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Perhaps all communications between human beings are Translations. Whether two people are speaking the same language or not, Translations may be necessary for understanding. Refusal or inability to translate, or the failure to translate honestly or correctly, may have vast consequences. And language may not even be necessary for the most meaningful communications of all.
For many years, Princeton University Orchestra has honored one of its own, percussionist Stuart Mindlin, with a set of Memorial Concerts in the spring. The orchestra has now added a second honoree to the list of dedicated concerts: the first set of concerts year, held this past weekend in Richardson Auditorium, were dedicated to long-time University professor and composer Edward T. Cone.