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The image shows a page from a book or program featuring an announcement for a recital by André Marchal, a famous French organist and improvisateur. The recital is to take place at the Germanic Museum on Friday, December 2nd, 1938, at 8:15 p.m. The announcement provides a brief background on André Marchal, mentioning his previous successful recitals in America and his reputation as an extraordinary improviser. It also notes that the recital will include music by Grénambault and Bach, with an improvisation on a given theme. Admission to the recital is by advance subscription only, with tickets priced at $1.00 each, available through mail or at the museum. The notice advises early application due to limited space. Additionally, there is a mention of six recitals to be given by E. Power Biggs from January to February 1939, featuring works by Bach, Handel, and other composers, with tickets available at the museum.

The image is a flyer for a concert event held at the Germanic Museum in 1938. The flyer announces a recital by Andre Marchal, a famous French organist and improviser.

Key details from the flyer include:

• Date and Time: Friday, December 2nd, at 8:15 p.m.
• Performer: Andre Marchal, a renowned blind organist from the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris.
• Event: Marchal will perform a recital at the Germanic Museum, featuring improvisations and music by Jean-Baptiste Couperin (notably, the Baroque composer, often referred to as Grambault) and Johann Sebastian Bach.
• Admission: Tickets for the recital are available only by advance subscription at $1.00 each, and can be obtained by mail or by calling the museum. Early application is recommended due to space limitations.

Additionally, the flyer mentions that Marchal’s previous recitals in 1930 were highly successful, and he has performed in leading cities in the United States and Canada. It also notes that his improvisations have been praised and highlighted in various publications.

There is a mention of a baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison in the venue, and it notes that six recitals will be given by E. Power Biggs through January and February 1939, featuring works by Baroque composers, including Bach's Art of Fugue and Handel concertos.

The image is of a historical program for a recital by André Marchal, a famous French organist and improviser, which took place at the Germanic Museum on Friday, December 2nd, 1938, at 8:15 p.m.

Key points from the program include:

• André Marchal was celebrated for his performances at the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris and had previously performed successfully in the United States and Canada.
• His recitals at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1930 were praised for his improvisations, especially his rendition of a four-movement symphony.
• The program for the Germanic Museum recital included music by Clérambault and Bach, with Marchal improvising on a given theme.
• Admission was by advance subscription only, with tickets priced at $1.00 each. Tickets could be obtained by mail or by calling the museum, and early application was recommended due to limited seating.
• There was a mention of a baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.
• The program also announced six recitals by E. Power Biggs scheduled for January and February 1939, featuring music by Bach, Handel, and other composers of the classical period, including Bach’s Art of Fugue and Handel concertos with orchestra.

The text is printed on a light green and white paper, and it appears to be a part of a larger scrapbook or album.

The image shows a page from a book or an album featuring a vintage program for a recital by André Marchal, a famous French organist and improviser. The program is dated December 2, 1938, and was held at the Germanic Museum.

Key details from the program include:

1. Artist: André Marchal, the celebrated blind organist of the Church of St. Germain des Pres in Paris.
2. Event: A recital at the Germanic Museum.
3. Date and Time: Friday, December 2, 1938, at 8:15 p.m.
4. Program: Marchal will present a program of music by François Couperin (often referred to as Couperin) and Johann Sebastian Bach, including improvisations on a given theme.
5. Admission: Tickets for the recital were $1.00 each and could be obtained by advance subscription by mail or by calling the Museum. Early application was advised due to space limitations.

Additionally, there is a note at the bottom of the program indicating that six recitals will be given by E. Power Biggs through January and February 1939, featuring music by Bach, Handel, and other composers of the classic period. Tickets for these recitals could also be obtained from the Museum.

The program is printed on aged paper and has some yellowed areas, indicating its historical nature. The page is kept in a bound book or album.

The image is a vintage concert program or poster for an organ recital by André Marchal. Here are the details:

• Artist: André Marchal, described as a famous French organist and improvisateur.
• Event: Organ recital.
• Location: Germanic Museum.
• Date and Time: Friday, December 2nd, 1938, at 8:15 p.m.

About André Marchal:

• André Marchal is noted as the celebrated blind organist of the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris.
• He was visiting America for the first time.
• Marchal had previously given a successful series of recitals at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1930.
• His performances were well-received in major cities across the United States and Canada.
• He was renowned for his extraordinary skill in playing and improvising on the organ.

Program:

• Marchal would present a program featuring works by César Franck, Marcel Dupré, and Johann Sebastian Bach.
• Additionally, he would improvise on a given theme.

Admittance:

• Tickets were available by advance subscription only.
• Each ticket cost $1.00.
• Due to space limitations, early application for tickets was advised.
• Tickets could be obtained by mail or phone, with a note indicating that the museum would close at the start of the concert.

Additional Note:

• The program mentions a series of six recitals to be given by Nadia Boulanger from January to February 1939, covering works from the classic period to Fauré, and Handel concerts with orchestras.

The organ used for the recital is described as a famous organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The image shows a page from a scrapbook or a book, featuring an announcement for a musical recital. The announcement is for a performance by André Marchal, a famous French organist and improvisateur, at the Germanic Museum on Friday, December 2nd, at 8:15 p.m. in 1938.

The text provides background information on André Marchal, noting that he was a celebrated blind organist of the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris. It mentions his successful tours in the United States, including performances in Cleveland and California, and highlights praise from critics and the public. The recital program includes music by Ambault and Bach, with Marchal set to improvise on a given theme.

Admission to the recital is by advance subscription only, with tickets priced at $1.00 each. These can be obtained by mail or by calling the Germanic Museum, with a limit of 250 seats. Early application is advisable.

Additionally, there are handwritten notes and clippings attached to the page. One clipping mentions a series of six recitals by E. Power Biggs, and another notes that an organ was received by Dr. Donald Harrison. The page appears to be part of a collection of musical event announcements and related information.

The image shows an open book with a page on the right side displaying a vintage event flyer. The flyer is titled "ANDRÉ MARCHAL," followed by the subtitle "FAMOUS FRENCH ORGANIST and IMPROVISATEUR." Below the title, it announces that André Marchal will give a recital at the "GERMANIC MUSEUM" on "Friday, December 2nd, at 8.15 p.m. 1938."

The flyer includes a brief biography of André Marchal, mentioning his achievements and describing him as the "celebrated blind organist of the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris," noting his appearances in the United States, and emphasizing his talent for improvisation on themes by Clérambault and Bach.

Below this text, it is stated that attendance to this recital is by advance subscription only, and it provides information on how tickets may be obtained. It also makes a mention of upcoming recitals to be given by E. Power Biggs throughout January and February 1939, focusing on works by Buxtehude, Pachelbel, and other composers.

The flyer is designed with a simple layout, featuring a pale blue header with the main title, and the rest of the text in black against a white background. The page of the book and the flyer have aged, with the paper exhibiting discoloration and signs of wear. There is a tear near the bottom of the flyer. The edges of the book's pages are irregular, and one can see multiple page layers due to the angle of the open book.

The image shows a page from a book or a folder, with a flyer attached to it. The flyer is light blue and announces a recital by André Marchal, a famous French organist and improvisateur, to be held at the Germanic Museum on Friday, December 2nd, at 8:15 p.m. in 1938.

The flyer describes André Marchal as the celebrated blind organist of the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris and mentions his previous successful recitals at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1930 and various locations in the Eastern United States and Canada. It talks about Marchal's extraordinary playing and improvisations and his improvisation of a four-movement symphony. During the recital, he will present a program of music by Clérambault and Bach and will also improvise on a given theme.

It is noted that admittance to the recital is by advance subscription only, with tickets priced at $1.00 each, available in advance by mail or at the museum. The flyer advises early application due to space limitations.

Underneath the flyer, there is a partial view of the printed text on the original page, which includes names of composers such as Clérambault and Bach and information about additional concerts, including ones given by E. Power Biggs in early 1939.

The image shows an open book with an inserted blue flyer or program page. The flyer is an announcement for a recital by André Marchal, a famous French organist and improvisateur, scheduled to take place at the Germanic Museum on Friday, December 2nd, 1938, at 8:15 p.m.

The text highlights André Marchal as a celebrated blind organist of the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris and notes his previous success in America, particularly with recitals at the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1930. It mentions praise from the public and press, including a specific compliment from Noel Strauss of the New York Evening World about Marchal's improvisation of a four movement symphony.

The program for the recital includes music by Clérambault and Bach, with improvisation on a given theme. Admission is by advance subscription only, with tickets costing $1.00 each; tickets could be obtained in advance by mail or at the museum. The flyer advises early application due to space limitations.

Part of the underlying book page is visible around the flyer, showing some printed text including references to music and composers, but the main focus is the flyer. The bottom left corner of the flyer is slightly creased.

The image shows the inside pages of an old book or program. The left page is a promotional flyer or announcement for a musical recital by André Marchal, a famous French organist and improviser. The text is centered and formatted in a formal, vintage style. Key details from the flyer include:

• Event: A recital by André Marchal.
• Venue: The Germanic Museum.
• Date and Time: Friday, December 2nd, at 8:15 p.m., in 1938.
• Description: Marchal is introduced as the celebrated blind organist of the Church of St. Germain des Prés in Paris. The flyer highlights his successful recitals in the United States and Canada, noting his extraordinary playing and improvisational skills. It mentions his New York Evening World improvisations of a four-movement symphony and his upcoming program featuring works by Clérambault and Bach, with improvisation on a given theme.
• Admission: Tickets are $1.00 each and must be purchased in advance by mail or by calling the Museum. Early application is advised due to space limitations.

The right page appears to be blank or contains minimal text, with only a few faint markings or text fragments visible, such as "AMBULT" and repeated mentions of "BACH." The overall condition of the book suggests it is aged, with visible wear, such as creased pages and slight discoloration.

The design and typography reflect the mid-20th century, with a clean, centered layout and formal language typical of event announcements from that era. The mention of Bach and Clérambault indicates a classical music focus, aligning with the recital's theme.