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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1970-1971

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The image depicts a program for a concert presented by Boston Musica Viva, conducted by Richard Pittman, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m.

The program includes the following pieces:

  1. John Heiss - Quartet (1971) World Premiere

    • For flute, clarinet, cello, and piano
  2. Luigi Nono - Goethe-Lieder (1953)

    • For mezzo-soprano and three clarinets
    • Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano
  3. Anton von Webern - Trio, Op. 20 (1927)

    • For violin, viola, and cello
    • I. Sehr langsam
    • II. Sehr fliessend und ausdrucksvoll
  4. John Heiss - Quartet (repeat)

  5. Igor Stravinsky - Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953)

    • For mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, and viola
    • I. Music to hear
    • II. Full fathom five
    • III. Westron wynde
    • Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano

Intermission

  1. Arnold Schoenberg - Suite, Op. 29 (1926)
    • For 3 clarinets, piano, violin, viola, and cello
    • I. Ouverture
    • II. Tanzschritte
    • III. Thema mit Variationen
    • IV. Gigue

The performers listed include:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Virginia Blakeman, viola
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vosgerchian, piano
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet
  • Thomas Hill, bass clarinet
  • Anthony Fulginiti, bass clarinet

The project was made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.

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The image depicts a program for a classical music concert titled "Boston Musica Viva." The concert was conducted by Richard Pittman and presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the program:

  1. John Heiss:

    • Quartet (1971) World Premiere: For flute, clarinet, cello, and piano.
  2. Luigi Dallapiccola:

    • Goethe-Lieder (1953): For mezzo-soprano and three clarinets, with Jan Curtis as mezzo-soprano.
  3. Anton von Webern:

    • Trio Op. 20 (1927):
      • I. Sehr langsam
      • II. Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll (Very slowly, and expressive)
    • For violin, viola, and cello.
  4. John Heiss:

    • Quartet (repeat).
  5. Igor Stravinsky:

    • Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953):
      • I. Musick to heare
      • II. Full fadom five
      • III. When Daisies pied
    • Mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, and viola with Jan Curtis as mezzo-soprano.

Intermission:

  1. Arnold Schoenberg:
    • Suite, Op. 29 (1926):
      • I. Ouverture
      • II. Tanzschritte
      • III. Thema mit Variationen
      • IV. Gigue
    • For three clarinets, piano, violin, viola, and cello.

The Boston Musica Viva Orchestra Members:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Virginia Blakeman, viola
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • John Heiss, flute
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet
  • Thomas Hill, Eb clarinet
  • Luise Vosgerschien, piano
  • Anthony Fulginiti, bass clarinet

The concert was supported by the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.

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The image shows a program for a concert presented by Boston Musica Viva, conducted by Richard Pittman, at The Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m. The program includes the following pieces:

  1. "Quartet (1971)" by John Heiss, featuring flute, clarinet, cello, and piano. This is noted as a world premiere.

  2. "Goethe-Lieder (1953)" by Luigi Dallapiccola for mezzo soprano and three clarinets, performed by Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano.

  3. "Trio, Op. 20 (1927)" by Anton von Webern for violin, viola, and cello, with two movements: "Sehr langsam" and "Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll."

  4. A repeat performance of "Quartet" by John Heiss.

  5. "Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953)" by Igor Stravinsky for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, and viola, featuring Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano. The songs are:

    • "It was a lover and his lass"
    • "Take, O take those lips away"
    • "When daisies pied"

Intermission

  1. "Suite, Op. 29 (1926)" by Arnold Schoenberg for three clarinets, piano, violin, viola, and cello, with four movements: "Overture," "Tanzszene," "Theme mit Variationen," and "Gigue."

The performers listed include Nancy Cirillo (violin), John Heiss (flute), Virginia Blakeman (viola), William Wrzesien (clarinet), Jay Humeston (cello), Thomas Hill (Eb clarinet), Luise Vosgerschien (piano), and Anthony Fulginiti (bass clarinet).

The program also notes that the project is 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.

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The image depicts a concert program from a performance presented by the Boston Musica Viva on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m. The concert was conducted by Richard Pittman and held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Here is a detailed outline of the program:

  1. John Heiss

    • Quartet (1971) - World Premiere
      Instruments: flute, clarinet, cello, and piano
  2. Luigi Dallapiccola

    • Goethe-Lieder (1953)
      Instruments: mezzo-soprano and three clarinets
      Performer: Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano
  3. Anton von Webern

    • Trio Op. 20 (1927)
      Instruments: violin, viola, cello
      Movements:
      I. Sehr langsam und zart (Very slow and tender)
      II. Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll (Very sustained and expressive)
  4. John Heiss

    • Quartet (repeat performance)
  5. Igor Stravinsky

    • Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953)
      Instruments: mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola
      Movements and Songs:
      I. Musick to heare
      II. Full fadom five
      III. When Dasies pied
      Performer: Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano

Intermission

  1. Arnold Schoenberg
    • Suite, Op. 29 (1926)
      Instruments: 3 clarinets, piano, violin, viola, cello
      Movements:
      I. Ouverture
      II. Tanzschritte
      III. Thema mit Variationen
      IV. Gigue

Performers:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Virginia Blakeman, viola
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vosgerchian, piano
  • John Heiss, flute
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet
  • Thomas Hill, Eb clarinet
  • Anthony Puligniti, bass clarinet

The program notes that the project was made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, using funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.

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The image displays a program for a concert titled "Boston Musica Viva," conducted by Richard Pittman. The concert was presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m. Below is the detailed program:

  1. John Heiss

    • Quartet (1971) World Première
    • Instruments: flute, clarinet, cello, and piano
  2. Luigi Dallapiccola

    • Goethe-Lieder (1953)
    • Instruments: mezzo-soprano and three clarinets
    • Performer: Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano
  3. Anton von Webern

    • Trio Op. 20 (1927)
    • Instruments: violin, viola, cello
    • Movements: I. Sehr langsam und ausdrucksvoll, II. Sehr getragen
  4. John Heiss

    • Quartet (repeat)
  5. Igor Stravinsky

    • Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953)
    • Instruments: mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola
    • Movements:
      I. Music to hear
      II. Full fadom five
      III. When Daisies pied
    • Performer: Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano

Intermission

  1. Arnold Schoenberg
    • Suite, Op. 29 (1926)
    • Instruments: 3 clarinets, piano, violin, viola, cello
    • Movements:
      I. Ouverture
      II. Tanzschritte
      III. Thema mit Variation
      IV. Gigue

The performers listed for "The Boston Musica Viva" include:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Virginia Blakeman, viola
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vosgerschien, piano
  • John Heiss, flute
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet
  • Thomas Hill, Eb clarinet
  • Anthony Fulginiti, bass clarinet

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, through funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.

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The image is a program from a concert titled "Boston Musica Viva," conducted by Richard Pittman. The concert was presented by the Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 PM. The program details the following musical pieces and performers:

  1. John Heiss - "Quartet (1971) World Première"

    • Instruments: flute, clarinet, cello, and piano
  2. Luigi Dallapiccola - "Goethe-Lieder (1953)"

    • Mezzo soprano and three clarinets
    • Performer: Jan Curtis (mezzo-soprano)
  3. Anton von Webern - "Trio Op. 20 (1927)"

    • Instruments: violin, viola, cello
    • Movements:
      • I. Sehr langsam
      • II. Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll
  4. John Heiss - "Quartet" (repeat)

  5. Igor Stravinsky - "Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953)"

    • Mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola
    • Songs:
      • I. Musik zu hören
      • II. Full fadom five
      • III. When Daisies Pied
    • Performer: Jan Curtis (mezzo-soprano)

Intermission

  1. Arnold Schoenberg - "Suite, Op. 29 (1926)"
    • Instruments: 3 clarinets, piano, violin, viola, cello
    • Movements:
      • I. Ouverture
      • II. Tanzschritte
      • III. Thema mit Variation
      • IV. Gigue

The performers listed for "The Boston Musica Viva" include:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Virginia Blakeman, viola
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vosgerschien, piano
  • John Heiss, flute
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet
  • Thomas Hill, Eb clarinet
  • Anthony Fulginiti, bass clarinet

Additionally, the program notes that this project was made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.

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The image shows a printed music program from an event by BOSTON MUSICA VIVA with Richard Pittman as the conductor. The event was presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum and took place on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m.

The program lists the following performances:

  1. John Heiss: Quartet (1971) World Première for flute, clarinet, cello, and piano.
  2. Luigi Dallapiccola: Goethe-Lieder (1953) for mezzo-soprano and three clarinets, featuring Jan Curtis as the mezzo-soprano.
  3. Anton von Webern: Trio, Op. 20 (1927) for violin, viola, cello. The first movement is "Sehr langsam" and the second is "Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll."
  4. (Repeat) John Heiss: Quartet.
  5. Igor Stravinsky: Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953) for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola. This also featured Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano, and had three movements titled "Music to hear," "Full fadom five," and "When daisies pied."

There is an "INTERMISSION" noted, followed by:
Arnold Schoenberg: Suite, Op. 29 (1926) for 3 clarinets, piano, violin, viola, cello. It is consisted of four parts - Overture, Tanzschritte, Thema mit Variation, and Gigue.

The BOSTON MUSICA VIVA's members listed are:

  • Nancy Cirillo (violin)
  • Virginia Blakenma (viola)
  • Jay Humeston (cello)
  • Louise Vosgerchian (piano)

The clarinet players listed are:

  • William Wrzesien (clarinet)
  • Gigi Mitchell-Velasco (clarinet)
  • Thomas Hill (Eb clarinet)
  • Anthony Fulginiti (bass clarinet)

At the bottom, the program notes that the project is made possible through 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 page appears aged and is slightly torn at the top left corner, with visible signs of wear and some discoloration on the edges, suggesting it's a historical document.

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The image shows a typed program sheet for a musical event titled "BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" conducted by Richard Pittman, presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum. The event took place on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m.

The program includes the following works and composers:

  • John Heiss: Quartet (1971) World Premiere for flute, clarinet, cello, and piano
  • Luigi Dallapiccola: Goethe-Lieder (1953) for mezzo-soprano and three clarinets, featuring Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano
  • Anton von Webern: Trio Op. 20 (1927) for violin, viola, and cello with movements I. Sehr langsam and II. Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll
  • John Heiss: Quartet (repeat)
  • Igor Stravinsky: Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953) for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, and viola, with the songs titled I. Musick to heare, II. Full fadom five, and III. When Daisies pied, featuring Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano
  • INTERMISSION
  • Arnold Schoenberg: Suite, Op. 29 (1926) for 3 clarinets, piano, violin, viola, and cello, with four movements: I. Ouverture, II. Tanzschritte, III. Thema mit Variationen, IV. Gigue

Performers of the Boston Musica Viva are listed as Nancy Cirillo (violin), Virginia Blakeman (viola), Jay Humeston (cello), Luise Vosgerschien (piano), John Heiss (flute), William Wrzesien (clarinet), Thomas Hill (Eb clarinet), and Anthony Fulginiti (bass clarinet).

The bottom of the program notes that the project is made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.

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The image shows the interior of a program booklet for a musical performance titled "Boston Musica Viva", conducted by Richard Pittman. The event was presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m. The program is neatly typed and formatted on a single page, listing the musical pieces to be performed, along with details about the composers, instrumentation, and performers.

Program Details:

  1. John Heiss

    • Quartet (1971) World Premiere
      • Instruments: flute, clarinet, cello, and piano.
  2. Luigi Dallapiccola

    • Goethe-Lieder (1953)
      • Instruments: mezzo-soprano and three clarinets.
      • Performer: Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano.
  3. Anton von Webern

    • Trio Op. 20 (1927)
      • Instruments: violin, viola, cello.
      • Movements:
        I. Sehr langsam
        II. Sehr getragen und ausdrucksvoll
        III. (Repeat)
  4. John Heiss

    • Quartet (repeat)
  5. Igor Stravinsky

    • Three Songs from William Shakespeare (1953)
      • Instruments: mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola.
      • Movements:
        I. Musick to hear
        II. Full fadam five
        III. When Daisies pied
      • Performer: Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano.
  6. Arnold Schoenberg

    • Suite, Op. 29 (1926)
      • Instruments: 3 clarinets, piano, violin, viola, cello.
      • Movements:
        I. Ouverture
        II. Tanzschritte
        III. Thema mit Variation
        IV. Gigue

Performers:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Virginia Blakeman, viola
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vogerschein, piano
  • John Heiss, flute
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet
  • Thomas Hill, E♭ clarinet
  • Anthony Fulginiti, bass clarinet

Additional Information:

  • The program notes that the event was made possible through partial financial assistance from The Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with funds appropriated by the Massachusetts General Court.

Visual Context:

  • The program is printed on a single sheet of paper, likely part of a larger booklet, as indicated by the visible spine and adjacent pages on the left side of the image.
  • The text is typed in a clean, formal font, typical of concert programs from the early 1970s.
  • The overall design is simple and functional, focusing on clarity and readability for the audience.

This program represents a diverse and historically significant musical event, featuring works by prominent 20th-century composers such as John Heiss, Luigi Dallapiccola, Anton von Webern, Igor Stravinsky, and Arnold Schoenberg.

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The image is of a music program booklet for a performance by Boston Musica Viva. The booklet is opened to a page that includes details about the performance, the conductor, and the musicians. The title of the performance is "Boston Musica Viva" with Richard Pittman as the conductor. The performance is presented by The Busch-Reisinger Museum and took place on Tuesday, February 2, 1971, at 8:30 p.m. The program includes a variety of classical music pieces by different composers, such as John Heiss, Luigi Dallapiccola, Anton von Webern, Igor Stravinsky, and Arnold Schoenberg. The musicians who performed are also listed, including Nancy Cirillo, Virginia Blakeman, Jay Humeston, John Heiss, William Wrzesien, Thomas Hill, Louise Vogerschien, and Anthony Fulginiti. The booklet also mentions that the project is made possible through partial financial assistance from the Council on the Arts and Humanities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.