The American Proscenium

has little surface attraction; it is starknand demanding. It reminds one of modernnScandinavian music, but without itsnlyrical relief. "In my work there has alwaysnbeen some evidence of violence,"nsays Mennin, "and the element of contrast.nHere they come out with a vengeance."nA fair description of a turbulent,nhighly dramatic . . .