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The image shows a typed press release document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release, dated for immediate publication, announces the second season of the Boston Musica Viva, which will be held under the museum's sponsorship. The concert is scheduled for September 23rd at 8:30 p.m. in the museum's Renaissance gallery and will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "Consortium" for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello. Other works to be presented include pieces by Anton von Webern, Roman Haubenstock-Ramati, Joyce Mekeel, and Anton Schoenberg. Richard Pittman, the associate conductor at the New England Conservatory, will lead the group, which consists of some of the finest musicians on the East Coast. Tickets are available without charge at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, but reservations are encouraged due to limited seating. Additional concerts by the Boston Musica Viva at the museum are tentatively scheduled for November 11, 1970, and February 3 and March 3, 1971.

The image shows a page from a news release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The release is dated and mentions an upcoming concert event.

Here's a detailed summary:

1. Event Title and Sponsorship:

   • The Boston Musica Viva is opening its second season of modern music under the sponsorship of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

2. Event Details:

   • The concert is scheduled for September 23rd, starting at 8:30 p.m.
   • The concert will be held in the museum’s Renaissance gallery.

3. Program Highlights:

   • The concert will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner’s Consortium for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello.
   • Other works to be performed include:
     • Anton von Webern’s Sechs Lieder, op. 14.
     • Roman Haubenstock-Ramati’s Interpolation for flute and tape.
     • Joyce Meekeel’s solo flute piece.
     • Anton Schoenberg’s Drei Lieder, op. 18.
     • Anton Schoenberg’s Serenade, op. 24.

4. Conductor and Organizer:

   • Richard Pittman, an Associate Conductor at the New England Conservatory, leads the Boston Musica Viva, an ensemble consisting of top musicians from Boston and the surrounding East Coast.

5. Previous Season:

   • Pittman organized the Musica Viva last year to present a successful series of concerts co-sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

6. Ticket Information:

   • Tickets are available for free at the Busch-Reisinger Museum but should be reserved early due to limited seating.

7. Future Concerts:

   • Additional concerts by the Boston Musica Viva at the museum are tentatively scheduled for November 11, 1970, and February 3 and March 3, 1971.

The page is part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible section of another page on the left side of the image.

The image shows a page from an old document, likely a press release or a newsletter, dated from the late 1960s or early 1970s. The content is a news announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The announcement details the opening of the second season of the Boston Musica Viva, a concert series focused on modern music. The series is sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The first concert of the season is scheduled for September 23rd, beginning at 8:30 p.m. in the museum's Renaissance gallery.

Key points of the announcement include:

• The concert will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "Consortium" for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello.
• Other works to be performed include Anton von Webern's "Sechs Lieder, op. 14," and "Drei Lieder, op. 18"; Roman Haubenstock-Ramati's "Interpolation for flute and tape"; Joyce Mekeel's "Solo Flute piece"; and Anton Schoenberg's "Serenade, op. 24."

Richard Pittman, the Associate Conductor at the New England Conservatory, is the leader of Boston Musica Viva. He organized the group to present a series of concerts co-sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art the previous year.

The announcement mentions that tickets are free but should be reserved early due to limited seating. Further concerts by the Boston Musica Viva are tentatively scheduled for November 11, 1970, and February 3 and March 3, 1971.

The page is slightly yellowed and has some wear, indicating its age. The top edge of the page is torn, and there are some visible creases.

The image shows a news release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated and intended for immediate release. The key points of the news release are as follows:

• The Boston Musica Viva will commence its second season of modern music concerts under the sponsorship of the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
• The opening concert will take place on September 23rd at 8:30 p.m. in the museum’s Renaissance gallery.
• The concert will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "Consortium" for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello.
• Other pieces to be performed include:
  • Anton von Webern’s "Sechs Lieder, op. 14"
  • Anton von Webern’s "Drei Lieder, op. 18"
  • Roman Haubenstock-Ramati’s "Interpolation" for flute and tape
  • Joyce Meekel’s "Solo Flute Piece"
  • Anton Schoenberg’s "Serenade, op. 24"
• Richard Pittman, Associate Conductor at the New England Conservatory, is leading the Boston Musica Viva, which comprises some of the finest musicians in Boston and along the East Coast. He organized the Musica Viva last year to present a series of concerts co-sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.
• Tickets for the concert are available free of charge at the Busch-Reisinger Museum but should be reserved early due to limited seating capacity.
• Additional concerts by the Boston Musica Viva at the museum are tentatively scheduled for November 11, 1970, and February 3 and March 3, 1971.

The contact number provided for further information is 495-2338.

The image is of a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here are the key details:

1. Organization and Contact Information:

   • The news is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • Contact number provided: 495-2338.

2. Event Announcement:

   • The Boston Musica Viva will start its second season of performing modern music.
   • The event is sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

3. Concert Details:

   • The opening concert is scheduled for September 23rd at 8:30 p.m.
   • The concert will be held in the museum's Renaissance gallery.
   • The program includes the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner’s "Consortium" for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello.
   • Other works to be presented include:
     • Anton von Webern: Sechs Lieder, op. 14, and Drei Lieder, op. 18.
     • Roman Haubenstock-Ramati: Interpolation for flute and tape.
     • Joyce Mekeel: Solo flute piece.
     • Anton Schoenberg: Serenade, op. 24.

4. About the Conductor:

   • Richard Pittman, Associate Conductor at the New England Conservatory, leads the Boston Musica Viva.
   • The group consists of some of the finest musicians in Boston and the East Coast.
   • Pittman organized the Musica Viva last year, presenting a successful concert series co-sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

5. Ticket Information:

   • Tickets are free but must be reserved as early as possible due to limited seating capacity.
   • Tickets are available at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

6. Future Concerts:

   • Additional concerts by the Boston Musica Viva at the museum are tentatively scheduled for:
     • November 11, 1970
     • February 3, 1971
     • March 3, 1971

The image shows a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The release is dated with the reference number 495-2338 and is marked for immediate release.

The content of the press release announces the opening of the second season of the Boston Musica Viva, a group dedicated to performing lively modern music. The season will commence with a concert on September 23rd at 8:30 p.m. in the museum's Renaissance gallery. The concert will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "Consortium" for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello. Other works to be performed include Anton von Webern's "Sechs Lieder, op. 14," Roman Haubenstock-Ramati's "Interpolation for flute and tape," Joyce Mekeel's "Solo Flute piece," and Anton Schoenberg's "Serenade, op. 24."

Richard Pittman, Associate Conductor at the New England Conservatory, leads the Boston Musica Viva, which includes some of the finest musicians from Boston and the East Coast. Mr. Pittman organized the Musica Viva the previous year, and the group successfully performed a series of concerts co-sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Tickets for the concert are available free of charge at the Busch-Reisinger Museum but must be reserved early due to limited seating capacity. Additional concerts by the Boston Musica Viva are tentatively scheduled for November 11, 1970, and February 3 and March 3, 1971.

The image shows a photograph of a printed document, which appears to be a press release from the Harvard University Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The heading "NEWS from the Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University" is visible at the top, along with the words "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" and a phone number.

The main body of the text describes an upcoming event: "The Boston Musica Viva will open its second season of lively modern music under the sponsorship of the Busch-Reisinger Museum with a concert September 23rd beginning at 8:30 p.m." It mentions that the concert will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "Consortium" for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello. Other works by Anton von Webern, Egon Wellesz, Roman Haubenstock-Ramati, and Anton Schoenberg are to be presented. Performers listed include Joyce Mekeel and Richard Pittman, who is noted as the associate conductor at the New England Conservatory and the leader of the Boston Musica Viva.

The document states that tickets for the concert are available without charge but should be reserved due to limited seating capacity. Dates for further concerts by the Boston Musica Viva, scheduled for November 11, 1970, and February 3 and March 3, 1971, are also mentioned.

The physical appearance of the document indicates that it is likely an old paper, with discoloration and wear evident on the edges. The page is affixed inside what seems to be a folder or binder, with the left edge of the document concealed by the spine of the folder.

The image shows a typed press release attached to a page in a vintage scrapbook or binder. The press release is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is for immediate release. It announces the Boston Musica Viva opening its second season of lively modern music with a concert on September 23rd at 8:30 p.m.

The concert will take place in the museum's Renaissance gallery and will include the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "Consortium" for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello. Other works to be presented include Anton von Webern's "Sechs Lieder," op. 14, and "Drei Lieder," op. 18; Roman Haubenstock-Ramati's "Interpolation" for flute and tape; Joyce Mekeel's solo flute piece; and Anton Schoenberg's Serenade, op. 24.

Richard Pittman, Associate Conductor at the New England Conservatory, is the leader of the Boston Musica Viva. The group consists of some of the finest musicians in Boston and elsewhere on the East Coast. Pittman organized Musica Viva last year to present a successful series of concerts co-sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Tickets are available without charge at the Busch-Reisinger Museum but should be reserved early due to limited seating capacity. Further concerts by the Boston Musica Viva at the museum are tentatively scheduled for November 11, 1970, and February 3 and March 3, 1971.

The image shows a printed press release document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The document is formatted as a news release, intended for immediate distribution, and is dated with the contact number "495-2338."

Key Details from the Document:

1. Event Announcement:

   • The Boston Musica Viva is announcing the opening of its second season of lively modern music.
   • The event is sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

2. Concert Details:

   • The concert will take place on September 23rd at 8:30 p.m..
   • The venue is the Renaissance gallery of the museum.

3. Musical Program:

   • The concert will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwanter's Consortium for flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and cello.
   • Other works to be performed include:
     • Anton von Webern, Sechs Lieder, op. 14, and Drei Lieder, op. 18.
     • Roman Haubenstock-Ramati, Interpolation for flute and tape.
     • Joyce Meekel, Solo Flute piece.
     • Anton Schoenberg, Serenade, op. 24.

4. Conductor and Ensemble:

   • The concert is led by Richard Pittman, Associate Conductor at the New England Conservatory.
   • The Boston Musica Viva is described as a group comprising some of the finest musicians in Boston and elsewhere on the East Coast.
   • Pittman organized the Musica Viva the previous year for a successful series of concerts co-sponsored by the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

5. Ticket Information:

   • Tickets are available free of charge at the Busch-Reisinger Museum but must be reserved early due to limited seating capacity.

6. Future Concerts:

   • Additional concerts by the Boston Musica Viva at the museum are tentatively scheduled for:
     • November 11, 1970
     • February 3, 1971
     • March 3, 1971

Visual Context:

• The document is part of a larger archive or collection, as indicated by the visible spine of a folder or binder on the left side of the image. The text on the spine includes words like "RELEASE," "European," and "Gyorgy," suggesting this may be part of a catalog or archival system.
• The layout is clean and formal, typical of press releases from the mid-20th century, with clear headings and structured information.

This press release serves as an announcement for a concert series focused on contemporary and modern music, highlighting premieres and performances by notable composers and musicians.

The image is a photograph of an open book with a piece of paper inserted between the pages. The paper appears to be a news release or announcement. The text on the paper reads "NEWS from the Busch-Reisinger Museum Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts" at the top, followed by a date and contact information. The main body of the text discusses the opening of the second season of the Boston Musica Viva, a group of musicians, under the sponsorship of the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The concert is scheduled for September 23rd and will feature the world premiere of Joseph Schwantner's "Consortium" and other works by various composers. The paper also mentions the leader of the group, Richard Pittman, and provides information about ticket availability and future concert dates. The image captures the book and paper in a close-up view, with the text clearly legible and the book's pages and spine visible in the background.