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The image shows a program for a musical event titled "The Boston Musica Viva," which took place on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. The event was presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Richard Pittman served as the Music Director and Conductor.
The program included the following pieces:
There was an intermission following the repeat performance of "4 Songs of Wind."
The performers included:
The program also includes a note on the text of "4 Songs of Wind," explaining that the text is composed of words related to wind, speed, motion, direction, space, sky, earth, etc. The text is meant to provide abstract sound material for the piece, with timbral motifs mirrored in the accompanying instruments.
Finally, the program acknowledges partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.
The image depicts a page from a program for a concert titled "The Boston Musica Viva." The concert took place on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m., and was presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
The program includes the following works and performers:
David Gilbert
Mario Davidovsky
David Gilbert
After these pieces, there is an intermission.
Franz Schubert
The performers for the Schubert Octet include:
Additionally, there is a note on the text of "4 Songs of Wind" which describes the lyrical content, consisting of words related to wind, speed, motion, direction, space, sky, and earth. The text is noted for having no syntactical connection, and the musical elements are meant to mirror the text's abstract meanings.
The program also mentions that this project was supported financially by the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through funds allocated by the Massachusetts General Court.
The image shows a program for a musical event presented by The Boston Musica Viva at The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. Richard Pittman is listed as the Music Director and Conductor.
The program includes the following pieces:
"4 Songs of Wind" for soprano, flute, violin, and bass clarinet (1965) by David Gilbert, with Joan Heller as the soprano. This is noted as a world premiere.
"Synchronisms No. 3 for cello and tape (1964)" by Mario Davidovsky, with Jay Humeston playing the cello.
A repeat performance of "4 Songs of Wind" by David Gilbert.
After an intermission, the program continues with:
The performers for the Schubert piece include:
Additionally, there is a note on the text of "4 Songs of Wind," explaining that the text consists of words related to wind, speed, motion, direction, space, sky, and earth, which have their own isolated meanings and lack syntactic connection. The text provides the basic sound material for the piece, with timbral motifs mirrored in the accompanying instruments, sometimes creating a strong acoustic closeness that makes the instruments seem to speak the text with the singer.
The program also acknowledges financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.
The image is of a concert program presented by The Boston Musica Viva, conducted by Richard Pittman. The concert took place on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m., and was hosted by The Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.
David Gilbert
Mario Davidovsky
David Gilbert
Intermission
Franz Schubert
The project received partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.
The image shows a program for a musical concert titled "The Boston Musica Viva," conducted by Richard Pittman, who is also the Music Director. The concert was presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University and took place on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
The program includes the following pieces:
David Gilbert:
Mario Davidovsky:
Franz Schubert:
The performers for the Schubert Octet are:
There is a note on the text of "4 Songs of Wind" which explains that the text is made up of words related to wind, speed, motion, direction, space, sky, earth, etc. These words have isolated meanings with no syntactical connection to each other. The text serves as the basic sound material for the piece, with the timbral motifs initiated by the text constantly mirrored in the accompanying instruments. The acoustic nearness sometimes makes the instruments seem to speak the text with the singer.
The program also notes that the project was made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, funded by the Massachusetts General Court.
The image shows a concert program for an event titled "The Boston Musica Viva," which took place on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. The event was presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University and was conducted by Richard Pittman, who was also the Music Director.
The program included the following pieces and performers:
David Gilbert's "4 Songs of Wind"
Mario Davidovsky's "Synchronisms No. 3"
Intermission
Franz Schubert's "Octet, Op. 166" (1824)
Movements included:
Performed by:
The program also included a note on the text of "4 Songs of Wind," explaining that the text consists of words related to wind, speed, motion, direction, space, sky, earth, etc., and these words have no grammatical connections but provide basic sound material for the piece. The timbral motifs are mirrored in the accompanying instruments, creating a strong acoustic relationship with the text.
Additionally, the program mentioned that the project received financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.
This image shows a page from a printed program. The text indicates it is for an event titled "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA", with Richard Pittman as the Music Director and Conductor. The event was presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
The program consists of:
"4 Songs of Wind" for soprano, flute, violin, and bass clarinet (1965) (World Première) performed by Joan Heller, soprano.
"Synchronisms No. 3" for cello and tape (1964) performed by Jay Humeston, cello.
"4 Songs of Wind" (repeat).
An intermission is indicated before the continuation of the program, which includes:
The musicians playing with THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA are listed below, including Nancy Cirillo on violin, Martha Babcock on cello, Virginia Blakeman on viola, Jay Humeston on cello, Lawrence Wolfe on contrabass, John Heiss on flute, William Wrzesien on clarinet & bass clarinet, John Miller on bassoon, and Michael Johns on horn.
There's also a note on the text of "4 Songs of Wind" explaining that the text is made up of words related to wind, like speed, motion, direction, space, sky, earth, etc., and that they are reflected in the timbral motifs of the accompanying instruments.
At the bottom, there's an acknowledgment that the project is made possible through the partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.
The page is old, with some signs of wear on the corners, and a slightly discolored residue across the fold in the center, suggesting it's been kept folded for some time. The paper is affixed to a slightly darker, aged paper or card backing.
The image shows a typed program for a musical event titled "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" conducted by Richard Pittman. The event was presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, and took place on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
The program includes the following pieces:
There is an intermission.
After the intermission, the program features:
The performers in THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA are listed as:
The page also contains a note on the text of "4 Songs of Wind," explaining that the text is made up of words related to wind and similar concepts, without syntactical connection, serving as a basic sound material for the piece and mirrored in the accompanying instruments.
Lastly, it states that the project was made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, funded by the Massachusetts General Court.
The image shows a program booklet for a musical performance titled "The Boston Musica Viva", presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Wednesday, November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. The program is directed and conducted by Richard Pittman.
David Gilbert
Mario Davidovsky
Franz Schubert
Note on 4 Songs of Wind:
The text is composed of words related to "wind," such as speed, motion, direction, space, sky, and earth. These words lack syntactic connections and are used as timbral motifs, initiating the basic sound material for the piece. The text is often inaudible due to the strong instrumental accompaniment, sometimes becoming strong enough for the instruments to mimic the singer's voice.
Acknowledgment:
The project was made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, funded by the Massachusetts General Court.
The program is printed on a single sheet of paper, neatly formatted with clear headings and bullet points. The text is typewritten, and the overall design is simple and professional, typical of concert programs from the era. The booklet appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the visible spine and page edges in the background.
This program provides a comprehensive overview of the musical pieces, performers, and contextual notes for the event.
The image shows a page from a program booklet. The page is divided into two main sections. The top section features a title and the date of the event. The title reads "The Boston Musica Viva," and the date is "Wednesday, November 11, 1970, 8:30 p.m." Below the title, there is a description of the event, which reads "Presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University." The bottom section of the page lists the program for the event, including the names of the composers and the pieces they will perform. The program includes works by David Gilbert, Mario Davidovsky, Franz Schubert, and others. The text is written in a formal, academic style, and the page has a simple, elegant design with a white background and black text.