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The image is a page from a program or announcement for an opera titled "Dido and Aeneas," presented by the Harvard Music Department. The opera is based on a libretto by David Kuhn and features music by Thomas Beveridge. The stage direction is by Margaret Fairbank, and the music direction is by Michael Senturia.

Key details from the announcement include:

• The opera will be performed on the evenings of Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15.
• The venue is the Courtyard of the Fogg Museum on Quincy Street, Cambridge.
• The opera is a setting of Mr. Kuhn's play, "Dido and Aeneas," described as a western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play.
• Mr. Beveridge's setting requires a chamber orchestra, mixed chorus, soprano (Dido), and bass (Aeneas). All participants are undergraduates from Harvard University and Radcliffe College, with Mr. Beveridge singing the role of Aeneas.
• The opera will be preceded by the Mass "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, with the chorus directed by Allan Miller.
• Tickets are available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, the Paine Hall Music Building, or by telephone at Kirkland 7-8090, weekdays from 2-5 p.m.
• The announcement is signed by Noel J. Tyl, the producer, who expresses gratitude for considering this letter as a special announcement of the new work.

The document appears to be printed on high-quality paper and is placed inside a red-covered book or folder.

The image shows a formal announcement from The Harvard Music Department for a presentation of the opera "Dido and Aeneas." Key details include:

• Title: Dido and Aeneas
• Libretto by: David Kuhn
• Music by: Thomas Beveridge
• Stage Direction: Margaret Fairbank
• Music Direction: Michael Senturia

Performance Details:

• The opera will be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15.
• The performances will take place in the Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge.
• The opera is an adaptation of Mr. Kuhn’s play, "Dido and Aeneas," set in the style of a Japanese Nō play.
• The musical setting includes a chamber orchestra with various instruments and a mixed chorus.
• All participants are undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College, with Mr. Beveridge singing the role of Aeneas.

Preceding Event:

• The opera will be preceded by the Mass “Je suis deshéritée” by Gombert, also directed by Allan Miller.

Ticket Information:

• Tickets are available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, Cambridge; the Paine Hall Music Building, Cambridge; or by telephone at KIrkland 7-8990 on weekdays from 2-5 p.m.

The announcement concludes with an invitation to consider this letter as a special announcement of the new work, signed by Noel J. Tyl, Producer.

The image shows a letterhead announcement from the Harvard Music Department for an opera performance titled "Dido and Aeneas."

Key details include:

1. Performances: The opera will be presented on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15.

2. Opera Details:

   • Libretto: By David Kuhn.
   • Music: By Thomas Beveridge.
   • The opera is described as a setting of Kuhn's play, "Dido and Aeneas," which is styled like a Japanese Nō play.
   • It will involve a chamber orchestra (including wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion), a mixed chorus, and participants who are undergraduates from Harvard University and Radcliffe College. Specifically, the soprano (Dido) and the bass (Aeneas) roles will be sung by undergraduates, with Thomas Beveridge playing the role of Aeneas.

3. Preceding Event: The performance will be preceded by a Mass titled "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, conducted by Allan Miller.

4. Venue: The opera will take place in the Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge.

5. Ticket Information: Tickets for the performances are available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, the Paine Hall Music Building, or by telephone at KIrkland 7-8990 during weekdays from 2-5 PM.

6. Contact and Announcement: The letter is signed by Noel J. Tyl, the producer, and expresses gratitude if the letter is regarded as their special announcement of the new opera.

Overall, the document provides comprehensive information about the opera, its performers, and how to obtain tickets.

The image is a page from a letter or announcement from The Harvard Music Department. It details the presentation of an opera titled "Dido and Aeneas." Here are the key points:

1. Presentation Details:

   • The opera "Dido and Aeneas" will be performed on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15.
   • Performances will take place in the courtyard of the Fogg Museum on Quincy Street, Cambridge.

2. Credits:

   • The libretto is by David Kuhn, a graduate of 1957.
   • The music is composed by Thomas Beveridge, a graduate of 1959.
   • Stage Direction: Margaret Fairbank.
   • Music Direction: Michael Senturia.

3. Opera Overview:

   • The opera is a setting of Mr. Kuhn's play, "Dido and Aeneas," which is described as a western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play.
   • The musical setting requires a chamber orchestra, including wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion, along with a mixed chorus.
   • The opera features a soprano (Dido) and a bass (Aeneas).
   • All participants are undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College, with Mr. Beveridge taking the role of Aeneas.

4. Preceding Event:

   • The opera will be preceded by the Mass "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, conducted by Allan Miller.

5. Ticket Information:

   • Tickets for the performances can be obtained at the Harvard Cooperative Society in Cambridge, the Paine Hall Music Building in Cambridge, or by telephone at Kirkland 7-8990 during weekdays from 2 to 5 p.m.

6. Closing:

   • The letter is signed by Noel J. Tyl, who is identified as the Producer.

The letter serves as a special announcement for the opera, inviting readers to attend the performances.

The image is a historical program or announcement for a performance of the opera "Dido and Aeneas." Here are the details:

Title and Presentation:

• The Harvard Music Department presents "Dido and Aeneas."

Authors:

• Libretto by David Kuhn ('57)
• Music by Thomas Beveridge ('59)

Directors:

• Stage Direction: Margaret Fairbank
• Music Direction: Michael Senturia

Performance Details:

• The opera will be performed on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15.
• Location: Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge.

Opera Description:

• The opera is a setting of Mr. Kuhn's play "Dido and Aeneas," described as a "western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play."
• Mr. Beveridge’s setting calls for a chamber orchestra consisting of a woodwind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion, along with a mixed chorus.
• Roles include soprano (Dido) and bass (Aeneas), with all participants being undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College.
• Thomas Beveridge will sing the role of Aeneas.

Pre-performance:

• The opera will be preceded by the Mass "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, with a chorus directed by Allan Miller.

Ticket Information:

• Tickets are available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, Cambridge; the Paine Hall Music Building, Cambridge; or by telephone at Kirkland 7-8990, weekdays 2-5 PM.

Closing:

• The letter is signed by Noel J. Tyl, identified as the Producer, and includes a request to consider the letter as a special announcement of this new work.

The image is of a formal announcement from the Harvard Music Department regarding an opera performance. Here are the key details:

1. Title and Creators:

   • The opera is titled "Dido and Aeneas."
   • The libretto (text) is written by David Kuhn.
   • The music is composed by Thomas Beveridge.

2. Production Team:

   • Stage Direction: Margaret Fairbank.
   • Music Direction: Michael Senturia.

3. Performance Details:

   • The opera will be performed on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15.
   • The setting for the performances is the courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge.

4. Description of the Opera:

   • The opera is a setting of David Kuhn's play, "Dido and Aeneas," described as "a western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play."
   • The musical arrangement includes a chamber orchestra (wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion), a mixed chorus, a soprano for the role of Dido, and a bass for the role of Aeneas.
   • All participants are undergraduates from Harvard University and Radcliffe College.
   • Thomas Beveridge will sing the role of Aeneas.

5. Additional Performance:

   • The opera will be preceded by the Mass: "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, with the chorus directed by Allan Miller.

6. Ticket Information:

   • Tickets for each evening’s performance can be obtained from:
     • The Harvard Cooperative Society, Cambridge.
     • The Paine Hall Music Building, Cambridge.
     • By telephone at KIrkland 7-8990, weekdays from 2 to 5 PM.

7. Closing Note:

   • The letter requests that the recipient regard it as a special announcement of this new work.
   • The announcement is signed sincerely by Noel J. Tyl, the producer.

This document is essentially an invitation and informational brochure about the upcoming opera performances at Harvard.

The image shows a page printed with text regarding a musical event. The top of the page has a heading that reads "THE HARVARD MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents DIDO AND AENEAS" with the libretto attributed to David Kuhn and music by Thomas Beveridge. Stage direction is by Margaret Fairbank, and music direction by Michael Senturia.

The text explains that on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15, the Harvard Music Department will present "Dido and Aeneas," an opera in two parts, with performances taking place at the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge. It mentions that the opera is a setting of Mr. Kuhn's play and describes it as "a western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play." Thomas Beveridge's setting calls for a chamber orchestra and various ensembles, with all participants being undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College. Beveridge himself will sing the role of Aeneas.

The opera is stated to be preceded by the Mass "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, under the direction of Allan Miller. Ticket information for the performances is provided, including where they can be obtained and contact details.

At the bottom, there's a note expressing gratitude for regarding the letter as a special announcement of the new work, signed "Sincerely, NOEL J. TYL, Producer."

The overall layout and design of the page are formal and straightforward, typical of a concert announcement or program note. The page appears to be from a pamphlet or a booklet, with the left-hand edge showing signs of being bound or attached to other pages, with browning at the edges suggesting some age to the paper.

The image shows a typed letter or announcement from the Harvard Music Department presenting an opera titled "Dido and Aeneas." The libretto is by David Kuhn, and the music is by Thomas Beveridge. Stage direction is by Margaret Fairbank, and music direction is by Michael Senturia.

The letter states that the opera will be performed on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15. The performances will take place in the courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge. The opera is based on Mr. Kuhn's play and is described as "a western play in the style of a Japanese No play." The music calls for a chamber orchestra and mixed chorus, featuring soprano (Dido) and bass (Aeneas), with Mr. Beveridge singing the role of Aeneas. All participants are undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College.

The opera will be preceded by the Mass: "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, performed by a chorus under the direction of Allan Miller.

Tickets are available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, Paine Hall Music Building, Cambridge, or by telephone during weekdays from 2 to 5 p.m.

The letter ends with a request to regard this as a special announcement of the new work and is signed by Noel J. Tyl, Producer.

The image shows the inside pages of a book or program, likely related to a theatrical or musical production. The content appears to be an announcement or program for a performance of the opera Dido and Aeneas. Here is a detailed description:

Header and Title:

• At the top, the text reads:
  "THE HARVARD MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents DIDO AND AENEAS"
  This indicates that the event is organized by the Harvard Music Department.

Credits:

• Libretto by: David Kuhn
• Music by: Thomas Beveridge
• Stage Direction: Margaret Fairbank
• Music Direction: Michael Senturia

Main Text:

• The announcement states that on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15, the Harvard Music Department will present Dido and Aeneas, an opera in two parts.
• The opera is described as a setting of Mr. Kuhn’s play, Dido and Aeneas, which is characterized as a "western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play."
• The music by Thomas Beveridge is noted to be for a chamber orchestra (consisting of wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion), a mixed chorus, and soloists: a soprano (Dido) and a bass (Aeneas).
• All participants are undergraduates from Harvard University and Radcliffe College, with Mr. Beveridge himself performing the role of Aeneas.

Pre-Performance:

• The opera will be preceded by the Mass: "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, conducted by Allan Miller.

Ticket Information:

• Tickets for each evening’s performance are available at:
  • The Harvard Cooperative Society, Cambridge
  • The Paine Hall Music Building, Cambridge
  • By telephone at Kirkland 7-8990, weekdays from 2–5 P.M.

Closing:

• The announcement concludes with a polite request to regard the letter as a special announcement of the new work.
• It is signed "Sincerely, Noel J. Tyl, Producer."

Design and Layout:

• The text is neatly typed and formatted in a formal, professional style.
• The page has a clean, classic design with a light cream or off-white background and black text.
• The book or program appears to have a red spine and edges, suggesting it may be part of a bound collection or archive.

Context:

• The document reflects a mid-20th-century academic or collegiate production, likely from the 1950s, given the reference to the years '57 (libretto) and '59 (music).
• The mention of Harvard and Radcliffe College situates the event within an educational and artistic environment.

Overall, the image depicts a formal announcement or program for a musical production of Dido and Aeneas at Harvard University, highlighting the creative team, performance details, and logistical information for attendees.

The image shows a page of a book with a red border. The page is titled "The Harvard Music Department presents Dido and Aeneas." The text below the title reads, "Libretto by David Kuhn, Music by Thomas Beveridge." The text below that reads, "Stage Direction: Margaret Fairbank, Music Direction: Michael Senturia." The text below that reads, "On Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15, the Harvard Music Department will present Dido and Aeneas, an opera in two parts, libretto by David Kuhn, '57 and music by Thomas Beveridge '59. The performances will take place in the Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge." The text below that reads, "The Opera is a setting of Mr. Kuhn's play, Dido and Aeneas, 'a western play in the style of a Japanese No play.' Mr. Beveridge's setting calls for a chamber orchestra (wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion), mixed chorus, soprano (Dido) and bass (Aeneas). All participants are undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College; Mr. Beveridge will sing the role of Aeneas." The text below that reads, "The Opera will be preceded by the Mass: 'Je suis desirete' by Gombert, chorus under the direction of Allan Miller." The text below that reads, "Tickets for each evening's performance are now available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, Cambridge; the Paine Hall Music Building, Cambridge; or by telephone at Kirkland 7-8990, weekdays 2-5 P.M." The text below that reads, "We should be most grateful if you would regard this letter as our special announcement of this new work." The text below that reads, "Sincerely, Noel J. Tyl Producer."