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The image shows a press release document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 20, 1973. The document announces a special noonday concert featuring music for guitar and voice, scheduled for Friday, August 3 at 12:15 in the museum courtyard. The concert will feature soprano Carolyn Kingston and classical guitarist Walter Spalding, with a program ranging from Renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion to modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos, concluding with traditional flamenco rhythms.

Carolyn Kingston is noted as a staff member of the Cambridge Public Library and an experienced opera performer, having sung in Italy and toured with the National Opera Company of Raleigh, N.C. She has also performed at various venues in the Boston area.

Walter Spalding is described as a teacher, author-composer, and performer on various instruments, including classical and flamenco guitar. He serves as an instructor at Phillips Exeter Academy and Professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in N.H., and recently studied in Spain.

The image is a page from a press release dated July 20, 1973, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, located at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The press release is titled "Special Noonday Concert -- Music for Guitar and Voice."

Key details include:

1. Event Information:

   • Date and Time: The concert is scheduled for Friday, August 3, at 12:15 PM.
   • Location: The concert will take place in the museum courtyard.
   • Musicians:
     • Carolyn Kingston, a soprano, will perform selections ranging from Renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion to modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos.
     • Walter Spalding, a classical guitarist, will perform alongside her.
   • Closing Piece: The program will conclude with traditional flamenco rhythms such as Granadinas, Peteneras, Solearas, and El Vito.

2. About the Performers:

   • Carolyn Kingston: She is a staff member at the Cambridge Public Library, specifically in the Audio-Visual Department, and is responsible for their "Adventures in the Arts" series. Kingston has performed opera in Italy and toured with the National Opera Company of Raleigh, North Carolina. In the Boston area, she has performed at Harvard University, the Gardner Museum, WGBH-FM, and as a soloist at the First Church Congregational in Cambridge.

   • Walter Spalding: Spalding is a teacher, author-composer, and performer on classical guitar, flamenco guitar, renaissance lute, and vihuela. He serves as instructor of guitar at Phillips Exeter Academy and Professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. Last summer, he studied vihuela, lute, and flamenco guitar in Spain.

3. Contact Information:

   • For more information, the press release advises calling 495-2338 and mentioning Ms. Carpenter.

The press release emphasizes the diverse and rich musical repertoire that will be presented at the concert.

The image is a press release document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 20, 1973. The press release announces a special noon concert featuring music for guitar and voice to be held on Friday, August 3 at 12:15 PM in the museum courtyard.

The concert will showcase selections by soprano Carolyn Kingston and classical guitarist Walter Spalding, ranging from Renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion to modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos. Traditional flamenco rhythms, including Granadinas, Peteneras, Solearas, and El Vito, will conclude the program.

Carolyn Kingston, a staff member of the Cambridge Public Library in the Audio-Visual Department, is noted for her roles in the "Adventures in the Arts" series. She has performed in various opera houses and venues, including Opera Barga in Italy, the National Opera Company of Raleigh, and prominent locations in the Boston area such as Harvard University and the First Church Congregational in Cambridge.

Walter Spalding is described as a teacher, author-composer, and performer on classical guitar, flamenco guitar, renaissance lute, and vihuela. He is an instructor of guitar at Phillips Exeter Academy and Professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. He also studied vihuela, lute, and flamenco guitar in Spain the previous summer.

The contact information provided for further details is Ms. Carpenter at 495-2338. The museum's address is 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, with a phone number of (617) 868-7600 x2338.

The image is a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 20, 1973. The release is marked "IMMEDIATE" and announces a special noonday concert featuring music for guitar and voice.

Key details from the press release include:

• The concert is scheduled for Friday, August 3, at 12:15 PM in the museum courtyard.
• Performers are soprano Carolyn Kingston and classical guitarist Walter Spalding.
• The concert will feature a range of music, from Renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion to modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos.
• The program will conclude with traditional flamenco rhythms: Granadinas, Peteneras, Soleares, and El Vito.

Additional information about the performers:

• Carolyn Kingston is a staff member of the Cambridge Public Library in the Audio-Visual Department, responsible for their "Adventures in the Arts" series. She has sung opera in Italy and toured with the National Opera Company of Raleigh, NC. In the Boston area, she has performed at Harvard University, the Gardner Museum, WGBH-FM, and as a soloist for the First Church Congregational in Cambridge.
• Walter Spalding is a teacher, author-composer, and performer on the classical guitar, flamenco guitar, renaissance lute, and vihuela. He is the instructor of guitar at Phillips Exeter Academy and Professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. Last summer, he studied vihuela, lute, and flamenco guitar in Spain.

The press release provides contact information for further inquiries, directing readers to call Ms. Carpenter at 495-2338. The museum's address is also listed: 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138.

The image is of a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here are the key details:

Header:

• The document is labeled as a "PRESS RELEASE."
• Contact information for the museum is provided: 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with the phone number 02138 (617) 868-7600 x2338.
• For more information, the contact person is Ms. Carpenter at extension 495-2338.
• The release date is marked "IMMEDIATE" and dated July 20, 1973.

Event Details:

• The press release announces a "Special Noonday Concert – Music for Guitar and Voice."
• The concert is scheduled for Friday, August 3, at 12:15 PM in the museum courtyard.

Performers and Program:

• Performers include soprano Carolyn Kingston and classical guitarist Walter Spalding.
• The program will feature:
  • Renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion.
  • Modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos.
  • Traditional flamenco rhythms: Granadinas, Peteneras, Soleares, and El Vito.

About the Performers:

• Carolyn Kingston:

  • Works at the Cambridge Public Library in the Audio-Visual Department, overseeing the "Adventures in the Arts" series.
  • Has performed opera at the Opera Barga in Italy and toured with the National Opera Company of Raleigh, N.C.
  • Has performed in the Boston area at Harvard University, the Gardner Museum, WGBH-FM, and as a soloist at the First Church Congregational in Cambridge.

• Walter Spalding:

  • A teacher, author-composer, and performer on classical guitar, flamenco guitar, renaissance lute, and vihuela.
  • Currently an instructor of guitar at Phillips Exeter Academy and a professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire.
  • Studied vihuela, lute, and flamenco guitar in Spain the previous summer.

The press release ends with a page number indicator "-30-," a common journalistic symbol indicating the end of the text.

The image is of a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 20, 1973. The press release announces a special noonday concert featuring music for guitar and voice, scheduled for Friday, August 3 at 12:15 in the museum courtyard. The performers are soprano Carolyn Kingston and classical guitarist Walter Spalding.

The concert will include selections ranging from renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion to modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos, concluding with traditional flamenco pieces such as Rhythms Granadinas, Peteneras, Solearas, and El Vito.

Carolyn Kingston is described as a staff member of the Cambridge Public Library, responsible for the Adventures in the Arts series. She has performed opera in Italy and toured with the National Opera Company of Raleigh, N.C. In the Boston area, she has performed at various venues including Harvard University, the Gardner Museum, and WGBH-FM.

Walter Spalding is noted as a teacher, author-composer, and performer on classical guitar, flamenco guitar, renaissance lute, and vihuela. He is an instructor at Phillips Exeter Academy and a professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. He studied vihuela, lute, and flamenco guitar in Spain.

The press release provides contact information for further details: Ms. Carpenter at 495-2338.

This image shows a close-up photograph of a paper document. It is a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, as indicated by the letterhead at the top of the page. The address is also listed on the letterhead along with a phone number for contact. The press release is dated July 20, 1973, and mentions that it should be released immediately.

The main body of text announces a "SPECIAL NOONDAY CONCERT -- MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND VOICE" to be held on Friday, August 3 at 12:15 in the museum courtyard. It details the performers, soprano Carolyn Kingston and classical guitarist Walter Spalding, and the repertoire, which will include music ranging from compositions by Dowland and Campion to modern pieces by Pujol and Villa-Lobos. It also mentions that the concert will conclude with traditional flamenco rhythms Granadinas, Peteneras, Solearas, and El Vito.

Additional information about Carolyn Kingston mentions her affiliation with the Cambridge Public Library and her involvement in a series called 'Adventures in the Arts'. Walter Spalding's credentials are also provided, noting his teaching, composition, and performance background, as well as his academic positions at Phillips Exeter Academy and Plymouth State College in New Hampshire.

The document itself is slightly curled at the edges and there are visible creases and folds indicating it has been handled and possibly stored folded. The upper left corner carries a stylized monogram or logo that seems to be associated with the museum. The image captures part of the stack of papers or folders behind the press release, suggesting it is part of a file or collection of documents.

The image shows a page from a press release. The page is dated July 20, 1973, and it is titled "PRESS RELEASE." The text reads: "SPECIAL NOONDAY CONCERT -- MUSIC FOR GUITAR AND VOICE." It further reads: "The Busch-Reisinger Museum will present a special noon concert featuring music for guitar and voice on Friday, August 3 at 12:15 in the museum courtyard." The text also includes information about the performers, Carolyn Kingston and Walter Spalding, and the music they will perform. The page is folded in half, and the bottom part of the page is not visible.

The image depicts a press release document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, dated July 20, 1973. The press release announces a special noonday concert featuring music for guitar and voice, scheduled for Friday, August 3, at 12:15 in the museum courtyard.

The document is formatted with a header that includes the museum's name, address, and contact information. The title "PRESS RELEASE" is prominently displayed at the top. Below this, there is a section providing specific details about the event, including the date, time, and location.

The main body of the text provides information about the performers, Carolyn Kingston and Walter Spalding. Carolyn Kingston is described as a staff member of the Cambridge Public Library in the Audio-Visual Department, responsible for their Adventures in the Arts series. She has sung opera in Italy and toured with the National Opera Company of Raleigh, N.C. Locally, she has performed at Harvard University, the Gardner Museum, WGBH-FM, and as a soloist at the First Church Congregational in Cambridge.

Walter Spalding is introduced as a teacher, author-composer, and performer on the classical guitar, flamenco guitar, renaissance lute, and vihuela. He is an instructor of guitar at Phillips Exeter Academy and a Professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire. Last summer, he studied vihuela, lute, and flamenco guitar in Spain.

The concert will feature selections ranging from renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion to modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos. The program will conclude with traditional flamenco rhythms, including Granadinas, Peteneras, Solearas, and El Vito.

The document is printed on white paper and appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the presence of other pages visible in the background. The edges of the pages are slightly worn, suggesting that the document has been handled or stored for some time.

The image shows an open book or document displaying a press release from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The document is dated July 20, 1973, and is labeled as "IMMEDIATE." It announces a special noonday concert featuring music for guitar and voice, scheduled for Friday, August 3 at 12:15 PM in the museum courtyard.

Key Details from the Press Release:

1. Event Overview:

   • Date and Time: Friday, August 3, 12:15 PM.
   • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum courtyard.
   • Performers: Soprano Carolyn Kingston and classical guitarist Walter Spalding.
   • Music Repertoire:
     • Renaissance songs by Dowland and Campion.
     • Modern compositions by Pujol and Villa-Lobos.
     • Traditional flamenco rhythms: Granadinas, Peteneras, Solearas, and El Vito.

2. About the Performers:

   • Carolyn Kingston:
     • Staff member of the Cambridge Public Library in the Audio-Visual Department.
     • In charge of the "Adventures in the Arts" series.
     • Has performed opera in the Opera Barga in Italy.
     • Has toured with the National Opera Company of Raleigh, N.C.
     • Performed in the Boston area at Harvard University, the Gardner Museum, WGBH-FM, and as a soloist at the First Church Congregational in Cambridge.
   • Walter Spalding:
     • Teacher, author-composer, and performer on classical guitar, flamenco guitar, renaissance lute, and vihuela.
     • Instructor of guitar at Phillips Exeter Academy.
     • Professor of guitar and lute at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire.
     • Studied vihuela, lute, and flamenco guitar in Spain the previous summer.

3. Contact Information:

   • For more information, contact Ms. Carpenter at 495-2338.

4. Design and Layout:

   • The document is typed on light blue or cream-colored paper.
   • The header includes the museum's name, address, and contact details.
   • The text is neatly formatted, with clear headings and bullet points for the program details.
   • The page number -30- is visible at the bottom, indicating it is part of a larger document or archive.

Contextual Notes:

• The press release is part of an archival or historical collection, as suggested by the visible page edges, binding, and the formal tone of the document.
• The event reflects a blend of classical and flamenco music, showcasing a diverse musical program.
• The inclusion of detailed performer bios indicates the museum's effort to highlight the credentials and expertise of the artists involved.

This document serves as a historical record of a cultural event hosted by the Busch-Reisinger Museum in 1973.