Music: Festive Week

May is the month for festivals and last week several important U. S. musical festivals took place.

¶ Most elaborate was the 14th National Music Week (May 2-9). Endorsed by all 48 governors, the Week was observed locally by 2,000 towns and cities, nationally by National Broadcasting Company and Columbia Broadcasting System. Schools, churches and clubs helped carry out this year's slogan: ''Foster Local Music Talent." Radio broadcasts included concerts by the New England Conservatory and the Boston Symphony, the entire Smetana Opera The Bartered Bride sung by the Metropolitan Opera in...

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