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Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert Programs, Season 75, 1955-1956 mmmmmtmmmmmmm SYMPHONY HALL, BOSTON Telephone, CO mmonwealth 6-1492 SEVENTY-FIFTH SEASON, 1955-1956 CONCERT BULLETIN of the Boston Symphony Orchestra CHARLES MUNCH, Music Director Richard Burgin, Associate Conductor with historical and descriptive notes by John N. Burk COPYRIGHT, 1956, BY BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Inc. The TRUSTEES of the BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Inc. Henry B. Cabot . President Jacob J. Kaplan . Vice-President Richard C. Paine . Treasurer Talcott M. Banks, Jr. C. D. Jackson John Nicholas Brown Michael T. Kelleher Theodore P. Ferris Palfrey Perkins Alvan T. Fuller Charles H. Stockton Francis W. Hatch Edward A. Taft Harold D. Hodgkinson Raymond S. Wilkins Oliver Wolcott TRUSTEES EMERITUS Philip R. Allen M. A. DeWolfe Howe N. Penrose Hallowell Lewis Perry Thomas D. Perry, Jr., Manager G. W. Rector ) Assistant J. J. Brosnahan, Assistant Treasurer N. S. 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Reynolds, Francis & Rohnstock, of Boston. Mr. Reynolds has written in explanation of his work: "What is stained glass? It is bits and pieces of colored glass joined together by strips of lead. It is light—patterned, saturated, glorified with color. It is a fine art which has been practiced contin- uously since the 9th century. Through the hands and imagination of a great creative artist the world is enriched by the windows of Chartres. "The power of stained glass is enor- mous. It can redeem a bad piece of architecture— it can ruin a beautiful building. At its best it lifts the soul from earth to heaven and like great music it fills us with ecstasy. At its breath of spring . zephyr worst it brings loathing and disgust, light nylon tricot gown degrading the very name of art. "It has been stated that Chartres flocked with frosty white Cathedral is no place for an atheist and blossoms edged with pink to enter its portals is like opening the or green . the gown very gates of heaven. The beauty of its trimmed with nylon val color is celestial ; we are transported by lace. Sizes small, medium, spiritual exaltation. Stained glass is the glorification of color." large. Mr. Reynolds has worked in stained long, 22.95 glass since graduation from the Rhode ballerina, 18.95 Island School of Design in 1907. Among other awards he holds the Gold Medal for design and craftsmanship in stained 416 Boylston St., Boston glass given by the American Institute 54 Central St., Wellesley of Architects in 1950. Examples of his [943] work may be seen in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Riverside Church and St. Bartholomew's Church, all in New York City; Princeton Uni- Chandler s versity Chapel, Washington Cathedral, Tremont and West Streets, Boston Wellesley College Chapel and else- where. He is represented in France by the windows in the American Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Belleau Wood, and the American Church in Paris on the Quai d'Orsay. • • BERKSHIRE MUSIC CENTER ANNOUNCES SUMMER PLANS Charles Munch announces that the fourteenth session of the Orchestra's school, the Berkshire Music Center, will be held at Tanglewood from July 2nd to August 12th in connection with the Berkshire Festival concerts. One of Italy's foremost composers, Goffredo Petrassi, has accepted Mr. Munch's invitation to serve as guest teacher of composition. The Composition Depart- ment, headed by Aaron Copland, has included in the past such guest com- posers from other countries as Hinde- mith, Martinu, Ibert, Dallapiccola, Honegger, Milhaud and Blacher. Mr. Petrassi's recent work, his Fifth Con- certo for Orchestra, commissioned for the 75th anniversary of the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra and performed here this season, is planned for the Berkshire Festival programs shortly to be an- nounced in full. Mr. Munch continues as Director of the school. The existence of the Berkshire Music Center, founded in 1940, is due to the enterprise of Serge Koussevitzky, its first Director. The Berkshire Music Center's depart- ment for orchestra, including conducting, will have as its head the young Brazilian ... of Spring, too, of course! conductor, Eleazar de Carvalho, who a vast collection for juniors, misses, returns after five years to serve again and women, now blooming in on the faculty. He will also appear as guest conductor in the Festival. Instru- CHANDLER'S THIRD FLOOR mental students will study chamber music under Richard Burgin, William FOR SUITS Kroll, the noted violinist, and members of the Orchestra. {Continued on page 975) [944] The shape that conquered an Emperor Late-day allurement i by Larry Aldrich 1 hose Empress Josephine charms again ensnare the fashionable world — and Spring is more delightful be- cause of it! We like this Larry Aldrich shaping of the Empire — a pure lyrical line in fine, thin wool ... a graceful Obi-sash behind you. Grey or navy. 8 to 16. $79.95 filene's french shops, seventh floor. [945] Mr. Steppington Takes His Ease Can a man enjoy a sound lighten your work week, per- Sunday snooze in the hurried haps improve your Sunday nap. pace of today's living? Simply write for our free book- We present Mr. Steppington, lets on investment management whose oblivious smile holds the and custodianship services. answer. For behind his smile lies the comforting knowledge that all the complexities of his personal finances are receiving WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST expert care through Old Colony Trust Company. In handling Mr. Stepping- Old Colony ton's affairs, Old Colony offers Trust Company FEDERAL STREET, BOSTON all the resources and experience ONE of New England's largest Trust T. Jefferson Coolidge Chairman^ Trust Committee Institution. The result is an Augustin H. Parker, Jr. efficient, economical, and con- President genial partnership. Arthur L. Coburn, Jr. Old Colony's service can help Chairman^TrustlnvestmentCommittee Allied with The First National Bank of Boston [946] SEVENTY-FIFTH SEASON • NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND FIFTY-SIX Eighteenth Program FRIDAY AFTERNOON, March 9, at 2:15 o'clock SATURDAY EVENING, March 10, at 8:30 o'clock Conducted by Mr. Woodworth Mozart "Regina coeli," for Chorus, Soprano Solo, and Orchestra, K. 108 I. Regina coeli laetare II. Quia quera meruisti portare III. Ora pro nobis IV. Alleluia (First performance at these concerts) Mozart "Ave, verum corpus," Motet for Chorus and String Orchestra, K. 618 (First performance at these concerts) Mozart "Vesperae de dominica," for Chorus and Orchestra, with Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Solo, K. 321 I. Dixit Dominus (Psalm 110) II. Confitebor (Psalm 111) III. Beatus vir (Psalm 112) IV. Laudate pueri (Psalm 113) V. Laudate Dominum (Psalm 117) (From "Vesperae solennes de confessore," K. 339) VI. Magnificat (First performance at these concerts) INTERMISSION Conducted by Mr. Munch Faure Requiem, for Chorus and Orchestra, with Soprano and Baritone Solo, Op. 48 I. Introit and Kyrie IV. Pie Jesu II. Offertorium V. Agnus Dei III. Sanctus VI. Libera Me VII. In Paradisum THE HARVARD GLEE CLUB AND RADCLIFFE CHORAL SOCIETY G. Wallace Woodworth, Conductor SOLOISTS Adele Addison, Soprano Richard Gilley, Tenor Eleanor Davis, Mezzo-soprano Donald Gramm, Bass These concerts will end about 4:00 o'clock on Friday Afternoon; 10:15 o'clock on Saturday Evening. BALDWIN PIANO RCA VICTOR RECORDS [947] ftLfew the new deep-set hat . focal point of your Easter costume, an indispensable of Spring fashion '56. So many versions, so many heady colors from which to pick your fancy. A big beautiful example . our meringue glace straw, riding light and high, 12.95 From our exciting new hat collections, second floor and Chestnut Hill. [948] REGINA COELI, K. 108 By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Born in Salzburg, January 27, 1756; died in Vienna, December 5, 1791 Composed in Salzburg on May 17, 1771, this anthem calls for a four-part chorus with solo soprano, violins, violas, 2 oboes, 2 flutes, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, bass, and organ. The first movement is an allegro for chorus with full orchestra: Regina coeli laetare, alleluia. In the second movement, tempo moderato, the accompaniment is scored for flutes and strings.
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