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The image is a scanned document that appears to be a printed announcement or program for an opera performance. The document is titled "The Harvard Music Department presents Dido and Aeneas." It includes details about the production, such as the libretto by David Kuhn and the music by Thomas Beveridge. The stage direction is credited to Margaret Fairbank, and the music direction is by Michael Senturia.

The text describes the opera as a setting of David Kuhn's play "Dido and Aeneas," which is described as a "western play in the style of a Japanese No play." The performance will take place in the courtyard of the Fogg Museum, in Quincy Street, Cambridge, on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15. The performance includes a chamber orchestra consisting of a woodwind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion, a mixed chorus, a soprano (Dido), and a bass (Aeneas). The performers are all undergraduate students at Harvard University and Radcliffe College, with Thomas Beveridge singing the role of Aeneas.

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

Tickets for each evening's performance are available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, Cambridge; the Paine Hall Music Building, Cambridge; or by telephone at Kirkland 7-8990, weekdays from 2-5 P.M.

At the bottom of the document, there is a closing remark expressing gratitude for regarding the letter as a special announcement of this new work, signed by Noel J. Tyl, the producer.

This image is a printed document, likely a promotional flyer or program announcement for an opera performance titled "Dido and Aeneas" by the Harvard Music Department. The document is placed inside a folder or booklet with a beige cover, and the text is printed on white paper with a slightly aged or yellowed appearance.

The content of the document is as follows:

• Title and Credits:

  • "The Harvard Music Department presents 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 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.

• 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 music is composed for a chamber orchestra (woodwind 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, with Thomas Beveridge singing the role of Aeneas.

• Additional Information:

  • The opera will be preceded by the Mass: "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, chorus under the direction of Allan Miller.
  • Tickets are available at the Harvard Cooperative Society, the Paine Hall Music Building, or by telephone at KIrkland 7-8990, weekdays 2-5 P.M.

• Closing Note:

  • A request for the recipient to regard this letter as a special announcement of the new work.
  • Signed by Noel J. Tyl, Producer.

The document is neatly organized with clear headings and sections, providing all necessary information about the performance, including dates, location, cast, and ticketing details.

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."

This is a photograph of a printed document. It is an invitation to an opera performance. The opera is called "Dido and Aeneas" and it is presented by the Harvard Music Department. The libretto was written by David Kuhn and the music was composed by Thomas Beveridge. The opera is set to be performed on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15, in the Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge. The opera is a setting of Mr. Kuhn's play, "Dido and Aeneas," a western play in the style of a Japanese No play. The music calls for a chamber orchestra, mixed chorus, soprano, and bass. Tickets for the performance are 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 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 from a program for an opera performance by the Harvard Music Department. The page is white with black text and features the title "DIDO AND AENEAS" at the top, followed by the names of the librettist and composer. Below this, there is information about the performance, including the stage direction, music direction, and dates of the performances.

• Title and Credits
  • The title "DIDO AND AENEAS" is prominently displayed at the top of the page.
  • The librettist, David Kuhn, and composer, Thomas Beveridge, are credited below the title.
• Performance Information
  • The performance will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15.
  • The stage direction is by Margaret Fairbank, and the music direction is by Michael Senturia.
  • The opera is a setting of Mr. Kuhn's play, Dido and Aeneas, a western play in the style of a Japanese Nô 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.
• Ticket Information
  • 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.
• Producer's Note
  • The producer, Noel J. Tyl, expresses gratitude for the special announcement of this new work.

Overall, the page provides essential information about the opera performance, including the title, credits, performance dates and times, stage and music direction, and ticket availability.

The image shows a page from a book, featuring a program for an opera performance. The title of the opera is "Dido and Aeneas," and it was presented by the Harvard Music Department.

Program Details:

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

Performance Information:

• Dates: Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15
• Location: The Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge
• Time: 8:00 p.m.

Cast:

• Dido: Soprano
• Aeneas: Bass
• Chorus: Mixed chorus

Orchestra:

• Instruments: Woodwind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion

Tickets:

• Availability: 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.
• Price: Not specified

Acknowledgments:

• Special announcement: The producers would like to acknowledge the special announcement of this new work.

Overall, the program provides detailed information about the opera performance, including the cast, orchestra, and ticket availability. It also acknowledges the special announcement of this new work.

The image shows a letter on aged paper, likely from the 1950s, announcing an opera performance by the Harvard Music Department.

• The letter is titled "THE HARVARD MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents DIDO AND AENEAS" and includes details about the performance, such as:
  • Date: Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15
  • Time: Evening
  • Location: Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge
  • Libretto: David Kuhn
  • Music: Thomas Beveridge '59
• The letter also provides information about the opera, including:
  • Description: A western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play
  • Instrumentation: Chamber orchestra (wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion), mixed chorus, soprano (Dido), and bass (Aeneas)
  • Participants: Undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College
• The letter is signed by Noel J. Tyl, Producer, and includes a request to regard the letter as a special announcement of the new work.
• The background of the image appears to be a red book or folder with yellowed pages, suggesting that the letter is part of a collection or archive.

The image presents a vintage program for an opera performance, featuring a white page with black text. The title, "THE HARVARD MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents DIDO AND AENEAS," is prominently displayed at the top, accompanied by the names of the librettist and composer.

Program Details:

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

Performance Information:

• Dates: Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15
• Location: Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge
• Description: A two-part opera based on Mr. Kuhn's play, "Dido and Aeneas," with a Western-style Japanese Nō play setting and a chamber orchestra consisting of wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion.

Additional Information:

• Preceding Performance: Mass: "Je suis desheritee" by Gombert, directed by Allan Miller
• Ticket Availability: Tickets 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.

Closing:

• Sincerely: Noel J. Tyl, Producer

The program is set against a background of stacked books, with a red book visible on the right side. The overall design and layout suggest a formal and elegant presentation, fitting for a classical music performance.

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.