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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1971-1972

ARCH.2013.5.14, Rendition: 798170

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The image displays a page from a document or book that contains a liturgical exchange and information about a choir. The content is divided into two main sections:

  1. Liturgical Exchange:

    • Deacon: "I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders."
    • Choir: "Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
    • Deacon: "Who is so great a God as our God?"
    • Choir: "Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
  2. Information about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir:

    • The choir was formed in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, then an undergraduate at Harvard College.
    • It consists of Harvard, Radcliffe, and other Greater Boston residents interested in performing music from the Russian repertoire under a director familiar with its tradition.
    • Mr. Studenroff, professionally trained in Yugoslavia, has appeared as soloist with the Boston Symphony and other choirs and recently celebrated his twentieth year as choir director in various posts.
    • In the fall of 1971, the choir issued a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia" under its recording name, the Andreyev Russian Choir.
    • The recording is available at local Square record shops or from the Choir's office at 131 Brattle Street in Cambridge (phone number: 491-7482) for $5.00, postpaid.

The page appears to be part of a larger document or book, possibly related to religious services or choir activities.

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The image displays a page from a document that includes a segment of liturgical text and information about a choir.

At the top of the page, there is a short liturgical exchange between a Deacon and a Choir:

Deacon: "I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders."
Choir: "Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
Deacon: "Who is so great a God as our God?"
Choir: "Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."

Below this exchange, the document provides information about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir. Here are the key points:

  • The choir was formed in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, who was an undergraduate at Harvard College at the time.
  • It is composed of students, teachers, and other Greater Boston residents who are interested in performing music from the Russian repertoire.
  • The choir is directed by someone thoroughly conversant with its tradition. Mr. Studenzoff, who was professionally trained in Yugoslavia, has appeared as a soloist with the Black Sea and Don Cossack Choirs.
  • Mr. Studenzoff has celebrated his twentieth year as a choir director in various posts.

Additionally, the document mentions that in the fall of 1971, the choir issued a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia," under its recording name, the Cambridge Russian Choir. This recording is available at Harvard Square record shops or from the Choir's office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge, for $5.00 postpaid. The contact phone number provided is (491-7482).

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The image shows a page from what appears to be a booklet or program. The page includes:

  1. Religious Dialogue:

    • A segment featuring a dialogue between a Deacon and a Choir, likely from a religious service or liturgy.
      • Deacon: "I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders."
      • Choir: "Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
      • Deacon: "Who is so great a God as our God?"
      • Choir: "Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
  2. Information about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir:

    • The choir was founded in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, who was an undergraduate at Harvard College at the time.
    • It consists of students, teachers, and other Greater Boston residents interested in performing Russian liturgical music.
    • The choir is directed by Mr. Studenzoff, who was trained professionally in Yugoslavia and has performed with various choirs, including the Black Sea and Don Cossack Choirs. He has celebrated his twentieth year as choir director.
  3. Recording Information:

    • In the fall of 1971, the choir released a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia" under the name of the Cambridge Russian Choir.
    • The recording can be purchased from Harvard Square record shops or from the choir's office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge, for $5.00 postpaid. The contact number provided is (491-7482).

The page is numbered as "-4-" at the top left corner, suggesting it is part of a larger document or booklet.

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The image shows a page from a document, specifically page 4 of what appears to be a book or a report.

The page includes a segment of a religious hymn or liturgical text with a dialogue between a Deacon and a Choir:

  • Deacon: "I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders."
  • Choir: "Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
  • Deacon: "Who is so great a God as our God?"
  • Choir: "Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."

Below the hymn text, there is a brief description about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir:

  • The choir was formed in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, a student at Harvard College.
  • The choir comprises students, teachers, and other Greater Boston residents interested in performing traditional Russian liturgical music.
  • The choir's director, Mr. Studenzoff, was trained in Yugoslavia and has performed with notable choirs such as the Black Sea and Don Cossack Choirs.
  • The choir celebrated its twentieth year in various posts.

Additionally, there is information about a recording:

  • In the fall of 1971, the choir released a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia," under the name Cambridge Russian Choir.
  • The recording is available at Harvard Square record shops or from the choir's office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for $5.00, postpaid, with a contact number (491-7482).

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The image shows a page from a book or a program. The top half of the page features a religious text, likely a liturgical script, with dialogue divided between a Deacon and a Choir. The text is as follows:

Deacon: I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders.
Choir: Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things.
Deacon: Who is so great a God as our God?
Choir: Thou art God, maker of wondrous things.

Below the religious text, there is a description of the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir, which includes historical and logistical information about the choir:

  1. The choir was formed in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, then an undergraduate at Harvard College.
  2. It is composed of students, teachers, and other Greater Boston residents interested in performing music from the Russian repertoire under a director thoroughly conversant with its tradition.
  3. Mr. Studenoff, who was professionally trained in Yugoslavia, has served as the choir director and has appeared as a soloist with the Black Sea and Don Cossack Choirs. He celebrated his twentieth year as choir director in various posts.
  4. In the fall of 1971, the choir issued a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia" under the recording name of the Cambridge Russian Choir. The recording was available at Harvard Square record shops or from the Choir's office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge, for $5.00, postpaid. The contact phone number provided was (491-7482).

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The image displays a page from a booklet or program that contains both liturgical text and information about a choir.

  1. Liturgical Text:

    • The page starts with a responsive liturgical passage:
      • Deacon: "I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders."
      • Choir: "Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
      • Deacon: "Who is so great a God as our God?"
      • Choir: "Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
  2. Choir Information:

    • The Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir was established in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, who was then an undergraduate at Harvard College.
    • The choir consists of students, teachers, and other residents from the Greater Boston area who have an interest in performing music from the Russian repertoire.
    • The choir is directed by Mr. Studenzoff, who has extensive experience and training in Yugoslavia and has performed as a soloist with notable choirs like the Black Sea and Don Cossack Choirs.
    • Recently, Mr. Studenzoff celebrated his twentieth year as the choir director.
  3. Recording Information:

    • In the fall of 1971, the choir released a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia" under the name of the Cambridge Russian Choir.
    • This recording is available at Harvard Square record shops or directly from the choir’s office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge, for $5.00 postpaid.

The overall content combines religious liturgy with promotional information about the choir and their recordings.

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The image shows a typewritten page numbered "4" at the top center. The text is divided into two main sections.

The first section contains a short dialogue formatted as follows:

Deacon: I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders.

Choir: Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things.

Deacon: Who is so great a God as our God?

Choir: Thou art God, maker of wondrous things.

Below this dialogue, there is a horizontal line.

The second section provides information about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir:

It states that the choir was formed in 1964 by Boris Nicolooff, an undergraduate at Harvard College at the time. The choir consists of students, teachers, and other Greater Boston residents interested in performing music from the Russian repertoire under a director well-versed in the tradition. Mr. Studenzoff, who was professionally trained in Yugoslavia and has performed as a soloist with the Black Sea and Don Cossack Choirs, is mentioned as the director, who recently celebrated his twentieth year as choir director in various posts.

It also mentions that in the fall of 1971, the choir issued a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia" under its recording name, the Cambridge Russian Choir. The recording is available at Harvard Square record shops or from the Choir's office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge, with a phone number (491-7482), and costs $5.00, postpaid.

At the bottom of the page, there is another horizontal line. The page shows some mild yellowing near the edges, indicating age. The page is part of a larger bound volume with a green cover visible on the right side.

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The image shows a printed page from a booklet or program, with text primarily comprising a dialogue between a Deacon and a Choir, as well as a descriptive paragraph about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir.

Here's the text on the page:

-4-

Deacon:  I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the
         beginning I recall His wonders.
Choir:  Who is so great a God as our God?  Thou art God, maker of
         wondrous things.
Deacon: Who is so great a God as our God?
Choir:  Thou art God, maker of wondrous things.
__________________________________________________________________

The Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir was formed in 1964 by Boris
Nicoloff, then an undergraduate at Harvard College.  It is composed of
students, teachers, and other Greater Boston residents interested in
performing music from the Russian repertoire under a director thoroughly
conversant with its tradition.  Mr. Studenetz was personally trained
in Yugoslavia, has appeared as soloist with the Black Sea and Don Cossack
Choirs, and recently celebrated his twentieth year as choir director in
various posts.

In the fall of 1971, the choir issued a recording, 'Music of Holy Russia,'
under its recording name of the Cambridge Russian Choir.  This recording
is available at Harvard Square record shops or from the Choir's office at
131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge (491-7482), for $5.00, postpaid.

The page is slightly yellowed, with age, indicating that the document is older or has been exposed to light or other aging conditions. The numbers and text point to a historical narrative; for example, the content references events in 1971 and mentions prices in a pre-inflation context (e.g., "$5.00, postpaid").

The green-tinted edges and binding suggest this page is part of a publication with a green cover or spine. The top right corner of the page has a slight crease or dog-ear. The paper seems to be of a thick quality, possibly a heavyweight or card stock, though it's not possible to definitively determine this from the image alone.

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The image shows an open book, displaying a page from what appears to be a program or booklet. The page is numbered "-4" at the top center and contains text in a formal, typed format.

Content Description:

  1. Poetic Dialogue:

    • At the top of the page, there is a short dialogue between a "Deacon" and a "Choir." The dialogue reads:
      • Deacon: "I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders."
      • Choir: "Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
      • Deacon: "Who is so great a God as our God?"
      • Choir: "Thou art God, maker of wondrous things."
    • This dialogue seems to be part of a liturgical or religious service, emphasizing themes of divine greatness and creation.
  2. Information About the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir:

    • Below the dialogue, the text provides details about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir:
      • Formation: The choir was formed in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, who was an undergraduate at Harvard College at the time.
      • Membership: The choir is composed of students, teachers, and other residents of Greater Boston who are interested in performing music from the Russian repertoire.
      • Director: The choir is directed by Mr. Studenzoff, a professionally trained conductor with expertise in Russian music traditions. He has performed as a soloist with notable groups such as the Black Sea and Don Cossack Choirs and has recently celebrated his twentieth year as choir director in various posts.
  3. Recording Information:

    • In the fall of 1971, the choir released a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia," recorded under the name Cambridge Russian Choir.
    • The recording is available for purchase:
      • At Harvard Square record shops.
      • Directly from the Choir's office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge, with the phone number (491-7482).
      • The cost is $5.00, including postage.

Design and Layout:

  • The page has a clean, minimalist design with centered text.
  • The text is typed in a serif font, giving it a formal and traditional appearance.
  • There are horizontal lines beneath the dialogue and above the informational paragraph, likely used for visual separation.
  • The page edges are slightly worn, suggesting the book may be old or well-used.

Contextual Inferences:

  • The content suggests this is part of a program, brochure, or informational leaflet related to a musical or religious event, possibly connected to a performance or recording by the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir.
  • The inclusion of both poetic dialogue and factual information indicates a blend of artistic and promotional content.

Overall, the image depicts a page from a program or booklet that provides both a liturgical excerpt and details about a musical choir and its activities.

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The image is a double-page spread from a book, displaying a hymn or chant from a religious service, likely from a Byzantine-Russian liturgical tradition. The text is presented in a formal, chant-like style, with a deacon and choir alternating lines. The chant begins with the deacon saying, "I have remembered the works of the Lord as from the beginning I recall His wonders," to which the choir responds, "Who is so great a God as our God? Thou art God, maker of wondrous things." The chant continues with a similar pattern of dialogue.

The text also includes historical and contextual information about the Byzantine-Russian Liturgical Choir. It was formed in 1964 by Boris Nicoloff, an undergraduate at Harvard College. The choir is composed of students, teachers, and other Greater Boston residents interested in performing music from the Russian repertoire under a director thoroughly conversant with its tradition. The director, Mr. Studenkoff, was professionally trained in Yugoslavia and has appeared as a soloist with the Black Sea and Don Cossack choirs.

Additionally, the text mentions that in the fall of 1971, the choir issued a recording titled "Music of Holy Russia" under its recording name, the Cambridge Russian Choir. The recording was available for purchase from the Choir's office at 131 Trowbridge Street in Cambridge or from Harvard Square record shops for $5.00, with an option for postpaid delivery.

The page is framed by a green border, and the text is printed on a white background with a slightly faded appearance, indicating the age of the book.