Ariane consolée par Bacchus and François Couperin’s early writing for the viol

Early Music ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-306
Author(s):  
Mary Cyr

Abstract Ariane consolée par Bacchus, newly discovered by Christophe Rousset and the only surviving cantata attributed to François Couperin, is scored for bass voice, obbligato bass viol and continuo. Because Couperin passionately engaged with Italian music, scholars have long assumed that he would have composed cantatas, but until now none had been known to survive. His choice of bass voice and viol, an unusual combination in the French cantata repertory, opens several avenues for investigation. A precursor to his choice of bass voice and viol can be found in his petits motets, some of which date from the 1690s, and the verset Deus virtutum convertere (1705). Although bass voice and solo viol do not yet appear together in a single work, Couperin’s writing betrays his interest in new Italian music and in composing for the viol. Some Italianate features that appear in the early sacred works can also be found in Ariane consolée par Bacchus.

2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (S 02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Konrad Schwager ◽  
Robert Behr ◽  
Wafaa Dieler

Author(s):  
Liong Boy Kurniawan ◽  
Mansyur Arif

Thyroid disease often causes unspecific or mild symptoms, so laboratory tests are needed to confirm the functional diagnosis of the thyroid disorder. The laboratory tests which are important to establish the diagnosis of thyroid disorder include: total and free thyroidhormones, its related (thyroid) hormone binding proteins and auto antibodies. The thyroid hormone tests are mostly measured with competitive or sandwich immunoassays and each method can be interfered by several factors. Some drugs may increase or decrease thethyroid functional tests and several factors such as: underlying diseases, age, pregnancy, occurrence of heterophil antibody and auto antibodies may also interfere the thyroid tests results. The interpretation of an unusual combination from thyroid stimulating hormonesuch as free thyroxin and tri-iodothyronine results needs confirmation of underlying condition for establishing the right diagnosis. This review is aimed to evaluate several factors which may influence the thyroid tests and interpretation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 27 (11) ◽  

Abstract UDIMET 718 is a nickel-base alloy that is precipitation hardenable. It exhibits exceptionally high yield strength up to 1300 F, excellent cryogenic properties down to -423 F and superior weldability even in the fully-aged condition. This unusual combination of characteristics makes it suitable for elevated-temperature applications in gas turbines and in critical components for missiles. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-258. Producer or source: Special Metals Corporation.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  

Abstract Crucible S7 is a chromium/molybdenum tool steel developed to produce the unusual combination of high shock resistance and toughness together with ease of machining and heat treatment. It is a versatile tool steel applicable for both hot and cold work shock applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and elasticity as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: TS-543. Producer or source: Crucible Service Centers.


Slavic Review ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (4) ◽  
pp. 709-730
Author(s):  
Matthew Mangold

In light of the historical circumstances surrounding Anton Chekhov's early writing career and his own statements about the importance of medicine to it, there is surprisingly little scholarship on how medicine shaped his prose. What ideas was he introduced to in medical school and how did he apply them? Which of these drew his attention as he strove to articulate a new artistic vision? How did Chekhov draw on his experience with medicine to experiment with new themes and forms in his literary writing? This article addresses these questions by focusing on the aspects of medicine that had the most discernable influence on Chekhov as he developed his literary writing: hygiene, clinical medicine, and psychiatry. It argues that Chekhov engaged with core issues of medicine not only as a medical student who wrote case histories of his patients, but also as a groundbreaking writer. As he transcodes insights from the clinic into his prose, he creates a new conception of details that disclose relationships between settings and characters and an environmental psychology emerges across his medical writing and fiction. His stories envision relationships between physical and mental life with such originality that he becomes a new literary force not long after completing his medical education.


2004 ◽  
Vol 96 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Rigatelli ◽  
Marzio Gemelli ◽  
GianFranco Franco ◽  
Alvise Menini ◽  
Giorgio Rigatelli

1984 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 843-854 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Sommer

Abstract Ablative, trowelable rocket insulation was prepared; it crosslinks at room temperature and self-bonds to prevulcanized NBR insulation. The material loss rate (MLR) of this insulation is low when it is tested by an oxyacetylene torch at temperatures of about 2800°C. Boric acid in the insulation causes an effective char to form at service temperature. This char slows the loss rate of nondegraded insulation beneath it. Density of this nondegraded insulation is 1.3 g/cm3. Density is reduced sharply to 0.8 g/cm3 by incorporating glass microballoons. They cause only a slight increase in MLR of the insulation at service temperatures. MLR can be significantly reduced by incorporating a blowing agent which decomposes only after the insulation is exposed to service temperature. Hence, an unusual combination of requirements is met by several novel approaches. This insulation has protected rockets as large as 6.6 meters in diameter from the intense heat of burning propellant in service.


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