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The image is a page from a program for a series of organ recitals held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs. The specific program detailed on this page is from the first recital, which took place on Monday evening, January 9th at 8:15 PM in 1939.

The program includes the following pieces:

1. Concerto in C Major by Antonio Vivaldi (1675-1741)

   • Born in Venice, Vivaldi contributed significantly to the development of the concerto form, particularly for the violin.

2. Lost One More Heart by Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)

   • Gibbons was an organist to the Chapel Royal of Queen Elizabeth, later becoming the organist to King James I. This piece includes a note on the original manuscript by John Bull.

3. Introduction and Toccata in G Major by William Walond

   • Walond was an organist in Oxford in 1670.

4. Ayre in E Minor by John Stanley (1712-1786)

   • Stanley was a famous blind organist at the Temple Church in London and composed 16 Voluntaries for the Organ.

5. The Farmer's Song by John Blow (1648-1708)

   • Blow was a pupil of Thomas Roseingrave and organist to the Chapel Royal in 1670.

6. A Ground from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book by William Byrd (c.1543-1623)

   • Byrd was a pupil of Tallis and organist to the Chapel Royal in 1570.

7. Toccata in E Minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

   • Pachelbel was an organist at St. Sebaldus Church in Nuremberg and a prolific composer.

8. Fantasia in Echo Style by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

   • Sweelinck was an organist at the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam and a renowned teacher.

9. Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (c.1637-1707)

   • Buxtehude was an organist at St. Mary's Church in Lübeck and had a profound influence on J.S. Bach.

10. Variations on the Chorale "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten" by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

    • Walther was an organist and court musician at Weimar and a cousin of J.S. Bach.

11. Ricercare by Johann Jacob Froberger (1616-1667)

    • Froberger was a pupil of Frescobaldi and Imperial Organist at Vienna.

12. Chaconne in C Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude

    • This piece is noted as the second recital on the same Monday evening, January 16th.

The program provides a rich variety of organ music from different composers and periods, showcasing the breadth of the organ repertoire.

The image shows a page from a program booklet for six organ recitals organized by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University in 1939. The recitals were scheduled for Monday evenings, with the first one on January 9th at 8:15 PM.

The program includes the following pieces and composers:

1. Concerto in C Major

   • Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1743)
   • Allegro - Adagio - Allegro

2. Variations on the Dutch Chorale

   • John Bull (1563-1628)
   • Last Ohn Met Herten Reine

3. Introduction and Toccata in G Minor

   • William Walond

4. Ayre in E Minor

   • John Stanley (1713-1786)

5. The Earl of Salisbury - Pavan from Parthenia

   • A gigg from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book
   • William Byrd (1543-1623)

6. Two Trumpet Tunes and Air

   • Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

7. Fantasia in Echo Style

   • Jan Pietersz Sweelinck (1562-1621)

8. Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in D Minor

   • Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

9. Variations on the Chorale

   • Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1747)

10. Ricercare

    • Johann Jakob Froberger (d. 1667)

11. Chaconne in C Minor

    • Dietrich Buxtehude
    • Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison

The next recital is scheduled for Monday evening, January 16th. The program details the composers' backgrounds, the significance of their works, and the historical context of the pieces.

The image shows a program for a series of organ recitals at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The recitals, titled "Six Organ Recitals," are performed by E. Power Biggs. The specific program captured is for the first recital, which took place on Monday evening, January 9th, 1939, at 8:15 PM. The program lists the following pieces to be performed:

1. Concerto in C Major by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

   • Allegro – Adagio – Allegro
   • Note: Vivaldi, born in Venice, contributed significantly to the development of the concerto form. This piece is an arrangement for the organ by E. Power Biggs.

2. Variations on the Dutch Chorale by John Bull (1563-1628)

   • Note: Bull, born in England, was a renowned musician and composer who served as the organist at the Chapel Royal and later at Antwerp Cathedral.

3. Introduction and Toccata in G Major by William Walond (fl. 1760)

   • Note: Walond was an English organist known for his voluntary compositions for the organ.

4. Ayre in E Minor by John Stanley (1713-1786)

   • Note: Stanley, an English composer and organist, was known for his contributions to voluntary music for organs.

5. The Earl of Salisbury - Pavane from Parthenia by William Byrd (1543-1623)

   • Note: Byrd, an English composer, is considered one of the most important figures in English Renaissance music.

6. Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

   • Note: Purcell was an English composer known for blending English music with Italian styles.

7. Fantasia in Echo Style by Jan Pieter Sweelinck (1562-1621)

   • Note: Sweelinck, a Dutch composer, was a key figure in the development of Dutch music and an influential teacher.

8. Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in G Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

   • Note: Buxtehude, a German-Danish composer, was an important figure in the development of the Baroque style, particularly for the organ.

9. Variations on the Chorale “O Gott, du frommer Gott” by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

   • Note: Walther was a German composer and organist, known for his contributions to sacred music and as a contemporary of J.S. Bach.

10. Ricercare by Johann Jakob Froberger (1616-1667)

    • Note: Froberger was an Austrian composer known for his keyboard works, which he developed while studying in Italy.

11. Chaconne in C Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude

    • Note: This piece is also arranged for the organ by E. Power Biggs, using a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The program also notes that the next recital will be on Monday evening, January 16th.

The image shows a program for a series of organ recitals given by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in 1939.

Event Details:

• Title: Six Organ Recitals by E. Power Biggs
• Venue: Germanic Museum, Harvard University
• Date of First Recital: Monday evening, January 9th, at 8:15 PM

First Program:

The recital features a variety of organ pieces from different composers and periods:

1. Concerto in C Major - Antonio Vivaldi (1674-1743)

   • Allegro – Adagio – Allegro

2. Variations on the Dutch Chorale "Laet ons met Herten Reyne" - Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

3. Variations on the Dutch Chorale - John Bull (1563-1628)

   • Includes a piece called "Queen Elizabeth’s Pavane and Galliard."

4. Introduction and Toccata in G Major - Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

5. Ayre in E Minor - John Stanley (1713-1786)

6. The Earl of Salisbury – Pavan from Parthenia - William Byrd (1543-1623)

7. A Gigge – from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book - William Byrd

8. Two Trumpet Tunes and Air - Henry Purcell (1658-1695)

   • Includes a piece called "Rondeau" from the incidental music to Abdelazer.

9. Fantasia in Echo Style - Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

10. Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in D Minor - Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

11. Variations on the Chorales "Allein Gott in der Höh' sei Ehr" and "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag" - Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

12. Ricercare - Johann Jacob Froberger (1616-1667)

13. Chaconne in C Minor - Dietrich Buxtehude

Additional Information:

• The Baroque organ used for these recitals was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
• The next recital is scheduled for Monday evening, January 16th.

The program showcases a rich variety of organ music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known composers.

The image shows a page from a program booklet for a series of organ recitals at Harvard University's Germanic Museum. The recitals are performed by E. Power Biggs. The specific recital detailed in the image is the first program, which took place on Monday evening, January 9th, 1939, at 8:15 PM.

The program includes the following pieces:

1. Concerto in C Major by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743)

   • Allegro – Adagio – Allegro
   • Notes: Vivaldi was born in Venice and contributed significantly to the development of the concerto form. This particular piece was arranged for the organ by E. Power Biggs.

2. Variations on the Dutch Chorale by John Bull (1563-1628)

   • Notes: Bull was the organist at the Chapel Royal of Queen Elizabeth I and later at Antwerp Cathedral.

3. Introduction and Toccata in G Minor by William Walond

   • Notes: From "Voluntaries for the Organ" published in 1760.

4. Ayre in E Minor by John Stanley (1713-1786)

   • Notes: Stanley was a blind organist at the Temple Church in London.

5. The Earl of Salisbury - Pavane from Parthenia by William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)

   • Notes: Byrd was a pupil of Tallis and Organist to the Chapel Royal in 1572.

6. Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

   • Notes: Purcell was an English composer known for his contributions to the development of English music.

7. Fantasia in Echo Style by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

   • Notes: Sweelinck was a Dutch composer and organist, highly influential in the North German school of organ playing.

8. Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in D Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

   • Notes: Buxtehude was a Danish-German organist and composer.

9. Variations on the Chorale by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

   • Notes: Walther was a German composer and music theorist.

10. Ricercare by Johann Jakob Froberger (d. 1667)

    • Notes: Froberger was an Austrian composer and organist.

11. Chaconne in C Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude

The program concludes with a note about the Baroque organ, designed by G. Donald Harrison, and mentions that the next recital will be on Monday, January 16th.

The image depicts a program for a series of six organ recitals held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University in 1939. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs. The first program listed was scheduled for Monday evening, January 9th, at 8:15 PM.

The program includes the following pieces:

1. Concerto in C Major by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1743):

   • Movements: Allegro — Adagio — Allegro
   • Vivaldi, born in Venice, contributed significantly to the development of the concerto form.

2. Variations on the Dutch Chorale "Laet ons met Hertzen Reine" by John Bull (1563-1628):

   • Bull was a court musician of Queen Elizabeth I and organist at Antwerp Cathedral.

3. Introduction and Toccata in G Minor by William Walond (16th century):

   • From "Voluntaries for the Organ" by W. Walond, published in 1760.

4. Ayre in E Minor by John Stanley (1713-1786):

   • Stanley was a blind organist at the Temple Church in London.

5. The Earl of Salisbury - Pavan from Parthenia by William Byrd (1543-1623):

   • Byrd was a royal composer and organist to Queen Elizabeth I.

6. A Gig from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book by William Byrd (1543-1623):

   • A significant figure in English music.

7. Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell (1659-1695):

   • Purcell was a leading composer of the English Baroque period.

8. Fantasia in Echo Style by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621):

   • Sweelinck was a renowned Dutch composer and organist.

9. Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in G Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707):

   • Buxtehude was an influential Danish-German organist and composer.

10. Variations on the Chorale "Momen Jesum Laetare" by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748):

    • Walther was a German composer and organist.

11. Ricercare by Johann Jakob Froberger (1616-1667):

    • Froberger was a significant Baroque composer and organist.

12. Chaconne in C Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707):

    • Another work by the renowned Buxtehude.

The program mentions that the recitals were performed on a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison. The next recital was scheduled for Monday evening, January 16th.

The image shows a program page from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University detailing six organ recitals by E. Power Biggs. The first program was scheduled for Monday evening, January 9th, 1939, at 8:15.

The recital includes the following pieces:

• Concerto in C Major by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743), with notes mentioning Vivaldi's contribution to the development of concerto form and Bach's arrangement for the organ.
• Variations on the Dutch Chorale by John Bull (1563-1628), including background information about Bull as an organist at Antwerp Cathedral.
• Introduction and Toccata in G Major by William Walond, taken from "Voluntaries for the Organ" (published 1760).
• Ayre in E Minor by John Stanley (1713-1786), including details about Stanley as a blind organist at the Temple Church in London and the origin of the piece.
• The Earl of Salisbury - Pavan from Parthenia; A Gigg from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book by William Byrd (d. 1623), a noted composer and organist.
• Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell (1658-1695), described as a significant musical personality of the 17th century.
• Fantasia in Echo Style by Jan Pieter Sweelinck (1562-1621), noted for his influence and writings.
• Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), highlighting Buxtehude's role as organist at St. Mary's Church in Lubeck and his influence on Bach.
• Variations on the Chorale "Meinen Jesum Lass Ich Nicht" by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748), giving context about Walther's musical career.
• Ricercare by Johann Jakob Froberger (d. 1667), an Imperial Organist at Vienna.
• Chaconne in C Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude.

The program mentions the use of a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison and announces the next recital on Monday evening, January 16th. The text is printed on a page set inside a larger book or album with a green cover.

This image shows an open booklet or program for "SIX ORGAN RECITALS by E. POWER BIGGS" taking place at the "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY." It details the first program scheduled for a Monday evening, January 9th at 8:15, but does not specify the year. The content includes a list of musical pieces by various composers such as Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, and others, along with some historical context for the pieces and the organs used to perform them. The layout has a simple, clean typography suited to a concert program of that era. The paper appears slightly aged, suggesting this document is not recent. The booklet's binding is visible on the left, showing that the page is intact and a part of a larger bound set of pages. The event appears to be a scholarly or a musically historic endeavor, showcasing Baroque music performed on period or reproduction organs.

This image shows a program page for an organ recital at Harvard University's Germanic Museum by E. Power Biggs. The recital is scheduled for Monday evening, January 9th, 1939, at 8:15 PM. The page lists the musical pieces to be performed, along with their composers and brief descriptions:

1. Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743): "Concerto in C Major". A description notes Vivaldi's contribution to concert form and mentions this piece being arranged for the organ by Bach.
2. John Bull (1563-1628): "Variations on the Dutch Chorale 'Ges onder Thaeva Johne'".
3. William Walond (1712-1770): "Introduction and Toccata in G Major".
4. John Stanley (1713-1786): "Ayre in E Minor".
5. William Byrd (d. 1623): "The Earl of Salisbury - Pavan from Parthenia and A Gigg - from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book".
6. Henry Purcell (1658-1695): "Two Trumpet Tunes and Air".
7. Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1562-1621): "Fantasia in Echo Style".
8. Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707): "Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C Major".
9. Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748): "Variations on the Chorale 'Jesu, Meines Lebens Leben'".
10. Johann Jakob Froberger (d. 1667): "Ricercare".
11. Dietrich Buxtehude: "Chaconne in C Minor".

The recital features music arranged by historical figures linked to the organ and its repertoire, spanning various periods from early Baroque to the late Renaissance. The program notes that the organ used is designed by G. Donald Harrison, and mentions that the next recital will be on Monday evening, January 16th.

The image shows the inside pages of a book titled "Six Organ Recitals" by E. Power Biggs, published by the Germania Museum at Harvard University. The page appears to be a program or schedule for the first recital, which is scheduled for Monday Evening, January 9th at 8:15 in 1939.

Key Details:

1. Title and Author:

   • The book is titled "Six Organ Recitals" and is authored by E. Power Biggs.

2. Event Information:

   • The first recital is set for Monday, January 9th, 1939, at 8:15 PM.

3. Program Listing:
   The page lists the pieces to be performed, along with brief biographical notes about the composers:

   • Concerto in C Major by Antonio Vivaldi (1743), arranged for organ.
   • Variations on the Dutch Chorale by John Bull (1628), with an introduction and toccata in G Major by William Walond.
   • Ayres in E Minor by John Stanley (1736), from Ten Voluntaries for the Organ.
   • The Earl of Salisbury – Pavan from Parthenia by William Byrd (1623), from The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.
   • Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell (1695), arranged for organ.
   • Fantasia in Echo Style by Jan Pieters Sweelinck (1621), one of the great organists of his time.
   • Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (1707).
   • Variations on the Chorale: Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht by Johann Gottfried Walther (1708), a contemporary of J.S. Bach.
   • Ricercare in C Minor by Johann Froberger (1667), a pupil of Frescobaldi and Imperial Organist at Vienna.
   • Chaconne in C Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude.

4. Additional Notes:

   • The page mentions that the Baroque Organ used for the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
   • It also notes that the next recital will be on Monday evening, January 16th.

Visual Characteristics:

• The page is printed on aged, slightly yellowed paper, suggesting it is from an older publication or archive.
• The text is typeset in a classic serif font, consistent with historical printing styles.
• The layout is clean and organized, with clear headings and bullet points for each piece of music.

This page serves as a historical program for a classical music recital, showcasing a diverse selection of Baroque organ music performed by E. Power Biggs.