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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

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The image depicts a brochure or program for "The Boston Musica Viva," a musical ensemble directed by Richard Pittman. The brochure details the fourth season of concerts, which took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, and other venues in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Key points from the brochure include:

  1. Ensemble Members:

    • Nancy Cirillo (violin)
    • Jay Humeston (cello)
    • Luise Vosgerchian (piano)
    • William Hudson (flute)
    • William Wittig (clarinet)
    • Virginia Blakeman (viola)
    • Jan Curtis (mezzo-soprano)
    • Linda Manning (soprano)
    • Joan Esch (cello)
    • Additional guest artists
  2. Concert Schedule for 1972-73:

    • Tuesday, October 10:

      • Anton von Webern: Konzert, Op. 9 for 9 instruments
      • Igor Stravinsky: Septet
      • Arthur Berger: Septet (1965-66)
      • Isang Yun: Music for 7 Instruments (first performance)
      • Carl Roskott: Genesis
    • Tuesday, December 5:

      • Luciano Berio: Differences for 5 instruments
      • Igor Stravinsky: Epitaphium for flute, clarinet & harp
      • George Rochberg: Kvass and Querl
      • Karlheinz Stockhausen: Solo for violin & tape
      • Joyce McKeel: Corridors of Dream for mezzo-soprano & 5 instruments (first performance)
    • Tuesday, February 27:

      • Raoul Pleskow: 5 Movements for Quintet for a Noh Drummer
      • Igor Stravinsky: The Owl; The Passerat
      • Ludwig van Beethoven: Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu (arranged by Oliver Knussen)
      • Henri Pousseur: Scambi for clarinet & tape
      • Oliver Knussen: Songs for soprano & instruments
      • Joseph Schwantner: In Aeternum (first performance)
    • Tuesday, April 17:

      • Donald Martino: Sextet
      • Charles Ives: Largo for violin, clarinet & piano
      • George Rochberg: Contra Mortem et Tempus for flute, clarinet, violin & cello (first performance)
      • Donald Harris: Ludus II
  3. Ticket Information:

    • Season tickets for the four-concert series are priced at $12.
    • Individual concert tickets are $4 ($2 for students).
    • Tickets can be purchased from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 32 Kirkland St., Cambridge, MA 02138, or by phone at 868-1955/2588.
    • Tickets are also available at the door one hour before each concert.
  4. Additional Information:

    • The ensemble has a policy of performing a new work written especially for The Boston Musica Viva by an American composer each season.
    • The brochure includes a musical score excerpt titled "Eleven Related Aspects" by George Rochberg.

The brochure is designed with a clean, minimalist aesthetic, featuring text in a serif font and a musical score illustration on the right side.

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The image displays a program for "The Boston Musica Viva," featuring information about concerts conducted by the group during the 1972-73 season.

Main Details:

  • Richard Pittman is listed as the Music Director.
  • The program lists several performers for the concerts:
    • Nancy Cirillo, violin
    • Jay Humeston, cello
    • Luise Vogersschian, piano
    • John Hess, flute
    • William Wreszien, clarinet
    • Virginia Blakiston, viola
    • Elsa Charleton, soprano
    • Joan Esch, cello
    • Additional guest artists are mentioned.

Concert Schedule:
The concert schedule is detailed for specific dates in October, December, February, and April:

  1. October 10:

    • Anton von Weber’s Konzert, Op. 9 for 9 instruments.
    • Igor Stravinsky’s Septet (1965-66).
    • Isang Yun’s Music for 7 Instruments.
    • Carl Roskott’s Genesis (first performance).
  2. December 5:

    • Luciano Berio’s Differences for 5 instruments & tape.
    • Igor Stravinsky’s Epitaphium for flute, clarinet, and harp.
    • Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Kreuz und Quer for violin & tape.
    • Joyce Mckel’s Corridors of Dream for mezzo-soprano & 5 instruments (first performance).
  3. February 27:

    • Raoul Pleskow’s 3 Movements for Quintet (of a November morning 1970).
    • Igor Stravinsky’s The Owl (from The Owl and the Pussycat).
    • Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Solo für Klavier (1961a).
    • Oliver Knussen’s Signals for clarinet & tape.
    • Joseph Schwantner’s In Aternum (first performance).
  4. April 17:

    • Donald Martino’s Sextet.
    • Charles Ives’ Largo for violin, clarinet, and piano.
    • George Rochberg’s Contram Mortem et Tempus.
    • Mauricio Kagel’s Match for 2 cellos & percussion.
    • Donald Harris’ Lusus II (first performance).

Ticket Information:

  • Season tickets are priced at $12.
  • Individual concert tickets are priced at $4 for students, with various levels of sponsorship (Donor, Patron, Sponsor, Guarantor, Benefactor) offering different ticket prices ($10, $50, $100, etc.).
  • Tickets for individual concerts can be obtained by returning the enclosed envelope or by applying directly to the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge, Mass. 02138, Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
  • Tickets for individual concerts are also available at the door one hour before each concert.

The program includes a musical score illustration, indicating the sheet music for one of the pieces, likely the Genesis by Carl Roskott. The program notes that the program may be subject to change.

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The image displays an open brochure for "The Boston Musica Viva," a music organization. On the left page, the header prominently features the organization's name, with Richard Pittman listed as the Music Director. Below, the names of various musicians are listed, including Nancy Cirillo (violin), Jay Humston (cello), Luise Vosgerschian (piano), John Hess (flute), William purse (clarinet), Virginia Blakeman (viola), Robert Honeysucker (soprano), Elsa Charlson (soprano), and Joan Esch (cello), along with a mention of additional guest artists.

The left page also contains a detailed description of the 1972-73 season. It announces the group's fourth season at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, starting on October 10. The text explains that the season will feature works by various composers, including Carl Roskott, Joyce Mekeel, Oliver Knussen, Joseph Schwantner, and Donald Harris. It also provides information on ticket prices and subscription options. Season tickets cost $42, individual concert tickets are priced at $12, and there are various levels of sponsorship mentioned, such as Patron ($100) and Benefactor ($50+). Instructions for obtaining tickets by mail or at the door are provided, with a mailing address and office hours specified.

The right page features a concert schedule for the 1972-73 season. It lists the following concerts:

  1. Tuesday, October 10:

    • Anton von Webern: Konzer, Op. 9 for 9 instruments
    • Igor Stravinsky: Septet
    • Arthur Blessinger: Music for 7 Instruments (first performance)
    • Carl Roskott: Genesis
  2. Tuesday, December 5:

    • Luciano Berio: Differences for 5 instruments & tape
    • Igor Stravinsky: Epitaphium for flute, clarinet, & harp
    • George Edwards: Kreuz and Quer for violin & piano
    • Karlheinz Stockhausen: Solo for violin & tape
    • Joyce Mekeel: Corridors of Dream for mezzo-soprano & 5 instruments (first performance)
  3. Tuesday, February 27:

    • Raoul Pleskow: 3 Movements for Quintet (from a November morning 1970)
    • Igor Stravinsky: The Owl & the Pussycat, Ludwig van Beethoven: "Ich denke dein" der Schneider
    • Karlheinz Stockhausen: Kontakte, Op. 12a for tape & instruments
    • Oliver Knussen: Songs for soprano & instruments
    • Joseph Schwantner: In Aeternum (first performance)
  4. Tuesday, April 17:

    • Donald Martino: Sextet
    • Charles Ives: Largo for violin, clarinet, & piano
    • George Rochberg: Contra Mortem et Tempus
    • Maurice Kagel: Match for 2 cellos & percussion
    • Donald Harris: Ladus II (first performance)

The bottom of the page indicates that the program is subject to change and credits the design to "Eleven Rows of Autumn" by George Crumb.

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The image shows a concert season program booklet for "The Boston Musica Viva," an ensemble dedicated to performing contemporary music. Here are the key details:

Front Page:

  • Ensemble Name: The Boston Musica Viva
  • Music Director: Richard Pittman

Musicians:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vosgerchian, piano
  • John Heiss, flute
  • William Kirkley, clarinet
  • Rhonda Ragan, oboe
  • Ronald Barron, trombone
  • Charles Kavalovski, violin
  • Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano
  • Elsa Charlston, soprano
  • Joan Esch, cello

Introduction:

The Boston Musica Viva is in its fourth season at the Boston University's Tsai Performance Center. This season, the ensemble will perform a variety of new works, some of which were specifically written for them. An American composer will be featured at each concert.

Performers for the Season:

  • Carl Roskott
  • Joyce Mekeel
  • Oliver Knussen
  • Donald Harris

Subscription Information:

  • Subscription Cost: $12 for the season (6 concerts).
  • Individual concert tickets: $2.50 for adults, $1.50 for students.
  • Subscribers receive a discount, and additional contributions are welcome.
  • Donation Levels:
    • Donor: $10+
    • Patron: $25+
    • Guarantor: $50+
    • Benefactor: $100+

Ticket Purchase:

Tickets can be obtained by returning an enclosed envelope or by applying directly to the Boston University Concert Office. Tickets can also be bought at the door one hour before each concert.

Concert Schedule for 1972-73:

  • Tuesday, October 10:

    • Anton von Webern, Konzerte, Op. 9 for 7 instruments
    • Isang Yun, Music for 7 Instruments
    • Arthur Berger, Septet (1966)
    • Igor Stravinsky, Septet
  • Tuesday, December 5:

    • Luciano Berio, Differences for 5 instruments & tape
    • Igor Stravinsky, Epitaphium for flute, clarinet & harp
    • Karlheinz Stockhausen, Kreuzspiel
    • George Rochberg, Tableaux for violin & tape
    • Jovert Mekel, Corridors of Dream for mezzo-soprano & 5 instruments
  • Tuesday, February 27:

    • Raoul Pleskow, 3 Movements for Quintet (of a November morning, 1970)
    • Igor Stravinsky, Octet
    • Luciano Berio, Gesti for recorder
    • Lukas Foss, Non-Improvisation for violin & piano
    • Harrison Birtwistle, Nevada Suite for clarinet & tape
    • Oliver Knussen, Songs for soprano & instruments
    • Joseph Schwantner, In Aeternum (first performance)
  • Tuesday, April 17:

    • Donald Martino, Seven Pious Pieces
    • Charles Ives, Largo for violin, clarinet & piano
    • George Rochberg, Contra Mortem et Tempus
    • Mauricio Kagel, Match for 2 cellos & percussion
    • Donald Harris, Ludus I (first performance)

The booklet also includes musical notation on the right side, likely excerpts from the pieces to be performed. The program notes indicate that each concert will feature modern and contemporary compositions.

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The image shows a vintage concert program for "The Boston Musica Viva," directed by Richard Pittman. This is the group's fourth season of concerts, which took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, beginning on October 7, 1972.

Musicians and Instruments:

  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vogelschan, piano
  • John Hess, flute
  • William Wreszin, clarinet
  • Virginia Blackstone, viola
  • Carol Smith, soprano
  • Elsa Charlston, soprano
  • Joan Esch, cello

Guest Artists:
The program includes additional guest artists who will perform at various concerts.

Concert Schedule for 1972-73:

  1. Tuesday, October 10

    • Anton von Webern, Konzert, Op. 9 for 9 instruments
    • Igor Stravinsky, Septet (1953)
    • Isang Yun, Music for 7 Instruments (first performance)
    • Carl Roskott, Genesis (first performance)
  2. Tuesday, December 5

    • Luciano Berio, Differences for 5 instruments & tape
    • Igor Stravinsky, Epithalamium for flute, clarinet & harp
    • Karlheinz Stockhausen, Kreuz und Quer
    • Joyce Meekel, Corridors of Dream for mezzo-soprano & 5 instruments (first performance)
  3. Tuesday, February 27

    • Raoul Pleskow, 3 Movements for Quintet (of a November morning 1970)
    • Igor Stravinsky, The Owl and the Pussycat (Ludwig van Beethoven, "Ich bin der Schneider" from Fidelio in a setting by Igor Stravinsky)
    • Hans Werner Henze, Signals for clarinet & tape
    • Oliver Knussen, Songs for soprano & instruments (first performance)
    • Joseph Schwantner, In Aeternum (first performance)
  4. Tuesday, April 17

    • Donald Martino, Sextet
    • Charles Ives, Largo for violin, clarinet & piano
    • George Rochberg, Contra Mortem et Tempus
    • Mauricio Kagel, Match for 2 cellos & percussion
    • Donald Harris, Ludus II (first performance)

Ticket Information:

  • Season tickets for the four-concert series were priced at $12. Individual concert tickets were $4.
  • Subscriptions included a tax-deductible donation amounting to $10+ (Donor), $25+ (Patron), $50+ (Benefactor), and $100+ (Benefactor).
  • Tickets could be obtained by returning the enclosed envelope or by contacting the Busch-Reisinger Museum directly.
  • Office hours for ticket purchases were Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.
  • Tickets for individual concerts could also be bought at the door one hour before each concert.

Additional Notes:

  • The concert program also features musical notations and compositions by various composers, visible on the right side of the image.
  • The program notes that the schedule is subject to change.

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The image shows a program guide for "The Boston Musica Viva," a concert series directed by Richard Pittman. This particular program guide is for the 1972-73 season.

Details:

  1. Cover and Title:

    • The cover features the title "The Boston Musica Viva" in bold letters with "Richard Pittman, Music Director" listed below.
  2. Artists:

    • The program lists several artists including:
      • Nancy Cirillo, violin
      • Jay Humeston, cello
      • Louise Vogerschian, piano
      • John Heiss, flute
      • William Wreszin, clarinet
      • Virginia Blakeney, viola
      • Barbara Crockett, soprano
      • Elsa Charleston, soprano
      • Joan Esch, cello
      • Additional guest artists are also mentioned.
  3. Season Overview:

    • The group will present its fourth season of concerts, beginning on October 7, 1972, at various locations including the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, and 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge.
    • This season includes the first performances of new works by American composers Carl Roskott, Joyce McKeel, Oliver Knussen, Joseph Schwantner, and Donald Harris.
  4. Concert Schedule:

    • Tuesday, October 10:

      • Anton von Weber: Konzert, Op. 9 for 9 instruments
      • Igor Stravinsky: Septet
      • Isang Yun: Music for 7 instruments
      • Carl Roskott: Genesis (first performance)
    • Tuesday, December 5:

      • Luciano Berio: Differences for 5 instruments & tape
      • Igor Stravinsky: Epitaphium for flute, clarinet & harp
      • Kaija Saariaho: Kreuz und Quer
      • Kaija Saariaho: Solo for violin & tape
      • Joyce McKeel: Corridors of Dream for mezzo-soprano & 5 instruments (first performance)
    • Tuesday, February 27:

      • Raoul Pleskow: 3 Movements for Quintet (of a November morning 1970)
      • Igor Stravinsky: The Owl (The Pasynky)
      • Ludwig van Beethoven: Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu
      • Oliver Knussen: Signals for clarinet & tape
      • Joseph Schwantner: Songs for soprano & instruments (first performances)
    • Tuesday, April 17:

      • Donald Martino: Sextet
      • Charles Ives: Largo for violin, clarinet & piano
      • George Rochberg: Contra Mortem et Tempus
      • Mauricio Kagel: Match for 2 cellos & percussion
      • Donald Harris: Ludus II (first performance)
  5. Ticket Information:

    • Tickets for the season are priced at $4 (students) and $12 for adults.
    • Season tickets can be purchased by subscribing and include additional tax-deductible donations.
    • Tickets for individual concerts can be obtained by returning the enclosed envelope or by contacting the Busch-Reisinger Museum office.
    • Museum office hours are from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday.

The program also notes that the schedule is subject to change and that there will be first performances of several pieces.

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This image shows a printed program titled "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" with a detailed layout that includes the concert schedule for the 1972-73 season. On the left, the program lists Richard Pittman as the music director along with featured artists such as Nancy Cirillo on violin, Jay Humeston on cello, and others covering instruments like piano, clarinet, and voice.

The program gives a brief overview of the Boston Musica Viva's fourth season at Harvard University's Paine Hall in Cambridge, outlining the offerings that include contemporary pieces by various composers. The performances cover a range of music from a septet by Igor Stravinsky to works by Karl Ristikivi, Luciano Berio, and other modern composers.

On the right side of the program, musical notes and symbols are artistically arranged in a circular pattern, suggesting a visual representation of music or a musical score. Below the circular design is information about concert dates and featured works for specific days, such as Igor Stravinsky's "Septet" and "Epitaphium" by Luciano Berio, as well as details on ticket prices and subscription options.

The program is open, showing two internal pages, with additional pages visible underneath, and it appears to be laid on top of other printed materials and books. The overall aesthetic is quite clean and minimalist, typical of printed materials from the period. There's also a font annotation at the bottom right corner indicating that it's set in "Baskerville," a classic typeface.

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The image is a close-up view of an open book, displaying a page from a concert program. The title of the concert series is "The Boston Musica Viva," and it features a list of musicians and their instruments, along with the concert schedule and program details. The page has a beige background, and the text is written in black and red fonts. The concert schedule includes dates, composers, and the names of the pieces to be performed. The musicians' names are listed with their respective instruments, such as violin, cello, clarinet, and piano. The page also includes a diagram of the concert hall's layout, with seating arrangements and stage positions.

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The image depicts the interior pages of a program or booklet titled "The Boston Musica Viva", which appears to be a concert series or music program. The booklet is open to a page that includes a concert schedule for the 1972-73 season, along with a musical score or notation diagram on the right side.

Left Page (Text Content):

  • Title and Header: The page is titled "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" in bold red text at the top.

  • Music Director: Richard Pitman is listed as the Music Director.

  • Performing Artists: A list of musicians is provided, including:

    • Nancy Cirillo, violin
    • Jay Humeston, cello
    • Luise Voges, flute
    • John Hess, piano
    • William Wrzeciono, clarinet
    • Virginia Blakeslee, soprano
    • Jan Curtis, mezzo-soprano
    • Elsa Charlton, soprano
    • Joan Esch, cello
    • Additional guest artists are also mentioned.
  • Introduction: The text introduces the fourth season of concerts at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, beginning on October 7. It highlights the policy of performing new works, with a focus on American composers. The first concert will feature works by Carl Rokseth, Joyce Meekel, Oliver Knussen, Joseph Schwantner, and Donald Harris.

  • Ticket Information:

    • Season tickets are available for $12 (or $8 for students).
    • Individual concert tickets are $4.
    • Donations are encouraged, with specific amounts listed for Guarantor ($50+), Benefactor ($100+), and Patron.
    • Tickets can be obtained by mail or in person at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, with office hours provided.

Right Page (Musical Notation and Diagram):

  • Musical Score: The right page features a detailed musical score or notation diagram. It includes:
    • Staff Lines: Standard musical staff lines with notes, clefs, and dynamics.
    • Instrumentation: The score indicates parts for various instruments, such as strings, woodwinds, and percussion.
    • Dynamics and Articulation: Symbols for dynamics (e.g., piano, forte) and articulation (e.g., slurs, staccato) are present.
    • Tempo and Time Signatures: The tempo and time signatures are indicated at the beginning of the score.
    • Annotations: There are handwritten notes or markings on the score, suggesting it may have been used for reference or performance.

Overall Context:

The image portrays a concert program for the Boston Musica Viva, detailing the artists, schedule, and ticket information for the 1972-73 season. The inclusion of a musical score on the right page suggests that this booklet may have been used by performers or as a reference for the concert series. The design and layout are typical of a formal concert program, combining textual information with musical notation.

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A book is open to a page with text and illustrations. The text on the left side is in a smaller font and is in a foreign language. The text on the right side is in a larger font and is in English. The illustration is a diagram of a musical instrument with notes and musical symbols. The diagram is in brown and white. The book is placed on a gray surface.