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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1971-1972

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The image displays a program for a musical event organized by the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The program includes details of the performances and a letter from the president.

Program:

I

  • Toccata Quinta by Georg Muffat (1653-1704)
  • Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548) by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), performed by William R. Porter on organ

II

  • From Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Musica, 1538 by Luys de Narvaez (c. 1503-?):

    • Book II:
      • Fantasia del primer tono
      • Fantasia del quarto tono
      • Fantasia del quinto tono
      • Fantasia del primer tono
    • Book III:
      • La cancion del Emperador, Mille regres del quarto tono (Josquin-Narvaez)
      • Una cancion del quinto tono (Gombert-Narvaez)
    • Book VI:
      • Una baxa de contrapunto
  • Performed by Hopkinson Smith on lute

III

  • Suite in G minor from Troisieme Livre de Pieces de Violes (1711) by Marin Marais (1656-1728):

    • Prelude
    • Caprice
    • Allemande
    • Courante
    • Sarabande
    • Gigue
  • Performed by Sarah Cunningham on viola da gamba and Lisle Kulbach on harpsichord (with harpsichord by Frank Hubbard)

The President's Letter:

  • The letter, written by Roy Lamson, President, announces the celebration of two events: the Fourth Annual Erwin Bodky Award and the opening of the twentieth season of the Cambridge Society for Early Music.
  • Highlights from the previous season include a sold-out Renaissance masque and a highly acclaimed concert by the Alarius Ensemble of Brussels.
  • The upcoming season includes:
    • Monday, October 18: The New York Chamber Soloists' production of Handel’s “Acis and Galatea”
    • Monday, November 1: “Missa de Beata Virgine” by Josquin des Pres, with Propers in Gregorian chant by the Saint Paul Boys Choir, and “Magnificat for Six Voices” by Monteverdi, conducted by Iva Dee Hiatt.
    • Monday, November 22: A program by “Studio for Early Music from Munich” focused on the music of the Roman de Fauvel.

The letter encourages members to subscribe early to ensure their places, emphasizing the importance of their support in achieving the society’s goals.

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The image appears to be a page from a program or a newsletter related to the Cambridge Society for Early Music, likely from the early 1970s.

Program Section:

  1. I - First Section:

    • Toccata Quinta by Georg Muffat (1653-1704)
    • Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548) by J.S. Bach (1685-1750), performed by William R. Porter, organ.
  2. II - Second Section:

    • From Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Musica by Luys de Narvaez (c. 1503-1570):
      • Book II: Includes Fantasia del primero tono, Fantasia del cuarto tono, Fantasia del quinto tono, Fantasia del primer tono.
      • Book III: Includes La cancion del Emperador, Mille regres del cuarto tono (by Josquin-Narvaez), Una cancion del quinto tono (by Gombert-Narvaez).
      • Book VI: Una baxa de contrapunto.
    • Performed by Hopkinson Smith, lute.
  3. III - Third Section:

    • Suite in G minor from Pièces de Viole (1711) by Marin Marais (1653-1728):
      • Includes Prelude, Caprice, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue.
    • Performed by Sarah Cunningham, viola da gamba, and Lisle Kulbach, harpsichord with a harpsichord by Frank Hubbard.

The President's Letter:

  • The letter is written by Roy Lamson, the president.
  • It mentions the society's achievements, including the Fourth Annual Erwin Bodky Award and the successful opening of the twentieth season.
  • Highlights include the successful events like the Renaissance masque, An Entertainment for Elizabeth, and a concert with George Kent and Edward Tarr, which received high acclaim.
  • The letter emphasizes the need for early subscriptions for the Fall 1971 concert series, detailing the upcoming events:
    • Monday, October 18: New York Chamber Soloists’ production of Handel’s Acis and Galatea.
    • Monday, November 1: Missa de Beata Virgine by Josquin des Pres, with props in Gregorian chant by the Saint Paul Boys Choir.
    • Monday, November 22: Studio for Early Music from Munich, led by the Studio der Frühen Musik, focusing on authentic early music.

The letter also notes the importance of the society's mission to present the finest works of early music authentically.

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The image appears to be a page from a program or newsletter of the Cambridge Society for Early Music, detailing a concert program and a president's letter from 1971.

Program:

The concert program is divided into three parts:

I.

  • Toccata Quinta by Georg Muffat (1653-1704)
  • Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548) by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
    • Performed by William R. Porter on the organ.

II.

  • Various pieces from Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Musica by Luys de Narváez (c. 1503-?):
    • Book II: Fantasia del primer tono, Fantasia del quarto tono, Fantasia del quinto tono, Fantasia del primer tono.
    • Book III: La cancion del Emperador, Mille regres del quarto tono (Josquin-Narváez), Una cancion del quinto tono (Gombert-Narváez).
    • Book VI: Una baxa de contrapunto.
    • Performed by Hopkinson Smith on the lute.

III.

  • Suite in G minor from the Troisième Livre de Pièces de Violes by Marin Marais (1656-1728):
    • Prelude, Caprice, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue.
    • Performed by Sarah Cunningham on the viola da gamba and Lisle Kulbach on the harpsichord (with a harpsichord by Frank Hubbard).

The President's Letter:

Roy Lamson, the president, writes about celebrating two significant events:

  1. The Fourth Annual Erwin Bodky Award.
  2. The opening of the twentieth season of the Cambridge Society for Early Music.

The letter mentions a successful nineteenth season, including a highly acclaimed performance by the Alarius Ensemble of Brussels, and highlights the growth and achievements of the society under the leadership of Leo Beranek.

The letter encourages members to subscribe early for the upcoming fall concert series, which includes three concerts:

I.

  • Monday, October 18: The New York Chamber Soloists production of Handel’s Acis and Galatea.

II.

  • Monday, November 1: Missa de Beata Virgine by Josquin des Pres, with Propers in Gregorian chant by the Saint Paul Boys Choir, and Monteverdi's Magnificat for Six Voices, conducted by Iva Dee Hiatt.

III.

  • Monday, November 22: Studio for Early Music from Munich (Studio der Fruehen Musik), a program centered around the Roman de Fauvel.

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The image displays a page from a program booklet for the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The content is divided into two main sections: the program of a concert and a letter from the president.

Concert Program:

The concert program lists the following pieces to be performed:

I.

  • Toccata Quinta by Georg Muffat (1653-1704)
  • Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548) by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
    • Performed by William R. Porter on the organ.

II.

  • Selections from Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Musica (1538) by Luys de Narvaez (c. 1503-?):
    • Book II: Fantasias del primer tono, Fantasia del quarto tono, Fantasia del quinto tono, Fantasia del primer tono
    • Book III: La cancion del Emperador, Mille regres del quarto tono (Josquin-Narvaez), Una cancion del quinto tono (Gombert-Narvaez)
    • Book VI: Una baxa de contrapunto
    • Performed by Hopkinson Smith on the lute.

III.

  • Suite in G minor from the Troisième Livre de Pièces de Violes (1711) by Marin Marais (1656-1728):
    • Prelude, Caprice, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue
    • Performed by Sarah Cunningham on viola da gamba, Lisle Kulbach on harpsichord, with a harpsichord by Frank Hubbard.

The President's Letter:

The letter from Roy Lamson, the President, announces two significant events:

  1. The Fourth Annual Erwin Bodky Award.
  2. The opening of the twentieth season of the Cambridge Society for Early Music.

The letter highlights the success of the nineteenth season, mentioning sold-out performances and critical acclaim. It also praises the programming for the upcoming Fall 1971 series by Professor Iva Dee Hiatt, which includes:

  • A Handel serenade.
  • A choral program for the anniversary year of Josquin des Prez.
  • The intellectual and tonal excitement of the Studio for Early Music from Munich.

Lamson encourages members to subscribe early to ensure attendance and support the society's goals. The concert series for the Fall 1971 is outlined as follows:

  • Monday, October 18: The New York Chamber Soloists production of Handel's Acis and Galatea.
  • Monday, November 1: Missa de Beata Virgine by Josquin des Prez, with the Saint Paul Boys Choir and Magnificat for Six Voices by Monteverdi.
  • Monday, November 22: Studio for Early Music from Munich (Studio der Frühen Musik), featuring a program centered around the Roman de Fauvel.

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The image displays a program and a president's letter from the Cambridge Society for Early Music, outlining their fall concert series for the 1971 season, which marks their twentieth season.

Program Details:

Part I:

  • Toccata Quinta by Georg Muffat (1653-1704)
  • Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548) by J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
    • Performed by William R. Porter on the organ

Intermission:

  • A short intermission is noted between parts I and II, featuring a performance by Larry Caïn and Reuben Reuben, with a piece by Mozart (K. 522) described as a "musical joke."

Part II:

  • From Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Musica, 1538 by Luys de Narvaez (c. 1503-?)
    • Book II:
      • Fantasia del primer tono
      • Fantasia del quarto tono
      • Fantasia del quinto tono
      • Fantasia del primer tono
    • Book III:
      • La cancion del Emperador
      • Mille regres del quarto tono (Josquin-Narvaez)
      • Una cancion del quinto tono (Gombert-Narvaez)
    • Book VI:
      • Una baxa de contrapunto
    • Performed by Hopkinson Smith on the lute

Part III:

  • Suite in G minor from the Troisième Livre de Pièces de Viole (1711) by Marin Marais (1656-1728)
    • Prelude
    • Caprice
    • Allemande
    • Courante
    • Sarabande
    • Gigue
    • Performed by Sarah Cunningham on viola da gamba and Lisle Kulbach on a harpsichord built by Frank Hubbard

The President's Letter:

  • The letter, written by Roy Lamson, President, highlights the celebration of two significant events: the Fourth Annual Erwin Bodky Award and the opening of the society's twentieth season.
  • The society expresses satisfaction with its past season, which included a Renaissance masque, performances of Elizabethan music, and concerts by the Atarius Ensemble and Sanders Theatre.
  • The letter emphasizes the society's growth and the leadership of Leo Beranek.
  • For the fall 1971 series, the focus is on Handel’s music, featuring:
    1. Monday, October 18: The New York Chamber Soloists' production of Handel's "Acis and Galatea."
    2. Monday, November 1: "Missa de Beata Virgine" by Josquin des Prez and Gregorian chant by the Saint Paul Boys Choir.
    3. Monday, November 22: "Magnificat for Six Voices" by Monteverdi, featuring Iva Dee Hiatt and a program centered around the Roman de Fauvel.
  • The letter urges members to subscribe early to ensure enough seating and to support the continuation of presenting early music in an authentic style.

The overall tone of the document is enthusiastic and dedicated to the preservation and performance of early music.

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The image is of a program for a concert and a letter from the president of the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The program lists the musical pieces to be performed and the performers. The letter discusses the society's achievements, future plans, and encourages membership subscriptions.

Program Details:

I. Organ Performance by William R. Porter

  1. Toccata Quinta by Georg Muffat (1653-1704)
  2. Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548) by J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

II. Lute Performance by Hopkinson Smith

From Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Musica, 1538 by Luys de Narvaez (c. 1503-?)

  • Book II
    • Fantasia del primer tono
    • Fantasia del quarto tono
    • Fantasia del quinto tono
    • Fantasia del primer tono
  • Book III
    • La cancion del Emperador. Mille regres del quarto tono (Josquin-Narvaez)
    • Una cancion del quinto tono (Combert-Narvaez)
  • Book VI
    • Una baxa de contrapunto

III. Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord Performance

  • Suite in G minor from the Troisieme Livre de Pieces de Viole (1711) by Marin Marais (1656-1728)
    • Prelude
    • Caprice
    • Allemande
    • Courante
    • Sarabande
    • Gigue

Performers:

  • Sarah Cunningham, viola da gamba
  • Lisle Kulbach, harpsichord
  • Harpsichord by Frank Hubbard

The President's Letter:

The letter celebrates two events: the Fourth Annual Erwin Bodky Award and the opening of the twentieth season of the Cambridge Society for Early Music. Key points include:

  • Highlights from the nineteenth season, such as the Renaissance masque, a performance of Elizabethan music, and a choral concert.
  • Acknowledgment of the third concert by the Alarius Ensemble of Brussels.
  • Expansion of the society's goals and standards under the leadership of Leo Beranek.
  • Upcoming Fall 1971 concert series, featuring:
    1. October 18: Handel's Acis and Galatea by the New York Chamber Soloists.
    2. November 1: Missa de Beata Virgine by Josquin des Pres, with Propers in Gregorian chant by the Saint Paul Boys Choir, and Magnificat for Six Voices by Monteverdi.
    3. November 22: Studio for Early Music from Munich, with a program centered around the Roman de Fauvel.

The letter concludes with a call for members to subscribe early to ensure their attendance at the concerts.

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The image shows a scanned document, which is a program presumably for an event or a series of events related to early music. The text of the document includes the following sections:

  1. At the very top, there is a note that references discussions about playing Renaissance music on the lute.

  2. On the left-hand side, under the title "PROGRAM," there is:

    • Part I listing "Toccata Quinta" by Georg Muffat and "Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548)" by J. S. Bach, to be played by William R. Porter on the organ.
    • Part II lists pieces from "Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Musica" by Luys de Narvaez, including fantasias and "La cancion del emperador."
    • Part III has "Suite in G minor from the Troisieme Livre de Pieces de Violes (1711)" by Marin Marais, performed by Sarah Cunningham on the viola da gamba and Lisle Kulbach on the harpsichord, with the harpsichord made by Frank Hubbard.
  3. On the right-hand side, there is "THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER," which discusses the President's pleasure about celebrating two key events, mentions the success of prior concerts, and urges members to subscribe early. It's signed by Roy Lamson, President.

  4. At the bottom right corner, there is information about "Fall Concert Series 1971 – Twentieth Season," listing three dates and major works to be performed, including Handel's "Acis and Galatea" and music by Josquin des Pres and Monteverdi.

The document has a yellowish tint, indicating age, and the printed text is in a serif font, which is common for formal documents of this type. The left edge of the paper shows that it was likely bound or stapled together, as there are small holes and impressions visible.

The top left corner seems slightly curled or folded over, revealing the reverse side of the next page where we can see part of the text "Williams" and "solos by Larry Cain," suggesting that the document is part of a booklet or program with multiple pages.

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The image shows the interior pages of a program booklet for a concert or series of performances organized by the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The program is titled "THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER" and is dated Fall Concert Series 1971 — Twentieth Season. The booklet appears to be from an event celebrating the Fourth Annual Ervin Bodky Award and the opening of the twentieth season of the society.

Left Page (Program Details):

  • Title: PROGRAM

  • Section I:

    • Toccata Quinta by Georg Muffat (1653–1704)
    • Prelude and Fugue in E Minor (BWV 548) by J.S. Bach (1685–1750), performed by William R. Porter, organ
  • Section II:

    • From Los Seis Libros del Delphin de Música, 1538 by Luys de Narvaez (c. 1503–?), including:
      • Book II: Fantasia del primer tono, Fantasia del quarto tono, Fantasia del quinto tono, Fantasia del primo tono
      • Book III: La cancion del Emperador, Mille reges del quarto tono (Josquin-Narvaez), Una cancion del quinto tono (Gombert-Narvaez)
      • Book VI: Una baxa de contrapunto by Hopkinson Smith, lute
  • Section III:

    • Suite in G minor from the Troisiesme Livre de Pieces de Violes (1711) by Marin Marais (1656–1728), including:
      • Prelude, Caprice, Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue
    • Performed by Sarah Cunningham, viola da gamba, and Lisle Kulbach, harpsichord
    • Harpsichord by Frank Hubbard

Right Page (President's Letter):

  • Title: THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER
  • The letter is written by Roy Lamson, President, and discusses:
    • The society's achievements, including the Elizabeth and Iva Dee Hiatt's Entertainments for the Renaissance Masque.
    • The society's growth and standards under the leadership of Leo Beranek.
    • The upcoming season’s programming, featuring works by Handel, Josquin des Prez, and others.
    • Encouragement for members to subscribe early for the upcoming season.
    • Acknowledgment of the Erwin Bodky Award and the society's mission to present early music in the most authentic style possible.

Additional Details:

  • The program is part of the Fall Concert Series 1971 — Twentieth Season.
  • The booklet includes a schedule for three concerts:
    1. Monday, October 18: The New York Chamber Soloists production of Handel's Acis and Galatea.
    2. Monday, November 1: Missa de Beata Virgine by Josquin des Prez, with Propers in Gregorian chant by the Saint Paul Boys Choir, and Magnificat for Six Voices by Monteverdi, conducted by Iva Dee Hiatt.
    3. Monday, November 22: Studio for Early Music from Munich (Studio der Frühen Musik), featuring a program centered around the Roman de Fauvel.

Visual Elements:

  • The booklet has a clean, formal layout typical of concert programs.
  • The text is printed in a serif font, giving it a classic and formal appearance.
  • There is a visible marginal note or annotation on the left edge of the left page, indicating that the booklet may have been part of an archive or collection.
  • The overall design is minimalistic, focusing on the textual content rather than elaborate graphics.

Context:

The program reflects a focus on early music, with performances of works by composers from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The society’s emphasis on authenticity and historical performance practice is evident in the detailed listing of instruments and performers, as well as the mention of period instruments like the viola da gamba and harpsichord. The letter highlights the society's commitment to preserving and performing early music in its original style.

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The image shows a printed document that appears to be a program from the Cambridge Society for Early Music. The document is yellow and contains detailed information about the event and the music to be performed. The document is titled "PROGRAM I" and lists the pieces to be performed, including works by composers such as Georg Muffat, J.S. Bach, and Marin Marais. The program also includes a letter from the president of the society, Roy Lamson, which discusses the society's achievements and goals. The program also includes information about the upcoming fall concert series, which includes performances of Handel's "Acis and Galatea" and Monteverdi's "Magnificat for Six Voices." The document is open to a page that contains the program for the fall concert series.

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The image shows a page from a program booklet for a concert series. The top section of the page is titled "PROGRAM I" and lists several musical pieces and performers. The bottom section is titled "PROGRAM II" and lists additional musical pieces and performers. The text is written in a mix of English and French, and includes details such as the composer, the title of the piece, and the performer's name. The page also includes a letter from the President of the Cambridge Society for Early Music, which discusses the Society's achievements and upcoming programming.