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The image shows a program for a piano recital performed by Josef Alexander at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The event details are as follows:

1. Date and Time:

   • The recital took place on May 6, 1932.
   • There is an invitation for a previous event on April 29 at 8:00 PM.

2. Program:
   The recital was divided into two sections:

   I.

   • Prelude and Fugue, D major by Bach
   • Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Brahms

   II.

   • Scenes from Childhood by Mompou:
     • Shouting in the Street
     • Play in the Square
     • Play
     • Play
     • Young Girls in the Garden
   • Prelude, G sharp minor by Rachmaninoff
   • Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) by Rachmaninoff
   • Memories by Choloff
   • Two Preludes (D flat major and B flat minor) by Chopin
   • Nella by Delibes-Dohnanyi

3. Additional Information:

   • The recital was performed on a Steinway Pianoforte.

The program appears to be a historical document, likely preserved in a book or folder, as evidenced by the visible binding and paper edges.

The image shows a page from a booklet or program that details a piano recital event. The event is organized by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

The program lists two separate recitals:

1. The first recital is scheduled for April 29 at 8:00 PM and is a general invitation to attend.

2. The second recital is scheduled for May 6, 1932, and includes a detailed list of the works to be performed:

   Section I:

   • Prelude and Fugue, D major by Johann Sebastian Bach
   • Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Johannes Brahms

   Section II:

   • Scenes from Childhood by Maurice Ravel (specifically includes "Shooting in the Street," "Play in the Square," and "Play - Young Girls in the Garden")
   • Prelude, G sharp minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff
   • Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) by Sergei Rachmaninoff
   • Memories by Choloff (not identified further)
   • Two Preludes (D flat major and B flat minor) by Frédéric Chopin
   • Naila by Béla Bartók (later identified as Delibes-Dohnányi)

The instrument specified for the performance is a Steinway pianoforte. The program appears to be from an older publication, given its vintage look and the style of typography.

The image displays an invitation and program for a piano recital by Josef Alexander at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The invitation at the top of the page announces the recital on April 29 at 8:00 P.M., extending a cordial invitation to the recipient. Below this, the program for the recital held on May 6, 1932, is detailed. The program is divided into two sections, listing the following pieces to be performed:

I.

• Prelude and Fugue, D major by Bach
• Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Brahms

II.

• Scenes from Childhood (Shooting in the Street – Play in the Square – Play – Young Girls in the Garden) by Mompou
• Prelude, G sharp minor by Rachmaninoff
• Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) by Rachmaninoff
• Memories by Choloff
• Two Preludes (D flat major and B flat minor) by Chopin
• Naila by Delibes-Dohnanyi

The recital is noted to feature a Steinway Pianoforte. The document exhibits some signs of age, with a slight yellowish tint and a few folds.

The image shows a program for a piano recital held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The recital was performed by Josef Alexander on two different dates:

1. First Invitation:

   • Date: April 29 (time not specified on the visible part of the invitation)
   • Time: 8:00 PM
   • This part of the image is an invitation card stating that you are cordially invited to the event.

2. Detailed Program:

   • Date: May 6, 1932

The program for the recital on May 6, 1932, is divided into two parts:

Part I:

• Prelude and Fugue, D major - Johann Sebastian Bach
• Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel - Johannes Brahms

Part II:

• Scenes from Childhood (including pieces like "Shouting in the Street," "Play in the Square," "Play," and "Young Girls in the Garden") - Federico Mompou
• Prelude, G sharp minor - Sergei Rachmaninoff
• Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) - Sergei Rachmaninoff
• Memories - Archduke Rudolph (composer attributed as Choloff)
• Two Preludes:
  • D flat major
  • B flat minor - Frédéric Chopin
• Naïla - Léo Delibes and Ernő Dohnányi (arranged)

The recital was performed on a Steinway Pianoforte.

The image shows two pages from a program booklet for a piano recital hosted by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

1. Top Page:

   • The event is a piano recital by Josef Alexander.
   • The date of the recital is April 29 at 8:00 P.M.
   • The text includes an invitation: "YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED."

2. Bottom Page:

   • The event is again identified as a piano recital by Josef Alexander, but this time dated May 6, 1932.

   • The program lists the pieces to be performed, divided into two sections:

     • I:
       • Prelude and Fugue, D major by Bach
       • Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Brahms
     • II:
       • Scenes from Childhood (including "Shooting in the Street," "Play in the Square," and "Young Girls in the Garden") by Mompou
       • Prelude, G sharp minor by Rachmaninoff
       • Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) by Rachmaninoff
       • Memories by Cholf (likely Choffat, but more likely Cholfin or Choffat is a misprint, possibly meaning Chabrier or another composer; the correct composer here is probably Chabrier or Chopin, but it's unclear)
       • Two Preludes (D flat major and B flat minor) by Chopin
       • Naila by Delibes-Dohnányi (likely a piece by Delibes arranged or composed for piano by Dohnányi)

   • The recital will be performed on a Steinway Pianoforte.

The program is neatly typed, and the pages appear to be part of an old, well-preserved document. The edges of the pages show signs of wear and handling, indicating it may have been used and kept for a long time.

The image shows an open booklet or program from a piano recital event hosted by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The event features Josef Alexander as the pianist.

The first page (top half of the image) contains an invitation for the recital scheduled for April 29 at 8:00 PM. It reads:

• "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
• "PIANO RECITAL BY JOSEF ALEXANDER"
• "APRIL 29 AT 8:00 P.M."
• "YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED"

The second page (bottom half of the image) provides details for another piano recital by Josef Alexander on May 6, 1932. The program lists the pieces to be performed:

• I
  • Prelude and Fugue, D major by Bach
  • Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Brahms
• II
  • Scenes from Childhood by Mompou (including "Shouting in the Street," "Play in the Square," "Play," and "Young Girls in the Garden")
  • Prelude, G sharp minor by Rachmaninoff
  • Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) by Rachmaninoff
  • Memories by Choloff
  • Two Preludes (D flat major and B flat minor) by Chopin
  • Naila by Delibes-Dohnanyi

At the bottom, it mentions that the recital will be performed on a Steinway Pianoforte. The program is slightly worn, with some visible tears and creases.

The image displays two pages from what appears to be a program for piano recitals at Harvard University's Germanic Museum, featuring Josef Alexander. The left-side page, slightly obscured by the right page, announces a piano recital on April 29 at 8:00 PM, with an invitation extended to the viewer.

The right-side page, fully visible and titled Germanic Museum Harvard University at the top, lists the program for a piano recital by Josef Alexander on May 6, 1932. The program is comprised of two parts:

Part I includes:

• Prelude and Fugue, D major by Bach
• Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Brahms

Part II includes several pieces:

• "Scenes from Childhood" by Mompou, which further includes "Shouting in the Street – Play in the Square – Play—Play—Young Girls in the Garden"
• Prelude, G sharp minor by the same composer
• "Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood)" by Rachmaninoff
• "Memories" by Choloff
• Two Preludes (D flat major and B flat minor) by Chopin
• "Nala" by Delibes-Dohnanyi

At the bottom of the right page, it is noted that the piano used is a Steinway Pianoforte.

The physical state of the program suggests it has aged over time, evidenced by the yellowing of the paper, creases, and a leaf stuck at the bottom of the binder or folder in which the program is placed. The photo captures a sense of historical significance related to the cultural and academic events of Harvard University during the early 20th century.

This image shows a page from a scrapbook or album. It contains invitations and program details for piano recitals performed by Josef Alexander at Harvard University's Germanic Museum.

The first item is an invitation reading:

• Germanic Museum, Harvard University
• Piano Recital by Josef Alexander
• April 29 at 8:00 P.M.
• You are cordially invited

Below the invitation, there's the program for a piano recital by Josef Alexander dated May 6, 1932:

Part I:

• Prelude and Fugue, D major by Bach
• Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Brahms

Part II:

• Scenes from Childhood by Mompou:
  • Shouting in the Street
  • Play in the Square
  • Play
  • Young Girls in the Garden
• Prelude, G sharp minor by Rachmaninoff
• Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) by Rachmaninoff
• Memories by Choloff
• Two Preludes (D flat major, B flat minor) by Chopin
• Naïa by Delibes-Dohnanyi

The items are printed in a simple, clear typeface, and the program notes the use of a Steinway Pianoforte for the recital.

The image shows an open book with two documents pasted or attached on one page. Both documents are related to piano recitals by Josef Alexander at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University.

The top document is a small invitation card that reads:
"GERMANIC MUSEUM
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
PIANO RECITAL
BY JOSEF ALEXANDER
APRIL 29 AT 8:00 P.M.
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED"

The larger document below is a program or announcement for a piano recital held on May 6, 1932:
"GERMANIC MUSEUM
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
PIANO RECITAL
BY JOSEF ALEXANDER
MAY 6, 1932"

The program lists the pieces to be performed:

I

• Prelude and Fugue, D major by Bach
• Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel by Brahms

II

• Scenes from Childhood by Mompou (with sub-pieces titled "Shouting in the Street – Play in the Square – Play – Play – Young Girls in the Garden")
• Prelude, G sharp minor and Etude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) by Rachmaninoff
• Memories by Choloff
• Two Preludes (D flat major and B flat minor) by Chopin
• Naila by Delibes-Dohnanyi

At the bottom, it indicates that the recital features a Steinway Pianoforte.

The edges of the book pages have some aging signs, and the book appears old and well-used.

The image shows the interior pages of a program or booklet for a piano recital. The booklet appears to be from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, as indicated by the text at the top of the page. The program is for a Piano Recital by Josef Alexander, scheduled for May 6, 1932.

Key Details:

1. Event Title:

   • "PIANO RECITAL BY JOSEF ALEXANDER"

2. Date:

   • May 6, 1932

3. Program Content:
   The program is divided into two sections, labeled I and II, listing the pieces to be performed. Here is a breakdown of the repertoire:

   • Section I:

     • Prelude and Fugue, D major – Bach
     • Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel – Brahms

   • Section II:

     • Scenes from Childhood
       • (Shouting in the Street – Play in the Square – Play – Young Girls in the Garden) – Mompou
     • Prelude, G sharp minor
     • Étude Tableau (Little Red Riding Hood) – Rachmaninoff
     • Memories – Choff
     • Two Preludes
       • (D flat major – B flat minor) – Chopin
     • Naïla – Delibes-Dohnányi

4. Instrumentation:

   • The recital is performed on a Steinway Piano, as noted at the bottom of the page.

5. Design and Condition:

   • The booklet has a simple, clean design with a light beige or cream-colored paper.
   • The edges of the pages show signs of wear, with slight discoloration and creasing, suggesting age and use.
   • The spine of the booklet is visible on the left side, indicating it is bound.

Summary:

This is a historical program for a piano recital by Josef Alexander, held on May 6, 1932, at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The program features a diverse selection of classical and romantic piano pieces by composers such as Bach, Brahms, Mompou, Rachmaninoff, Choff, Chopin, and Delibes-Dohnányi, performed on a Steinway piano. The booklet itself shows signs of age and wear, reflecting its historical context.