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This image displays a formal printed announcement letter from The Harvard Music Department, presented on a single sheet of aged, off-white paper, which appears to be part of a bound booklet or program (evidenced by the visible book binding and reddish-brown cover on the right edge).

The announcement is for an opera performance titled:

DIDO AND AEneas

It is credited as follows:

• Libretto by: DAVID KUHN, ’57
• Music by: THOMAS BEVERIDGE ’59

The production team is also listed:

• Stage Direction: MARGARET FAIRBANK
• Music Direction: MICHAEL SENTURIA

The body of the letter, written in a classic serif font, provides detailed information about the event:

• Dates & Time: Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15.
• Location: Performances will take place in the Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge.
• Nature of the Work: The opera is described as a “setting of Mr. Kuhn’s play, Dido and Aeneas, ‘a western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play.’”
• Orchestration & Cast: The score calls for a chamber orchestra (wood-wind quintet, string quartet, brass trio, piano, and percussion), a mixed chorus, a soprano (Dido), and a bass (Aeneas). All participants are noted as undergraduates at Harvard University and Radcliffe College. It is also mentioned that Mr. Beveridge will sing the role of Aeneas.
• Prelude: The opera will be preceded by the Mass “Je suis desheritee” by Gombert, performed by a chorus under the direction of 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 P.M.

The letter concludes with a polite request for the recipient to regard it as a “special announcement of this new work,” followed by a closing:

Sincerely,
NOEL J. TYL
Producer

The document is slightly stained or discolored in a few areas, consistent with its apparent age. The overall tone is formal and academic, befitting a university arts department announcement.

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 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.

This image contains a printed announcement from the Harvard Music Department regarding their presentation of Dido and Aeneas, an opera in two parts.

Key details include:

• Libretto written by David Kuhn, music by Thomas Beveridge, stage direction by Margaret Fairbank, and music direction by Michael Senturia.
• The performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings, February 14 and 15, in the Courtyard of the Fogg Museum, Quincy Street, Cambridge.
• The opera is described as a "western play in the style of a Japanese Nō play," set for a chamber orchestra and mixed chorus, with two lead vocal roles: soprano (Dido) and bass (Aeneas). Thomas Beveridge is mentioned as singing the role of Aeneas. All participants are undergraduates from Harvard University and Radcliffe College.
• Preceding the opera is a performance of a Mass by Gombert titled, Je suis desheritée, under Allan Miller's direction.
• Ticket purchasing details are provided, mentioning places such as the Harvard Cooperative Society and the Paine Hall Music Building, with a contact telephone number for reservations.

At the end, Noel J. Tyl, the producer, issues this announcement as an invitation and expression of gratitude for attending.

A vintage program/press release from The Harvard Music Department announcing the opera Dido and Aeneas. The page is a single cream-colored sheet with a formal header: “THE HARVARD MUSIC DEPARTMENT presents DIDO AND AENEAS,” followed by credits (libretto by David Kuhn; music by Thomas Beveridge) and staff (Stage Direction: Margaret Fairbank; Music Direction: Michael Senturia).

The body describes the two-evening performance on Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15, to be held in the courtyard of the Fogg Museum in Cambridge. It explains the opera’s style, the chamber orchestra setup, the mixed chorus, and the roles (with Beveridge singing Aeneas) and notes that all participants are undergraduates from Harvard and Radcliffe College. It mentions an opening Mass by Gombert, directed by Allan Miller, and provides ticket information (Harvard Cooperative Society, Paine Hall Music Building, or by telephone Kirland 7-8990, weekdays 2–5 PM). The letter is signed “Sincerely, Noel J. Tyl, Producer.” The page has some aging marks and stains, giving it a vintage academic-music-program feel.

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.