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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1966-1968

ARCH.2013.5.11, Rendition: 796992

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the "Boston Herald Traveller," dated Tuesday, May 14, 1968. The article is titled "Bodky Winners Show Their Talent" and is written by Melanie Harris. It covers a concert of early music presented by the Cambridge Society for Early Music.

The article discusses a competition where the first Bodky Award was given to several winners:

  • Good Crawford: Harpsichord
  • John Miller and David Schwartz: Baroque violin duo
  • Dorothy Pearson: Baroque cello
  • Bach Ensemble in Cambridge: A group that includes both professionals and amateurs, directed by John H. Mueller.

The concert featured a variety of early music pieces, and the article highlights the performances of each winner:

  • Crawford played an excellent harpsichord solo.
  • Miller and Schwartz performed well despite some intonation issues.
  • Pearson provided a solid performance on the Baroque cello.
  • The Bach Ensemble performed pieces that showcased thicker textures and included both instrumental and choral works.

The program included works by notable composers such as:

  • Scarlatti: Three sonatas were performed by Crawford.
  • Bach: Works included the Sonata in D minor for unaccompanied violin (Miller and Schwartz), and the Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 (Bach Ensemble).
  • Buxtehude: A piece played by Crawford.
  • Couperin: A piece played by Crawford.

Additionally, there is an advertisement at the bottom of the clipping for travel to Hong Kong, noting that it "comes to New England," and another small section mentioning the RSO (presumably an orchestra) receiving $20,000.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald Traveler, dated Tuesday, May 14, 1968. The headline of the article is "Bodky Winners Show Their Talent," and it is written by McLaren Harris. The article discusses a concert by the Cambridge Society for Early Music, which featured performances by the winners of the Bodky Competition. The winners, including Judith Cronin, David Crawford, and David Carroll, performed works by Bach, Telemann, and other composers. The review comments on the quality of the performances and the enjoyment of the audience. The article also mentions the support of the Boston University School of Music and the New England Conservatory. Additionally, there is an advertisement for a Hong Kong exhibit coming to New England.

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The image is of a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald Traveler dated Tuesday, May 14, 1948. The article is titled "Cambridge Concert of Early Music" and is written by McLaren Harris. The main focus of the article is on the "Bodky Winners Show Their Talent."

Here's a detailed summary of the article:

  • The Cambridge Society for Early Music hosted a performance featuring professional musical talent.
  • The concert included works by notable composers such as Bach, Handel, and others, performed by various musicians.
  • The article mentions specific performers and their contributions, such as the Bodky Award winners: Goode Crawford, John Miller, and David Carroll.
  • The concert was held at the Bushey-Riesinger Museum in Cambridge, which also hosted the Cambridge Society's activities.
  • The piece describes the concert's atmosphere and the quality of the performances, noting that the audience enjoyed an excellent Baroque concert hall and appreciated the performances' aesthetic coordination.
  • The program included pieces by renowned composers and musicians, with notable performances that showcased the talent of the performers.
  • The article also briefly touches on the program, highlighting the pieces performed and their historical significance.

Additionally, there is an advertisement for Hong Kong, which states "COMES TO NEW ENGLAND!!" and a section for the program listing the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) receiving $20.00.

The overall tone of the article is appreciative, highlighting the talents of the musicians and the quality of the music performed.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper clipping dated Tuesday, May 14, 1940, from the Boston Herald Traveler. The article is titled "Cambridge Concert of Early Music: Bodky Winners Show Their Talent" and was written by McLaren Harris.

The article discusses a concert organized by the Cambridge Society for Early Music, which featured the winners of the Bodky Award. The concert took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge. The performers included harpsichordist Goode Crawford, David Carroll, and others. The concert showcased a variety of music, including a D minor Chromatic Fantasia by Bach played by Goode Crawford, and other pieces by composers like Vivaldi, Corelli, and Frescobaldi.

The concert was praised for its excellent performances, with the harpsichordist's playing described as "virtuosic" and "contrapuntal coordination" noted in the performances. The program included a range of works from different periods, with some pieces being arranged to fit the contemporary instruments and styles of the time.

Additionally, there is a smaller advertisement in the corner of the page for "Hong Kong Comes to New England." The article is pasted into what appears to be a scrapbook or a notebook, with some pieces of paper and tape visible around the edges.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald Traveler dated Tuesday, May 14, 1968. The headline of the clipping reads "Cambridge Concert of Early Music: Bodky Winners Show Their Talent." The article is written by McLaren Harris and discusses a concert sponsored by the Cambridge Society for Early Music at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Key points from the article include:

  • The concert features a performance by the Bodky Award winners: harpsichordist Joode Crawford, violinist John Miller, and cellist David Carroll.
  • The concert features works by George Boehm and Johann Sebastian Bach, with Crawford performing Bach's D minor Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue.
  • The article mentions the excellent acoustics of the concert hall, which is noted for its comfort and suitability for Baroque music.
  • The concert also includes a performance by the Suites de Pièces de Clavecin by François Couperin, which are described as having a more forward, strained style compared to the more relaxed approach of Bach's works.
  • The article highlights the ensemble playing of the trio, with specific mention of the first movement of a chamber sonata in D minor by Boismortier, which is described as having a delicate and lively character.

Additionally, there is an advertisement for "Hong Kong" stating "COMES TO NEW ENGLAND!!" and a listing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) receiving a record of $20,000. The clipping is attached to the book with tape.

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The image depicts a page from the Boston Herald Traveler dated Tuesday, May 14, 1968. The page features a newspaper clipping with the headline "Bodky Winners Show Their Talent" written by McLaren Harris. The article discusses a concert of early music sponsored by the Bodky Competition, which was held in Cambridge. It highlights the performances of the winners, including John Miller, who played the harpsichord, and Mrs. Crawford, who sang with accompaniment by Mr. Vigno. The article also mentions the performance of a trio featuring Joseph Bodin on the violin, Marian Suchy on the viola, and Gareth Hulse on the harpsichord.

Below the main article, there is another headline that reads "Hong Kong Comes to New England." The text under this headline is not fully visible, but it appears to be an advertisement or announcement related to an event or exhibition about Hong Kong.

The page is part of a larger book or scrapbook, as indicated by the binding on the left side, which includes several other pages. The pages are aged, with visible tears and discoloration, particularly along the edges.

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This is an image of an open scrapbook with a newspaper clipping affixed to a page. The clipping features an article from the "Boston Herald Traveler" dated Tuesday, May 14, 1968. The headline reads "Cambridge Concert of Early Music" and the subheadline is "Bodky Winners Show Their Talent," by McLaren Harris. The article discusses the talents of the Bodky Award winners and their performance, hinting at a connection with the Cambridge Society of Early Music. There's mention of various musicians and the program from a concert.

The newspaper clipping is somewhat aged and yellowed, indicating it's quite old. To the left of the clipping, we see the edges of several more pages that appear to be part of the scrapbook, suggesting that they may contain more articles, photos, or relevant memorabilia. The scrapbook itself has a green binding, and the pages, including the one we can see, are off-white.

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The image shows an open book with a newspaper clipping inserted between its pages. The clipping is from the Boston Herald Traveler, dated Tuesday, May 14, 1968, and is titled "Cambridge Concert of Early Music". The headline of the article is "Bodky Winners Show Their Talent", indicating that the piece focuses on a musical performance or competition.

Key Details from the Image:

  1. Headline and Context:

    • The headline emphasizes the achievements of "Bodky Winners," suggesting a competition or award ceremony.
    • The article discusses a concert of early music, likely organized by the Cambridge Early Music Society.
  2. Content Overview:

    • The article is authored by McLaren Harris and mentions that sometimes it takes a group like the Cambridge Early Music Society to discover and showcase talent.
    • It highlights the Bodky Award, which is described as an award for professional musical talent, similar to the RCA Victor Award.
    • The article names several winners of the Bodky Award, including:
      • David Carroll (for his performance of Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue and Beethoven's Bagatelle).
      • Lisa Goodman (for her performance of Telemann's B minor suite).
      • John Miller and David Carroll (for their performance of Bach's B minor Suite).
      • Reininger Museum (for its contribution to the society).
  3. Musical Details:

    • The article describes the music performed, including works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Telemann, and Scarlatti.
    • It mentions the technical skill and emotional depth of the performances, noting that the music was "considerable finger dexterity" and "congratulatory in coordination."
  4. Visual Elements:

    • The newspaper clipping is physically inserted into the book, suggesting it is a preserved artifact or a reference for historical documentation.
    • The book itself appears to be a bound collection, possibly an archive or scrapbook, with visible spine and pages. The book has a green spine and is open to a page where the clipping is placed.
  5. Additional Text:

    • At the bottom of the clipping, there is a handwritten or stamped note that reads "Hong Kong COMES TO NEW ENGLAND!!", which seems unrelated to the article itself and may be a personal annotation or note added later.
    • There is also a partial visible price tag or label at the bottom right corner of the image, reading "B50 Receives $200", though the context of this is unclear.

Summary:

The image depicts a historical newspaper clipping from May 14, 1968, documenting a concert of early music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The article highlights the achievements of Bodky Award winners and provides insights into the performances and composers featured. The clipping is preserved within a book, indicating its significance as a historical or archival item. The additional handwritten note and price tag suggest personal or contextual annotations added after the clipping was preserved.

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The image shows a book or magazine open to a page with an article about a concert of early music. The article is titled "Cambridge Concert of Early Music" and features a clipping from the Boston Herald Traveler newspaper dated May 14, 1948. The clipping discusses a concert held by the Early Music Society, which featured performances by various musicians and composers of early music. The article provides details about the performers, the pieces they played, and the overall experience of the concert.

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A book is open, showing a newspaper clipping on the left page. The clipping is from the Boston Herald Traveler, dated Tuesday, May 14, 1948. The headline reads "Cambridge Concert of Early Music" and "Bodky Winners Show Their Talent." The article is written by McLaren Harris and discusses a concert by the Bodky winners. The Bodky winners are a group of musicians who have won the Bodky Award, which is given by the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The concert featured works by composers such as Bach, Handel, and Telemann, and the article praises the performers for their talent and the quality of the concert.