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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbooks, January 1966-May 1973

ARCH.2003.36, Rendition: 805328

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings pasted onto a piece of brown paper, likely part of a scrapbook or a collection of articles. The clippings are from the Boston Globe and appear to be dated from November 1971, specifically on the 24th and 25th of that month. These clippings seem to be reviews or articles about musical events and performances, including a concert by Musica Viva, a recital by an organist named Tulan, and a performance by the composer Karlheinz Stockhausen. Each clipping discusses the details of the performances, the music, and the composers involved. The clippings are arranged in a somewhat haphazard manner, with some overlapping and others placed at slightly different angles. The overall condition of the paper and clippings suggests they have been kept for a long time, possibly as a personal collection or for archival purposes.

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This image is a scrapbook page featuring three newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe, dated November 24 and 25, 1971, all related to musical events and reviews.

  1. The top clipping is titled "Musica Viva concert a distinctive one" and is written by Michael Steinberg, a Globe Staff writer. It reviews a concert featuring Hindemith's 1922 song cycle "Die junge Magd" (The Young Maid), performed by Jan Curtis with the Musica Viva ensemble. The review discusses the performance, the composition, and the musicians involved.

  2. The middle clipping is titled "Tulan plays unusual 20th century organ pieces" and is also written by Michael Steinberg. It reviews an organ recital by Frederick Tulan, who performed a variety of 20th-century organ pieces by composers such as Poulenc, Cadence Perlee de Pedale, Shostakovich, Khachaturian, and others. The review comments on the uniqueness and quality of the performance.

  3. The bottom clipping is titled "Stockhausen to conduct his 'Stimmung'" and provides information about a performance by Karlheinz Stockhausen, a renowned German composer. The article mentions that Stockhausen will conduct his piece "Stimmung" at the Kresge Auditorium in MIT on Tuesday, November 30, and will also give a lecture-demonstration on his recent compositions at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, from 4 to 6 in the afternoon.

The clippings are neatly arranged on a brownish-gray background, and each has a handwritten note indicating the date and source of the clipping.

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This image shows an open, aged scrapbook or personal album displaying three newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe, dated November 24, 1971.

The clippings are arranged on the right-hand page of the scrapbook, which has a textured, slightly yellowed paper or cardboard background.


Top Clipping:

  • Headline:Musica Viva concert a distinctive one
  • Author: Michael Steinberg, Globe Staff
  • Content: This article reviews a Musica Viva concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It discusses the performance of poems (possibly by George Trakl) set to music by Hindemith, performed by singer Jan Curtis. It also reviews works by Richard Pitman (a new piece by George Edwards called “Kreuz und Quer”), and Milton Babbitt’s “Composition for Four Instruments,” performed by John Jenkins. The review highlights the program's range and the performers' skill.

Middle Clipping:

  • Headline:Tulan plays unusual 20th century organ pieces
  • Author: Michael Steinberg
  • Content: This review covers a solo organ recital by Frederick Tulan at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It notes the rarity of recitals featuring only 20th-century organ music. The programmer (Tulan) selected works by Poulenc, Messiaen, Hindemith, Schoenberg, Ligeti, Khaikhatian, Tan-Sen, and others, including pieces by Virgil Thomson and Blas. The review comments on the program’s quality, noting some pieces were better than others, and praises Tulan as an “able player.”

Bottom Clipping:

  • Headline:Stockhausen to conduct his ‘Stimmung’
  • Content: This brief announcement announces that German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen would give a lecture-demonstration on his recent compositions, including “Stimmung,” at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard, from 4 to 6 PM on Tuesday (November 30, 1971). It notes that “Stimmung” was composed in 1968 and involves electronically manipulated recordings.

Overall Impression:

The collection of articles suggests the scrapbook owner (or compiler) was interested in contemporary classical music and likely attended or followed events at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge. The clippings are carefully mounted and preserved, indicating their personal value. The consistent date (November 24, 1971) shows they were likely clipped from the same day’s newspaper, covering multiple events happening in the local music scene. The articles are written by the same critic, Michael Steinberg, indicating a cohesive and authoritative source for Boston’s classical music coverage at the time.

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The image shows an open book with pages that have text on them. The text is written in black font, and the pages have different headings. The headings on the pages are "Musica Viva concert a distinctive one," "Tulan plays unusual 20th century organ pieces," and "Stockhausen to conduct his 'Stimmung.'" The pages are slightly torn, and the book is placed on a surface that is probably a table.

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The image is of a book page with a collection of newspaper clippings. The clippings are from the Boston Globe and date back to the 1970s. The clippings are about music and musicians, and include articles about performances, composers, and music festivals. The clippings are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with some overlapping and others positioned next to each other. The text is printed in black ink on a white background, and the paper appears to be yellowed and slightly worn.

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The image depicts a collection of newspaper clippings or articles, likely from the Boston Globe, dated November 24, 1971, and November 25, 1971. The pages are part of a scrapbook or archive, as indicated by the visible spine and the handwritten labels at the top of each page. The articles are centered around musical performances and events, highlighting notable concerts and compositions.

Key Details from the Image:

Top Page:

  • Headline: "Musica Viva concert a distinctive one"
  • Byline: Michael Steinberg
  • Content:
    • Reviews or discusses a Musica Viva concert, mentioning performers such as Richard Pittman and Jan Edwards.
    • The article references works by composers like Richard Strauss and Arnold Schoenberg, noting the concert's unique and distinctive nature.
    • Mentions the performance of a piece by Richard Strauss, Der Rosenkavalier, and the challenges of the program.
    • Discusses the emotional and technical aspects of the performance, emphasizing the quality of the music and the skill of the performers.

Middle Page:

  • Headline: "Tulan plays unusual 20th century organ pieces"
  • Byline: Michael Steinberg
  • Content:
    • Reviews a concert by the organist Tulan, who performed 20th-century organ pieces.
    • Mentions works by composers such as Poulenc, Bernstein, Honegger, and others.
    • Highlights the unique and unconventional nature of the program, which included pieces by composers such as Poulenc (Cinq Pièces pour Orgue), Bernstein (Chichester Psalms), and Honegger (Symphonie pour Orgue).
    • Discusses the technical skill and artistic interpretation required for these pieces, noting the challenges and rewards of performing such contemporary works.

Bottom Page:

  • Headline: "Stockhausen to conduct his 'Stimmung'"
  • Content:
    • Announces a performance of Karlheinz Stockhausen's Stimmung, a piece for six vocalists and six instrumentalists.
    • Describes the piece as an "electrically manipulated" work, emphasizing its avant-garde nature.
    • Mentions the performance will take place at the Harvard University Chamber Music Hall, conducted by Stockhausen himself.
    • Notes that the piece is part of a series of works composed in the 1960s and is considered a significant piece in the realm of experimental music.

Visual Characteristics:

  • Layout: The pages are formatted in a traditional newspaper style, with headlines, bylines, and dense text blocks.
  • Condition: The pages appear aged, with a slightly worn and discolored appearance, suggesting they are from an older archive.
  • Handwritten Labels: The top of each page has handwritten labels indicating the source (Boston Globe) and the date (Nov 24, 1971 and Nov 25, 1971), likely added for organizational purposes.
  • Binding: The pages are bound together, indicating they are part of a scrapbook or collection.

Overall Context:

The image showcases a curated collection of music reviews and announcements from the Boston Globe, focusing on significant musical events and performances from November 1971. The articles highlight the diversity and innovation in 20th-century music, featuring works by composers such as Richard Strauss, Arnold Schoenberg, Poulenc, Bernstein, Honegger, and Karlheinz Stockhausen. The content reflects the era's interest in contemporary and experimental music, as well as the critical engagement with these works by music critics like Michael Steinberg.

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The image shows a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring a newspaper clipping about a music concert. The clipping is titled "Musica Viva concert a distinctive one" and includes several paragraphs of text describing the concert.

  • The clipping is pasted onto a brown paper background, with a slight shadow visible around the edges.
  • The text is written in black ink and is difficult to read due to the low resolution of the image.
  • The clipping appears to be from a local newspaper, as it mentions specific locations and events in the Boston area.
  • The clipping is likely from the 1970s or 1980s, based on the style of the writing and the content of the article.
  • The clipping is surrounded by other newspaper clippings and notes, suggesting that the scrapbook or photo album is a collection of memorabilia from the owner's life.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the owner's interests and hobbies, as well as their connections to the local community. The clipping is a unique and personal artifact that offers insight into the past.

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The image depicts a page from a scrapbook or photo album, featuring three newspaper clippings about music. The clippings are arranged in a collage style, with the largest one at the top and two smaller ones below it.

Top Clipping:

  • Title: "Musica Viva concert a distinctive one"
  • Date: November 26, 1971
  • Content: A review of a concert by the Musica Viva ensemble, highlighting its unique sound and performance.

Middle Clipping:

  • Title: "Tulan plays unusual 20th century organ pieces"
  • Date: November 28, 1971
  • Content: A review of an organ recital by Tulan, featuring contemporary works that showcase the instrument's versatility.

Bottom Clipping:

  • Title: "Stockhausen to conduct his 'Stimmung'"
  • Date: November 24, 1971
  • Content: An announcement of a concert by Karlheinz Stockhausen, who will conduct his own composition "Stimmung" at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Additional Details:

  • The clippings are attached to a brown paper background, which appears to be a page from a scrapbook or photo album.
  • The text is written in black ink, with some handwritten notes and corrections visible.
  • The overall design of the page suggests that it was created by someone who is interested in music and wants to preserve memories of specific concerts or events.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the musical scene of the early 1970s, highlighting the diversity and creativity of contemporary music.

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The image presents a scrapbook page featuring three newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe, dated November 24, 1971. The clippings are arranged in a vertical column, with the topmost article titled "Musica Viva concert a distinctive one" and written by Michael Steinberg.

  • Musica Viva concert a distinctive one
    • The article discusses a Musica Viva concert, highlighting the ensemble's performance of Hindemith's 1923 song cycle, "The Young Maid."
    • The concert featured a diverse program, including works by Poulenc, Feliciano, and Bedings.
    • The article praises the ensemble's technical skill and expressive playing.
  • Tulan plays unusual 20th century organ pieces
    • This article reviews a recital by Frederick Tulan at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.
    • Tulan performed a program of 20th-century organ music, including works by Messiaen, Ligeti, and Bedings.
    • The article notes that Tulan's playing was characterized by a sense of clarity and precision.
  • Stockhausen to conduct his 'Stimmung'
    • The third article announces an upcoming performance of Karlheinz Stockhausen's "Stimmung" at the Kruge Auditorium.
    • The piece is described as a setting for six voices, with electronically manipulated texts.
    • The article mentions that Stockhausen will lead a pre-concert lecture-demonstration on the subject of his recent compositions.

In summary, the scrapbook page showcases three newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe, each reviewing a different musical performance or event. The articles provide insight into the musical landscape of the time, highlighting the diversity of contemporary music and the talents of various performers and composers.

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The image presents a vintage scrapbook page featuring newspaper clippings from the Boston Globe, dated November 24, 1971. The page is divided into three sections, each containing a distinct article.

Top Article: "Musica Viva concert a distinctive one"
This article discusses a Musica Viva concert, highlighting its unique aspects and the performance of various musical pieces.

Middle Article: "Tulan plays unusual 20th century organ pieces"
The middle section features an article about Tulan's performance of 20th-century organ pieces, showcasing his skills and the distinctive nature of the music.

Bottom Article: "Stockhausen to conduct his 'Stimmung'"
The bottom article announces Karlheinz Stockhausen's upcoming performance of his composition "Stimmung," providing details about the event.

The scrapbook page itself appears to be made of brown paper or cardboard, with a rough texture and a visible shadow on the left side. The background behind the scrapbook is a plain gray color, suggesting that the image was taken in a studio or against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the musical events and performances of 1971, as reported by the Boston Globe.