ruesday, July 19, 1977 Masterfu By GERARD PAPE BYRON JANIS is a pianist who has been a major proponent of American music; un- fortunately, the American music he perform- ed July 11 at Rackham was of uneven quality. Janis had a split program - the first half was devoted to the classics of Schumann, Schu- bert and Chopin. The second half was devoted to the aforementioned Americans - in particu- la", Copland, Gottschalf, and Janis, himself. Janis is a very physical pianist, his body echoe- ing the emotions that his- fingers evoke. Schu- mann's variations on a theme of Clara Wieck, his second offering, evoked a set of rising and subsiding waves, echoed by the contortions of Janis' body. Janis' rendition of Schdbert's impromptu in E-flat was like looking into a clear pond and seeing ripples of lyrical sweetness. This piece also contained a middle, dramatic, somber sec- tion that was sandwiched between the lighter sections. JANIS' CHOPIN rendition was the real high- light of the evening. The intensely expressive Nocturne in D-flat and the graceful and delight- ful singing and prancing of the Waltzes in G-flat and E-flat major were excellent. However, the best performance was the Sonata in B-minor. This longer work of Chopin opened with a section of dark frenzy followed by a beautiful melody of light and consolation. The famous Funeral March section followed and the piece concluded with the triumph of the swirling, rushing void of the ever faster "presto" section. The second half of the concert's first piece, Copland's Piano Sonata, was a real disappoint- ment but Janis' playing was still quite good. The piece, an example of poor non-tonal writing, was THE MICHIGAN DAILY rage seven maestro Art1Ws. David Keeps, Arts Editor Phone 764-0562 4- IThere IS a difference:!!:( o., PREPARE FOR: jjar MCATO DATeSAT@ SAT GRE i GMAT * OCAT*. VAT car broad range of programs provides an umbrlla of ost ing liow-ho that enablesstoaoft he 0est tips oi aval oomstterewih oure s Oerd3-ei of experionce and success Small classes Vommnious Sawsstudy ma rials.Courses at a onst ly up lited Permaetasentrs opanday sovningu&wee- ends all year Complete tape facilties for review of class lessonsand for use of supplementary materials. Make -ups for missed lessons at our centers ECFMG 0 FLEX NAT'L MEDICAL & DENTAL BOARDS Flexible Programs & Hours Write or col' 1945 PAULINE BLVD. ANN ARBOR 48103 W /Al 662-3149Q Wif CALL~ollreO 800'.22198 40 F DUcATIONAL cENTER Cen _rs'nMayr'U Ciiestnd ugrn Sexotond , EST PREPARATION SPECIALISTS SINCE 1938mo co-- JuuI/S very weak contrapuntally although somewhat interesting rythmically. Janis' own Three Son s in the Popular Style, although harmonically unoriginal, were pleasant. The first "Joy" was quite passionate, the sec- ond "Sadness" was richly melodic and the last "In Flight" was quite appropriately and descrip- tively titled. The last piece on the program, "The Banjo" by Gottschalk, was a tour de force of technique in its emulation of a banjo and quite interesting in its use of interwoven folk song elements. All in all, Janis' program was commendable in its variety even if uneven in musical quality. In any case, Janis' playing was consistently su- perb. Art fare and all that azz By DAVID KEEPS BORED BY THE PROSPECT OF THE ART FAIR? You could stay home and watch TV, or, better yet, you might check out an exhibition of local video artists, who will be taking up residency at the Art Fair in a booth on the cor- ner of Huron and Main. The video show, sponsored by the Independent Cinema/Video Series, a coalition formed by the three film co-ops, will run Wednesday through Saturday, from noon to 10 p.m. Works include documentaries, abstract and experimental tapes and a multiple monitor piece by, among others, Peter Bird, Rich- ard Mandeberg and Rick Fran- kel. Persons wishing to exhibit their work should call the LSA Media Center at 763-4048 for further information. Also scheduled for the fair is a series of performances by local jazz groups, who will be appearing at different times and locations throughout the four-day event. THE HEADLINING EVENT of the Art Fair jazz jam will be the appearance of Sun Ra and his Solar Arkestra, long- time Ann Arbor favorites who offer a wide variety of creative, progressive jazz and spacey ef- fects and theatrics. Sun Ra will perform twice this Friday at the Michigan Union Ballroom, at 8:30 and 10:30. The $3.50 gen- eral admission ttickets , are on sale. Among the local groups pro- viding free jazz during the fair are combos offering music from the 30's and 40's, be-bop, and contemporary jazz, including 251 Orchestra, Beth Lindberg Quin- tet, Melodioso, All Directions, Ed Sugar and Friends, Vantage Point Madcat Ruth and Friends, No Dice and the Afghanistan Bananastand Band. Music will be performed at the following locations and times: Main St..near Huron Wed., Thurs. 2:00-9:30 p.m. Saturday 2:00-5:30 p.m. Apollo Music Main St. near William Wed., Thurs. 2:00-9:30 p.m. Fri., Sat. 2-5:30 p.m. Schoolkid's Records (Liberty at Thompson) Friday 2:00-5:30 p.m. Music from the Apollo stage will be simulcast over WCBN, 89.5, Wednesday through Sat- urday. # PIN BALL AT The Un ion 20 MACHINES Union Lanes OPEN 7 DAYS th ru Classified A NIGHT OF LOCAL WOMEN'S MUSIC FRIDAY, JULY 22 -8:30 p.m. CANTERBURY HOUSE Local women musicians will be perform- ing. Time will be, provided for informal playing and jamming, so bring your in- struments. Admission is free. I SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S PROGRAM COORDINATOR OFFICE .r .~~~~wwnqq*WAe~N W SPECIALS, "I* * 1ESDAY JULY 19 e. HEAD ,~ LADIES' NIGHT WEDNESDAYHJULY 20, . -;SHOTGUN STUDENT NIGHT THURSDAY JULY 21 SHOTGUN GREEKS & DORMS *.j FRIDAY-SUNDAY JULY 22-24 6 McCAFFREY SUNDAY: Pitchers & Hospitality ' MONDAY JULY 25 " MUGSBY & MERLIN TEQUILA NIGHT T e-q <