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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1973-1974

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The image shows an open book or notebook containing a yellow flyer for a concert series. The flyer is for "The Spring Concert Reception" and details the "Twenty-Third Season Fall Concert Series, 1974."

The schedule of concerts listed on the flyer is as follows:

  1. Wednesday, 2 October

    • The Concentus Musicus Vienna
    • Leader: Nikolaus Harnoncourt
    • Music by Marini, Copertino, Vivaldi, and Purcell
  2. Wednesday, 16 October

    • The Quartetto Italiano
    • Paolo Borciani, Elisa Pegreffi, Dino Asciolla, Franco Rossi
    • A unique opportunity to hear Haydn and Mozart quartets performed on Italian instruments of the period.
    • Music by Mozart, Haydn, and Boccherini
  3. Monday, 11 November

    • Music at the Court of Frederick the Great
    • An all-Doflein program conducted by Jay Doflein with solists, chamber orchestra, and chorus, and featuring the 50th anniversary of "the greatest composer of the Bavarian School" - Manfred F. Bukofzer

Additional information on the flyer:

  • Concerts will be held in Saunders Theatre.
  • Tickets will be mailed in September.
  • Early subscriptions will be promptly acknowledged and will receive the best seating.

Below the flyer, there is a partially visible document with text that mentions:

  • "Thursday Moon Recital Series, James Johnson, Director"
  • "Next concert: May 2, 1974, Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan, duo-guitarists"
  • The document also lists some names like "Bach," "Beethoven," "Oberlin," and "Haskell," which might be related to the concert series or performers.

The flyer and the document are placed within the pages of a green-covered book or notebook.

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The image shows a page from an invitation booklet or program for "The Cambridge Society for Early Music." The document details various concerts and recitals for the 20th season of the Fall Concert Series in 1974.

  1. Early Music Concert:

    • Date and Time: Monday, May 6, 1974, at 8:30 p.m.
    • Venue: Burgh-Rüschlikon Museum
    • Event: Honoring patrons and associate members of the Society with the invitation to attend the concert.
  2. The Spring Concert-Reception:

    • This event is highlighted prominently, inviting patrons to attend.
  3. Fall Concert Series, 1974:

    • October 2, Wednesday:

      • Concert: The Concertino Musici, Vienna
      • Performers: Leonie Rysanek, Nicholas Harnoncourt, and others.
      • Works: Music by Marin Marais, Couperin, Vivaldi, and Purcell.
    • October 16, Wednesday:

      • Concert: The Quartetto Esterházy, Amsterdam
      • Performers: Jap Schilder, voice; Aldo Sartirup, violin; Wil Peeters, viola; Wester Mäler, cello.
      • Works: Haydn and Mozart quartets on 18th Century instruments.
    • November 11, Monday:

      • Event: Music at the Court of Burgundy
      • Conductor: Iza Dee Hart with solists, chamber choir, and a variety of instruments.
      • Focus: Music marking the 500th anniversary of the Burgundian School, including works by Guillaume Dufay and others.
      • Venue: Sundern Theatre.
      • Tickets: Subscriptions mailed in September, with guaranteed first choice of seats.
  4. Additional Notes:

    • A section mentions a concert by Thomson and Watson, who have played in various competitions and around the world.
    • Next concert: May 2, 1974, featuring Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan, duo-guitarists.
    • Thursday Moon Recital Series: Directed by James Johnson.

The overall design includes handwritten notes and markings, indicating personal use and organization of the event details.

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The image shows an open book or program with a yellow insert. The yellow page appears to be an invitation or announcement for a musical event. The text on the yellow page includes details about "The Cambridge Society for Early Music" presenting "The Spring Concert-Reception" on Monday, May 6, 1974, at 8:30 p.m. The event is to be held at the Fogg Art Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum, for patrons and associate members of the Society. The program also mentions the "Twenty-Third Season Fall Concert Series, 1974," listing several events, including performances by The Concerti Armonici, the Quartetto Esterhazy, and others, with specific dates and pieces to be performed.

The bottom half of the yellow page includes details about upcoming concerts, such as one on May 2, 1974, featuring Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan, duo-guitarists, as part of the Thursday Noon Recital Series directed by James Johnson.

The background page underneath the yellow insert has additional text, possibly related to the events or artist bios, but much of it is obscured by the yellow page on top. The edges of both pages are visible, with the yellow page being partially transparent, allowing some text from the background page to show through.

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The image shows a concert series program for the Fall Concert Series of 1974, specifically the 23rd season. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

Invitation Note

At the top, there is an invitation for a Spring Concert Reception:

  • Date: Monday, May 6, 1974
  • Time: 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Rose-Brossman Music Room
  • Purpose: To honor the winners of the Sixth Annual Fred J. Bodey Award for Piano and Associate Members of the Society.

Fall Concert Series, 1974

The series includes several concerts, listed as follows:

  1. Wednesday, 2 October

    • Ensemble: The Concertino Musicale of Vienna
    • Members: Leon and Melvina Zuckert, Hans Koller, Walter Wippersberg
    • Details: This ensemble specializes in performing music by Marais, Couperin, Vivaldi, and Purcell.
  2. Wednesday, 16 October

    • Ensemble: The Quartetto Italiano
    • Members: Paolo Borciani, Elisa Pegreffi, Piero Farulli, Franco Rossi
    • Details: They will perform Mozart and Schubert quartets. They are noted for their interpretations of 18th Century instrumental music and are highly esteemed for their renditions of Mozart.
  3. Monday, 11 November

    • Event: Music at the Court of Burgundy
    • Conductor: Joel Cohen
    • Details: An all-Dolby program conducted by Joel Cohen, featuring music marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of the great composer of the Burgundian School, Josquin Desprez. The concert will be held at Sanders Theatre. Specific acknowledgments are made for the support by the French Library in Boston, and subscription choices will be mailed out.
  4. Thursday Noon Recital Series

    • Director: James Johnson

Additional Information

  • Thomson Duo:
    • Members: Sara Thomson, organist, and flutist
    • Details: The duo has performed widely across the Eastern and Western United States, England, and Bermuda. They have also won competitions.
    • Next Concert: May 2, 1974, with Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan (duo-guitarists).

Stamps and Marks

There are some postal marks and stamps on the right side of the document, indicating it was likely mailed. The stamps include images of Johann Sebastian Bach and organ pipes. The postmark indicates it was processed in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 3, 1974.

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The image shows a page from a book or program booklet related to a concert series, specifically from the "Twenty-Third Season Fall Concert Series, 1974."

The top section of the page is a yellow invitation card for "The Spring Concert Reception," dated Monday, May 6, 1974, at 8:30 PM. The invitation is for patrons and associates of the Society and is hosted at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Below the invitation, there are details for several concerts in the Fall Concert Series:

  1. The Concentus Musicus Vienna

    • Date: Wednesday, 2 October
    • Location: Sanders Theatre
    • Ensemble: Led by Nikolaus Harnoncourt
    • Music: Works by Marais, Couperin, Vivaldi, and Purcell
  2. The Quartetto Esterhazy, Amsterdam

    • Date: Wednesday, 16 October
    • Location: Sanders Theatre
    • Ensemble: With Jop Schoder, viola; Aldo Stroop, violin; Wouter Mol, cello
    • Music: Haydn and Mozart quartets performed on 18th Century instruments
  3. Music at the Court of Burgundy

    • Date: Monday, 11 November
    • Location: Sanders Theatre
    • Program: Conducted by Jee De Hert with solists, chamber choir, and authentic instruments marking the 500th anniversary of the death of Duke Charles the Bold, composer of the Burgundian School
    • Performer: Manfred F. Bukofzer

Additionally, there is a note indicating that all concerts will be held in Sanders Theatre and tickets will be mailed in September to those who have subscribed. The subscription will be acknowledged and the first choice of seats guaranteed.

At the bottom, there is a mention of a "Thursday Moon Recital Series," directed by James Johnson, and an upcoming concert on May 2, 1974, featuring Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan as duo-guitarists. There is also a reference to a pianist, William Thomson, who has played in various competitions and locations throughout the United States, England, and Bermuda.

The page also includes a small, folded piece of paper with additional information or a note, though the details on this part are not fully legible.

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The image shows an open booklet or program from the Cambridge Society for Early Music, specifically detailing events from the 1974 concert season. The visible pages contain information about various concerts and events.

On the left page:

  • A yellow invitation for "The Spring Concert-Reception" is visible, dated Monday, May 6, 1974, at 8:30 PM. This event is held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum and is to honor the winners of the Seventh Annual Irwin Body Award for patrons and associates of the Society.
  • The event is titled "The Cambridge Society for Early Music" and is part of "The Spring Concert-Reception."

On the right page:

  • The title "TWENTY-THIRD SEASON FALL CONCERT SERIES, 1974" is prominently displayed at the top.
  • Several concert details are listed:
    • "The Concentus Musicus Vienna" is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, performing music by Marais, Couperin, Vivaldi, and Purcell.
    • "The Quartetto Esterhazy" from Amsterdam is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, performing Haydn and Mozart quartets on 18th-century instruments.
    • "Music at the Court of Burgundy" is scheduled for Monday, November 11, conducted by Joscelyn Bartlet with chamber choir and soloists.
  • Additional notes include information about the tickets and concert venues.
  • There is a mention of a next concert featuring Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan as duo-guitarists on May 2, 1974.
  • The bottom section includes a note about a "Thursday Noon Recital Series" directed by James Johnson.

The booklet appears to be well-used, with some wear and tear, and has a paper strip attached to one of the pages, likely for easy reference or marking.

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The image shows an open book or binder with several documents inside. One prominent document, printed on yellow paper, is partially upside down and appears to be an announcement or invitation for a series of musical concerts. The text at the top mentions "The Cambridge Society for Early Music" and "The Spring Concert-Reception," scheduled for Monday, May 6, 1974, at 8:30 p.m. It also mentions that it will honor winners of a screen award for the Edwin Body Award for Patrons and Associate Members of the Society.

Below that, the yellow paper details the "Twenty-Third Season Fall Concert Series, 1974," listing dates and performers:

  • Wednesday, 2 October: The Concentus Musicus, Vienna, led by Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
  • Wednesday, 16 October: The Quartetto Estherhaz, Amsterdam.
  • Monday, 11 November: Music at the Court of Burgundy, an all-day program conducted by Iva Dee Hiatt.

There is also a note about the location of the concerts in Sanders Theatre, ticket mailing in September, and subscription details.

The background page includes typed text referring to musical activities and events, mentioning a next concert on May 2, 1974, with Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan, duo-guitarists, and some additional recital series details. The paper also shows some stains or aging marks.

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The image shows a partially open book or pamphlet with bright yellow pages on the right side. The exposed page has text that appears to be a schedule or program for a concert series called the "TWENTY-THIRD SEASON FALL CONCERT SERIES, 1974." Dates and details of various musical events are listed, including performances at specific dates such as Wednesday, 2 October, and Monday, 11 November. The page lists performances involving ensembles like "The Concentus Musicus, Vienna" and "The Quartetto Esterházy, Amsterdam." The music ranges from composers like Marais and Couperin to an all-Dufay program marking the 500th anniversary of the Burgundian School.

At the bottom, there is a note about the next concert on May 2, 1974, featuring Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan, duo-guitarists, and it mentions that the Thursday Noon Recital Series is directed by James Johnson.

There is a visible stain on the right edge of the page, and the left side of the image shows the edge of the adjacent page, which is mostly obscured by the yellow page. Some text is visible in reverse, indicating that the information probably continues onto the subsequent pages. The gray portions at the top and bottom of the image seem to be the surfaces on which the book or pamphlet is resting.

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The image shows an open book or program, likely from a concert or music event. The visible page contains detailed information about a concert series, specifically the "Twenty-Third Season Fall Concert Series, 1974." The page is predominantly yellow with black text and includes the following details:

Header Information:

  • Title: "Twenty-Third Season Fall Concert Series, 1974"
  • Date: Wednesday, 2 October
  • Venue: The Concertus Musicus, Vienna
  • Leader: Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Program Details:

  • Performance: "The Concertus Musicus" will perform music by Marais, Couperin, Vivaldi, and Purcell.
  • Second Concert: Scheduled for Wednesday, 16 October at the Quartetto Eterea, Amsterdam.
    • Performers listed: Jaap Schroeder (violin), Alla Shuroop (violin), Wild Peters (cello), Wouter Mol (harpsichord).
    • Description: A unique opportunity to hear Hayden and Mozart quartets performed on 18th-century instruments. The program includes "The Quartetts," a recording of the complete Mozart quartets for B.A.S.E. (Baroque and Classical Ensemble). The text highlights that this is "the highest admission for the performance homogeneity of the playing."

Additional Concert Information:

  • Third Concert: Scheduled for Monday, 11 November at the Court of Burgundy.
    • Description: Music by Ivan de Houtman with soloists, chamber choir, and authentic instruments. The program marks the 500th anniversary of "the greatest composer of the Burgundian School," Manfred E. Bukofzer.
    • Note: All concerts will be held at Sanders Theatre. Tickets will be mailed in September. First choice of seats will be promptly acknowledged, and will be guaranteed for BASE.

Footer Information:

  • Next Concert: Scheduled for May 2, 1974, featuring Hugh and Thomas Geoghegan, duo-guitarists.
  • Director: James Johnson, Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

Design and Layout:

  • The page has a clean, structured layout with clear headings and bullet points.
  • The text is printed in a formal, typewriter-like font, typical of concert programs or archival documents from the 1970s.
  • The page appears to be part of a larger book or program, as indicated by the visible spine and additional pages on either side.

Contextual Notes:

  • The program highlights performances of Baroque and Classical music, emphasizing historical authenticity through the use of period instruments.
  • The inclusion of composers such as Marais, Couperin, Vivaldi, Purcell, Haydn, and Mozart suggests a focus on early music.
  • The mention of "B.A.S.E." (Baroque and Classical Ensemble) indicates an ensemble dedicated to historically informed performance practices.

Overall, the image depicts a detailed concert program from 1974, showcasing a series of performances by The Concertus Musicus and other ensembles, with an emphasis on historically accurate interpretations of Baroque and Classical music.

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A book is open on a gray surface, and it seems like a music book. The book has a green border. The book's pages are white, and the text is printed in black. The book has a yellow cover with some text in red and black fonts. The yellow cover has some text in red and black fonts. The text on the cover reads "TWENTY-THIRD SEASON FALL CONCERT SERIES, 1974".