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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

ARCH.2013.5.3, Rendition: 793365

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The image shows a program for an open meeting of the Cambridge Musical Club held on November 9, 1938, at the Germanic Museum through the courtesy of Harvard College. The program lists the hosts and hostesses, including Mrs. Albert W. Rantoul, President, and several other women. It also lists the artists: Gertrude Ehrhart (Soprano), E. Power Biggs (Organ), Karl Zeise (Violin), and Willem Frank (Piano).

The program is divided into three sections:

  1. The first section includes:

    • Concerto in F Major by Handel, featuring the Allegro and Siciliana, performed by Karl Zeise with Willem Frank on piano.
    • Chorale from Cantata No. 147 by Bach, performed by E. Power Biggs.
    • A song by Clérambault, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
    • The Cuckoo by d'Aquin, performed by E. Power Biggs.
    • A tune by the Trumpet by Purcell, performed by E. Power Biggs.
    • Variations on a Noël by Marcel Dupre, performed by E. Power Biggs.
  2. The second section includes:

    • In Waldeseinsamkeit by Brahms, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
    • Es hang der Reif by Brahms, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
    • Zonnelied by Van Rensselaer, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
    • At a Window by Hammond, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
    • Snow Fairies by Forysth, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
    • Song of the Little Fish by Arensky, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
    • Senta's Ballad ("The Flying Dutchman") by Wagner, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with Willem Frank on piano.
  3. The third section includes:

    • Concerto in D Minor by Lalo, featuring Allegro Maestoso, Intermezzo, and Andante Allegro Vivace, performed by Karl Zeise with E. Power Biggs on the organ.

Finally, there is an aria, "Connais-tu le Pays?" from Mignon by Thomas, performed by Gertrude Ehrhart with E. Power Biggs on the organ and Willem Frank on the piano.

A note at the bottom requests attendees to refrain from smoking in the building.

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The image shows a page from a program for an open meeting of the Cambridge Musical Club held on November 9, 1938. The event was hosted at the Germanic Museum, which was part of Harvard College.

Key details include:

Hostesses:

  • Mrs. Albert W. Rantoul (President)
  • Mrs. Charles J. Bullock
  • Mrs. E. K. Rand
  • Mrs. Eugene W. Kendall
  • Mrs. George Albert Lewis
  • Mrs. Philip Sharples
  • Mrs. Alfred Walter

Artists:

  • Soprano: Gertrude Ehrhart
  • Organ: E. Power Biggs
  • Violin: Karl Zeise
  • Piano: Willem Frank

The program lists the following musical performances divided into four sections:

Section I:

  1. Concerto in F Major by Handel
  2. Allegro from "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale" by Bach
  3. Chorale from Cantata No. 147 ("A Mighty Fortress Is Our God") by Bach
  4. Basso de Cromorne by Stravinsky
  5. The Cuckoo by Ravel
  6. A Tune for the Trumpet by Purcell
  7. Variations on a Noël by Marcel Dupre (performed by Mr. Biggs)

Section II:

  1. In Waldeseinsamkeit by Brahms
  2. Zonnelied by van Rensselaer
  3. Es der Reif by Schumann
  4. At a Window by Hindemith
  5. Snow Fairies by Fauré
  6. Song of the Little Fish by Arensky
  7. Serenade in B-flat Major ("The Flying Dutchman") by Wagner (performed by Miss Ehrhart and Mr. Frank)

Section III:

  1. Concerto in D Minor by Lalo
    • Lento-Allegro Maestoso
    • Intermezzo
    • Andante-Allegro Vivace (performed by Mr. Zeise and Mr. Biggs)

Section IV:

  1. Aria: "Connais-tu le Pays" (Mignon) by Thomas (performed by Miss Ehrhart and Mr. Frank)

At the bottom, there is a note requesting compliance with the rules of the Germanic Museum, specifically stating that smoking is prohibited inside the building and must be done outside.

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The image shows a program from an open meeting of the Cambridge Musical Club held on November 9, 1938, at the Germanic Museum, which was hosted through the courtesy of Harvard College.

Here are the details from the program:

Hostesses:

  • Mrs. Albert W. Rantoul, President
  • Mrs. Charles J. Bullock
  • Mrs. E. K. Rand
  • Mrs. Eugene W. Kendall
  • Mrs. George Albert Lewis
  • Mrs. Philip Sharples
  • Mrs. Alfred Walter

Artists:

  • Gertrude Ehrhart (Soprano)
  • E. Power Biggs (Organ)
  • Karl Zeise (Violin)
  • Willem Frank (Piano)

Program:

I. Handel:

  • Concerto in F Major
    • Adagio Allegro (The Cuckoo and the Nightingale)
    • Allegro
  • Chorale from Cantata No. 147
  • Fantasia upon "Greensleeves"
  • Basso de Cromorne
  • The Cuckoo (d'Aquin)
  • A Tune for the Trumpet
  • Variations on a Noël by Mr. Biggs

II. Various Composers:

  • In Waldeseinsamkeit by Brahms
  • Es hing der Reif by van Renesse
  • Zonnelied by Hammond
  • At a Window by Forsyth
  • Snow Fairies by Arenskiy
  • Song of the Little Fish by Arenskiy
  • Senta’s Ballad ("The Flying Dutchman") by Wagner
    • Miss Ehrhart (Soprano)
    • Mr. Frank (Piano)

III. Lalo:

  • Concerto in D Minor
    • Lento Allegro Maestoso
    • Intermezzo
    • Andante Allegro Vivace
    • Mr. Zeise (Violin)
    • Mr. Biggs (Organ)

IV. Thomas:

  • Aria: "Connais-tu le Pays" (Mignon) by Thomas
    • Miss Ehrhart (Soprano)
    • Mr. Biggs (Organ)

At the bottom of the program, it is mentioned that to comply with the rules of the Germanic Museum, smoking is not allowed outside the building.

The program is a detailed list of the musical pieces to be performed and the artists involved in the concert.

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The image shows a historical program for an open meeting of the Cambridge Musical Club held on November 9, 1938, at the Germanic Museum (hosted through the courtesy of Harvard College).

The program lists the following details:

  1. Hostesses:

    • Mrs. Albert W. Rantoul, President
    • Mrs. Charles J. Bullock
    • Mrs. Eugene W. Kendall
    • Mrs. George Albert Lewis
    • Mrs. E. K. Rand
    • Mrs. Philip Sharples
    • Mrs. Alfred Walter
  2. Artists:

    • Gertrude Ehrhart - Soprano
    • E. Power Biggs - Organ
    • Karl Zeise - Cello
    • Willem Frank - Piano

The program is divided into four sections of musical pieces to be performed:

I.

  • Concerto in F Major (Adagio Allegro - "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale" and Aria Siciliana-Allegro) - Handel
  • Chorale from Cantata No. 147 (Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme) - Bach
  • Bass de Cromhorne (from "Le Jardin des Plaisirs") - d'Aquin
  • The Cuckoo - Purcell
  • Variations on a Noël - Marcel Dupré

II.

  • In Waldesinsamkeit (from "Die schöne Magelone") - Brahms
  • Es hing der Reif (from "Van Rensselaer") - Brahms
  • At a Window - Hammond
  • Snow Fairies - Forsyth
  • Song of the Little Fish ("The Flying Dutchman") - Arensky
  • Serenade ("Der Hirt auf dem Felsen") - Wagner

III.

  • Concerto in D Minor (Lento-Allegro Maestoso, Intermezzo, Andante-Allegro Vivace) - Lalo

IV.

  • Aria: "Connais-tu le Pays" (Mignon) - Thomas

The program also includes a note at the bottom: "In order to comply with the rules of the Germanic Museum, it is respectfully requested that we refrain from smoking outside the building."

The Steinway piano used during the event was a gift from the Foggs Museum.

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The image shows a program for an "Open Meeting" of the Cambridge Musical Club held on November 9, 1938, at the Germanic Museum (through the courtesy of Harvard College). Here's a detailed summary of the program:

Hostesses:

  • Mrs. Charles J. Bullock
  • Mrs. Euolne W. Kendall
  • Mrs. George Albert Lewis
  • Mrs. Charles W. Rantoul, President
  • Mrs. F. K. Rath
  • Mrs. Philip Stables
  • Mrs. Alfred Walter

Artists:

  • Gertrude Ehrhart (Soprano)
  • E. Power Biggs
  • Karl Zeise
  • Willem Frank

Program:

Part I:

  1. Concerto in F Major - Handel

    • Allegro (The Cuckoo and the Nightingale) - Alberti-Allegro
    • Alla Siciliana-Allegro
    • Chorale from Cantata No. 147 - Bach
  2. Basse de Cromorne - Clérambault

    • The Cuckoo - d’Anglebert
    • A Tune for the Trumpet and Variations on a Noël - Dandrieu
    • Mrs. Boogs - Marcell Dupré

Part II:

  1. In Waldeinsamkeit (Es ging der Reich) - Brahms

    • Zonnelaid
    • At a Window
    • Snow in June
    • The Little Fish - Bennett
    • Sentimental Ballad ("The Flying Dutchman") - Wagner
    • Miss Ehrhart, Mr. Frank
  2. Solo Piano pieces:

    • Berceuse - Ravel
    • Humoresque - Henselt
    • Forest Music - Arensky
    • Mr. Biggs

Part III:

  1. Concerto in D Minor - Lalo
    • I. Lento-Allegro Maestoso
    • II. Intermezzo
    • III. Andante-Allegro Vivace
    • Mrs. Zeise, Mr. Boogs

Part IV:

  1. Aria: "Connais-tu le Pays" (Mignon) - Thomas
    • Miss Ehrhart, Mr. Frank

At the bottom, there is a note stating that in order to comply with the rules of the Germanic Museum, it is respectfully requested that no refrains from smoking until outside the building.

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The image is of a program from an open meeting of the Cambridge Musical Club held on November 9, 1938, at the Germanic Museum (now known as the Busch-Reisinger Museum), courtesy of Harvard College.

The program details the hostesses, artists, and the musical pieces performed during the event.

Hostesses:

  • Mrs. Charles H. Taylor
  • Mrs. Aubrey W. Rantoul (President)
  • Mrs. Edward K. Rand
  • Mrs. Eggert W. Kendall
  • Mrs. George Albert Lewis
  • Mrs. Philip Sharpies
  • Mrs. Alfred Walter

Artists:

  • Gertrude Ehkart (Soprano)
  • Marian Anderson (Contralto)
  • Karl Zeise (Cello)
  • Wilhelm Frank (Piano)

Program:

I. Handel

  • Concerto in F Major (Allegro-Alla Siciliana (The Cuckoo and the Nightingale)-Allegro)

II. Brahms

  • Chorale from Cantata No. 147 ("Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme")
  • Ballade de Gounod ("The Cuckoo")
  • A Tune for the Trumpet (Variations on a Swiss Air)

III. Lalo

  • Concerto in D Minor (Prelude-Andante-Intermezzo-Allegro Vivace)
    • Ms. Zeise
    • Mr. Frank

IV. Thomas

  • Aria: "Connais-tu le Pays" (Mignon)
    • Miss Ehkart
    • Mr. Frank
    • Ms. Biss

Encores:

  • "Der Lindenbaum"
  • "Wiegenlied"
  • "Snow Fairies"
  • "Song of the Little Fish"
  • "Song of the Flying Dutchman"
  • "Santa's Ballet"

The program notes that the order of the pieces may vary and requests the audience to refrain from applause in the Germanic Museum. It also mentions that it is respectfully requested that no children under twelve be brought to the meeting.

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This image shows a printed page from a book or a program, likely detailing the events of a musical gathering organized by the "Cambridge Musical Club." The event was an open meeting that took place on November 9, 1938, at the Germanic Museum through the courtesy of Harvard College.

The page lists hostesses and guest artists who participated in the event. Hostesses' names are provided with their presumably married names (for example, Mrs. Charles J. Bullock) along with the name of a president, Mrs. E. K. Rand. Guest artists include Gertrude Edmands (soprano), F. Powers Biggs (organ), Karl Zuege (cello), and Wilbur Frank (piano).

The program includes musical pieces from composers like Handel, Bach, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and Wagner, with various compositions, including concertos, variations, and arias. An interesting note at the bottom requests that, in order to comply with the rules of the Germanic Museum, it's respectfully requested that refrain from smoking until outside the building. The program suggests an effort to maintain proper decorum and respect for the venue's policies.

The format and content indicate this was a classical music event with a range of instrumental and vocal performances. The layout is simple and clear, with a straightforward listing of the sequences of performances. The condition of the paper and the typographic style suggest this document is from the early twentieth century.

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The image is of a printed page from a book or program, displaying information about an event held by the Cambridge Musical Club. Specifically, it is an Open Meeting that took place on November 9, 1938, at the Germanic Museum, courtesy of Harvard College.

The page lists the hostesses for the event:

  • Mrs. Albert W. Rantoul, President
  • Mrs. Charles J. Bullock
  • Mrs. Eugene W. Kendall
  • Mrs. George Albert Lewis
  • Mrs. E. K. Rand
  • Mrs. Philip Sharples
  • Mrs. Alfred Walter

The artists performing at the event are:

  • Gertrude Ehrhart, Soprano
  • E. Power Biggs, Organ
  • Karl Zeiss, 'Cello
  • Willem Frank, Piano

The program of music is divided into several sections:

I

  • Handel, Concerto in F Major ("The Cuckoo and the Nightingale")
  • Bach, Aria from Cantata No. 147 (Chorale "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring")
  • Balzze de Coronata
  • D'Aguilair, The Cuckoo
  • Mozart, A Tune for the Trumpet
  • Marcel Dupre, Variations on a Noel

II

  • Brahms, In Waldeinsamkeit and Es Hing der Reif
  • Dan Reines, Zonnlied
  • Hammond, At a Window
  • Forsyth, Snow Fairies
  • Grechanov, Song of the Little Fish
  • Wagner, Senta's Ballad ("The Flying Dutchman")

III

  • Lalo, Concerto in D Minor (Movements: Lento-Allegro Maestoso and Andante-Allegro Vivace)

IV

  • Thomas, Aria "Connais-tu le Pays" (Mignon)

The page concludes with a note requesting compliance with the rules of the Germanic Museum, asking attendees to refrain from smoking until outside the building.

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The image shows an open book, with two pages visible. The pages appear to be from a program booklet for a musical event. The text on the pages is centered and written in a cursive font. The first page has the title "Cambridge Musical Club" and "Open Meeting - November 9, 1938" at the top. Below that, it reads "Germanic Museum (through the courtesy of Harvard College)". The second page lists the names of the hostesses, artists, and pieces to be performed. The text is organized in a structured format, with columns and rows. The book is bound in a green cover, and the pages are yellowed, indicating that it is an old document.

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The image is a photograph of an open book, specifically showing a page from a program or brochure for an event. The page is titled "Cambridge Musical Club" and is dated November 9, 1938. The event is held at the Germanic Museum, which is part of Harvard College.

The page lists the names of the hostesses and the president of the club, along with other officers. It also includes a section titled "Artists," which lists the performers and the instruments they will play. The artists include Gertrude Ehrhart on the soprano, E. Power Biggs on the organ, Karl Zeise on the cello, and Willem Frank on the piano.

The program includes a variety of musical pieces, categorized into four sections: I, II, III, and IV. Each section lists the composers, the titles of the pieces, and the performers. The composers range from classical composers like Bach and Handel to contemporary composers like Stravinsky and Ravel. The pieces include a mix of vocal and instrumental music, with some pieces featuring solo performances and others featuring ensembles.

The page also includes a note at the bottom, which reads, "In order to comply with the rules of the Germanic Museum, it is respectfully requested that we refrain from smoking anywhere outside the building." This suggests that the event is taking place in a location where smoking is not allowed, and the organizers are asking attendees to respect this rule.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into a musical event that took place in 1938, showcasing the performers, the repertoire, and the venue.