University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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National Symphony The University of Maryland is pleased to have Washington ' s National Symphony as an integral part of its cultural program. Each year the National Symphony gives at least three con- certs in Ritchie Coliseum, which are free to all students. Dr. Howard Mitchell conducts the orchestra with the Washington Ballet, opera com- panies, and special guest artists giving our pro- gram many varied presentations. Dr. Howard Mitchell, conductor of the National Sym- phony Orchestra. The National Symphony performs in Ritchie Coliseum with an audience of students and enthusiasts from the surrounding area. 25

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Philippe Entremont Philippe Entremont honored Maryland University with a piano concert this fall. His performance that evening was a good example of the talent which has so justly earned him fame. Established music lovers were more than satis- fied and new music lovers were created as they listened to this great artist, who was accompanied by the National Symphony. I Washington Ballet I mi 31st OF March was a special day at Maryland University. On that evening the Wash- ington Ballet entertained an enthusiastic Mary- land audience. The second act of Swan Lake and The Chinese Nightingale provided just a pan of the varied entertainment which was performed by the famed Maria Talkhicl. The Washington National Symphony, guest-directed by Mr. Henry Mazer l the Florida State Symphony, supplied the background. 24

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New York City Opera Among many of the cultural events held at the University of Maryland this year was the opera Die Fledcrmaus written by Johann Strauss. Conducting the opera was Julius Rudel. Beverly Silas and Jeanette Scovitte, sopranos, and Frank Porretta, tenor, appeared on the program. All the performers are with the New York City Opera. Jeanette Scovotti, Lyric Coloratura Soprano. Beverly Sills, Soprano. Frank Porretta, Leading Tenor. 26