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The image shows an open book or program detailing a series of organ recitals. The text on the left page provides information about twelve recitals covering the complete organ literature of Johann Sebastian Bach, given by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The recitals are scheduled on specific dates from November 1957 to April 1958. The text explains that Bach's organ music, written between 1704 and 1723, will be presented in a particular order, grouping the Preludes and Fugues chronologically.

The right page details the specification of the organ, designed by G. Donald Harrison and built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. It includes the stops for the Hauptwerk, Positiv, and Pedal sections, along with wind pressure specifications. At the bottom, it mentions that admission to the recitals is by advance subscription only, with tickets costing $10.00 for the series, and provides details on how to obtain tickets.

The pages are framed by a visible light blue edge, suggesting the book is placed on a light-colored surface.

The image shows a page from an announcement or program for a series of recitals featuring the complete organ literature of Johann Sebastian Bach. The recitals are to be conducted by E. Power Biggs at the German Museum of Harvard University. The concerts are scheduled on Monday evenings at 8:15 p.m., divided into two groups of six concerts each, with dates spanning from November 1st, 1937, to April 11th, 1938.

The music will be organized into twelve recitals covering various categories of Bach's organ compositions, including the Eight Short Preludes and Fugues, Early Preludes and Fugues, Partitas, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes, Trio Sonatas, Preludes and Fugues of the First Master Period, and more.

The organ used for these performances is a G. Donald Harrison organ, built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston and loaned to the German Museum. It is a notable instrument from the 18th century, designed to play Bach's music effectively.

The specification of the organ is detailed, including details about the Hauptwerke (main works), Positiv (smaller organ), and Pedal (bass organ). The organ has four couplers and specific wind pressure requirements.

Admittance to these recitals is by advance subscription only. Tickets can be obtained by enclosing a self-addressed envelope or by calling the German Museum or Harvard University. Two hundred and fifty tickets will be issued, with applications filled in the order received. The cost for each ticket is $10.00.

The image depicts a page from a program or brochure detailing a series of organ recitals dedicated to the complete organ literature of Johann Sebastian Bach. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs at the German Museum of Harvard University.

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1. Recital Series Overview:

   • Twelve recitals covering the complete organ literature of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   • The concerts were held on Monday evenings at 8:15 p.m. on the following dates:
     • November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and December 6th, 1937.
     • March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, April 1st (Friday), and April 11th, 1938.

2. Background Information:

   • The majority of Bach's organ music was written between 1701 and 1723, with revisions occurring later.
   • Bach was the first church organist in Arnstadt and Mühlhausen, and later court organist to Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen.
   • The recitals are presented on a G. Donald Harrison organ, built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston, and loaned to the German Museum for the year.

3. Organ Details:

   • The organ is housed in the Romanesque Hall of the German Museum.
   • The specifications of the organ are listed, including stops for both the Hauptwerk (main case) and the Positiv (smaller case), as well as the pedal board.
     • Hauptwerk: 16’ Quintade, 8’ Principal, 8’ Spitzflöte, 8’ Principal, 4’ Octave, 2 2/3’ Mixtur, 2’ Super Octave, 1 1/3’ Fourniture.
     • Positiv: 8’ Koppelflöte, 8’ Principal, 4’ Nachthorn, 2 2/3’ Nasat, 2’ Blockflöte, 1’ Sesquialtera, 2’ Mixtur.
     • Pedal: 16’ Bourdon, 8’ Principal, 8’ Gedeckt Bass, 4’ Octave, 2’ Mixtur.
     • Additional features include couplers, crescendo pedal, and wind pressure.

4. Recital Plan:

   • The recitals are organized according to the following plan:
     1. The Eight Short Preludes and Fugues.
     2. The Six Schübler Chorale Preludes.
     3. Early Preludes and Fugues: Partitas.
     4. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.
     5. Preludes and Fugues of the First Master Period.
     6. Trio Sonatas: Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.
     7. The Great Preludes and Fugues: Partitas.
     8. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.
     9. The Clavierübung: The D minor Concerto.
     10. The Great Preludes and Fugues: Toccatas.
     11. The Great Preludes and Fugues: Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.
     12. The Great Preludes and Fugues: Trio Sonatas.

5. Admission Information:

   • Admittance is by advance subscription only.
   • Tickets for the series are priced at $10.00.
   • Tickets can be obtained by enclosing a self-addressed envelope or by calling in person.
   • Checks should be made payable to Harvard University.
   • A limited number of tickets (200) will be issued, and applications should be received in the order they are sent.

The document provides a comprehensive overview of the Bach organ recital series, including historical context, the schedule, the instrument specifications, and admission details.

The image shows a historical program for a series of recitals featuring the complete organ literature of Johann Sebastian Bach. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs at the German Museum of Harvard University, specifically in Sanders Theatre. The concerts were divided into two groups of six, with the first group held on Monday evenings at 8:15 p.m. from November 1st, 1937, to March 7th, 1938, and the second group on March 14th, 21st, 28th, April 1st (Friday), and April 11th, 1938.

The program provides context on Bach's organ music, which was primarily written between 1704 and 1723 and later revised. Bach served as a church organist in Arnstadt and Mühlhausen and later became the Kapellmeister to Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen. The recitals followed a chronological order for the Preludes and Fugues.

The program also describes the organ used, which was designed by G. Donald Harrison and built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston. It was loaned to the German Museum for a year. The specifications of the organ, including its stops and couplers, are detailed.

The admission to these recitals was by advance subscription only, with tickets priced at $10.00 for the series. Tickets could be obtained by enclosing a self-addressed envelope or by calling in person, with checks made payable to Harvard University. Only two hundred and fifty tickets were issued.

The image is of a concert program and an organ specification sheet for a series of twelve recitals featuring the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Here are the details:

Concert Program Details:

Performer:

• E. Power Biggs

Location:

• Germanic Museum of Harvard University

Schedule:

• The concerts will be held on Monday evenings at 8:15 p.m., divided into two groups:
  • November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
  • December 6th, 1937
  • March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
  • April 1st (Friday)
  • April 11th, 1938

Program Plan:
The recitals will follow a chronological and thematic order of Bach’s works, divided as follows:

1. The Eight Short Preludes and Fugues, The Six Schübler Chorale Preludes
2. Early Preludes and Fugues, Partitas, Early Chorale Preludes
3. Early Preludes and Fugues, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes
4. Trio Sonatas
5. Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes, The Master Period
6. Preludes and Fugues of the First Master Period, Trio Sonatas, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes
7. The Great Preludes and Fugues, Partitas
8. The Great Preludes and Fugues, Miscellaneous Trios and Concertos
9. The Clavierübung (The Dogma in Music)
10. The Great Preludes and Fugues
11. The Art of Fugue
12. The Great Preludes and Fugues, Trio Sonatas, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes

Organ Specification:

The organ used for these recitals was designed by G. Donald Harrison, built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston, and installed at the Germanic Museum. The specifications are as follows:

Hauptwerk (Great Organ):

• Quintade 16'
• Principal 8'
• Spitzflöte 8'
• Gemshorn 8'
• Rohrflöte 4'
• Quint 2 2/3'
• Super Octave 2'
• Mixture IV Ranks
• Trompete 8'

Positiv:

• Koppelflöte 8'
• Nachthorn 4'
• Nasat 2 2/3'
• Blockflöte 2'
• Tierce 1 3/5'
• Sifflöte 1'
• Zimbel III Ranks
• Krummhorn 8'

Pedal:

• Principal 16'
• Bourdon 16'
• Gedeckt Bass 8'
• Principal 8'
• Blockflöte 4'
• Mixture III Ranks
• Posaune 16'
• Trompete 8'
• Krummhorn 4'

Additional notes mention that there are 4 couplers and a Crescendo Pedal with 8 General combinations, and that wind pressure is maintained throughout at 2 1/2 inches.

Ticket Information:

• Tickets can be obtained from the Germanic Museum by enclosing a self-addressed envelope.
• Checks should be made payable to Harvard University.
• Two hundred and fifty tickets will be issued for each recital, priced at $2.00 in advance.
• Subscription for all 12 recitals is $10.00.

The image shows an open book with a page displaying information about a series of organ concerts featuring the complete organ literature of Johann Sebastian Bach. The concerts are to be given by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The schedule includes six concerts on specific dates in November and December of 1957, and March and April of 1958.

The text provides historical context about Bach's organ music, noting that most of it was written between 1707 and 1725, with much of it revised later. Bach's main influences and contemporaries, such as Dietrich Buxtehude, Wilhelm Ernst of Weimar, and later Kapellmeisters like Johann Kuhnau and Johann Friedrich Fasch, are mentioned. The reed stops in Bach's organs, which added color to his music, are also highlighted.

The music will be presented in a specific order:

1. The Eight Short Preludes and Fugues.
2. Early Preludes and Fugues, Partita.
3. Early Preludes and Fugues, Partita.
4. Independent Chorale Preludes.
5. Trio Sonatas, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.
6. Preludes and Fugues of the First Mature Period, Trio Sonatas, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.
7. The Eighteen Chorale Preludes, Partitas, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.
8. The Great Preludes and Fugues.
9. The Clavierübung (The Organ Mass).
10. The Eighteen Chorale Preludes.
11. The Eighteen Chorale Preludes.
12. The Great Preludes and Fugues, Trio Sonatas, Miscellaneous Chorale Preludes.

The organ used for these concerts, designed by G. Donald Harrison and built by the Aeolian Skinner Organ Company, will be loaned to the Germanic Museum for a year. The organ features a unique setup in the Romanesque Hall, allowing it to be heard with its original clarity. The specifications of the organ are detailed, including various stops and combinations.

Advance subscription tickets for the concerts can be obtained from the Germanic Museum by enclosing a self-addressed envelope or calling in person. The number of tickets is limited to one hundred and fifty, issued in the order received.

This is an image of an open book with two visible pages containing text. The left page lists details of twelve recitals covering the complete organ literature of Johann Sebastian Bach to be given by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The recitals are scheduled on various dates in 1957, including November dates and two in December, then continuing on several dates in 1958.

The right page contains information about the organ used for these recitals. It was designed by G. Donald Harrison, built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston, and loaned to the Germanic Museum. The text details the classical instruments of the 18th century after which the organ was modeled. There is also a specification of the organ including its various parts such as Hauptwerk, Positive, and Pedal, with the various stops and couplers listed under each. Additionally, information at the bottom specifies that admission to the recitals is by advance subscription only, the cost being $10.00, along with instructions on how to obtain tickets.

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The text specifies the recital dates, which span from November 1937 to April 1938, and mentions that the concerts will be divided into two groups of six. Each recital is scheduled to take place on Monday evenings at 8:15 p.m.

The program of music is outlined according to a twelve-point plan, listing specific works and categories of Bach’s compositions, including preludes, fugues, partitas, sonatas, and miscellaneous chorale preludes.

Additionally, the text provides details about the organ designed by G. Donald Harrison, built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company, and describes its specifications across three organ divisions: Hauptwerke, Positiv, and Pedal.

At the bottom of the page, there are instructions for securing tickets to these recitals, which are available by advance subscription only. The ticket price for the series is noted as $10.00, with directions on how and where to send applications.

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On the right side of the pamphlet, there is information about the organ used for the recitals, designed by G. Donald Harrison and built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston. It also includes a specification of the organ's stops, divided into Hauptwerke, Positiv, and Pedal sections, along with details about the organ's combinations and wind pressure. Additionally, there is a note about the admission tickets, stating that admittance is by advance subscription only, with tickets priced at $10.00 each, and instructions on how to obtain them are provided.

The image shows an open book with a white page in the middle. The page contains text about a series of twelve recitals. The recitals are dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach's complete organ literature and will be performed by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The recitals will take place on various dates between November 1937 and April 1938, divided into two groups of six. The recitals will feature Bach's chorale preludes, miscellaneous chorale preludes, trio sonatas, and other works. The book also includes information about the organ used for the recitals, which was designed by G. Donald Harrison and built by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston. The organ was loaned to the Germanic Museum for a year and is planned to be played after the great classical instruments of the 18th century. The admission to the recitals is by advance subscription only, with tickets costing $10.00 each.