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The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe" dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The article is titled "Musicians great, but not songs" and is written by Michael Steinberg, a Globe Staff writer. The article reviews a concert by Boston Musica Viva, held on Wednesday evening at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The concert featured the premiere of "Four Songs of Solitude," written in 1968 by David Del Tredici, and conducted by Richard Pittman. The performers included Saint John Hancock, baritone, and William Thomas McKinley, bass clarinetist.

The reviewer praises the musicians but criticizes the songs. He describes the music as "whimpering" and "whispering," noting that the performers played well but the piece lacked emotional depth. The review also mentions another piece, "Marie Davidovsky's Synchronisms No. 10," which was performed on cello and tape, and was described as "notorious blur" and lacking in emotional engagement.

Additionally, there is an admission ticket attached to the page. The ticket is for a concert of old and new music by the Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman, held on November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. The ticket number is 227.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Globe," dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The article, titled "Musicians great, but not songs," is written by Michael Steinberg and discusses a concert given by the Boston Musica Viva at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on November 11, 1970. The concert featured a performance of "The Four Songs of Wind" by David Gilbert, along with other pieces by various composers.

The review highlights the musicians' impressive skills, particularly David Gilbert's flute playing and the performances of other musicians such as Richard Pittman, John Houseman, and Nancy Cirincione. However, the reviewer critiques the compositions themselves, suggesting that while the performers were excellent, the songs lacked in innovation and coherence.

The concert program included two pieces by Davidovsky, which were described as having a sense of vitality, humor, and delight in sonorous materials. The critic notes that the musicians' performances were technically flawless but that the overall musical impact was somewhat limited.

The ticket stub at the bottom of the image indicates that the concert was titled "A Concert of Old and New Music" and was directed by Richard Pittman. The ticket is labeled "Admit One" and is numbered 227.

The image is a page from a newspaper, specifically from The Boston Globe, dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The article in question is titled "Musicians great, but not songs" by Michael Steinberg.

Here is a detailed summary:

1. Headline: "Musicians great, but not songs"

2. Context:

   • The piece discusses the second concert of the Boston Musica Viva season at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.
   • It was a concert that featured the premiere performance of a work by David Gilbertson, Richard Pittman, and others.

3. Content:

   • The article highlights the musicians' performance and their impressive skills.
   • It mentions that the concert included "Four Songs of Winter," composed by David Gilbertson.
   • Gilbertson's work is praised for its poetic and evocative use of wind instruments, which includes flute, clarinet, and violin.
   • The review points out the text's complexity and how it is creatively translated into musical phrases.
   • The piece discusses the interplay between the singers and the instruments, noting that the singers' interpretations were engaging and well-integrated into the music.
   • The reviewer also notes the contrasting performances of two different musical works by David Davydovsky, one of which was "Symphonies No. 3" for flute and tape.
   • Davydovsky’s music is described as varied and brilliantly performed, showcasing a blend of vitality and humor, with a sense of sophisticated material.

4. Concert Details:

   • The concert took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, as part of "A Concert of Old and New Music."
   • The concert was directed by Richard Pittman and scheduled for November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.

The page includes an admit ticket box for the concert event, which is labeled "ADMIT ONE." The ticket number is 227.

The image shows a newspaper page from The Boston Globe, dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The main article on the page is titled 'Musicians great, but not songs,' written by Michael Steinberg, who was a member of the Globe staff. The article discusses a concert by the Boston Musica Viva at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, which featured the world premiere of a work by David Gilbert. The review mentions that while the musicians performed well, the compositions themselves were not as memorable. Also mentioned is a performance of Davidovsky's "Synchronisms No. 3" for flute and tape, which the reviewer felt was more successful in integrating its components.

Below the article, there is an admission ticket for the concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, directed by Richard Pittman. The concert, titled 'A Concert of Old and New Music,' took place on November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m. The ticket number is 227.

The image depicts a newspaper article from The Boston Globe, dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The headline of the article is "Musicians great, but not songs" by Michael Steinberg.

Summary of the Article:

The article reviews a concert performed by the Boston Musica Viva at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The concert featured contemporary music, specifically pieces from the 20th century.

Details Mentioned:

• The concert included works by notable composers such as David Del Tredici, Richard Pittman, Gilbert Amy, Jean Heiller, Alois Hába, William Wrzesien, and Nancy Cirillo.
• The reviewer found the performance of the musicians impressive, highlighting their technical proficiency and the challenging nature of the pieces they played.
• However, the reviewer was less enthusiastic about the compositions themselves, particularly criticizing David Del Tredici's "Four Songs I Know" for its lack of interesting musical ideas and overuse of certain instruments like flutes, celesta, and clarinet.
• The reviewer praises Dvořák's music played during the concert for its vitality, humanity, and delightful orchestration compared to the other pieces.

Concert Details:

At the bottom of the article, there is a small advertisement for the event:

• Event: A Concert of Old and New Music
• Ensemble: The Boston Musica Viva
• Director: Richard Pittman
• Date: November 11, 1970
• Time: 8:30 p.m.

The ticket number printed at the bottom right corner is Nº 227.

The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Globe dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The article is titled "Musicians great, but not songs" and is written by Michael Steinberg, Globe Staff.

The article reviews a concert of new music held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, featuring the Boston Musica Viva, directed by Richard Pittman. The concert included a premiere of a work titled "Four Songs of William Carlos Williams" composed by David Gilbert.

The review praises the musicians but criticizes the songs, stating that while the performers were impressive, the music itself was not particularly engaging. The reviewer mentions that Gilbert's work, although well-performed, lacked compelling content and coherence, with the words grouped in a way that didn't effectively convey the intended meaning. The piece was described as a series of disconnected phrases and wind instruments playing echoes and citations, which didn't translate well into musical interest.

The concert included two performances of new pieces: Jay Humesen's "Synchronicity No. 3" for cello and tape, and Davidovsky's "Wind Song." The reviewer found Jay Humesen's piece more interesting, with its varied and engaging sounds, but still noted that it did not fully capture the essence of the text. Davidovsky's "Wind Song," though praised for its vitality, humor, and musical wit, was described as a bit too brief and lacking in substance.

The concert was part of the Boston Musica Viva series, a concert of old and new music. The clipping also includes an admission ticket stub for the event, dated November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page with two items affixed to it. The upper part of the page contains a clipped newspaper article titled "Musicians great, but not songs," written by Michael Steinberg and dated Thursday, November 12, 1970, from The Boston Globe. The article discusses a concert by the Boston Musica Viva, highlighting performers like Richard Pittman, Janos Helei, Nancy Cirillo, and William Wrzesienski, and critiques aspects of the music performed, including works by David Gilbert and Jay Humeston.

Below the article, there is an admission ticket for the same concert event. The ticket reads:
"Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
A Concert of Old and New Music
The Boston Musica Viva
Directed by Richard Pittman
November 11, 1970 8:30 p.m.
No 227"

The ticket suggests the concert was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University on November 11, 1970, at 8:30 pm. The album page itself is a light brown color, likely aged paper, with the newspaper clipping and ticket neatly pasted for preservation.

This image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine. The header at the top indicates it's from "The Boston Globe" dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The article's headline reads, "Musicians great, but not songs," by Michael Steinberg. Below the headline, there's a block of text in three columns which appears to be a review or commentary about a music event, mentioning various musicians and compositions.

There is also a visible insertion of a smaller paper on the bottom left corner with a dark border and the text "ADMIT ONE" at the top. It looks like a ticket stub for the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, for "A Concert of Old and New Music, The Boston Musica Viva, Directed by Richard Pittman," dated November 11, 1970, starting at 8:30 p.m., with the number 227 on the bottom right.

The newspaper page is mounted onto a larger book or album page, as evidenced by the fact that the edges of the newspaper are not aligned with the background page. The background page has a slight shadow on the left side, suggesting the page might be slightly curved or there's a slight elevation. The entire image has an archival feel, with signs of aging noticeable on the paper.

The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine, specifically from The Boston Globe, dated Thursday, November 12, 1970. The page features two distinct sections:

Top Section: Article Title and Content

• Headline: "Musicians great, but not songs"
• Byline: By Michael Steinberg, Globe Staff
• Content: The article reviews a concert titled "Four Songs of Wind" by Richard Pittman, performed at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It discusses the performance, highlighting the musicians involved (Jean Heller, flutist; John Heiss, violinist; Nancy Cirillo, bass clarinetist; and William Wrezien, flutist) and their impressive execution. The review critiques the composition itself, noting that while the musicians delivered a compelling performance, the text and structure of the piece were not as strong. The article also references another work, "Symphonic No. 3" by Davidovsky, which was performed alongside Pittman's piece, and provides commentary on its reception.

Bottom Section: Event Poster

• Poster Details:
  • Event: A Concert of Old and New Music
  • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University
  • Title: The Boston Musica Viva
  • Director: Richard Pittman
  • Date and Time: November 11, 1970, at 8:30 p.m.
  • Ticket Information:
    • Admission: "ADMIT ONE"
    • Ticket Number: Nº 227

Visual Layout

• The page has a classic newspaper layout with a clean, typed font.
• The article is formatted in paragraphs, with the headline prominently displayed at the top.
• The event poster is placed below the article, separated by a small margin, and includes essential details about the concert.

Context

The image captures a historical moment in classical music, documenting a concert review and an event announcement from 1970. It reflects the critical perspective of the time on contemporary compositions and performances, as well as the promotional materials used for musical events. The inclusion of both the review and the poster suggests a connection between the critique and the actual event being discussed.

A book is open to page 227. The book is titled "The Boston Globe" and has a date of November 13, 1970. The article is titled "Musicians great, but not songs." It appears to be a review of a concert that took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on November 11, 1970. The article was written by Michael Steinberg. The article discusses the performance of "Four Songs of Wind" by David Pittmar, conducted by Joan Heller, with flautist Richard Clark, violinist Nancy John, cellist William Wrzesien, and pianist Miroslaw.