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Richard Pittman Music Director Boston Musica Viva With its founder stepping back Boston Musica Viva ends 51year run No longer conducting after setbacks with his health Richard Pittman and his new music ensemble deserve the citys gratitude By Jeremy Eichler Boston Globe Arts CriticJune 30 2022Click here to read it at the Boston Globes website. The core ensemble of Boston Musica Viva in 1970 featuring from left to right John Heiss Elsa Charlston Richard Pittman Jay Humeston Nancy Cirillo Dean Anderson back William Wrzesien front Luise Vosgerchian. On Feb. 7 1970 the same year that Paul McCartney left the Beatles and four students were shot at Kent State a brief article appeared on page 8 of this newspaper under the headline Modern music scheduled.