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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1974-1975

ARCH.2013.5.17, Rendition: 799370

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The image appears to be a program or a list of musical pieces and performers for a Christmas concert titled "J Dilettanti Nuovi - Christmas 1974." The program is divided into several sections based on the type and origin of the music, and it includes the names of the composers and performers.

Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Introits:

  1. Lullay, lullow: I saw a sweet, a seemly sight (English, 14th Century)
  2. Riu, riu, chiu: El lobo robioso (Spanish, 1556)

German Motets:

  1. Nun freut euch und jubiliert (Martin Agricola, 1486-1556)
  2. Gloria in excelsis Deo (Sethus Calvisius, 1556-1615)

English Christmas Music:

  1. Anthem: Gloria in excelsis / Sing my soul, to God (Thomas Weelkes, 1576-1623)
  2. Motet: Reorate Coeli (William Byrd, 1543-1623)

The Seventeenth Century:

  1. Motet: Fürchtet euch nicht (Christoph Demantius, 1567-1643)
  2. Anthem: Hodie Christus natus est (Jan Pieters Sweelinck, 1562-1621)

Intermission

Officium Pastorum, a Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama

Performers:

  • Ronald Melrose, Director
  • Nancy Wilson, soprano
  • Wendy Bennett, soprano
  • Francis Forster, alto
  • John Addison, tenor
  • David Bachrach, baritone
  • Timothy Jason, bass
  • Assisted by Denis Semprebon, chimes

Special Thanks:

  • The Harvard Renaissance Society
  • Quincy House
  • Prof. Elliot Forbes

The program is dated December 10, 1974.

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The image is a handwritten program for a Christmas concert titled "J Dilettanti Nuovi," held in 1974. The concert features various musical pieces categorized by type and period, along with the names of composers and performers.

Introits:

  1. "Lulley, lulley: I saw a sweete scemly sight" - English, 14th Century
  2. "Riu, riu, chiu: El lobo robioso" - Spanish, 1556

German Motets:

  1. "Weihnachtsgesang" by Martin Agricola (1486-1556)
  2. "Freuet euch und jubiliert" by Sethus Calvisius (1556-1615)
  3. "Gloria in excelsis Deo"

English Christmas Music:

  1. Anthem: "Gloria in excelsis/Sing, my soul, to God" by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
  2. Motet: "Rorate Coeli" by William Byrd (1543-1623)

The Seventeenth Century:

  1. Motet: "Jauchzet euch nicht" by Christoph Demantius (1567-1643)
  2. Anthem: "Hodie Christus natus est" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

The program includes an intermission before moving to:

Officium Pastorum, a Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama

Performers:

  • Ronald Melrose, director
  • Nancy Wilson, soprano
  • Wendy Bennett, soprano
  • Frances Forster, alto
  • John Addison, tenor
  • David Bachrach, baritone
  • Timothy Jason, bass
  • Assisted by Denis Semprebon, chimes

Special Thanks:

The program acknowledges special thanks to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes.

The program is dated December 1974.

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The image is a handwritten program for a Christmas concert titled "J Dilettanti Nuovi - Christmas 1974." The concert features various pieces of music from different periods and languages, including:

  1. Introits:

    • "Lully, lully, lullay: I saw a sweetly seemly sight" (English, 14th Century)
    • "Riu, riu, chiu: El lobo robioso" (Spanish, 1556)
  2. German Motets:

    • "Weihnachtsgesang" by Martin Agricola (1486-1556)
    • "Fruht euch und jubiliert" by Sethus Calvisius (1556-1615)
    • "Gloria in excelsis Deo" (not specified who composed it)
  3. English Christmas Music:

    • Anthem: "Gloria in excelsis" / "Sing, my soul, to God" by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
    • Motet: "Rorate Coeli" by William Byrd (1543-1623)
  4. The Seventeenth Century:

    • Motet: "Jurchlet euch nicht" by Christoph Demantius (1567-1643)
    • Anthem: "Hodie Christus natus est" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

Following an intermission, the concert features "Officium Pastorum," a 17th-century Christmas music drama.

The performers are listed as:

  • Ronald Metrose, director
  • Nancy Wilson, soprano
  • Wendy Bennett, soprano
  • John Addison, tenor
  • David Bachrach, baritone
  • Frances Forster, alto
  • Timothy Jason, bass
  • Assisted by Denis Semperban, chimes

The program also includes acknowledgments to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes for their special thanks.

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The image shows a program or script for a Christmas concert titled "J Dilettanti Nuovi - Christmas 1974." Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Introductory Pieces:

    • Lullay, lullow (English, 14th Century)
    • Riu, riu, chiu (Spanish, 1556)
  2. German Motets:

    • Weihnachtsgesang
    • Frut euch und jubiliert
    • Gloria in excelsis Deo
    • Composed by Martin Agricola (1486-1556) and Sethus Calvisius (1556-1615)
  3. English Christmas Music:

    • Anthem: Gloria in excelsis / Sing, my soul, to God
      • Composed by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
    • Motet: Rorate Coeli
      • Composed by William Byrd (1543-1623)
  4. The Seventeenth Century:

    • Motet: Fürchtest euch nicht
      • Composed by Christoph Demantius (1567-1643)
    • Anthem: Hodie Christus natus est
      • Composed by Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1562-1621)
  5. Intermission

  6. Officium Pastorum: A Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama

  7. Cast of J Dilettanti Nuovi:

    • Director: Ronald Melrose
    • Soprano: Nancy Wilson
    • Tenor: John Addison
    • Soprano: Wendy Bennett
    • Baritone: David Bachrach
    • Alto: Frances Forster
    • Bass: Timothy Jason
    • Assisted by: Denis Sempreban, chimes
  8. Acknowledgements:

    • Special thanks to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes.

The concert appears to be a rich blend of historical and varied musical traditions, spanning from the 14th century to the 17th century, and includes both motets and anthems, with an intermission and a dramatic piece from the 13th century.

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The image displays a program for a Christmas concert titled "I Dilettanti Nuovi - Christmas 1974." The program includes various musical pieces categorized by their origins and time periods. Here is a detailed summary:

  1. Introits:

    • "Lullay, lullow: I saw a sweete seemly sight" (English, 14th Century)
    • "Riu, riu, chiu: El lobo robioso" (Spanish, 1556)
  2. German Motets:

    • "Weihnachtsgesang" by Martin Agricola (1486-1556)
    • "Freu euch und jubiliert" by Sethus Calvisius (1556-1615)
    • "Gloria in excelsis Deo"
  3. English Christmas Music:

    • Anthem: "Gloria in excelsis / Sing, my soul, to God" by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
    • Motet: "Resonet in laudibus" by William Byrd (1543-1623)
  4. The Seventeenth Century:

    • Motet: "Jauchzet dem Herrn, alle Welt" by Christoph Demantius (1567-1643)
    • Anthem: "Hodie Christus natus est" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)
  5. Intermission

  6. Officium Pastorum, a Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama

The performance is by the group "I Dilettanti Nuovi," directed by Ronald Melrose. The performers listed include:

  • Nancy Wilson, soprano
  • John Addison, tenor
  • Wendy Bennett, soprano
  • David Bachrach, baritone
  • Frances Forster, alto
  • Timothy Jaron, bass
  • Assisted by Denis Sempleban, chimes

Special thanks are given to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes.

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The image is a program for a Christmas music concert performed by an ensemble called "I Dilettanti Nuovi" in 1974. Here's a detailed breakdown of the program:

Title:

  • I Dilettanti Nuovi - Christmas 1974

Date Noted:

  • December 10

Concert Program:

  1. Introits:

    • "Lully, lullay: I saw a sweet seemly sight" (English, 14th Century)
    • "Riu, riu, chiu: El lobo rabioso" (Spanish, 1556)
  2. German Motets:

    • "Weihnachtsgesang" by Martin Agricola (1486-1556)
    • "Freuet euch und jubilieret"
    • "Gloria in excelsis Deo" by Sethus Calvisius (1556-1615)
  3. English Christmas Music:

    • Anthem: "Gloria in excelsis/Sing, my soul, to God" by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
    • Motet: "Rorate Coeli" by William Byrd (1543-1623)
  4. The Seventeenth Century:

    • Motet: "Fürchtet euch nicht" by Christoph Demantius (1567-1643)
    • Anthem: "Hodie Christus natus est" by Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1562-1621)

    (Intermission)

  5. Officium Pastorum:

    • A Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama

Ensemble Members:

  • Ronald Melrose, Director
  • Nancy Wilson, Soprano
  • Wendy Bennett, Soprano
  • Francis Forster, Alto
  • John Addison, Tenor
  • David Bachrach, Baritone
  • Timothy Jason, Bass
  • Assisted by Denis Semprebon, Chimes

Acknowledgments:

  • Special thanks to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes.

The program showcases a variety of Christmas music spanning several centuries and regions, performed by a group of vocalists and assisted by a musician on the chimes.

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The image shows a close-up of an open page from a printed program. The program appears to be for a musical event titled "I Dilettanti Nuovi - Christmas 1974". The contents of the page list out the musical numbers and categories of music to be performed, along with the composers' names and dates where applicable. The sections include "Introits," "German Motets," "English Christmas Music," and "The Seventeenth Century." Additionally, there's a title "Officium Pastorum, a Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama" followed by decorative musical notes.

Below these musical notes, the program names "I Dilettanti Nuovi" with "Ronald Melrose, director" and lists several individuals, presumably performers, with their voices or roles next to their names, such as soprano, tenor, alto, baritone, and bass. It mentions that someone is assisted by "Denis Semperebon, chimes."

At the bottom of the page, there's a "Special Thanks" section acknowledging the support from "the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and [person's name]." The typeset of the program is classic and neat, with a variety of font sizes indicating the hierarchy of the information. No images or further details are visible on the displayed page, and the background indicates that the program is lying on a flat surface, partially atop another program or book.

The rest of the page around the text is off-white or cream-colored, and the left edge of the page suggests that this is a bound program, rather than a single sheet. The black text is clear and precise, likely using a serif font. The photograph is taken at an angle that is slightly looking down towards the open pages, and the perspective is such that the left part of the image captures the edge of the booklet's spine and the adjacent page.

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This image shows a page from a program or booklet titled "I Dilettanti Nuovi • Christmas 1974." The page lists various musical pieces and composers, along with the performers and some notes of thanks.

The program is divided into sections:

  1. Introits:

    • "Lullay, lullow: I saw a sweet seemly sight" (English, 14th Century)
    • "Riu, riu, chiu: El lobo rabioso" (Spanish, 1556)
  2. German Motets:

    • Weihnachtsgesang by Martin Agricola (1486-1556)
    • Freut euch und jubiliert and Gloria in excelsis Deo by Sethus Calvisius (1556-1615)
  3. English Christmas Music:

    • Anthem: Gloria in excelsis / Sing, my soul, to God by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623)
    • Motet: Rorate Coeli by William Byrd (1543-1623)
  4. The Seventeenth Century:

    • Motet: Fürchtet euch nicht by Christoph Demantius (1567-1643)
    • Anthem: Hodie Christus natus est by Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1562-1621)

There is an indication of an intermission, followed by:

Officium Pastorum, described as a Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama.

The names of the performers for I Dilettanti Nuovi are listed:

  • Ronald Melrose, director
  • Nancy Wilson, soprano
  • Wendy Bennett, soprano
  • Frances Forster, alto
  • John Addison, tenor
  • David Bachrach, baritone
  • Timothy Farron, bass
  • Assisted by Denis Semprobon, chimes

At the bottom, there is a special thanks note to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes.

The page is handwritten in neat calligraphy, and in the upper left corner, there is a small note in red ink saying "DEC: 10."

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The image shows the title page or program of a musical performance titled "J Diletanti Nuovi: Christmas 1974". The document appears to be a printed program or booklet, likely used for a concert or performance. Here's a detailed description:

Header:

  • At the top, the title is prominently displayed: "J Diletanti Nuovi · Christmas 1974".
  • Above the title, handwritten text reads "Dec. 10", indicating the date of the event (December 10).

Content:

The program lists various musical pieces performed during the event, categorized by language and era:

  1. Introits:

    • "Lullaby, lullows: I saw a sweet seemly sight" (English, 14th Century)
    • "Quu, riu, chuu: El lobo robioso" (Spanish, 1556)
  2. German Motets:

    • "Weihnachtsgesang" (Christmas Song)
      • "Freut euch und jubilirt" (Rejoice and jubilate)
      • "Gloria in excelsis Deo" (Glory to God in the highest)
    • Composers: Martin Agricola (1486–1556) and Sethus Calvisius (1556–1615)
  3. English Christmas Music:

    • Anthem: "Gloria in excelsis/Sing, my soul, to God" by Thomas Weelkes (1576–1623)
    • Motet: "Rorate Caeli" by William Byrd (1543–1623)
  4. The Seventeenth Century:

    • Motet: "Furchtlet euch nicht" by Christoph Demantius (1567–1643)
    • Anthem: "Hodie Christus natus est" by Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1562–1621)
  5. Intermission:

    • An "Intermission" is noted between the pieces.
  6. Officium Pastorum:

    • Described as "a Thirteenth Century Christmas Music Drama".

Cast and Credits:

Below the listed pieces, the program provides details about the performers and production team:

  • Director: Ronald Melrose
  • Cast:
    • Nancy Wilson, soprano
    • Wendy Bennett, soprano
    • John Addison, tenor
    • David Bachrach, baritone
    • Francis Forster, alto
    • Timothy Faron, bass
  • Assistance: Denis Sempreson, chimes

Acknowledgments:

At the bottom, the program includes a note of thanks:

  • "Special Thanks to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes"

Design and Layout:

  • The program has a clean, formal layout with typed text.
  • Handwritten notes are present at the top ("Dec. 10") and possibly elsewhere, suggesting it may have been used or annotated for reference.
  • The edges of the pages are visible, indicating this is part of a bound booklet or program.

Overall Context:

The program appears to be for a Christmas-themed musical performance featuring a diverse selection of choral works from the 14th to the 17th centuries. It highlights the collaboration of various performers and acknowledges the support of academic and institutional entities, suggesting an academic or cultural setting. The inclusion of both sacred and secular pieces reflects a rich musical tradition.

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The image is of a page from a book or booklet. The page is titled "J Dilettianti Novi - Christmas 1974" and contains a list of songs and composers. The songs are written in different languages, including English, German, and Spanish, and span different centuries, from the 14th to the 17th century. The composers listed include Martin Agricola, Sethus Calvisius, Thomas Weelkes, William Byrd, Christoph Demantius, Jan Pieters Sweelinck, and others. The page also includes a list of performers and a note of thanks to the Harvard Renaissance Society, Quincy House, and Prof. Elliot Forbes.