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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1970-1971

ARCH.2013.5.13, Rendition: 797445

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The image displays an open scrapbook or album with items related to an event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The event is a concert of 20th-century music by The Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman, which took place on Wednesday, September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.

There are three main items affixed to the page:

  1. Top Left: A formal announcement for the concert. It lists the pieces to be performed, including works by Anton von Webern, Roman Haubenstock-Ramati, Joyce Meikel, Joseph Schwantner, and Arnold Schoenberg. Tickets were available without charge at the museum.

  2. Bottom Left: A smaller, similar announcement with the same details as the one on the top left. There is also a handwritten note next to it that says "Boston Sunday Globe, 9/20/70," possibly indicating the date the event was publicized in the newspaper.

  3. Middle Right: An admission ticket for the concert. It confirms the details of the event, including the date, time, and location, and notes that it is for one person. The ticket is numbered "154."

The items are neatly arranged, suggesting that the page is part of a collection of memorabilia related to this specific concert or cultural events at the museum.

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The image shows the inside of a book or a pamphlet containing several pieces of information about a concert event held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

  1. Main Announcement:

    • The top section contains a detailed announcement from the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • It announces that "The Boston Musica Viva," directed by Richard Pittman, will present the first concert of a significant series of modern music.
    • The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The concert features works by Anton von Webern ("Sechs Lieder, op. 14"), Roman Haubenstock-Dehofer ("Drei Lieder, op. 18"), Joyce Mikel ("Interpolation"), Joseph Schwantner, and Arnold Schoenberg ("Solo Flute Piece" and "Serenade op. 24").
    • Tickets are available without charge at the museum, with a provided phone number: 495-2338.
  2. Boston Sunday Globe Reference:

    • There is a handwritten note from the Boston Sunday Globe dated September 20, 1970, indicating the concert details.
  3. Admit Cards:

    • There are two admit cards visible, one labeled "Admit One," showing the concert title "A Concert of 20th-Century Music" by The Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman, scheduled for September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The number "154" is noted on one of these admit cards.
  4. Additional Ticket Information:

    • The bottom section of the book includes a small ticket insert stating the same event details, emphasizing that a limited number of tickets were available at the museum.

Overall, the booklet appears to be a collection of concert information and tickets from a historical event related to modern music at Harvard University.

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The image shows an open book or program from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. This booklet contains information about a concert series titled "A Concert of 20th-Century Music" presented by The Boston Musica Viva, directed by conductor Richard Pittman.

The concert details in the booklet are as follows:

  1. Program Description:

    • The first concert in a 4-concert series of modern music.
    • Featured composers and works include:
      • Anton von Weber: Sechs Lieder, op. 14
      • Roman Haubenstock-Ramati: Drei Lieder, op. 18, Interpolation
      • Joyce Mikell: Solo Flute Piece
      • Joseph Schwantner: Consortium (world premiere)
      • Arnold Schoenberg: Serenade, op. 24
  2. Date and Time:

    • Wednesday, September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
  3. Location:

    • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
  4. Additional Information:

    • The program notes that tickets are available without charge at the museum (telephone number 495-2338).

The booklet contains multiple printed slips:

  • One larger slip with the detailed program and date/time.
  • Another smaller slip labeled "Admit One" with the same concert information.
  • A third slip, which is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe dated September 20, 1970, advertising the concert.

The page number "154" is noted on the smaller "Admit One" slip. The booklet appears to be a collected program from the concert series.

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The image shows a page from a bound book or album, featuring various items related to a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Main Announcement (Top Center):

    • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • Concert Details: The Boston Musica Viva, conducted by Richard Pittman, will present the first concert of a series of great modern music.
    • Composers and Pieces:
      • Anton von Webern: Sechs Lieder, op. 14
      • Roman Haubenstock-Ramati: Drei Lieder, op. 18
      • Interpolation
      • Joyce Mielec: Solo Flute Piece (world premiere)
      • Joseph Schwantner: Consortium (world premiere)
      • Arnold Schoenberg: Serenade, op. 24
    • Date and Time: Wednesday, September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
    • Additional Info: Tickets are available without charge at the museum, contact number provided: 495-2338.
  2. Admission Ticket (Center Bottom):

    • This ticket is labeled "ADMIT ONE".
    • It is for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University concert titled "A Concert of 20th-Century Music".
    • The concert is by The Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman.
    • The date and time are September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
    • Numbered "No. 154".
  3. Newspaper Clipping (Left Side):

    • A clipping from the Boston Sunday Globe dated September 20, 1970.
    • It provides a brief announcement about the concert, confirming the same details as the main announcement.
  4. Additional Ticket (Bottom Center):

    • Another ticket for the same event, with the same details as the "ADMIT ONE" ticket.

Overall, the image captures promotional materials and tickets for a 20th-century music concert held at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum in September 1970.

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The image shows a program and ticket stubs for a concert series held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Details from the Program:

Title:

  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University

Event Information:

  • The Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman, is presenting the first of a significant four-concert series featuring great modern music.

Program for the Concert:

  1. Anton von Webern: Sechs Lieder, op. 14
  2. Roman Haubenstock: Drei Lieder-Interpolationen
  3. Joyce Mekeel: Solo Flute Piece "Consortium II" (world premiere)
  4. Joseph Schwantner: Consortium I for piano
  5. Arnold Schoenberg: Serenade, op. 24

Concert Date and Time:

  • Wednesday, September 23, 1970, from 8:30 p.m.

Location:

  • The Busch-Reisinger Museum

Additional Information:

  • Admission to the concert is free, with seating available without charge at the museum.
  • For further information, the phone number 495-2338 is provided.

Ticket Stubs:

Admit One:

  • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
  • A Concert of 20th-Century Music: The Boston Musica Viva
  • Directed by Richard Pittman
  • Date: September 23, 1970
  • Time: 8:30 p.m.

The ticket stubs and program indicate that the event was part of the Sunday arts section of the Boston Sunday Globe on September 20, 1970, as noted at the bottom of the image. The ticket number on the stub is "No. 154".

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album that contains memorabilia from a concert event. The event is a concert of 20th-century music performed by The Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman. The concert took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.

The page includes:

  1. Top Section:

    • A printed program or flyer for the concert, listing the details of the event and the pieces performed:
      • Anton von Webern: Concerto, op. 24
      • Roman Haubenstock-Ramati: Interpolation
      • Joyce Makeel: Solo Flute Piece
      • Joseph Schwantner: Concerto in a world premiere
      • Arnold Schoenberg: Serenade, op. 24
    • The program also mentions that a limited number of tickets were available without charge at the museum, with phone numbers 495-2138 and 277-3761 for more information.
  2. Middle Section:

    • A ticket stub for the concert, marked "ADMIT ONE." The ticket includes the same details as the program:
      • Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
      • A Concert of 20th-Century Music
      • The Boston Musica Viva
      • Directed by Richard Pittman
      • September 23, 1970, 8:30 p.m.
    • The ticket number is 154.
  3. Bottom Left Corner:

    • A handwritten note that reads "Boston Sunday Globe, 9/20/70."
  4. Bottom Section:

    • Another printed piece, likely a smaller version of the program or an announcement, with the same details as the top section.

The overall appearance of the page suggests it is part of a collection or archive, preserving the memory of this specific concert event.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or album with three clippings related to a concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The clippings are:

  1. The largest clipping at the top center is an announcement for the first of a 4-concert series of great modern music conducted by Richard Pittman with The Boston Musica Viva. It lists composers Anton von Webern (Sechs Lieder, op. 14, and Drei Lieder, op. 18), Roman Haubenstock-Ramati (Interpolation), Joyce Mekeel (Solo Flute Piece), Joseph Schwantner (Consortium, a world premiere), and Arnold Schoeberg (Serenade, op. 24). The concert is on Wednesday, September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m., and tickets are available without charge at the museum.

  2. On the bottom left is a smaller clipping, which is an advertisement for the same concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It repeats the concert details and is handwritten on the side with "Boston Sunday Globe" and the date "9/20/70."

  3. The clipping on the middle right is a ticket or admission stub to the concert, showing "Admit One," the concert and performer details, and a ticket number "154."

The page background is a light brown color, and the clippings are neatly arranged on it.

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This is an image depicting a page from a scrapbook or album with a pasted ephemera related to a musical event. Two pieces of paper are affixed to the page:

  1. The larger of the two is in the top centre. It is an information leaflet or program for an event at THE BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM at HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS. The program outlines that The Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman, would be presenting "the first of an important 4-concert series of great modern music" and lists pieces by various composers including Anton von Webern and Arnold Schoenberg, among others. The event was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 1970, from 8:30 p.m. A phone number is provided for a limited number of free tickets available at the museum.

  2. The smaller is a ticket stub located in the bottom right. It indicates admission to an event also at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, titled "A Concert of 20th-Century Music" by The Boston Musica Viva directed by Richard Pittman on the same date, September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. The stub has the number 154 on it.

In addition to these, there's handwritten text in the bottom left part of the page that appears to read "Boston Sunday Globe 9/20/70" followed by some initials or scribble that could be the owner's mark or a note for reference. This suggests that the individual who made this scrapbook might have attended the event and kept the newspaper clipping as well as the program and ticket stub as mementos.

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The image shows a page from a book or a program with a title "The Busch-Reisinger Museum" at the top, followed by the subtitle "HARVARD UNIVERSITY, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS." Below this, there is a list of composers and their works, including "Anton von Webern," "Sechs Lieder," "Roman Haubenstock," "Drei Lieder," "Joyce Mekeel," "Solo Flute Piece," "Joseph Schwantner," "Consortium," and "Arnold Schoenberg." The page also includes information about a concert, stating "Wednesday, September 23, 1970 -- 8:30 p.m." and "A Concert of 20th-Century Music." The page has a watermark with the text "Boston Sunday Globe 9/20/70" in the lower left corner.

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The image shows an open page of a book with a white sheet of paper inserted in the middle. The sheet of paper is an invitation to a concert. The concert is called "The Boston Musica Viva," and it is directed by Richard Pittman. The concert is scheduled to take place on September 23, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The museum is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The concert is a series of four concerts of great modern music.