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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

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The image shows a page from a concert program for "The Boston Musica Viva," dated May 8, 1973. The program lists the compositions and composers featured in the concert, as well as the performers.

Program Details:

  1. Robert Gauldin:
    • Collage (1967)
  2. Klaus Huber:
    • Askeze (1966)
  3. Charles Ives:
    • Largo (1902)
  4. Donald Harris:
    • Ludus II (1973) - Variations and a Chorale for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano (World premiere)

Intermission

  1. Donald Harris:
    • Ludus II (repeat)
  2. Arnold Schoenberg:
    • Kammersymphonie, Op. 9 (In the chamber orchestration by Anton Webern for 5 instruments) (1906)

Performers:

  • John Heiss, flute and piccolo
  • Sheryl Cohen, clarinet
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet and Eb clarinet
  • Lorise Vosgerchian, piano
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Joan Anderson, percussion
  • Richard Pittman, conductor and speaker

Additional Information:

  • The audience is invited to an informal reception in the outer hall immediately following the concert. The Board of Directors hosts this reception to honor the Musica Viva's European Tour (May 20-June 9) and Donald Harris for his new composition, Ludus II.
  • The Board of Directors apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the change of date for the evening's concert.
  • The 1972-73 concerts of the Boston Musica Viva are supported by grants from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, the Grove Institute Boston, the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard, the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music, and donations from individuals listed on the back of the program.

The page is part of a bound book, with other pages visible on the left side.

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The image shows a program for a concert by "The Boston Musica Viva" held on May 8, 1973. The program lists several pieces that were performed, along with their composers:

  1. "COLLAGE" (1967) by Robert Gauldin
  2. "ASKESE" (1966) by Klaus Huber
  3. "LARGO" (1902) by Charles Ives
  4. "LUDUS II" (1973) by Donald Harris, described as "Variations and a Chorale for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano," and noted as a world premiere.

The program also indicates an intermission, followed by a repeat performance of "LUDUS II" and "KAMMERSYMPHONIE, Op. 9" (1906) by Arnold Schoenberg, arranged by Anton Webern for five instruments.

The performing musicians are listed as:

  • John Heiss, flute and piccolo
  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet and E flat clarinet
  • Luise Vosgerschian, piano
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Dean Anderson, percussion
  • Richard Pittman, conductor and speaker

There is a note inviting the audience to an informal reception in the outer hall following the concert, honoring the Musica Viva's European tour and Donald Harris's new composition. The note also apologizes for any inconvenience due to a date change.

The program acknowledges support from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, the Goethe Institute Boston, the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard, the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music, and donations from listed individuals.

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The image shows a concert program from an event by The Boston Musica Viva, dated May 8, 1973. Here's a detailed summary of the program:

Concert Program:

  1. Robert Gauldin - COLLAGE (1967)
  2. Klaus Huber - ASKESE (1966)
  3. Charles Ives - LARGO (1902)
  4. Donald Harris - LUDUS II (1973)
    • Compositions include "Variations and a Chorale for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano"
    • Noted as the world premiere

Intermission

  1. Donald Harris - LUDUS II (repeat)
  2. Arnold Schoenberg - Kammersymphonie, Op. 9
    • Arranged by Anton Webern for 5 instruments (1926)

Musicians:

  • John Heiss: flute and piccolo
  • William Wrzesien: clarinet and Eb clarinet
  • Nancy Cirillo: violin
  • Jay Humeston: cello
  • Luise Vosgerchian: piano
  • Richard Pittman: conductor and speaker

Additional Information:

  • The audience is invited to an informal reception in the outer hall immediately following the concert. This reception honors the Musica Viva’s European tour (May 20-June 9) and Donald Harris for his new composition, LUDUS II.
  • The Board of Directors apologizes for any inconvenience due to the change of date for the concert.
  • The program acknowledges the sponsors of the 1972-73 concerts, including:
    • The Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities
    • The National Endowment for the Arts (via the Mass. General Court)
    • The Goethe Institute Boston
    • The Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard
    • The Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music
    • Donations from individuals listed on the back of the program.

The program also mentions preparations for the Hodler exhibition, which necessitated the postponement of the concert.

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The image shows a program from a concert titled "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA," held on May 8, 1973. The program lists the pieces to be performed and the performers involved.

Program Details:

  1. Robert Gauldin - "COLLAGE" (1967)
  2. Klaus Huber - "ASKESE" (1966)
  3. Charles Ives - "LARGO" (1902)
  4. Donald Harris - "LUDUS II" (1973)
    • Description: Variations and a Chorale for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. This was a world premiere.

Intermission:

  • Repeat performance of Donald Harris's "LUDUS II"
  • Arnold Schoenberg - "KAMMERSYMPHONIE, Op. 9" arranged by Anton Webern for 5 instruments (1906)

Performers:

  • John Heiss: flute and piccolo
  • Nancy Cirillo: violin
  • William Wrzesien: clarinet and E-flat clarinet
  • Jay Humeston: cello
  • Louise Vosgerschian: piano
  • Dean Anderson: percussion
  • Richard Pittman: conductor and speaker

Additional Notes:

  • The audience was invited to an informal reception following the concert, hosted by the Board of Directors.
  • The Board of Directors apologized for any inconvenience caused by the change of date for the concert, originally planned to coincide with the Holter exhibition.
  • The concert was supported by grants from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, Goethe Institute Boston, the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard, and the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music, along with donations from individuals listed on the back of the program.

The concert appears to be part of the 1972-73 series by Boston Musica Viva.

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The image depicts a page from a concert program for "The Boston Musica Viva" held on May 8, 1973. The program includes the following details:

Program:

  1. Robert Gauldin - COLLAGE (1967)
  2. Klaus Huber - ASKESE (1966)
  3. Charles Ives - LARGO (1902)
  4. Donald Harris - LUDUS II (1973)
    • A composition featuring flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano.
    • The premiere of this piece is noted.

Intermission:

After the intermission, the following pieces were performed:

  1. Donald Harris - LUDUS II (repeat)
  2. Arnold Schoenberg - KAMMERSYMPHONIE, Op. 9
    • An instrumentation by Anton Webern for 5 instruments (1906)

Performers:

  • John Heiss, flute and piccolo
  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet and Eb clarinet
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Luise Vosgerschian, piano
  • Dean Anderson, percussion
  • Richard Pittman, conductor and speaker

Additional Information:

  • The audience was invited to an informal reception in the outer hall immediately following the concert.
  • The Board of Directors hosted the reception to honor the Musica Viva's European tour (May 20 - June 9) and Donald Harris for his new composition, LUDUS II.
  • The Board of Directors apologized for any inconvenience due to the change of date for the concert, which was required for the preparation of the "Holder exhibition."
  • The concerts of the Boston Musica Viva for the 1972-73 season were supported by grants from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities (with funds appropriated by the Mass. General Court), the Goethe Institute Boston, the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard, the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music, and by donations from individuals listed on the back of the program.

The program appears to be an original document with some handwritten notes and annotations.

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The image depicts a page from a program booklet for a concert held by The Boston Musica Viva on May 8, 1973. Here are the detailed observations:

  1. Concert Program Details:

    • The concert is titled "The Boston Musica Viva."
    • The date of the concert is May 8, 1973.
  2. Compositions and Performers:

    • Robert Gauldin: "COLLAGE" (1967)
    • Klaus Huber: "ASKESE" (1966)
    • Charles Ives: "LARGO" (1902)
    • Donald Harris: "LUDUS II" (1973), a world premiere piece for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano.

    An intermission follows, and during this time, "LUDUS II" is repeated.

    Post-intermission:

    • Arnold Schoenberg: "KAMMERSYMPHONIE, Op. 9" (1906), in the instrumentation for five instruments.
  3. Musicians and Conductors:

    • John Heiss: Flute and piccolo
    • Nancy Cirillo: Violin
    • Luise Vosgerschan: Piano
    • Richard Pittman: Conductor and speaker
    • William Wrzesien: Clarinet and Eb clarinet
    • Jay Humeston: Cello
    • Dean Anderson: Percussion
  4. Additional Information:

    • An invitation to an informal reception immediately following the concert hosted by the Board of Directors, honoring the Musica Viva's European tour and Donald Harris for his new composition.
    • Apologies for any inconvenience due to a change of date for the concert, caused by the preparation for a related exhibition.
    • The concert is supported by grants from several institutions, including the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, the Goethe Institute Boston, the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard, the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music, and individual donations.

The program includes a note about the audience's invitation to an informal reception in the outer hall, which will be hosted by the Board of Directors. The concert is a blend of modern and classical music, showcasing a variety of compositions and instrumentalists.

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This image features a close-up view of an open booklet or program. The text reveals that it is related to "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" and references a concert event that took place on May 8, 1973. The program lists a series of musical works to be performed, with titles such as "COLLAGE" by Robert Gauldin, "ASKÉSE" by Klaus Huber, "LARGO" by Charles Ives, and "LUDUS II" by Donald Harris, among others. The piece "LUDUS II" was indicated as a world premiere. An intermission is noted in the middle of the program.

The program also details the names of musicians involved, such as John Heiss (flute and piccolo), Nancy Cirillo (violin), Jane Livingston (piano), and others, and mentions Richard Pittman as the conductor and speaker.

Following the performance listing, there is an invitation for the audience to attend an informal reception hosted by the Board of Directors in honor of Donald Harris for his new composition, "LUDUS II." Additionally, there is an apology from the Board of Directors for any inconvenience caused by the change of date for the event. The last paragraph acknowledges financial support from several foundations for the 1972-73 concerts of the Boston Musica Viva.

The visible condition of the page suggests the material is somewhat old, evident from the aging paper and typewritten text. The left edge of the right-hand page in the booklet is visibly frayed, indicating wear over time. The pages are slightly curled and off-white, which could be due to the age of the document.

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The image shows a typewritten program page for a concert by The Boston Musica Viva dated May 8, 1973. The program includes the following pieces and composers:

  • Robert Gauldin: COLLAGE (1967)
  • Klaus Huber: ASKESSE (1966)
  • Charles Ives: LARGO (1902)
  • Donald Harris: LUDUS II (1973), described as "Variations and a Chorale for flute, clarinet, violin, cello and piano," marked as a World Premiere.

There is an intermission followed by:

  • Donald Harris: LUDUS II (repeat)
  • Arnold Schoenberg: KAMMERSYMPHONIE, Op. 9, in instrumentation by Anton Webern for 5 instruments (1906).

The performers listed are:

  • John Heiss, flute and piccolo
  • Nancy Cirillo, violin
  • Luise Vosgerschian, piano
  • Richard Pittman, conductor and speaker
  • William Wrzesien, clarinet and E♭ clarinet
  • Jay Humeston, cello
  • Dean Anderson, percussion

There is also an invitation for an informal reception immediately following the concert in the outer hall, hosted by the Board of Directors, in honor of the Musica Viva's European tour and Donald Harris for his new composition.

Additionally, the Board of Directors apologizes for any inconvenience caused by a change of date for the concert.

The 1972-73 concerts of the Boston Musica Viva are supported by grants from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities, the Goethe Institute Boston, the Fromm Music Foundation at Harvard, the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music, and donations from individuals listed elsewhere in the program.

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The image shows a spread of a program booklet for a classical music concert, with the left page open to a program schedule and the right page featuring a composer's biography. The title at the top of the left page reads "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA" and the date of the concert is May 8, 1973. Below the title, there is a list of composers and their works to be performed, including "Robert Gauldin," "Klaus Huber," "Charles Ives," and "Donald Harris." The right page features a biography of Donald Harris, highlighting his new composition "LUDUS II" which is set to be performed at the concert. The program notes also mention the musicians involved in the performance, including John Heiss, William Wrzesien, and others. The bottom of the left page includes information about the concert's sponsors and a note apologizing for the change of date.

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The image depicts the inside pages of a concert program booklet for "The Boston Musica Viva," dated May 8, 1973. The program is printed on clean, white paper with a formal and structured layout, typical of concert programs from that era. Here is a detailed description:

Header Information

  • Title: "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA"
  • Date: May 8, 1973

Program Details

The program lists the following musical works to be performed, along with their composers and years of composition:

  1. Robert GouldinCOLLEGE (1967)
  2. Klaus HuberASKESE (1966)
  3. Charles IvesLARGO (1902)
  4. Donald HarrisLUDUS II (1973)
    • Description: "Variations and a Chorale for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, and piano"
    • Note: This is indicated as the "World premiere."
  5. Donald HarrisLUDUS II (repeat)
  6. Arnold SchoenbergKAMMERSYMPHONIE, Op. 9
    • Description: "in the instrumentation by Anton Webern for 5 instruments (1906)"

Performers

The program lists the musicians involved in the performance:

  • John Heiss – flute and piccolo
  • Nancy Cirillo – violin
  • Luise Vogerschan – piano
  • Richard Pittman – conductor and speaker
  • William Wrezien – clarinet and E♭ clarinet
  • Jay Humeston – cello
  • Dean Anderson – percussion

Additional Information

  • Reception: The audience is invited to an informal reception in the outer hall immediately following the concert. The reception is hosted by the Board of Directors to honor the Musica Viva's European tour (May 20–June 9) and to celebrate Donald Harris for his new composition, LUDUS II.
  • Apology: The program includes an apology for the change of date for the concert, explaining that the postponement was necessary due to preparations for a Hodler exhibition.
  • Funding: The 1972–73 concerts of the Boston Musica Viva are supported by grants from:
    • The Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities (with funds appropriated by the Mass. General Court)
    • The Goethe Institute Boston
    • The Fromm Foundation at Harvard
    • The Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music
    • Donations from individuals listed on the back of the program.

Design and Layout

  • The program has a clean, typed layout with clear headings and bullet points.
  • The text is centered and aligned neatly, giving it a formal and professional appearance.
  • The edges of the pages show signs of wear, suggesting the booklet has been handled or stored for some time.

Overall Impression

The image portrays a well-organized and detailed concert program from 1973, highlighting a diverse lineup of contemporary and classical compositions, performed by a skilled ensemble. The inclusion of acknowledgments, funding sources, and additional event details reflects the formal nature of classical music performances during that period.