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The image is of a program or flyer for "The Boston Musica Viva" Subscription Series for the 1973-1974 season. The series is directed by Richard Pittman. The program lists four concerts, each with details about the date, venue, performers, and pieces to be performed.

1. October 2, 1973

   • Performers: T. J. Anderson, Donald Martino, George Crumb
   • Pieces: "Beyond Silence" (world premiere), "Notturno," "Ancient Voices of Children"
   • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts

2. November 13, 1973

   • Performers: Alvin Eler, David Bedford, Igor Stravinsky, Malcolm Goldstein, Rudolph Redel
   • Pieces: "Cello Concerto," "Figures, Chords on Moonlight," "Three Pieces for Clarinet," "Dispersion" (world premiere)
   • Note: This concert is given in memory of Alvin Eler.

3. February 26, 1974

   • Performers: Arnold Schoenberg, Joseph Schwanter, Heinz Holliger, William Bolcom
   • Pieces: "Serenade," "12 Poems from The Japanese" (world premiere), "Kreis," "Session II"
   • Note: Tickets are priced at $4 ($2 for students) and available at the Museum in advance or at the door.

4. April 16, 1974

   • Performers: John Heiss, Aaron Copland, Zsolt Durko, Arnold Schoenberg
   • Pieces: "New Work" (NEA Commission), "Is it Midnight Upon a Day," "Four Music," "Contra Mortem et Tempus," "Fantasy"

The subscription series tickets are priced at $12.00 and are available by mail order from The Boston Musica Viva, Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. The design of the flyer incorporates musical notation and staff lines, adding a thematic visual element to the text.

This image is a program guide for the Boston Musica Viva's 1973-1974 Subscription Series. The Boston Musica Viva is a contemporary music ensemble, and this particular series features four concerts conducted by Richard Pittman.

Here are the details of each concert in the series:

Concert I

Date: October 2, 1973
Program:

• T.J. Anderson: BEYOND SILENCE (World Premiere)
• Donald Martino: NOTTURNO
• George Crumb: ANCIENT VOICES OF CHILDREN

Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge

Concert II

Date: November 13, 1973
Program:

• Alvin Etler: CELLO CONCERTO
• David Bedford: MOONLIGHT (Music for Albion)
• Igor Stravinsky: THREE PIECES FOR CLARINET
• Martín Christoph Redel: DISPERSION (World Premiere)

Special Note: This concert is given in memory of Alvin Etler.

Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge

Concert III

Date: February 26, 1974
Program:

• Arnold Schoenberg: SERENADE
• Joseph Schwantner: 12 POEMS FROM THE JAPANESE (World Premiere)
• Heinz Holliger: KREIS (Session II)
• William Bolcom: from ELEVEN ECHOES OF AUTUMN by George Crumb

Ticket Information: Tickets are $4 ($2 for students) and can be obtained at the Museum in advance or at the door.

Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum

Concert IV

Date: April 16, 1974
Program:

• John Heiss: New Work (NEA Commission)
• Aaron Copland: AS IT FELL UPON A DAY
• Zsolt Durkó: FIRE MUSIC
• George Rochberg: CONTRA MORTEM ET TEMPUS
• Arnold Schoenberg: FANTASY

General Information:

• Subscription Series tickets are priced at $12.00.
• Tickets are available by mail order.
• Contact for tickets: The Boston Musica Viva, Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

The image also features some artistic sketches and annotations around the concert details.

The image is a page from a program booklet for "The Boston Musica Viva" Subscription Series from 1973 to 1974. The page lists details about subscription series tickets, which were priced at $12.00 and could be obtained by mail order from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

The program features four concerts:

1. Concert I (October 2, 1973)

   • Composer/Performers: T. J. Anderson, Donald Martino, George Crumb
   • Works: "Beyond Silence" (world premiere), "Notturno," "Ancient Voices of Children"

2. Concert II (November 13, 1973)

   • Composer/Performers: Alvin Eder, David Bedford, Igor Stravinsky, Martin Christoph Redel
   • Works: "Cello Concerto," "Music for Albion Moonlight," "Three Pieces for Clarinet," "Dispersion" (world premiere)
   • Note: This concert was given in memory of Alvin Eder.

3. Concert III (February 26, 1974)

   • Composer/Performers: Arnold Schoenberg, Joseph Schwantner, Heinz Holliger, William Bolcom
   • Works: "Serenade," "12 Poems from the Japanese" (world premiere), "Kreis Session II"

4. Concert IV (April 16, 1974)

   • Composer/Performers: John Heiss, Aaron Copland, Zsolti Durko, George Rochberg, Arnold Schoenberg
   • Works: "New Work" (NEA Commission), "As It Fell Upon a Day," "Fire Music," "Contra Mortem et Tempus," "Fantasy"

The page also includes a visual design with musical notations and an illustration of a musical score layout, adding an artistic element to the program. Tickets were priced at $4 ($2 for students) and could be purchased in advance or at the door. Additionally, there is a mention of "Eleven Echoes of Autumn" by George Crumb.

The image shows a page from a program booklet for "The Boston Musica Viva" Subscription Series for the years 1973-1974. The booklet is organized with detailed information about four concerts held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

1. Concert I (October 2, 1973):

   • Performers: T. J. Anderson, Donald Martino, George Crumb.
   • Works performed: "Beyond Silence" (world premiere), "Notturno," "Ancient Voices of Children."
   • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge.

2. Concert II (November 13, 1973):

   • Performers: Alvin Eder, David Bedford, Igor Stravinsky, Martin Christoph Redel.
   • Works performed: "Cello Concerto," "Music for Albion Moonlight," "Three Pieces for Clarinet," "Dispersion" (world premiere).
   • Note: This concert is dedicated in memory of Alvin Eder.

3. Concert III (February 26, 1974):

   • Performers: Arnold Schoenberg, Joseph Schwantner, Heinz Holliger, William Bolcom.
   • Works performed: "Serenade," "12 Poems from The Japanese," "Kreis Session II" (world premiere).

4. Concert IV (April 16, 1974):

   • Performers: John Heiss, Aaron Copland, Zsolt Durko, George Rochberg, Arnold Schoenberg.
   • Works performed: "New Work (NEA Commission)," "As It Fell Upon a Day," "Fire Music," "Contra Mortem Et Tempus," "Fantasy."

Additional details:

• Subscription Series tickets were priced at $12.00 and were available by mail order.
• The program notes that tickets are available at the museum in advance or at the door.
• The program includes a mention of a piece called "Eleven Echoes of Autumn" by George Crumb.
• Richard Pittman is listed as the Music Director.

The design of the program includes artistic drawings and sketches that accompany the information about each concert.

The image shows a page from a subscription series program for "The Boston Musica Viva," a music series conducted by Richard Pittman, the Music Director. The series ran from 1973 to 1974.

Here is a detailed summary of the page:

1. Header Information:

   • Subscription Series tickets were priced at $12.00.
   • Tickets were available by mail order from The Boston Musica Viva at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

2. Dates and Programs:

   • October 2, 1973:

     • Performers: T. J. Anderson, Donald Martino, George Crumb
     • Program:
       • "Beyond Silence" (world premiere)
       • "Notturno"
       • "Ancient Voices of Children"

   • November 13, 1973:

     • Performers: Alvin Eder, David Bedford, Igor Stravinsky, Martin Christoph Redel
     • Program:
       • "Cello Concerto"
       • "Music for Albino Moonlight"
       • "Three Pieces for Clarinet"
       • "Dispersion" (world premiere)
     • Note: This concert was given in memory of Alvin Eder.

   • February 26, 1974:

     • Performers: Arnold Schoenberg, Joseph Schwanter, Heinz Holliger, William Bolcom
     • Program:
       • "Serenade"
       • "12 Poems from the Japanese" (world premiere)
       • "Kreis Session II"

   • April 16, 1974:

     • Performers: John Heiss, Aaron Copland, Zolt Durok, George Rochberg, Arnold Schoenberg
     • Program:
       • New Work (NEA Commission):
         • "As It Fell Upon a Day"
         • "Fire Music"
         • "Contra Mortem et Tempus"
         • "Fantasy"

3. Additional Notes:

   • The venue for all concerts was the Busch-Reisinger Museum at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge.
   • Tickets were $4 ($2 for students) available either in advance or at the door.
   • There's an illustration of musical notes and some handwritten annotations on the map-like design.

4. Visual Elements:

   • The map-style layout integrates musical notes and pathways, indicating the flow and connections between different musical pieces and events.
   • A small illustration of "Eleven Echoes of Autumn" by George Crumb is included at the bottom right corner.

This page serves as an informative and visually engaging program for the subscription series of classical music performances during that period.

The image displays a page from a program booklet for "The Boston Musica Viva" Subscription Series from 1973 to 1974. The content is organized as follows:

• Header:

  • The organization's name, "THE BOSTON MUSICA VIVA," is prominently displayed.
  • It notes that subscription series tickets are priced at $12.00 and available by mail order from The Boston Musica Viva, Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.
  • Richard Pittman is identified as the Music Director.

• Series I: October 2, 1973

  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland St., Cambridge
  • Performances:
    • "BEYOND SILENCE" (world premiere) by T. J. Anderson
    • "NOTTURNO" by Donald Martino
    • "ANCIENT VOICES OF CHILDREN" by George Crumb

• Series II: November 13, 1973

  • Dedicated in memory of Alvin Eder
  • Performances:
    • "CELLO CONCERTO" by Alvin Eder
    • "MUSIC FOR ALBION MOONLIGHT" by David Bedford
    • "THREE PIECES FOR CLARINET" by Igor Stravinsky
    • "DISPERSION" (world premiere) by Martin Christoph Redel

• Series III: February 26, 1974

  • Performances:
    • "SERENADE" by Arnold Schoenberg
    • "12 POEMS FROM THE JAPANESE" (world premiere) by Joseph Schwantner
    • "KREIS" by Heinz Holliger
    • "SESSION II" by William Bolcom

• Series IV: April 16, 1974

  • Performances:
    • "New Work (NEA Commission)" by John Heiss
    • "AS IT FELL UPON A DAY" by Aaron Copland
    • "FIRE MUSIC" by Zsolt Durkó
    • "CONTRA MORTEM ET TEMPUS" by George Rochberg
    • "FANTASY" by Arnold Schoenberg

The design of the page features musical notations as decorative elements surrounding the text.

The image shows a printed program for "The Boston Musica Viva" subscription series from 1973 to 1974.

At the top, it mentions that subscription series tickets are priced at $12.00 and are available by mail order from the Boston Musica Viva at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.

The music director is Richard Pittman.

The program is divided into four concerts with specific dates and featured works:

1. October 2, 1973:

   • "Beyond Silence" (world premiere)
   • "Notturno"
   • "Ancient Voices of Children"
   • Performers: T. J. Anderson, Donald Martino, George Crumb

2. November 13, 1973:

   • "Cello Concerto"
   • "Music for Albion Moonlight"
   • "Three Pieces for Clarinet"
   • "Dispersion" (world premiere)
   • Performers: Alvin Etler, David Bedford, Igor Stravinsky, Martin Christoph Redel
   • Note: The concert is given in memory of Alvin Etler.

3. February 26, 1974:

   • "Serenade"
   • "12 Poems from the Japanese" (world premiere)
   • "Kreis"
   • "Session II"
   • Performers: Arnold Schoenberg, Joseph Schwantner, Heinz Holliger, William Bolcom

4. April 16, 1974:

   • New Work (NEA Commission)
   • "As It Fell Upon a Day"
   • "Fire Music"
   • "Contra Mortem et Tempus"
   • "Fantasy"
   • Performers: John Heiss, Aaron Copland, Zsolt Durko, George Rochberg, Arnold Schoenberg

Tickets for individual concerts are $4 ($2 for students), available either in advance or at the door.

There is an artistic circular musical notation overlayed on the center of the program, adding a layered decorative effect to the text.

The image displays a printed program for "The Boston Musica Viva" Subscription Series, spanning the 1973-1974 season. Richard Pittman is noted as the Music Director. The program lists several concert dates with corresponding works and composers that were featured in the series:

I. October 2, 1973

• Works by T. J. Anderson, Donald Martino, George Crumb.

II. November 13, 1973

• Works by Alvin Etler, David Bedford, Igor Stravinsky, Martin Christoph Redel, noted that the concert is "In memory of Alvin Etler."

III. February 26, 1974

• Works by Arnold Schoenberg, Joseph Schwantner, Heinz Holliger, William Bolcom, including a world premiere.

IV. April 16, 1974

• Works by John Heiss, Aaron Copland, Zsolt Durko, George Rochberg, Arnold Schoenberg, including a piece that is an NEA Commission and one titled "As If It Fell Upon a Day".

The layout of the program is simple, with a circular motif featuring the highlighted instruments such as "fl", "cl", referring to flute and clarinet, and other notations suggesting orchestration details. Ticket pricing information is included as well, indicating $4.00 for a ticket and a reduced rate for students. The address for obtaining tickets by mail order from "The Boston Musica Viva" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts is also provided. The background of the image shows the open pages of a magazine or booklet with the spine visible on the left side, suggesting the program is part of a published collection or a season's brochure.

The image shows an open book or program booklet titled "The Boston Musica Viva Subscription Series 1973–1974", featuring a detailed and artistic layout. The booklet appears to be a program for a series of concerts organized by the Boston Musica Viva, a music ensemble or organization. The cover or title page prominently displays the name "The Boston Musica Viva" in large, bold, serif typography, with additional text indicating it is a subscription series directed by Richard Pittman.

Key Details in the Image:

1. Title and Header:

   • The title "The Boston Musica Viva" is prominently displayed in large, bold letters at the top.
   • The subtitle "Subscription Series 1973–1974" is written below, indicating the time frame of the events.
   • The name Richard Pittman is listed as the Music Director.

2. Concert Schedule:

   • The booklet outlines four concert dates and their corresponding programs:
     • I. October 2, 1973:
       • Works include "Beyond Silence" (world premiere) by Donald Martino, "Notturno", and "Ancient Voices of Children" by George Crumb.
     • II. November 13, 1973:
       • Works include "Cello Concerto" by Alvin Etler, "Music for Albion Moonlight", "Three Pieces for Clarinet", and "Dispersion" (world premiere) by Alvin Etler.
     • III. February 26, 1974:
       • Works include "Serenade", "12 Poems from the Japanese" (world premiere) by Arnold Schoenberg, and "Kreissession II".
     • IV. April 16, 1974:
       • Works include "New Work (NEA Commission)", "As It Fell Upon a Day", "Fire Music", "Contra Mortem et Tempus", and "Fantasy".

3. Visual Design:

   • The layout includes a circular, abstract design in the center, resembling a stylized map or diagram. This design incorporates musical notations, text fragments, and other artistic elements, giving the booklet a modern and artistic aesthetic.
   • The circular design is overlaid with the concert program details, creating a visually engaging and layered composition.

4. Additional Information:

   • At the top, there is a note indicating that Subscription Series tickets are priced at $12.00, and tickets are available by mail order from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138.
   • The booklet also mentions that the concerts are held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
   • The bottom of the page includes pricing information for individual tickets: $4 ($2 for students), available in advance or at the door.

Overall Impression:

The image depicts a well-designed, artistic program booklet for a series of contemporary music concerts. The combination of bold typography, abstract visual elements, and detailed program listings suggests a focus on modern and experimental music, likely appealing to an audience interested in avant-garde and contemporary compositions. The booklet serves both as a promotional tool and a keepsake for attendees.

The image shows an open book with a page displaying a program for "The Boston Musica Viva" subscription series from 1973-1974. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the pages are slightly curled at the edges. The page contains a list of upcoming concerts, including the date, location, and featured composers and works. The first concert is scheduled for October 2, 1973, and features music by T. J. Anderson, Donald Martino, and George Crumb. The last concert is scheduled for April 16, 1974, and features music by John Heiss, Aaron Copland, Zsolt Durko, George Rochberg, and Arnold Schoenberg. The program also includes information about ticket prices and availability.