautauqua Dialogues welcome the Sabbath, from memoration of the 60th Yah- al House. together in meditation, so as presents the second Jewish 5 to 6 p.m. Friday outdoors rzeit of Renee’s father, Rob- Dialogues take place to increase awareness, kind- United Church of Christ Lecture titled “Jewish Hu- at the lake near Miller Bell ert Bergmann, follows the from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday. ness and compassion. mor” from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tower. Rabbi Frank Muller service. A special invitation Stuart and Gail Wells lead Sign up today before or The Mystic Heart Com- today in the Hall of Philos- is extended to all Denomina- Vespers at 7 p.m. today at the after the 2 p.m. lecture in leads the service. The Pier munity hosts a social gath- tion Houses, inviting their UCC Headquarters building. ophy. the Hall of Philosophy to Building is the rain venue. ering and tea from 4:45 to attendance. This is time of quiet reflec- Vilenkin leads a study of participate in one of these The Hebrew Congrega- 5:30 p.m. today at 37 Root, tion as we look back over the the Kabbalah and psychol- small group discussions. tion sponsors a prepaid Hurlbut Church Meal Ministry behind Norton Hall. ogy from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Shabbat dinner following The Mystic Heart Com- week’s events and share in ECOC Friday in the Literary Arts the Kabbalat Shabbat ser- Members of Hurlbut munity together with the music and short readings Center at Alumni Hall. vice at the Everett Jewish Church offer a turkey din- The ECOC sponsors a Catholic Community offers United Methodist The Miriam Gurary Brown Bag at 12:15 p.m. to- Life Center. Cost of dinner ner with roast turkey breast, “Centering Prayer, led by Challah Baking Series be- day in the UCC Randell is $30 for adults, $15 for stuffing, mashed potatoes, Carol McKiernan from 7:15 The Rev. Oden Warman gins at 12:15 p.m. Friday at Chapel. Barry Bubb leads children 3 to 15, and free for gravy, cranberry, vegetables, to 7:45 a.m. Saturday in the leads a discussion on “Being the Zigdon Chabad Jewish a discussion “Why Society children 2 and under. For a homemade dessert and a Hall of Philosophy. Fruitful,” sharing the fruits House. Needs More Graffiti.” All reservations, contact Judy beverage from 5 to 7 p.m. of the spirit through your Candle Lighting is 8:20 are welcome to come. Katz (716-445-2658) or Car- today at the church. $12 for Presbyterian House words and actions, at the p.m. Friday. ole Wolsh (716-357-5449). adults and $8 for children. The Rev. John Wilkinson Pastor in the Parlor event at 7 Everett Jewish Life Center The Hebrew Congrega- p.m. today in the chapel. Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran House leads a discussion on “The Charley Shuman leads Yid- tion of Chautauqua holds Future of the Presbyterian All are welcome to stop by Holy Eucharist is cele- dish language conversation at its Sabbath Morning Service The Rev. Kathleen Baker Church” at Vespers from 7 to our porch for coffee between brated weekdays at 7:45 a.m. the Brown Bag from 12:15 to from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Satur- presides at the 7 p.m. Vespers 7:35 p.m. today in the house morning worship and the in the Chapel. 1:15 p.m. today at EJLCC. day in the Hurlbut Sanctu- today in the Lutheran House. chapel. 10:45 a.m. lecture.

new visitor Information Sessions

Special informal orientation sessions for Chautauqua first-timers are scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. each Sunday evening (excluding the final Sunday of the season) on the first floor of the Hultquist Center. These sessions afford the opportunity for new Chautauquans to learn the ins and outs of this unique place. Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Page A7 Lecture Penn speaks on politics of an artist, benefits of public sector advocacy

Sam Flynn hotel and dinner reserva- Staff Writer tions. However, when he began his job at the White Actor and advocate Kal House, this was in desperate Penn had starred in Hol- need of fixing on two fronts. lywood films and popular First, artists faced challeng- television shows, but he was es bringing their instruments nervous when he began his on airplanes as carry-on lug- job in the White House’s Of- gage. In too many cases, Penn fice of Public Engagement. said instruments would be lost His first day involved re- or broken and force the cancel- searching whether one agen- lation of artists’ performances, cy out of 26 would be part of with the aforementioned eco- an executive order President nomic consequences. Barack Obama would be is- Second, the process for suing. During an hour-long obtaining artists’ visas was conference call to discuss broken. They had to prove the matter, Penn dutifully they were internationally took notes and awaited the recognized, but if their work decision. By the end, there wasn’t accessible through a was a long pause before an Google search, bureaucrats official asked, “So what’s the would deny visas. This led decision? Who’s on from the to many arbitrary denials of White House?” world-class artists who sim- Realizing the official was ply might not have a social waiting on him to answer, media presence. he said the agency should “The government was de- not join the others. After the clining so many visas from call, he ran through the West so many countries, patterns Caitie McMekin | Staff Photographer Wing of the White House to Kal Penn, actor and public servant, speaks to a large Amphitheater audience Wednesday morning on the necessity for collaboration started to develop, and coun- his boss’ office and, out of between the arts and government policy. tries like Brazil began to au- breath, informed her of the tomatically deny [visas to decision. behalf of Donald Trump.” volved,” he said. U.S. artisits] who wanted to “Good, that’s why we Bringing the lecture back The second and third play shows there because we hired you,” she said. “But to his three critical points of points, cultural diplomacy had systematically declined next time, it’s OK to just send work for arts advocacy, Penn and creative economy, are so many of theirs,” Penn an email.” first discussed arts educa- intertwined, he said. said. The experience showed tion and its signature pro- On one side, the New To fix it, they instituted Penn his anxieties were un- gram Turnaround Arts. York Philharmonic was sent new rules for visa agents re- founded because he pos- “The underlying theme is to Pyongyang, North Korea, garding research on various sessed the benefits of hav- that when students have ac- to perform during the Bush artists as well as created a ing private-sector expertise, cess to holistic learning that administration, opening up special hotline for those who which proved useful when se- includes the arts, they will avenues of cultural fluency felt they had been unduly guing into public service. His pay attention and attend between the small and iso- denied a visa. morning lecture, delivered school,” Penn said. lated dictatorship and the “How art impacts politics Wednesday in the Amphithe- Penn admitted he was United States. or vice versa is, for me, very ater, focused on his dual roles “terrible at math and sci- “Programs like that blurry. It isn’t a one-way con- as an actor and public servant ence” in high school. It was where it would be unheard versation,” he said in con- as well on the intersection of important for him and oth- of for direct diplomacy be- clusion. “But it’s a field that law, art and policy. ers to bring applicability back tween government officials, I think is gaining more and While political represen- to these topics, especially but the Philharmonic was more credence as communi- tation is common among because their target schools able to enter and play in the ties are realizing the positive business and social sciences, were mostly in impoverished middle of [North Korea’s impact it can have on every- the arts are sometimes left areas. They accomplished capital],” he said. thing from economics to edu- out, Penn said, and that first this by giving the students On the other side, artists cation to entertainment. And day reminded him of the practical problems. coming internationally to I’m very excited at what the reason he entered public ser- One example, Penn said, perform in the U.S. provide next 10 to 20 years can bring vice in the first place. He cur- an economic boon to com- was to ask them to go home in terms of changes.” rently serves as a member of munities from the ticket The Q&A is posted with this and find the surface area the President’s Committee sales, travel expenses and story at chqdaily.com. on the Arts and Humanities. of their bedroom. Because Penn’s talk was centered many lived in homes without on the role of arts in society private bedrooms or shared ing for Penn. Life in Los Ange- bullying to voting habits. space with others, the in- and, specifically, the role of les taught him how media and Such narrow-minded government in the arts. He formation they were taught art socializes people, informs practices are common be- said his work in art and pol- — by both art and geometry their political beliefs and cre- cause commercial media icy could be summarized in teachers — was how to make ates a cultural narrative. are businesses and, by their three “buckets”: arts educa- better use of their space. Penn said it’s no secret nature, focused on profits tion, cultural diplomacy and After three years in the 49 Hollywood has a diversity at their core, Penn said. The creative economy. schools, the initiative saw lit- problem in casting and with common thinking regard- “I do believe it is role of eracy scores improve, on av- characters. Such a lack of ing success in the industry is government to support the erage, by 13 percent and math roles for people of color, he to look at other successes as arts, and I would liken it to the by 23 percent. More impor- said, points to the sociologi- litmus tests and mimic them government supporting an tantly, suspensions dropped educated populace,” he said. cal deficiencies of the film with little variance. as much as 85 percent. Penn was born and raised and television industry. Penn said artists are “It was because kids fi- in New Jersey and is a first- “It’s not a real accurate uniquely suited to bringing nally wanted to be in school. generation American citizen representation of America’s attention to issues of impor- The context made sense, of Indian immigrant parents. demographics,” he said. tance. He cited George Cloo- and parents were more in- He graduated from the Uni- These issues of age, race ney’s work in Sudan, Angeli- versity of California, Los An- and gender depiction in en- na Jolie’s role with the United geles, in 2000 with a double tertainment are important Nations, and Lena Dunham’s major in film and sociology. because, by the time students support of Planned Parent- Nonetheless, he faced dis- graduate high school, they hood as a few examples. crimination and stereotyping will have spent more time in In some cases, artists will with roles almost immedi- front of the television than in stump for politicians up for ately once he moved to Los the classroom, Penn said. election, like will.i.am did for Angeles. Being left out of the popu- Obama in 2008, like Chuck His very first audition: lar cultural landscape or re- Norris has done for former He arrived and was asked to duced to stereotypes has a Gov. Mike Huckabee, and wear a turban. distinct impact, from school “Donald Trump has done on For his role in “National Lampoon’s Van Wilder,” his agent had to convince him to take the role of Taj Mahal Badalandabad despite his misgivings. At the final call- back audition, Penn’s compet- itor was wearing brownface. “At that moment, I real- ized, ‘OK, I’m getting this part,’ ” he said. Despite his initial reserva- tions, he described his expe- rience on the film as “fantas- tic.” Situations like those are common for a person of color navigating Hollywood, he said. They led to a big awaken- Page A8 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Thursday, July 30, 2015 ENVIRONMENT

RUBY WALLAU | Staff Photographer At left, Debbie Currin waters her garden at 5 Vincent on Monday. Currin and her husband, Bill, won Container Garden of the Year in the Chautauqua In Bloom gardening contest. At right, Lynda and Jeff Acker’s garden at 44 Cookman won Shade Garden of the Year and Eco-Friendly Garden of the Year. GREEN THUMBS AND GARDENS Chautauqua In Bloom winners announced at BTG recognition ceremony

MIRANDA WILLSON and Bill Currin of 5 Vincent judges get really excited.” dens in Chautauqua, and it’s “They have to grow things people got extra points be- Staff Writer won Container Garden of the Though only three gar- very difficult to choose the that respond quickly and cause they didn’t use pesti- Year and Lynda and Jeff Ack- dens were entered into the best one.” are relatively easily main- cides or chemical fertilizers The Chautauqua In Bloom er of 44 Cookman won both eco-friendly category, she Dorthy Yard, who has tained,” she said. “After all, and so forth, or maybe they season officially ended Shade Garden of the Year, recognized the importance taken numerous gardening, it’s their vacation. They don’t did something that took Wednesday at the garden and Eco-Friendly Garden of of this new category for the landscape design and envi- want to spend all their time quite a bit of effort in water recognition ceremony in the Year. contest. ronmental studies courses in the garden working.” Smith Wilkes Hall, during management so that water The judges selected the “It ties into the greater since 1973, came from Water- Despite fewer people en- wouldn’t run into the lake.” which the winning gardens gardens based on five crite- movement the Institution it- ford, Pennsylvania, to judge tering the contest this year, She stressed that garden- of this year’s biennial contest ria: the design and layout of self is doing,” she said. “The the gardens. She estimated Zuegel still feels it was a suc- were announced. ers of all experience levels the garden, the plant selec- reason for the creation of this this was her eighth year as a cess — especially with the Jeanne Wiebenga, who are welcome to enter the con- tion and variety, the health category was to take advan- judge for the contest. new eco-friendly garden cat- led the ceremony, provided test next time. of the plants, the neatness tage of that movement that’s She said the key to a suc- egory. She anticipates more a slideshow featuring all the “People think, ‘My gar- of the garden and the use of already going on and have cessful garden was whether people will enter that catego- gardens that won. She and color. den isn’t good enough,’ and others involved with the gardeners pay more atten- it seems like a place where ry during the next contest in Rochester, New York, na- tion to that.” one would like to spend time. 2017, once they become more that’s not the point,” she said. Bird, Tree & Garden Club, tive Jane Milliman returned “We’re not expecting every- which organized the event, She said it took the judges She also praised any gardens familiar with environmental for the fifth time as a judge one to have gardens like the provided all the gardens that four to five hours to agree on that served the environment gardening practices. for the contest. A profession- Butchart Gardens in Van- entered into the contest with the winning gardens. and recognized that garden- “A lot of people think na- al garden writer and photog- certificates and ribbons. Ad- “There’s always a lot of ers at Chautauqua are held tive plants are weeds, or that couver. We’re just trying to rapher, she is the publisher ditionally, the winners of debate, and we end up go- to different standards than if they have a hearty plant, enhance the grounds. This is of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal each of the four categories ing back a second time to our other gardeners, as many of then that’s a native plant,” about recognition and about received a stone for their and wrote a gardening col- top choices to look again and them are only here for less she said. “It’s going to take thanking everyone who’s garden that commemorated umn in the Rochester Demo- argue some more,” she said. than three months of the some time for people to done a little extra to make the their success during the 2015 crat and Chronicle for 20 years. “There are a lot of great gar- year. know what’s what. But some place look beautiful.” season. Judging all the gardens Barbara Zuegel, vice pres- that entered the contest, she ident of BTG, said only 41 said, was no simple task. At gardens were entered this Chautauqua, residential gar- year, compared to 57 in 2013. dens tend to be fairly small, “I was a little disappoint- which forces people to be ed because there are so many creative with the space they gorgeous gardens, but some have, she said. people just didn’t want to be “The plant palette tends to bothered with entering,” she be limited,” Milliman said. said. “People are only there and Six judges from outside gardening for so long, and Chautauqua Institution se- they want things that will lected the winners for the be blooming while they’re four categories. Alan Green- there. So we see a lot of the berg of 53 Foster won Sunny same plants. And when we Garden of the Year, Debbie see something different, the

RUBY WALLAU | Staff Photographer Alan Greenberg’s garden at 53 Foster won the Sunny Garden of the Year in the Chautauqua In Bloom gardening competition. Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Page B1

REVIEWS

BRIA GRANVILLE | Staff Photographer At top, Chautauqua School of Dance students perform during Olio #1: Young Girls in the Meadow during Carmina Burana Saturday in the Amphitheater. Above left, Charlotte Ballet’s Sarah Hayes Harkins dances in “Veris Leta Facies—The Merry Face of Spring.” Above right, soprano Leah Wietig sings among members of the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus. ‘Carmina Burana’ exhibits Chautauqua’s good fortune ‘A feat of spectacle’ ‘Orff would have loved it’

Rebecca Ritzel | Guest Critic Jane Vranish | Guest Critic

h, the early musicians. They are ticipated in Carmina on Saturday night, but arl Orff knew that he had written Carmina was, in part, a repeat from its 1992 the nerds, outliers and Comic- perhaps the most integral ensemble, pro- his masterpiece in Carmina Burana premiere and subsequent encore in 1999. Con goers of the classical music viding musical segues and entertaining and told his publisher to discard The original infrastructure was still there Oworld, dedicated to preserving monologues between composer Carl Orff’s Call of his earlier works. However, as — 24 songs gleaned from 250 poems writ- the art of playing ancient instruments with massive chorales and showstopper arias, the contemporary of such composers as post- ten by 13th-century monks, the Chautauqua funny sounding names like shawms, vi- which allowed various other dancers and Romantic Richard Strauss, modernist Charles Symphony Orchestra (this time directed elles and sackbuts. And yet, add a troupe singers to smoothly sneak on and off stage. Ives, Impressionist Claude Debussy and 20th- by guest conductor Timothy Muffitt), Don of these dedicated artists to any otherwise The only problems with making the early century icon Igor Stravinsky, he didn’t know Kimes’ mural (stretched across the stage, but traditional classical music performance music ensemble quite so integral to the per- that this work would surpass them in popu- mostly hidden by the orchestra members in and, like merry wandering minstrels, they formance — and sadly there were problems larity and morph into a trendy cult favorite. front of it), Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux’s choreog- bring the concert to life. — are that replicas of ancient instruments In other words, if you produce it, they raphy and Marty Merkley’s direction (cer- Carmina Burana, this year’s inter-arts col- can scarcely project in any outdoor setting, will come. tainly a major part of the Chautauqua vice laboration, was very much enlivened by 10 much less the 4,000-seat Amphitheater, and There was definitely a buzz of anticipa- president’s continuing swan song here). early-music specialists (generally defined there weren’t enough mobile microphones tion in a packed Amphitheater Satruday But this tale of love, lust, sloth, sorrow as people who focus of on the music and to go around. Credit the audience with si- night for the last program in Chautauqua’s and gluttony was altered with the addition instruments of late Middle Ages, Renais- lently paying rapt attention, but a lone for- three-year inter-arts collaboration initiative, of medieval art and a range of flora, all splen- sance and early Baroque eras). They were tissimo chirper of a cicada up at Bestor Pla- the others being The Romeo & Juliet Project didly projected by designer Christopher Ash the smallest of eight arts groups who par- za could compete with a solo recorder. and last year’s Go West! Unlike those two, on the ceiling — a first at Chautauqua.

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BRIA GRANVILLE | Staff Photographer At top left, Charlotte Ballet dancers accompany the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and the Rochester Oratorio Society for “O Fortuna.” At top right, Alessandra Ball, Ben Ingel and Gregory Taylor dance in “Cignus Ustus Cantat—The Roast Swan.” At left, Wayne Hankin, early-music specialist and coordinator, composer and Monk #1, delivers the opening dialogue. Above, Charles A. Weaver Jr., baritone, lute and Monk #2, performs with the Early Musicians Ensemble.

RITZEL to Hankin’s madness. As a makes him lascivious,” dled the massive works well, cent loss of four star dancers just exploited for high dra- from page B1 young composer studying sounds more like a flower- though they often strug- who Chautauqua audiences ma, and the piece has more- Munich after being wound- ing warning to sorority girls gled with some of Orff’s are accustomed to seeing in or-less become one big bom- ed during World War I, Orff heading to a frat party than more staccato passages. solo roles: Melissa Anduiza, bastic cliché. Also, the slightly cheesy dedicated himself to learn- the romantic pronouncement What should have been the Anna Gerberich, Jordan Would Orff mind? That’s monologues recited by sev- ing 16th- and 17th-century that Orff intended. Hide your crowning feature of the col- Leeper and Pete Leo Walker. hard to say. It’s important to eral musicians in the troupe music, particularly composi- daughters and your wives, laborative performance — (All four are moving on to remember, that while Carmi- cannot be compared to the tions by Claudio Monteverdi these were some randy, het- appearances by members higher-profile companies.) na Burana is most often per- narrative passages so mem- and William Byrd. Many eronormative monks! of the Charlotte Ballet and Exceptions to the balletic formed in concert halls sans orably performed last year of the shorter Orff pieces Throughout the perfor- Chautauqua Festival Danc- letdown included the “Day, costumes and staging, Orff during the inter-arts perfor- that Hankin arranged for mance, the three soloists ers throughout the perfor- Night and Everything” pas always considered it a theat- mance of Go West! the collaboration reflected hired to perform with the mance — was somewhat de deux by Sarah Hayes Har- rical work. This is the com- That was, it is fair to say, those influences. And then, Chautauqua Symphony Or- disappointing. Jean-Pierre kins and David Morse, Josh- poser who once arranged a more cohesive and artisti- of course, there is the text of chestra and three area cho- Bonnefoux’s choreography ua Hall’s “In My Heart” solos for a “St. Luke Passion” to be cally superior collaborative Carmina Burana itself: poems ruses (Buffalo Philharmonic, was mostly rather bland and and the very impressive nine- performed accompanied by performance. Carmina Bura- written in German and Latin Rochester Oratorio Society predictable, reflecting the in- man rotating lift executed slides way back in 1932. So na was more a feat of specta- by 13th-century monks. and Pittsburgh Youth Cho- fluence of 19th-century Rus- during both the opening and while Carmina’s relegation to cle, although it opened with So about those poems. ruses) acquitted themselves sian story ballets rather than closing “O Fortuna” refrains. a football fanfare is lamen- an inauspicious entrance. Although Carmina Burana, well. Soprano Leah Wietig either courtly dance or con- About that famous re- table, it’s celebratory perfor- The costumed ensemble of which premiered at the and baritone Philip Cutlip temporary vocabulary. (John frain: Over the past 10 years, mance in Chautauqua is not. early musicians, led by ar- Frankfurt Opera in 1937, re- were both committed actors Butler’s erotic 1959 version it has become a staple of ranger Wayne Hankin, be- mains popular as a choral as well as practiced sing- remains more popular.) The college football marching Rebecca J. Ritzel is a freelance gan the performance with a and symphonic work, it is ers, and Andrey Nemzer dancers were also in need bands. “O Fortune, like the writer based in Alexandria, Vir- quiet procession of monks, nearly impossible for con- squawked appropriately of more rehearsals on the moon you are changeable, ginia, who writes about music, minstrels and courtly ladies. temporary audiences to read during the infamous coun- almost too-small stage, and ever waxing and waning.” theater and dance for The Wash- If this seemed antithetical English translations of many tertenor aria sung in the per- frequently struggled with In-the-know drum majors ington Post. She holds a master’s to the bombastic first move- of the poems and not cringe. sona of a dying swan roast- spacing issues. It was also play it when the offense lines degree in arts journalism from ment of Carmina, it was, but For example, “In winter man ing on a rotisserie. apparent the company has up for a crucial third down, Syracuse University and teaches there was historical method is patient, the breath of spring The choruses also han- yet to recover from the re- but more often the fanfare is at the University of Maryland.

VRANISH well, not only expanding the tarily, primarily with en- ments with aplomb. from page B1 composer’s vision by plac- trances and exits of the Early Bonnefoux’s choreogra- ing equal emphasis on mu- Musicians. And several mu- phy benefitted from the larg- sic, dance and speech, but sical sections passed before er stage, which projected the Text, both humorous and giving audience members a the viewer could incorporate artists further into the audi- insightful, was rendered by historical framework for it the projections without los- ence. There they could see a trio of monks and added all. As it turned out, the new ing the ongoing visual im- choreography that moved to the ambience: “...rejoice components didn’t break the pact of the overall staging. easily from the all-male ye lads. In winter man is flow of the work, as they eas- But, on the whole, this and powerful “O Fortuna” patient; the breath of spring ily might have, but instead was a vivid and enticing por- to a breezy sense of joy in makes him lascivious.” served to cleanse the artistic trayal of Carmina Burana, and “Springtime.” Likewise, the In nine olios, or musical in- palate for more. now ranks as my personal dancers could be earthy and serts, the Early Musicians En- Having seen two different favorite. seductive during the tav- semble used instruments like and successful approaches From the start, Orff ascer- ern’s ultimate drinking song alto sackbut, rauschpfeife, by choreographers Dwight tained that Carmina should or acrobatic and airborne in bowed psaltery and trumps Rhoden, also the resident be staged, and Merkley man- “Round Dance.” And dance (not the politician, but more choreographer for Charlotte aged the disparate elements they did, their abandon tem- like Jew’s harps, engagingly Ballet, and Kent Stowell, for- with a disciplined finesse, al- pered just enough with a played by Wayne Hankin). merly of Pacific Northwest though it was important that finely-tuned sense of control. An early music specialist, he Ballet, plus assorted concert the participants maintained It might take a village to also composed the extra mu- versions, this production their own sense of responsi- raise a child, but Chautau- sic himself, careful to create kept closest to the Orff-ian bility. qua raised the rafters with a relationship with varying philosophy. “O Fortuna” began and this large scale, juicy slice of Orff themes, yet provide a But with over 500 Chau- ended Carmina and its ongo- life in all of its excesses. Car- counterbalance to the domi- tauquan participants (other ing balancing act — not too mina Burana not only drew Carmina nating nature of . productions ranged from fast for the choir to articulate the audience into a vortex of This approach changed 150-300), a question popped and not too slow for the danc- the imagination, it engulfed the character of the piece, into mind: Instead of the ar- ers. Muffitt kept things under them, as it should, much to which can often be relent- tistic axiom of “less is more,” control, an achievement in it- their delight. lessly commanding and de- would “more” by itself set self given the short rehearsal manding, to one focused on the standard when it comes period. The orchestra was Jane Vranish is a former dance the overall vitality of life by to Carmina Burana? able to bring its own drama critic for the Pittsburgh Post- injecting a sense of wonder, There were a few issues — to the score and the three fea- Gazette and continues there awe and, yes, even beauty. choral diction was adequate, tured soloists, soprano Leah as a contributing writer. Her You have to think that but not great. Some of the Wietig, countertenor Andrey stories can be read on the dance Orff would have loved it. group transitions caused the Nemzer and baritone Philip blog “Cross Currents” at pitts- It all worked surprisingly production to lag momen- Cutlip, handled their assign- burghcrosscurrents.com. Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Page B3 RELIGION

SAALIK KHAN | Staff Photographer Omid Safi, director of the Duke University Islamic Studies Center, spoke at the Hall of Philosophy Tuesday on “Love and Justice in a world of Suffering.” Safi calls for focus on love, not hatred

JAKE ZUCKERMAN ering his Interfaith Lecture, “At a time where the and tenderness and beauty made the spectacle of vio- over there [the Middle East], Staff Writer “Love and Justice in a World quickest way to get a micro- have become all but invisible. lence into something that which, by the way, makes of Suffering: An American phone in front of you and to Whose bright idea was this?” is distributed with horrific people over there hate us.” Most discourse on Islam Muslim Perspective Towards have your action broadcast Safi instead said the media efficiency leaves me speech- Tying in the concept of today revolves around poli- Healing and Liberation.” all over the news is to go should tell stories of compas- less,” Safi said. art, Safi said, in times of low tics, but Omid Safi is trying He said the Muslim voice of behead somebody, how did sion, tenderness and human- While love is typically morality, it is artists or poli- to bring love back into the love is drowned out by the we get like this?” Safi asked. ity, not violence. However, understood as an emotion, ticians who are supposed to conversation. extremist Muslim voice of “The most hideous acts of the media instead stray in Safi instead said love is not get society back on track by Safi spoke Tuesday from hatred, and now it’s time to violence immediately find a the opposite direction. an emotion but evidence starting a dialogue. Using the Hall of Philosophy, deliv- rebalance the scales. receptive audience, but love “To see people that have of the divine. Citing recent the Quran as an example, high-profile issues of social Safi pointed out that God justice, he said love has been never spoke to the people forgotten in recent times. until the people rallied and “This country — the rich- petitioned God to speak to est country in the history of them. He said artists have humanity — is not doing so sold out and are no longer well,” Safi said. “The pain asking society the hard ques- and the suffering that you tions they used to. see in Ferguson and in Bal- “Whether you’re talking timore and in Staten Island, about art, religion or politics this is [indicative] of what everything is up for sale,” is to come until we rapidly Safi said. “And, sometimes, transform our ways.” it feels like everybody is up While he didn’t offer spe- for sale.” cific political solutions to so- In closing, Safi said our cial issues, he did say there challenge going forward is a drastic over-usage of re- is to remain hopeful about sources in defense spending. the state of the human con- He said politicians say there dition — specifically refer- is no money for things like ring to Muslims — without child care, elderly care, decent forgetting the suffering and public housing, universal wrongdoings of the past. healthcare or environmental Lastly, he challenged care, yet we still spend bil- those in attendance to con- lions on the military. sider how and whom they “This is not a Republican will love. He urged them to thing, this is not a Democrat love everyone, empathize thing. This is an American ca- with others’ suffering, and tastrophe,” Safi said. “The rea- use their own personal ex- son we don’t have money to periences with suffering to take care of our most vulner- connect to the human condi- able is that it’s going to do that tion everywhere.

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At 9 a.m. Friday, Bob Hop- as a collector and dealer of and two giants of Chautau- in the speech, which is titled per will be presenting a rare old paper, books and qua: photographer Josephine “A History of Science, Tech- Men’s Club talk considering photographs based in North- Herrick and longtime head nology and Innovation at the historic role of innova- ern Virginia. He is currently of the art school, Henry Chautauqua.” tion at Chautauqua from its president of the Manuscript Turner Bailey. The Men’s Club Speaker founding in the immediate Society, an international or- Hopper will present his Series is hosted at the Meth- dark aftermath of the Civil ganization, and a science views on how science and odist House and welcomes War to today as it adapts to buff who helped to create the technology have played an men and women for free lec- an unprecedented and over- Science Circle group within ongoing role in the develop- tures accompanied by coffee whelming wave of new tech- the CLSC Alumni Associa- nology. tion. For almost 10 years, he ment of today’s Chautauqua and refreshments. After retiring from more has been an informal adviser than three decades working at the Chautauqua Archives for the State Department in for whom he has given talks BUILDING TRUST SINCE 1973 Washington, D.C., and over- on Thomas Edison’s technol- seas in London, Rome and ogy and films, the Chautau- Custom Homes Mexico, Hopper now works qua School of photography, Remodeling and Restoration Sustainable Design Custom Cabinetry/Millwork

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Richard Wagner (1813–83) rived in part from history, on Feb. 6, 1851, in Düsseldorf. Schumann’s impressions of Overture to Tannhäuser myth, and a related works by It is scored for two flutes, the river itself and its sur- (Dresden Version), WWV 70 Heinrich Heine, E.T.A. Hoff- two oboes, two clarinets, roundings. Take, for ex- [Wilhelm] Richard Wag- mann, and Ludwig Tieck, two bassoons, four horns, ample, the turbulent cross- ner was born on May 22, 1813 concerns the tragic fate of two trumpets, timpani and rhythms that inform the in Leipzig and died in Ven- Heinrich Tannhäuser, who strings. opening of the first move- ice on Feb. 13, 1883. His early had strayed from the mor- Schumann’s role in the ment (marked Lebhaft, or operas, including Tannhäuser, al Christian society of his history of the symphony was lively), in which we feel our- represented the high point of peers, including the maiden Symphony Notes a critical one, coming as it selves literally swept up in German Romantic Opera. Elisabeth, to dwell in the did during a period when in- the mighty river’s currents. (Surely it was no accident His later operas struck out grotto of the Goddess Venus. by David levy terest in the genre was flag- on new paths, setting the His fall from the norms of so- ging. While the origins of that Schumann’s disciple, Jo- ciety leads to strong rebukes the symphony as we know hannes Brahms, wrote these course for all opera of the It is scored for solo violin, the first public performance from his peers, and even the it may be found in the mid- same cross-rhythms into the later 19th century and be- two flutes, two oboes, two was given by Albert Spald- Pope in Rome, from whom he 18th century, the high point opening of his own Third yond. Tannhäuser was first clarinets, two bassoons, two ing and the Philadelphia seeks forgiveness. It is only of its development may be Symphony). Even the Scher- performed in Dresden on horns, two trumpets, tim- Orchestra (Eugene Ormandy the intervention and sacri- said to extend from roughly zo: Sehr mässig has the feel of Oct. 19, 1845. Wagner twice pani, snare drum, piano and conducting) on Feb. 7, 1941, fice of Elisabeth and the un- the 1780s — when Haydn a journey on the river itself revised the overture — in strings. to great critical acclaim. merited love of God (agape) started to reach his matu- (although hardly as strenu- 1852 and again in 1860. It is The story of the origin Despite its initial posi- that brings Tannhäuser the rity with the “Paris” Sym- ous as that taken by Siegfied the final version that is usu- and compositional history of tive reviews, Barber’s Vio- redemption that he seeks. phonies — through the last in Wagner’s “Götterdämmer- ally performed. It is scored Samuel Barber’s Violin Con- lin Concerto would have to The Overture reflects the tra- symphonies of Mozart, com- ung”). for piccolo, two flutes, two certo reads like a soap opera wait a while before enter- jectory of the Minnesinger’s posed in the latter part of the Any program one might oboes (including English — literally. Its commission ing into the solo violinists’ journey by beginning with a project for the third move- horn), two clarinets, two bas- came from the laundry soap core repertory. Among its decade, and, of course, the statement and development ment, Nicht schnell, would soons, four horns, two trum- manufacturer, Samuel Fels most ardent champions have mighty nine symphonies of of Act I’s hymn of pilgrims be even more speculative, pets, three trombones, tuba, (of the Fels Naptha fortune), been Jaime Laredo and the Beethoven, extending from who are en route to Rome to but as is the case for all the timpani, harp and strings. whose adopted son, Iso (née late Isaac Stern. Many other 1800 through 1824. But what seek audience with the Holy themes one encounters in The late 1830s marked a Isaak) Briselli, was an accom- major artists have made it a then was to follow? Father. The middle section this symphony, its intercon- period of learning and suf- plished violinist, born and regular part of their concer- Schumann bewailed the offers stark contrast by pre- nectedness to the rest of the fering in Paris for the young schooled, along with many to repertoire, much to their fate of the symphony in an senting the highly sensuous piece is palpable. As indi- Wagner. Paris, after all, was of the great violinists of the own delight, and that of au- article published in 1839 and exciting music of the cated earlier, fourth move- the center of the operatic 20th century (David and Igor diences around the world. It in the journal he helped to Bacchanal from the realm ment, marked Feierlich (cer- world, and the ambitious Oistrakh, Nathan Milstein, has taken its place in history, found, the Neue Zeitschrift für emoniously), was inspired young composer hoped to of Venus (also heard in Act Joseph Roisman, Dmitry not only as a wonderful ex- Musik. Interestingly, the key by the architectural majesty achieve fame and fortune I). The Overture concludes Sitkovetsky, and others), in ample of Americana, but as to any move forward was to of the Cologne Cathedral, with his newly composed with a return to the opening Ukrainian port city of Odes- one of the great violin con- lay in the discovery of the conceived “in the character opera, Rienzi. Such was hymn, symbolic of Tannhäus- sa. Barber was recommend- certos. past, namely the last sym- of an accompaniment to a not to be the case, although er’s eventual redemption, ed to Fels by Gama Gilbert, a The first movement, Alle- phony of Franz Schubert (the solemn procession.” At one Wagner did manage to learn and which in the opera is former violin student of the gro, is a portrait of lyricism “Great” Symphony in C ma- time it was thought that a thing or two about what given visual symbolization famous teacher, Carl Flesch. itself (Barber was an impor- jor), a work of extraordinary Schumann had attended the might, or might not work on by the Pope’s staff, which mi- Fels offered Barber $1,000 for tant composer of opera and innovation that sadly lay solemn ecclesiastical cer- the musical dramatic stage. raculously has sprung fresh the concerto — a handsome vocal music). The romantic dormant until the year 1839, emony celebrating the eleva- He finally departed in 1842, blossoms of greenery. sum in those days, with half opening melody is joined at which time Schumann tion of Archbishop Johannes having started work on the Wagner revised this op- to be paid down, and the with a whimsical qual- rescued it from obscurity by von Geiβel to cardinal, held first opera in which we rec- era several times, most ex- other half to be paid upon ity brought about through a insisting on its performance in the cathedral. Schumann’s ognize the Wagner the world tensively for performance delivery. gentle concluding idea with in Leipzig on March 21, 1839. diary, however, reveals that was to come to know — Der in Paris in 1861 (“Paris” ver- What happened next is its distinctive and unforget- A glowing review of this the composer did not attend fliegende Holländer (Flying sion). The version performed shrouded in some mystery table “scotch snap” (short- piece by Schumann followed due to illness. The “solemn Dutchman). on tonight’s CSO concert is and controversy. Evidently, long) rhythm. While most in 1840, and his own career procession,” therefore, ex- Wagner set out from Paris the original one from Dres- Briselli was very unhappy of the movement is charac- as a composer of sympho- isted in Schumann’s fertile to Dresden, to get to the city den composed in 1845. The with the Presto in moto per- terized by gentleness, pain nies ensued in 1841 with the musical imagination. But of his beloved spiritual men- “Paris” version of 1861 had petuo final movement. Part of too makes its appearance, first version of his D-minor even its self-consciously an- tor, Carl Maria von Weber. It no concert ending, leading the controversy rests on the especially at the start of the Symphony (revised in 1851 tiquated notation—a feature rained the entire time except directly into the Bacchanal, claim, once given common central development section. and known as his Symphony of which audiences would for one brief spell in the val- much to the consternation of currency, that Briselli found The Andante begins with a No. 4). not aware without consult- ley of the Wartburg Castle the Parisian audience. the solo part of the finale ravishing melody in the oboe Schumann’s Third Sym- ing the score—bespeak the near Eisenach (the birthplace “unplayable.” Another ver- (one might think of the sec- phony (“Rhenish”), then, was Samuel Barber (1910–81) language of the high church. of Johann Sebastian Bach). sion has it that he found the ond movement of Brahms’s actually the last of his four Concerto for Violin and Schumann imitates the effect This historic spot would be movement to be too “light Violin Concerto here). Mod- symphonies in respect to Orchestra, Op. 14 of the pipe organ by bring- the scene for his next opera, weight” in comparison to the ern audiences, upon hear- date of composition. It came ing in three trombones—in- Tannhäuser, and the breaking The great American com- first two movements. Yet an- ing the finale, might well into existence at the time struments traditionally asso- through of sunshine at that poser Samuel Osborne Bar- other version suggests that wonder what all the fuss was when the composer accepted ciated with sacred space. moment certainly must have ber was born in West Ches- he found the finale’s harmo- about. Its rapid-fire motion an appointment as Music The trombones remain in come as a prophetic sign to ter, Pennsylvania, on March nies, shifting meters, and dispels the implied energy Director of the Düsseldorfer use as the Rhenish Sympho- the composer. The stimula- 9, 1910 and died in New York chromaticism too “modern” of the earlier movements, Allgemeine Musikverein. ny concludes with a vigorous tion of an historical associa- City on Jan. 23, 1981. A pre- for his taste. Whether any all the while giving the so- Düsseldorf is located north finale that draws together tion, however, was not with cocious talent from an early of these stories is true may loist ample challenges and of Cologne on the banks of the various thematic strands, the Baroque master, but age, Barber demonstrated never be known, but thanks opportunities for technical the Rhine, and Schumann rhythms, and counterpoints rather with the chivalric me- mastery as a composer dur- to Barbara Heyman’s author- fireworks. was eager to drink in its that filled the symphony’s dieval world of the Minne- ing his studies at the then itative biography of the com- landscape and culture after Robert Schumann (1810–56) first four movements. Tri- singers of the 13th century, newly founded Curtis Insti- poser, we can be sure that his time in Dresden. umphant horns and solemn among whom were knight- tute of Music in Philadelphia. Briselli’s unhappiness was Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Among his explorations trombones seem to lead “Fa- poet-musicians, including His Concerto for Violin and real enough, despite Barber’s Major, Op. 97 (“Rhenish”) of the Rhine Valley was the ther Rhine” along its inexo- the title character, who lived Orchestra, Op. 14, is in three attempts to demonstrate the Robert Schumann was discovery of the magnificent rable flow to the sea. in this region. Interestingly, movements and was com- movement’s playability and born June 8, 1810 in Zwickau and imposing Kölner Dom the work of Wolfram von posed between the summer suitability. By this time, the (Saxony) and died July 29, (Cologne Cathedral), the ac- David Levy is a professor and Eschenbach, another Minne- of 1939 and July 1940. It re- composer began referring to 1856 at the Endenich asylum, knowledged inspiration for associate dean in the Depart- singer who plays an impor- ceived its first public perfor- his “concertino” as his “Con- near Bonn. His Symphony the fourth of the Rhenish ment of Music at Wake For- tant role in this opera, would mance on Feb. 7, 1941, played certo da Sapone” (a double No. 3 (“Rhenish”) was com- Symphony’s five movements. est University. He will present have an influence on Wagner by Albert Spalding with the entendre, if ever there was posed between Nov. 2 and Yet one cannot escape a free Pre-Concert Lecture at later in his career. Philadelphia Orchestra di- one). Briselli never per- Dec. 9, 1850. Schumann con- the feeling that the other 6:45 p.m. tonight in the Hurlbut The story of opera, de- rected by Eugene Ormandy. formed “his” concerto, and ducted its first performance movements also reflect Church sanctuary.

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Joshua Boucher | Staff Photographer Music Director Rossen Milanov conducts the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra during the second performance within the new “Into the Music” series, in which Milanov explains the history and technique of the music between songs, Tuesday in the Amphitheater. At top, Piano Program soloist Alvin Zhu joined the CSO for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. A ‘refreshing, informal affair’ Milanov, students shine in evening of Mozart

Andrew Druckenbrod | Guest Critic

love song by the central propriated second move- The final “Into the Music” erforming Mozart is hard enough. character of Susanna blan- ment of Piano Concerto No. concert, “Exploring Golijov,” keted the audience. Farley 21, performed by a student takes place at 8:15 p.m. Tues- Describing what makes his music great is, sang with uncommon poise of the Chautauqua Piano day Aug. 18, in the Amphi- and with phrasing that both Program, Alvin Zhu; and theater. well, as easy as explaining the ineffable. tapped into the passion of the third movement of Vio- Andrew Druckenbrod is the aria and impressed as lin Concerto No. 5, with Bri- former classical music critic of P pure sound. Her voice had an Reagin, concertmaster of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Tuesday night at the Am- analyze it in great detail, brought the audience “Into the CSO, soloing. The night and contributor to many mu- phitheater, the second in recognize stylistic elements the Music,” as the series is that galant glow that illu- concluded with the solemn sic publications. He earned his a new series of Chautau- he shared with composers called. minated the text no mat- overture to Mozart’s opera, master’s in musicology at the qua Symphony Orchestra of his time, and it is still After opening with a ter the leaps or quickness. The Magic Flute. University of Minnesota. concerts designed to take difficult to figure out what performance of the famous She may be a student in the a deeper listen to master- makes it great. “Eine kleine Nachtmusik,” Chautauqua Voice Program works of the classical canon It is akin to retracing the Milanov moved to two se- with some filling out of her put Mozart in the cross- moves of a chess grandmas- lections from the opera The range yet to arrive, but this hairs. In this refreshing, ter, watching a master chef Marriage of Figaro. Milanov is a marvelous talent who informal affair — anything in action or listening to a already has good rapport surely will be heard from in but a concert lecture — Mu- recitation of a classic poem. with the members of the the coming years. sic Director Rossen Milanov You can see the building CSO, and they followed him Milanov was most en- spoke about and conducted blocks plain as day, but closely in the overture. The gaging explaining the first movements from several how they come together to tempo was quick, but not movement of Mozart’s Sym- works by the most known make something wonder- hurried, and the ensemble phony No. 40 in G minor, of composers. ful is hard to comprehend. tight, but not stiff. outlining the mysterious Many think Mozart’s Other composers can do The highlight of the eve- and restless first theme at music to be the perfect en- this, of course, but many of ning came when soprano the piano. If anything, the try into classical. His mu- the world’s famed perform- Rebecca Farley took to the concert could have stood sic seems simple, or at least ers and composers remain stage to sing the aria “Deh for more of this treatment. approachable, in melody, in awe of Mozart’s unique vieni non tardar.” Here all I hope in later seasons he texture and harmony. But ability to touch something the helpful discussion of the will explicate the inner this is an illusion. While heavenly. Mozart, they of- music and even the comic workings of more compo- many of Mozart’s prodi- ten say, is the music that convolutions of the opera’s sitions performed in these gious abilities have been most amazes them after scene faded from memory “Into the Music” events. exaggerated — including years of performing or lis- as the tenderness of this The concert next moved the myth that he composed tening to the vast repertoire to two concerti: the oft-ap- in pen because he didn’t of Western music. make mistakes (many of his That’s why it is so com- » on the grounds sketches exist) — his com- mendable that Milanov is positions plumb depths in taking on this project in his Youth safety an almost miraculous man- first year as music director ner. In the blink of an eye, of the CSO. He understands In accordance with the beauty and sunniness that classical music’s dis- New York state law, of his music can slide into tance from today’s culture Chautauqua-sponsored a minor mode, pulling back (even if we hear it in com- programs and activities the curtains to reveal the mercials, movies and res- for youth do not allow unsettling abyss that ac- taurants) can benefit from alcohol and other drugs, companies life, something guidance, much like an and teens under the Milanov aptly referred to expert docent can illumi- influence are excluded. as “dark Mozart.” To this nate aspects of a painting Behavioral problems may day it remains uncanny or installation. With a con- also incur penalties. and other-worldly: you may versational style and a win- reverse-engineer his music, ning personality, he gently Page B6 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Thursday, July 30, 2015 classifieds

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A STITCH IN TIME

RUBY WALLAU | Staff Photographer Bonnie Smith knits during a morning lecture earlier this summer in the Amphitheater. Smith has been coming to Chautauqua for the past eight years. Arrison Violin Endowment funds Fain, CSO The Clement and Karen Chautauqua School of Music. musician and member of the Arrison Endowment for Clas- Karen Fick Arrison first came exclusive Stradivari Society By Dave Green sical Violin supports tonight’s to Chautauqua as a small of Chicago, an organization violin performance by Tim child and was inspired by her that loans rare instruments to Fain, with the Chautauqua close interaction with several promising young musicians 9 5 2 Symphony Orchestra, and talented Institution perform- around the world. conductor Karina Canellakis. ers. It was a shared love of If you would be interested in 4 1 The endowment was estab- classical music that led Karen discussing the possibility of es- lished through outright gifts to introduce her future hus- 8 1 6 to the Chautauqua Founda- band, Clement, to Chautau- tablishing an endowed lecture- tion for the purpose of sup- qua a decade ago. Clem, the ship or supporting another as- porting CSO performances retired president of an indus- pect of Chautauqua’s program, 7 5 featuring violin soloists per- trial machinery company, please contact Dustin Nelson, forming classical works, and began collecting rare instru- director of gift planning, at 716- 2 4 underwriting violin master ments at an early age and is 357-6409 or email him at dnel- classes for students in the an avid concertgoer, amateur [email protected]. 6 4 Hesse, Phillips lectureships fund Toles 5 6 8 The Dr. Robert R. Hesse facilities and the recognition braska hometown, and curi- 3 6 Lectureship and the Kath- of the need and benefit of osity about that organization 2015 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. ryn Sisson Phillips Memorial improving the quality of the brought Phillips to the Insti- 7 3 1 Lectureship Fund provides performing arts at Chautau- tution. A graduate of Ohio Difficulty Level 7/30 funding for the 10:45 a.m. lec- qua. Wesleyan University, where ture with Tom Toles. After leaving the Joffrey at one time she was dean of The Dr. Robert R. Hesse Ballet, Hesse became senior women, Phillips received Lectureship Fund honors the vice president for develop- honorary degrees from the 14th president of Chautau- ment and public affairs for University of Cincinnati, qua Institution. the United States Committee Keuka College and Finch Hesse was elected presi- for UNICEF. College in New York City, as dent in August 1977 and as- Since 1989, when Hesse well as from Ohio Wesleyan. sumed office on Jan. 1, 1978. founded Robert Hesse As- Her grandson, Ellis L. Phil- He served as president un- sociates, LLC, the firm has lips III, is president of the til October 1983 when he assisted numerous clients in Ellis L. Phillips Foundation, became executive director achieving their goals. The of the Joffrey Ballet. Prior firm has worked with large which established the lecture to coming to Chautauqua, and well-established organi- fund through contributions Hesse had served as Presi- zations (UNICEF, Pennsyl- to the Chautauqua Founda- dent of Medaille College in vania Academy of the Fine tion as a memorial to Mrs. Buffalo, New York and spent Arts, Carnegie Hall, Wagner Phillips, who died in 1969. a number of years in multiple College, and the Opera Com- The Ellis L. Phillips Founda- capacities at SUNY Fredonia. pany of Philadelphia) as well tion further paid tribute to Hesse’s tenure at Chautau- as smaller, community-based Phillips during Chautauqua's qua was highlighted by the or fledgling organizations. Second Century Campaign, success of the Second Cen- Kathryn Sisson Phillips' when a plaque bearing her tury Campaign, the signifi- parents were members of name was placed in an alcove cant private and Institution the Chautauqua Literary and on the north end of the Am- investment in property and Scientific Circle in their Ne- phitheater fence. Thursday, July 30, 2015 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Page B7 MUSIC

RUBY WALLAU | Staff Photographer At left, Esther, played by Tangela Large, talks about her love for sewing in Chautauqua Theater Company’s Intimate Apparel, which will be staged at 4 p.m. today in Bratton Theater. In front of Large is the production’s “magic table” prop, which at different points in the play is a sewing machine, vanity, table and mirror. At right, Mr. Marks, played by Matthew Baldiga, inside in his fabric store. Props department creates ‘morphing magic’ in CTC’s ‘Intimate Apparel’

ISHANI CHATTERJI her third season as the props from a flea market,” Stell- glides through the differ- spread,” Stellhorn said. dealing with the heavier fur- Staff Writer master. horn said. ent rooms on stage. A num- The chandelier was niture and yards of fabric, “Picture an empty house,” Thereafter, the two objects ber of mechanisms includ- bought from an antique store designer Alexis Distler fo- Intimate Apparel tells the Stellhorn said. “Everything were given to Stark. ing drawer glides and push and “bedazzled,” Stellhorn cused on making the stage story of four people who you unload from the moving “We got lucky with the latches went into making said, with crystals. Mr. Marks look fluid and feminine. come from vastly different van is a prop.” sewing machine because it this centerpiece look perfect. had the smallest corner on “The play is a series of worlds. Stellhorn, with props in- opened up with one fluid Stellhorn has been deal- stage, so his fabric store was vignettes among charac- The protagonist, Esther, tern Samuel Stark, created motion, rather than have it ing with props for almost a “bookshelf with a wooden ters, and there are moments is a simple seamstress. Her what director Vivienne Ben- set in three separate steps,” 20 years and admits to have table stuffed with fabric.” where all the scenes over- best friend, Mayme, is a esch called the “magic table.” Stark said. “It was a process never worked on something Most of the furniture used lap,” Distler said. prostitute in the Tenderloin. The magic table is piece Her customer, Mrs. Van Bu- of then fitting the sewing this “complicated.” was antique — and heavy. At first look, the stage is ren, is a Manhattan socialite. of furniture that starts off machine between the dress- The prop team had 12 “I spoke to our technical similar to a large pink and Mr. Marks is a simple man as Esther’s sewing machine, er and also try to leave space working days to put together director, Brian Gonner, and white corset. The header of selling fabric. transforms into Mrs. Van Bu- for the mirror to pop up and four rooms. One of the rooms he agreed that this was mov- the corset is made of paper, These four dissimilar ren’s vanity, devolves into a down. It was a really fun was Mrs. Van Buren’s bou- ing scenery that happened to while the actual corset is worlds collide on the Bratton rudimentary table for Mr. process and experiment. The doir. The crew transformed be furniture,” Stellhorn said. gauzy cotton. Theater stage in Chautauqua Marks and eventually be- table was a 360 degree prop, door panels into the head- “Brian custom-designed Intimate Apparel is not just Theater Company’s produc- comes Mayme’s mirror. so it had to look perfect from boards of her canopy bed. steel frames on casters that about complicated relation- tion, which continues its run “We bought an old sew- all sides.” “We bought four sets of would hold everything and ships on stage, Stellhorn said at 4 p.m. today. ing machine off Craigslist The magic table is put curtains and turned it into roll onto stage.” — it’s also about “morphing Hyla Sue Stellhorn is in for $40 and a dressing table on wheels and, like Esther, her bed drape and bed- While the prop team was magic.” Page B8 The Chautauquan Daily · www.chqdaily.com Thursday, July 30, 2015 Program

12:30 (12:30–1:55) Mystic Heart Meditation: Meditation Seminar. “Living without Complaint” Leader: Wayman and Eryl Kubicka (Zen Meditation). Donation. Hall of Missions 12:45 Catholic Community Seminar Series. “The Evolution of the Th Priesthood Since Vatican II.” The THURSDAY Rev. Stephen Joseph Fichter, July 30 pastor, Sacred Heart Church, Haworth, N.J.; research associate CARA, Georgetown University. Methodist House Chapel ••• James Sham’s “Drone” closes. Outside Fowler-Kellogg Art Center 1:00 (1–5) 2015 Chautauqua Piano Competition Finals. (Benefits ••• Favorite Poem Project Submissions the Chautauqua Women’s Club Due. Chautauquans share their Scholarship Fund.) Fletcher Music favorite poems. Entry forms available Hall at the Smith Memorial Library and the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall 1:00 (1–4) CWC Artists at the Market. Farmers Market 7:00 (7 – 11) Farmers Market 1:15 Duplicate Bridge. Fee. Sports Club 7:15 (7:15–8) Mystic Heart Meditation: Spiritual Practices of World 2:00 INTERFAITH LECTURE SERIES. Religions. Leader: Wayman and “Idol, Art, Murti: The Multiple Eryl Kubicka (Zen Buddhism). Identities of Hindu Images.” Tanisha Donation. Bring gate pass. Main Ramachandran, assistant professor Gate Welcome Center Conference of South Asian religions, Wake Room Forest University. Hall of Philosophy (simulcast in the Hall of Christ) 7:45 Episcopal Holy Eucharist. Chapel of the Good Shepherd 2:00 Public Shuttle Tours of Grounds. Fee. (Purchase tickets at Main Gate 8:00 Daily Word Meditation. (Sponsored Welcome Center.) Leave from Main by Unity of Chautauqua.) Hall of Gate Welcome Center Missions 2:15 Public Shuttle Tours of Grounds. BRIA GRANVILLE | Staff Photographer 8:45 Catholic Mass. Chapel of the Good Fee. (Purchase tickets at Main Gate A couple walks toward Bestor Plaza on Sunday evening. Shepherd Welcome Center.) Leave from Main 8:55 (8:55–9) Chautauqua Prays For Gate Welcome Center 7:15 (7:15–7:45) Mystic Heart 10:00 (10–12) Voice Master Class: 3:30 (3:30–5) Chautauqua Dialogues. 6:15 Shabbat Dinner. (Sponsored Peace Through Compassion. Hall 3:30 CLSC AUTHOR PRESENTATION. Meditation: Spiritual Practices Oratorios. (School of Music.) (Sponsored by the Department by the Hebrew Congregation of of Missions Grove Emily St. John Mandel, Station of World Religions. Leader: Carol Michael Dean. Suggested fee. of Religion.) Facilitator-led Chautauqua.)SOLD Prepaid OUT tickets 9:00 (9–10:30) Seminar. (Benefits the Eleven. Hall of Philosophy McKiernan (Centering Prayer). McKnight Hall group discussions. No fee; pre- required. Everett Jewish Life Center Donation. Bring gate pass. Main Gate registration required by Thursday Chautauqua Foundation.) “The 3:30 (3:30–5) Seminar. (Sponsored 10:00 (10–11:30) Guest Piano Master 7:00 Visual Arts Lecture Series. Don Beatles: Across Our Universe.” Welcome Center Conference Room Class. (School of Music.) JY Song at 2 p.m. Interfaith Lectures. Kimes, artistic director, Visual Arts by the Department of Religion.) Locations to be announced Greg Miller, Jeff Miller and Tim “Groping for God.” LaDonna Bates, 8:15 CHAUTAUQUA SYMPHONY and John Milbauer. Suggested fee. at Chautauqua Institution; painter. Renjilian. Fee. Smith Wilkes Hall M.S.W. (No fee; limited to 25. Daily ORCHESTRA. Karina Canellakis, Sherwood-Marsh Studios 4:00 THEATER. Intimate Apparel. Hultquist Center 9:00 Nature Walk. (Programmed by the registration at the door.) Methodist guest conductor; Tim Fain, violin. 10:15 Service of Blessing and Healing. (Reserved seating; purchase tickets 7:00 (7–9) Cello Master Class. (School Bird, Tree & Garden Club.) Jack House Chapel Amphitheater UCC Chapel at Main Gate Welcome Center or of Music.) Amit Peled. McKnight • Tannhäuser, WWW70: Overture Visitors Center ticket offices, and Gulvin, BTG naturalist. Meet at 4:00 THEATER. Intimate Apparel. 10:45 LECTURE. Fred N. Davis III (R) Hall the lake side (back) of Smith (Dresden version) one hour before curtain at Bratton (Reserved seating; purchase tickets Richard Wagner and Mark Putnam (D), political kiosk.) Bratton Theater 7:30 OPERA. Eugene Onegin. Music by Wilkes Hall at Main Gate Welcome Center or strategists. Amphitheater Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and book • Violin Concerto, Op. 14 4:00 2015 Chautauqua Piano 9:15 Chautauqua Speaks. (Programmed Visitors Center ticket offices, and Samuel Barber 12:00 (12–2) Flea Boutique. (Sponsored by John Latouche. Peter Leonard, by the Chautauqua Women’s one hour before curtain at Bratton Competition Winner Recital. conductor; Jay Lesenger, stage • Symphony No. 3, Op. 97, E-flat by Chautauqua Women’s Club.) (School of Music.) (Benefits Club.) “Scholarship Student kiosk.) Bratton Theater major (Rhenish) Behind Colonnade director. Featuring Matthew Worth, Panel Discussion: The Life of a the Chautauqua Women’s Club Elizabeth Baldwin, Richard 4:00 Public Shuttle Tours of Grounds. Robert Schumann 12:10 Chapel of the Good Chautauqua Scholarship Student.” Catholic Mass. Scholarship Program.) Fletcher Bernstein, Clara Nieman, John Fee. (Purchase tickets at Main Gate Shepherd Music Hall Judy Oliver, organizer, CWC vice Welcome Center.) Leave from Main Riesen and members of the chair of scholarships. CWC House Gate Welcome Center 12:15 Brown Bag Lecture. (Programmed 4:00 Public Shuttle Tours of Grounds. Chautauqua Opera Young Artists 9:15 MORNING WORSHIP. “What a by the Writers’ Center.) “The Political Fee. (Purchase tickets at Main Gate Program. Performed in English. 4:15 Ravine Program: Monarch Novel: Inferior or Important?” Susan Welcome Center.) Leave from Main (Reserved seating; tickets available Fool Believes.” The Rev. Dwight Butterflies. (Programmed by D. Andrews, senior minister, First Choi. Literary Arts Center at Alumni Gate Welcome Center for purchase at Main Gate Welcome the Bird, Tree & Garden Club.) Hall porch Center and Visitors Center ticket Congregational Church UCC, Atlanta. Nancy Karp. (Children under 12 5:00 Hebrew Congregation Evening Amphitheater 12:15 Challah Baking. (Programmed by Service. “Kabbalat Shabbat: Welcome offices, and 45 minutes before curtain accompanied by adult.) Roger Tory at the Norton kiosk.) Norton Hall 9:15 Jewish Lecture Series. Peterson Nature Classroom (upper Chabad Lubavitch of Chautauqua.) the Sabbath.” Service led by Rabbi (Programmed by Chabad Lubavitch South Ravine behind the Hall of Christ F Zigdon Chabad Jewish House Frank Muller, Shabbat Dinner will 8:15 SPECIAL. Garrison Keillor’s FRIDAY of Chautauqua). “Jewish Humor.” parking lot; if rain, Smith Wilkes Hall) 12:30 Jum’ah Prayer. (Programmed by follow at Everett Jewish Life Center. “A Prairie Home Companion” Rabbi Zalman Vilenkin. Hall of July 31 the Abrahamic Program for Young Miller Bell Tower (Pier Building) America the Beautiful 41st 4:15 Artsongs. Chautauqua Opera Young Anniversary Tour. Amphitheater Philosophy Artists Recital #5. Hall of Christ Adults.) Hall of Christ 5:00 Eugene Onegin Operalogue. 10:15 Service of Blessing and Healing. 12:30 Meet the CSO Musicians for (Programmed by the Chautauqua 8:00 THEATER. Intimate Apparel. 4:30 (4:30–6:30) Chautauqua Boys’ and Opera Guild.) Lecture with excerpts (Reserved seating; purchase tickets UCC Chapel 7:00 (7– 11) Farmers Market Children of All Ages. (Programmed Girls’ Club Air Band Competition. from the opera. Jay Lesenger, at Main Gate Welcome Center or 10:45 LECTURE. “Cartooning: The New Amphitheater by Symphony Partners.) Smith 7:15 (7:15–8) Mystic Heart Meditation: Wilkes Hall general/artistic director, Chautauqua Visitors Center ticket offices and Front Line of Free Expression.” 4:45 (4:45–6:45) Music at Heirloom. Spiritual Practices of World Opera; Chautauqua Opera one hour before curtain at Bratton 12:45 Chautauqua Catholic Community Tom Toles, editorial cartoonist, The Jack Adams & Rick Magee. Religions. Leader: Wayne and Eryl Apprentice Artists. Norton Hall kiosk.) Bratton Theater Washington Post. Amphitheater Kubicka (Zen Buddhism). Donation. Seminar. “Finding God in the Music Heirloom Restaurant at the 6:00 (6–7:45) Chautauqua Choir Bring gate pass. Main Gate Welcome of Broadway.” The Rev. Jerry Hahn, 12:10 Catholic Mass. Chapel of the Good Athenaeum Hotel Rehearsal. All singers welcome. Shepherd Center Conference Room pastor, St. Anthony Parish, Northvale, 4:45 Mystic Heart. Social Gathering and N.J. Methodist House Chapel (Two rehearsals required to sing at 12:15 Knitting. “Women4Women– Tea. 37 Root Ave. (behind Norton Hall) 7:45 Episcopal Holy Eucharist. Chapel Sunday worship services.) Elizabeth 2:00 INTERFAITH LECTURE SERIES. Knitting4Peace.” UCC Reformed 6:00 (6–7:45) Chautauqua Choir of the Good Shepherd S. Lenna Hall House porch “Having Faith to Make a Difference: Rehearsal. All singers welcome. 8:00 Daily Word Meditation. (Sponsored the Politics of Making Theatre in the 12:15 Brown Bag. “The Ghost in the (Two rehearsals required to sing at by Unity of Chautauqua.) Hall of 21st Century.” Vivienne Benesch, Machine: What Gives CTC Life.” Sunday worship services.) Smith Missions artistic director, Chautauqua Theater Chautauqua Theater Company. Wilkes Hall 8:00 Amphitheater Renewal Project Company; with CTC Conservatory Bratton Theater 6:45 Pre-Chautauqua Symphony Public Session: Community actors. Hall of Philosophy 12:15 (12:15–1:30) Brown Bag. Orchestra Concert Lecture. David Dialogue and Q-and-A. Hall of (simulcast in the Hall of Christ) (Programmed by the Everett Jewish Levy. Hurlbut Church sanctuary Christ 2:00 Public Shuttle Tours of Grounds. Life Center.) Yiddish language 6:45 PFLAG Chapter Meeting. 8:45 Catholic Mass. Chapel of the Good Fee. (Purchase tickets at Main Gate conversation. Charley Shuman. All are welcome. (Sponsored Shepherd Welcome Center.) Leave from Main Everett Jewish Life Center by the Unitarian Universalist 8:55 (8:55–9) Chautauqua Prays For Gate Welcome Center 12:15 Special Program. (Programmed Congregation.) Unitarian Universalist Peace Through Compassion. Hall 2:15 Public Shuttle Tours of Grounds. by the Writers’ Center.) “White Denominational House patio of Missions Grove Fee. (Purchase tickets at Main Gate Pine Press: More than 40 Years of 7:00 Devotional Services and 9:00 Men’s Club Speaker Series. United Welcome Center.) Leave from Main Literary Excellence.” Joan Murray Programs. Denominational Houses Gate Welcome Center and Dennis Maloney. Literary Arts Methodist House Center at Alumni Hall porch 7:00 Visual Arts Lecture Series. Jim 9:15 MORNING WORSHIP. “We Are 2:30 (2:30–5) Mah Jongg. (Programmed Kempner, juror, 54th Chautauqua by the Chautauqua Women’s Club.) 12:15 Brown Bag. (Sponsored by Family.” The Rev. Dwight D. Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Andrews, senior minister, First Memberships available at the door. the Ecumenical Community of Art; founder, Jim Kempner Fine Art; CWC House Chautauqua.) “Why Society Needs Congregational Church UCC, Atlanta. with Charlie Hewitt, co-producer, Amphitheater 3:30 Chautauqua Heritage Lecture More Graffiti.” Barry Bubb. Randell “The Madness of Art.” Hall of Christ Chapel 9:15 Jewish Discussions. Series. “The Bugle Call Through 7:00 (7–9) Youth Movie Night. History: 150 of Taps.” Jari 12:15 Brown Bag. (Programmed by the (Programmed by Chabad Lubavitch “Monsters, Inc.” Hultquist Center of Chautauqua). “Kabala & Villanueva, retired Air Force Master CLSC Alumni Association Science Sergeant. Hall of Christ Circle.) “News in the Tuesday NYT’s Psychology.” Rabbi Zalman Science Section” Upstairs in the Vilenkin. Literary Arts Center at Smith Memorial Library Alumni Hall Library