The Overture to Prokofieff's "War and Peace," which opened it, may be dismissed as a reasonably dignified minor item of its kind.
The centre has also allowed the refugees access to donated clothing in a more dignified environment: the items are displayed on rails so that the Syrians can choose themselves as though in a shop, with private changing areas for men and women.
He added, "It was dignified, dignified to the point of boredom".
This is, in a way, one manner of surfing in New York, by shopping at a store in which the best item is a rugged and dignified-looking tote bag, made in collaboration with Porter ($299), that one uses to take things to the beach.
Bach, Mozart and items from Messiaen's "Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus" had a dignified reserve.
The practical solution is to donate these items to be distributed in a manner that is respectful and dignified.
Stevie Smith looked like a dignified child: she bought her dresses from C&A, her hats from Help the Aged, but sometimes purchased unexpected items from London's groovy boutique, Bus Stop.
