What he was seeking was the balance between the classical and romantic traditions.

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Small wonder, given the personnel changes and shift in repertoire, that the orchestra has bit by bit been losing the sheer polish and uniquely burnished tone in the classical and romantic repertoire that von Karajan fostered so assiduously for over three decades.

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In Mr. Gomes's showcase, Jorma Elo's awkwardly titled "Still of King, " the dancer looked ballet-classical in uncredited costuming of cream tights and crepe-de-chine "Romantic" shirt, but the classic costume design turned out to be a gag for the choreographer.

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Mr. RUBALCABA: They were very serious about make us learn about the European heritage, the European musical tradition, the whole history, the Renaissance, Baroque, romantic Impressionists, Expressionists, the contemporary composers, but nothing about Cuban composers, even classical Cuban composers.

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