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ARCH.2003.33, Rendition: 803250
This image displays an open, vintage program booklet, likely from a mid-20th-century opera performance. The pages are printed on aged, off-white paper, suggesting the booklet is several decades old. A faint, smudged handprint or stain is visible down the center fold of the right-hand page.
The spread is divided into two distinct sections:
Left Page: "ABOUT THE OPERA"
This page features an essay titled "ABOUT THE OPERA" by David Kuhn. It is a reflective and philosophical introduction to the opera Dido and Aeneas. Kuhn describes the characters Dido and Aeneas as "ghosts" who have returned to the stage to re-enact the problems of their meeting, framing the opera as a place to "probe our problems in public."
He draws a parallel between their dilemma—the choice between a short, glorious life and a long, happy one—and the modern human condition. He concludes by hoping the audience will listen carefully to the words, which David Kuhn himself provided as the librettist.
Below Kuhn's essay, there are two additional sections:
Right Page: PROGRAM
This page lists the formal program of the evening's performance:
First Selection: MISSA JE SUIS DESHERITÉE by Nicholas Gombert
Main Feature: DIDO AND AEneas
In summary, the image is a program for a performance featuring a 16th-century mass by Nicholas Gombert followed by a modern, mid-20th century setting of Dido and Aeneas with a libretto by David Kuhn and music by Thomas Beveridge, who also performed the role of Aeneas. The program provides significant context through essays from the librettist and composer.
The image appears to be a program for a performance of the opera "Dido and Aeneas," which was composed by Thomas Beveridge and has a libretto by David Kuhn. The program includes a detailed description of the opera's concept by David Kuhn and an analysis of its scoring by Thomas Beveridge. Additionally, it lists the cast members for "Dido and Aeneas," including roles for Dido, Aeneas, chorus members, and other characters such as John Felstiner, John Scullin, and others. The program also includes information about the music by Nicholas Gombert, with a focus on his "Missa Je suis desheritée," and credits for the production, including Margaret Fairbank for stage direction and Michael Senturia for music direction, as well as the producer, Noel Tyl. There are also notes about the opera's musical style, with a description of the orchestration and the role of the orchestra in creating a chamber music-like sound. The program is printed on a paper that shows signs of wear, with some stains and creases visible.
The image shows an open booklet or program with two pages displayed. The left page is titled "ABOUT THE OPERA" and contains a detailed description of the opera "Dido and Aeneas." It discusses the characters, the themes, and the musical scoring of the opera. The text is written by David Kuhn and Thomas Beveridge.
The right page is titled "PROGRAM" and lists the details of the musical performance. It includes the title "Missa Je suis desheritée" by Nicholas Gombert, with a list of the performers in various vocal parts (sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses). Below this, it provides information about the opera "Dido and Aeneas," including the libretto by David Kuhn from 1957, the music by Thomas Beveridge from 1959, and the cast and creative team involved in the production. The cast includes performers like Barbara Blanchard as Dido and Thomas Beveridge as Aeneas, with the chorus and stage and music direction also listed.
The booklet appears to be from a historical performance, given the names and the style of the text. There is a visible stain on the right page, suggesting it might be an old or used document.
The image is a photograph of an open book with two pages visible. The left page has a heading "ABOUT THE OPERA" at the top, followed by a paragraph of text that appears to be an introduction or synopsis of an opera. The text is written in a smaller font and is centered on the page. The right page has a heading "PROGRAM" at the top, followed by a list of names and titles that seem to be the cast and crew of the opera. The names are listed in a larger font and are centered on the page. The book is open to the middle, and the pages are slightly curled. The background is dark, and the text is illuminated by a light source, possibly a lamp or a flashlight.
The image is a page from an opera program, featuring two sections: "ABOUT THE OPERA" and "PROGRAM." The "ABOUT THE OPERA" section provides an introduction to the opera "Dido and Aeneas," written by Virgil. It discusses the characters, Dido and Aeneas, and how their brief encounter has lasting effects on their lives. The text explains that the opera allows the characters to confront their problems and seek solutions through their actions on stage.
The "PROGRAM" section lists the cast and crew for the opera. It includes the title of the opera, "Dido and Aeneas," along with the librettist, David Kuhn, and the composer, Thomas Beveridge. The cast members are listed, such as Dido played by Barbara Blanchard and Aeneas played by John Scully. The chorus members are also named, including Cornelia Montgomery, O'Brien Nicholas, Anne Belford, Edith Churchill, Barbara Lingelbach, and others. The stage direction is by Margaret Fairbank, and the music direction is by Michael Senturia. The production is credited to Noel Tyle.
The page also includes a brief description of another work, "Missa Je suis desheritee," composed by Nicholas Gombert. It mentions the singers and the structure of the mass, which is based on a polyphonic complex of the various phrases of the chant. The program notes highlight the importance of the libretto and the music in the opera, emphasizing that the words should not overshadow the music.
The image shows a program booklet for a theatrical or operatic production titled "Dido and Aeneas." The layout is clean and organized, with text primarily in a serif font, giving it a formal and classic appearance. Here is a detailed description:
This program provides essential information about the production, including the opera's background, cast, creative team, and additional performance details.
This image displays a vintage program for the opera, with sections titled "ABOUT THE OPERA" on the left side and "PROGRAM" on the right side.
The left section discusses the opera "Dido and Aeneas," explaining that the characters of Dido and Aeneas are like "ghosts" today, re-enacting past dramas. It mentions Virgil, who wrote the original story, and explores the themes of the opera, which revolve around issues such as public perception and private emotions, the limitations of life, and lost happiness. This section ends with a signature, "David Kun," indicating the author of the text.
The right section lists the program details, which starts with "MISSA JE SUIS DESHERITÉE" by Nicholas Gombert followed by a list of Sopranos, Altos, Tenors, and Basses who performed in the piece, as well as the chorus director and a brief historical note on Nicholas Gombert. Then it moves onto the specific opera, "DIDO AND AENEAS," listing the libretto by David Kun, music by Thomas Beveridge, and the roles of Dido and Aeneas along with the names of other performers in the chorus. Stage direction, music direction, and production details are also provided.
The physical condition of the program indicates it is an aged document, showing wear and tear and some discoloration, such as a coffee stain on the right side. Overall, the program provides historical information on the musical pieces and features the names of various artists and contributors involved in the performances.
This image shows a printed program for a performance featuring two musical works, "Missa Je suis desheritee" by Nicholas Gombert and the opera "Dido and Aeneas." It is structured in two sections:
Program Information:
"Dido and Aeneas"
The program layout is in a formal black and white design with slight discoloration and stains on the paper. It offers an informative overview of both musical pieces and their themes, scores, and contributors.
The image shows an open booklet with two pages related to an opera performance.
The left page is titled "ABOUT THE OPERA" and contains explanatory text by David Kuhn and Thomas Beveridge discussing the themes and musical style of the opera. It explains that the opera is about the brief meeting between Dido and Aeneas, written by Virgil, and describes the characters as "ghosts" reliving their memories on stage. It also mentions the philosophical ideas behind the opera and the composition techniques, emphasizing the importance of the libretto alongside the music.
The right page is titled "PROGRAM" and lists the performance details for a piece called "MISSA JE SUIS DESHERITÉE" by Nicholas Gombert. It includes the names of the soprano, alto, tenor, and bass singers, along with the chorus director Allan Miller. Below this, it introduces the main opera "DIDO AND AENEAS," with a libretto by David Kuhn (1957) and music by Thomas Beveridge (1959). It lists the lead roles, chorus members, stage director Margaret Fairbank, music director Michael Senturia, and producer Noel Tyl.
The program provides a detailed view of the performers and creative team involved in this particular staging of the opera "Dido and Aeneas." There are some water stains visible on the right page.
This is a photo of an open printed program or pamphlet, laid flat to show two facing pages. The paper is slightly yellowed with a vertical crease down the middle and a small stain near the top-center of the right page.
Overall, it appears to be a mid-20th-century opera program page for a production featuring Dido and Aeneas, with an additional Renaissance Missa and supporting notes.