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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

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The image shows a concert program for "The Boston Musica Viva" event. The program is from February 27, 1973, held at 8:30 PM at the Busch-Reisiger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The program lists several pieces and performers:

  1. Elsa Charlton (soprano) is the featured soloist.
  2. The program features a piece titled "3 Movements for Quintet" by Igor Stravinsky.
  3. "The Owl and the Pussycat" is a musical work attributed to Ludwig van Beethoven.
  4. "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" (Variations, Op. 121a) by Harrison Birtwistle.
  5. "Signals" by Oliver Knussen.
  6. "Rosenkranzlieder" (first American performance).
  7. "In Aeternum" by Joseph Schwantner, noted as a world premiere.

The ticket prices are indicated as $4 for general admission and $2 for students. Tickets could be purchased in advance or at the door. The program also mentions that it includes an excerpt from George Crumb’s "Eleven Echoes of Autumn."

The overall design of the program includes a hand-drawn, intricate musical score-like layout, contributing to its vintage and artistic feel.

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The image shows a program booklet for a concert by "The Boston Musica Viva," dated Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 P.M. The event was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge. Richard Pittman is noted as the Music Director.

The program features several pieces and performers:

  1. "3 Movements for Quintet" by Raúl Pleskow
  2. "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Igor Stravinsky
  3. "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" (Variations, Op. 121a) by Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. "Signals" by Harrison Birtwistle, with Oliver Knussen as the conductor for this piece
  5. "Rosenkranzlieder" (first American performance) by Joseph Schwantner
  6. "In Aeternum" (world premiere) by an unlisted composer

Elsa Charleston is noted as the soprano soloist.

Tickets for the event were priced at $4, with a reduced price of $2 for students. Tickets were available at the Museum in advance or at the door.

The design of the booklet features musical notations as a decorative background.

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The image depicts a program for a musical concert by "The Boston Musica Viva," which took place on Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 PM. The concert was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at 29 Kirkland Street in Cambridge.

The program is headed by the name "The Boston Musica Viva" and lists Richard Pittman as the Music Director. The featured soprano for the evening was Elsa Charleston.

The program includes the following pieces and composers:

  1. "3 Movements for Quintet" by Riaoul Pleskow
  2. "The Owl & the Pussycat" by Igor Stravinsky
  3. "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" Variations, Op. 121a by Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. "Signals" by Harrison Birtwistle
  5. "Rosenkranzlieder" (first American performance) by Oliver Knussen
  6. "In Aeternum" (world premiere) by Joseph Schwantner

The concert tickets were priced at $4, with a discounted rate of $2 for students. Tickets could be purchased at the Museum in advance or at the door.

The program also mentions a piece titled "Eleven Echoes of Autumn" by George Crumb, although it isn't listed in the main program schedule. The visual design of the program features a hand-drawn, abstract musical illustration in red ink.

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The image shows a program cover for a musical event titled "The Boston Musica Viva." The concert is directed by Richard Pittman, who is the Music Director.

Key details from the cover include:

  1. Performer: Elsa Charlston, soprano.
  2. Date and Time: Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 P.M.
  3. Location: At the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge.
  4. Program:
    • "3 Movements for Quintet" by Raoul Pleskow
    • "The Owl & the Pussycat" by Igor Stravinsky
    • "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" Variations, Op. 121a by Ludwig van Beethoven
    • "Signals" by Harrison Birtwistle
    • "Rosenkranzlieder" (first American performance)
    • "In Aeternum" (world premiere) by Joseph Schwantner
  5. Additional Information: The program notes that tickets were $4 (with a discount for students, $2).

The cover design features a visually intricate and abstract layout with musical notes and symbols, creating a dynamic and artistic feel. The bottom right corner mentions that the concert includes "Eleven Echoes of Autumn" by George Crumb.

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This image is a concert program for a performance by "The Boston Musica Viva," which took place on Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 P.M. The event was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at 29 Kirkland Street in Cambridge.

The program features the following musical pieces:

  1. 3 Movements for Quintet by Ronald Pleskow
  2. The Owl and the Pussycat by Igor Stravinsky
  3. Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu (Variations, Op. 121a) by Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. Signals by Harrison Birtwistle
  5. Rosenkranzlieder by Oliver Knussen (First American performance)
  6. In Aeternum by Joseph Schwantner (World premiere)

Elsa Charlston is listed as the soprano for the performance.

Additional information on the program includes:

  • Tickets are priced at $4 for general admission and $2 for students.
  • Tickets can be purchased at the Museum in advance or at the door.
  • The artwork on the program is titled "Eleven Echoes of Autumn" by George Crumb.

Richard Pittman is the Music Director of The Boston Musica Viva.

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The image is of a program or poster for a concert event titled "The Boston Musica Viva." The event is directed by Richard Pittman and features Elsa Charlston as the soprano. The concert took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at 29 Kirkland Street in Cambridge, on Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 PM.

The program for the concert includes the following pieces:

  1. "3 Movements for Quintet" by Raoul Pleskow
  2. "The Owl & The Pussycat" by Igor Stravinsky
  3. "Ich bin der Schneider Kakadu" Variations, Op. 121a by Ludwig van Beethoven
  4. "Signals" by Harrison Birtwistle
  5. "Rosenkranzlieder" (first American performance) by Oliver Knussen
  6. "In Aeternum" (world premiere) by Joseph Schwantner

Additionally, there is a note about tickets being priced at $4 ($2 for students), available in advance at the Museum or at the door. The program also mentions that it is from "Eleven Echoes of Autumn" by George Crumb. The design of the poster includes musical notation arranged in a circular pattern, adding an artistic and thematic element to the event's promotion.

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The image shows an open program booklet page for a musical event by "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA," dated Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 P.M. The program features various pieces by composers like Igor Stravinsky and Ludwig van Beethoven, among others. The Music Director listed is Richard Pittman, and there's a mention of Elsa Charlston, soprano. The event took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland St. Cambridge.

The page design includes a circular arrangement of text with the names of composers and pieces performed, like musical notes on a stave, creating a visually artistic element. The fonts used have a mix of plain text for details and a stylistic typeface for the event title. Tickets were priced at $4, with a reduced price of $2 for students, available at the museum in advance or at the door. The graphic at the bottom cites that the image is "from Eleven Echoes of Autumn by George Crumb."

The book itself appears to be old, as indicated by the slightly yellowed pages and the shadow cast on the left edge, suggesting it might be part of an archive or a library collection.

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The image shows a vintage concert program for "The Boston Musica Viva." At the top right, it mentions Richard Pittman as the Music Director. The main text provides details about a performance featuring Elsa Charlston, soprano, held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge, on Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 P.M.

The program includes pieces by Raoul Pleskow, Igor Stravinsky, Ludwig van Beethoven, Harrison Birtwistle, Oliver Knussen, and Joseph Schwantner. Specific works mentioned are "3 Movements for Quintet," "The Owl & The Pussy Cat," "Ich Bin Der Schneider Kakadu" (Variations, Op. 121a), "Signals," "Rosenkranzlieder" (noted as the first American performance), and "In Aeternum" (world premiere). Tickets were priced at $4 with a student rate of $2, available at the museum in advance or at the door.

The design of the page incorporates musical notation printed in a circular pattern around the center, adding an artistic and thematic touch to the program. At the bottom right, there's a small note stating "from Eleven Echoes of Autumn by George Crumb." The colors used in the text are primarily green and reddish-brown.

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The image is of a concert program for the Boston Musica Viva, featuring a white cover with green text. The program is open to a page with the title "The Boston Musica Viva" at the top, followed by the date "Tuesday, February 27, 1973 at 8:30 P.M." The program includes a list of composers and their works, including "Raoul Pleskow," "Igor Stravinsky," "Ludwig van Beethoven," "Harrison Birtwistle," "Oliver Knussen," and "Joseph Schwantner." The program also includes a list of performers, including "Elsa Charlston, soprano." The program is designed with a circular pattern and musical notes, and it includes a ticket price of $4 for general admission and $2 for students.

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The image shows the interior of a book or program titled "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA", featuring a concert announcement. Here is a detailed description:

Title and Header

  • The top of the page prominently displays the title "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" in bold, orange-red text.
  • Below the title, in smaller green text, it states "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" again, likely indicating the name of the organization or series.
  • The name "RICHARD PITTMAN, Music Director" is printed in green at the top right corner.

Event Details

  • Date and Time: The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 1973, at 8:30 P.M.
  • Venue: The event is taking place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge.

Program Listing

The central part of the page features a circular design resembling a map or diagram, with text arranged around it. The program includes the following performances:

  1. Raoul Pleskow (Violin) – Igor Stravinsky:
    • "3 MOVEMENTS FOR QUINTET"
  2. Ludwig van Beethoven:
    • "THE OWL & THE PUSSYCAT"
    • "ICH BIN DER SCHNEIDER KAKADU" Variations, Op. 121a
  3. Harrison Birtwistle – Oliver Knussen:
    • "SIGNALS"
  4. Joseph Schwantner:
    • "ROSENKRANZLIEDER" (First American performance)
  5. Joseph Schwantner:
    • "IN AETERNUM" (World premiere)

Additional Information

  • Tickets:
    • General admission: $4
    • Student tickets: $2
    • Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
  • Design Elements:
    • The page includes a circular, map-like design with concentric rings and text radiating outward, giving it an artistic and thematic layout.
    • The text is arranged in a visually engaging manner, with different fonts and colors (green, orange-red, and black) used to highlight key details.

Overall Impression

The image depicts a concert program or booklet page for a musical event organized by "The Boston Musica Viva", showcasing a diverse program of contemporary and classical compositions. The design is artistic and informative, combining textual details with a visually appealing layout. The inclusion of world premieres and first American performances suggests a focus on innovative and experimental music.