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The image shows a page from a program booklet for a series of organ recitals at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The specific program is for the second recital, titled "SIX ORGAN RECITALS BY E. POWER BIGGS," which took place on Monday, January 16th, 1939, at 8:15 PM. The program lists the following musical pieces to be performed:

1. CONCERTO IN D MINOR by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743)

   • Allegro
   • Fuge
   • Allegro moderato
     Note: This is one of a set of twelve Concerti Grossi published in Amsterdam around 1714, dedicated to Ferdinand III of Tuscany and transcribed for two manuals with pedal by J.S. Bach.

2. VARIATIONS ON THE OLD ENGLISH SONG: “HELPS, GIRLS, TO COMFORT ME” by Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
   Note: Scheidt, a pupil of Sweelinck, was the organist at the Moritzkirche in Halle, Saxony, and was considered the foremost virtuoso of his day.

3. PRELUDE, FUGUE, AND CIACONNA IN D MINOR by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
   Note: Pachelbel, born in Nuremberg, was an organist in several cities, including Erfurt, Stuttgart, and Gotha. He was a teacher of Christoph Bach and an important influence on the development of the Choral Prelude.

4. SIX CHORALE PRELUDES:

   • “Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr” by George Boehm
   • “O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig” by Johann Pachelbel
   • “Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stand” by Samuel Scheidt
   • “Christ lag in Todesbanden” by Johann Gottfried Walther
   • “Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan” by Johann Pachelbel
   • “Warum betrübst du dich, mein Herz” by Johann Pachelbel

5. CORANT by John Bull (1562/63-1628)
   Note: Bull, a student of Byrd, was a renowned English composer and organist at the Drury Lane Theatre.

6. A GIGUE OR AIR by Thomas Arne (d. 1778)
   Note: This piece is from “Eight sonatas or lessons for the organ or harpsichord,” published around 1743.

7. A TRUMPET VOLUNTARY by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
   Note: Purcell, born in Westminster, was a child of the chapel and succeeded Dr. Blow as organist. His music significantly influenced Handel.

8. FUGUE ON THE KYRIE by François Couperin (1668-1733)
   Note: This fugue is from the “Messe pour les Paroisses,” a set of liturgical pieces for the parish.

9. NOEL SUISSSE WITH VARIATIONS by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)
   Note: Daquin, a pupil of Louis Marchand, was organist at the Royal Court under three kings and is noted for his variations on this popular carol.

10. FUGUE IN C MAJOR by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
    Note: Buxtehude, who played at St. Mary’s in Lübeck, was a significant influence on both Bach and Handel. The Baroque organ, designed by G. Donald Harrison, will be featured in the next recital, “The Art of Fugue by J.S. Bach,” on Monday, January 23rd.

The image shows a page from a book, specifically a program for an organ recital event. The event was organized by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University and titled "Six Organ Recitals" by E. Power Biggs, held on Monday, January 16th, at 8:15 PM in 1939.

The program lists the following works to be performed:

1. Concerto in D Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743)

   • Allegro - Fugue - Allegro moderato

2. Variations on the Old English Song by Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)

   • Composed for Sweelinck; Scheidt was the organist at the Moritzkirche in Halle.

3. Prelude, Fugue, and Ciaconna in D Minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

4. Six Chorale Preludes by various composers including:

   • George Boehm
   • Johann Pachelbel
   • Samuel Scheidt
   • Johann Gottfried Walther
   • Others, such as "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr," "Da Jesus an Dem Kreuze Stund," and "Christus Lag in Todesbander."

5. Corant by John Battishill (1738-1801)

   • From "Select Pieces for the Organ or Pianosforte."

6. A Gigue by Thomas Arne (d. 1778)

7. A Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

   • From the collection of John Blow, Purcell’s predecessor at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

8. Fugue on the Kyrie by François Couperin (1673-1704)

   • From "Pieces d'Orgue consistances."

9. Noël Suisse with Variations by Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

   • Organist at the court of King Louis XV.

10. Fugue in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

    • Composed in Lübeck, known for its significant influence on Bach and Handel.

The program also notes that the next recital, "The Art of Fugue" by J.S. Bach, will be held on Monday evening, January 23rd. The organ used for the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The image is a page from a program for a series of six organ recitals held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs on Monday evenings in January 1939. The specific program listed is for the second recital, held on January 16th at 8:15 PM.

The program includes the following pieces:

1. Concerto in D Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743):

   • Allegro - Fugue
   • Allegro moderato
   • Description: Part of a set of twelve Concerti Grossi published in Amsterdam around 1714, dedicated to Ferdinand III of Tuscany, and transcribed for two manuals with pedal by J. S. Bach.

2. Variations on the Old English Song by Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654):

   • Description: The pupil of Sweelinck; Organist at the Moritzkirche in Halle, Saxony, and considered one of the foremost virtuosos of his day.

3. Prelude, Fugue, and Ciaconna in D Minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706):

   • Description: Born in Nuremberg, and successively Organist at Erfurt, Stuttgart, and Gotha. He was the teacher of Christoph Bach, the father of J. S. Bach, and contributed much to the development of the Chorale Prelude.

4. Six Chorale Preludes by various composers:

   • "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr" by Johann Pachelbel
   • "Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stand" by Johann Gottfried Walther
   • "Christ lag in Todesbanden" by Johann Pachelbel
   • "Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit" by Johann Gottfried Walther
   • "Herr Gott, dich loben wir" by Johann Gottfried Walther
   • "Nun danket alle Gott" by Johann Pachelbel

5. Corant by John Blow (1649-1708):

   • Description: From "Select Pieces for the Organ or Flute."

6. A Gigue by Thomas Arne (d. 1778):

   • Description: From "Eight sonatas or lessons for the organ or harpsichord." Circa 1743.

7. A Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell (1659-1695):

   • Description: Written in 1680, succeeding Dr. John Blow. His music exercised considerable influence on Handel.

8. Fugue on the Kyrie by François Couperin (1668-1733):

   • Description: From "Pièces d'Orgue," published in Paris in 1713. This fugue is from a book of "Pièces d'orgue consistantes."

9. Noël Suisse with Variations by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772):

   • Description: Organist and Clavecinist to the court of King Louis XV, dedicated to Le Comte D'Eu, Prince Souverain de Dombes, with a set of twelve Noëls.

10. Fugue in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707):

    • Description: His organ works, particularly the playing of Buxtehude at St. Mary's in Lübeck, were among the strongest influences in the musical development of both Bach and Handel.

The program also mentions that the next recital, "The Art of Fugue by J. S. Bach," will be on the following Monday, January 23rd. The organ used in these recitals is noted as a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The image shows a page from a program booklet 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 listed is for the second recital, which took place on Monday evening, January 16th, 1939, at 8:15 PM.

The program details the pieces to be performed, including their composers, titles, and some historical context:

1. Concerto in D Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743)

   • Allegro: Fugue
   • Allegro: Moderato
   • Allegro
   • Notes: This piece is part of a set of twelve concertos published in Amsterdam around 1714, dedicated to Ferdinand III of Tuscany, and transcribed for two manuals with pedal by J. S. Bach.

2. Variations on the Old English Song by Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)

   • Notes: Scheidt was the pupil of Sweelinck and was considered a virtuoso in his day.

3. Prelude, Fugue, and Ciaconna in D Minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

   • Notes: Pachelbel was born in Nuremberg and worked as an organist in various places, contributing to the development of the chorale prelude.

4. Six Chorale Preludes by various composers:

   • "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr" by Johann Pachelbel
   • "Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund" by Georg Böhm
   • "Christ lag in Todesbanden" by Johann Pachelbel
   • "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" by Johann Gottfried Walther
   • "Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes Sohn" by Samuel Scheidt
   • "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" by Johann Pachelbel

5. Corant by John Battishill (1738-1801)

   • Notes: Battishill was a conductor at the Drury Lane Theatre.

6. A Ground by Thomas Arne (d. 1778)

   • Notes: Arne was a composer known for his stage works.

7. A Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

   • Notes: Purcell succeeded Dr. John Blow and had a considerable influence on Handel.

8. Fugue on the Kyrie by François Couperin (1668-1733)

   • Notes: Couperin was a French composer and organist.

9. Noel Suise with Variations by Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

   • Notes: Daquin was an organist and clavecinist at the court of King Louis XV.

10. Fugue in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

    • Notes: Buxtehude was a Danish-German organist and composer, and his music influenced both Bach and Handel.

The program also mentions that the organ used for the recitals was a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison, and that the next recital, "The Art of Fugue by J. S. Bach," will be on Monday evening, January 23rd.

The image is of a program for a series of organ recitals held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The recitals are performed by E. Power Biggs.

This particular program is for the second recital in the series, taking place on Monday evening, January 16th, at 8:15 PM in 1939. The program lists various pieces of organ music by different composers, along with brief biographical or contextual notes for each piece.

Here is a detailed summary of the pieces and composers listed:

1. Concerto in D Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (arr. J. S. Bach)

   • Allegro
   • Fuge - Allegro moderato
   • This concerto is part of a set of twelve transcribed for organ or harpsichord by J.S. Bach.

2. Prelude, Fugue and Ciaconna in D by Johann Pachelbel

   • Pachelbel, born in Nuremberg, was an influential composer and teacher who contributed to the development of the chorale prelude.

3. Six Chorale Preludes

   • Attributed to various composers:
     • "Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr’" by Georg Böhm
     • "O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig" by Johann Christoph Bach
     • "Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stundt" by Samuel Scheidt
     • "Christ lag in Todesbanden" by Johann Pachelbel
     • "Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König" by Johann Gottfried Walther

4. Corant by John Hathaway

   • From “Eight Sonatas or Lessons for the Organ or Harpsichord”

5. A Gigge by Thomas Arne

   • Also from “Eight Sonatas or Lessons for the Organ or Harpsichord”

6. A Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell

   • Purcell was an influential English composer who succeeded John Blow.

7. Fugue on the Kyrie by François Couperin

   • This piece is part of a collection called "Pièces d'orgue consistantes."

8. Noel Suisse with Variations by Louis Claude Daquin

   • Daquin was an organist at the court of King Louis XV.

9. Fugue in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude

   • Buxtehude was a significant influence on J.S. Bach and other composers of the Baroque period.

The program concludes by mentioning that the next recital, "The Art of Fugue by J.S. Bach," will take place on Monday evening, January 23rd. The organ used for the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The image is a program for a series of organ recitals held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The specific event detailed in the program is the second program in the series, which took place on Monday evening, January 16th at 8:15 PM in 1939. The organist performing was E. Power Biggs.

The program includes the following pieces:

1. Concerto in D Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743)

   • Movements: Largo e staccato, Allegro moderato
   • Transcribed for organ by Johann Gottfried Walther
   • Published in Amsterdam about 1715

2. Variations on THE OLD ENGLISH SONG: Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)

   • Fortuna My Foe
   • The pavil of Sweden, Organist at the Marienkirche in Halle

3. Prelude, Fugue, and Ciaconna in D Minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

   • Organist at St. Sebaldus in Nuremberg
   • Pupil of Heinrich Schwemmer and Georg Kaspar Kerll

4. Six Chorale Preludes by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

   • Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr
   • O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig
   • In Jesum an der Krippen Stunde
   • O Welt, ich muss dich lassen
   • Mein Herz Johann Gottfried Walther
   • Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König

5. Concerto in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

   • From "Selected Pieces for the Organ or Pianoforte"

6. A Ground in D Minor by Thomas Arne (d. 1778)

   • From "Eight sonatas or lessons for the organ or harpsichord"

7. A Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell (1658-1695)

   • Organist at Westminster Abbey in 1680
   • Transcribed for organ by E. Power Biggs

8. Fugue on CHRISTE by François Couperin (1668-1733)

   • Organist at St. Gervais in Paris

9. Noel Suisse with Variations by Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

   • Organist at Notre Dame in Paris

10. Fugue in G Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

    • Organist at the Marienkirche in Lübeck

The program notes that the Baroque Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and that the next recital, the Art of Fugue by J. S. Bach, will be on Monday evening, January 23rd.

This image shows an open booklet or program, possibly from an archival source, given its slightly yellowed pages. The booklet is titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY SIX ORGAN RECITALS BY E. POWER BIGGS." The event advertised took place on Monday, January 16th but the year is not fully visible; however, it appears to refer to an event in the past, possibly 1939.

The program includes a list of pieces and their composers that were to be played during the recital. This particular recital features works by famous composers such as Antonio Vivaldi (the "Concerto in D Minor 1939, Allegro - Fugue - Largo e spicatto - Allegro"), Samuel Scheidt ("Variations on the Old English Song: The Maypole"), Johann Pachelbel, George Bohm, Samuel Scheidt, Johann Gottfried Walther, and others. It concludes with a mention of the next recital taking place on Monday, January 23rd.

The composers and pieces listed reflect a strong focus on Baroque organ music. The booklet appears to be designed in a simple and informative style, typical of event programs for classical music recitals. There are no images, only text, with composers' names and musical compositions arranged in order of presentation.

The image shows an open book with a paper inserted in it. The paper is a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University for a series of six organ recitals by E. Power Biggs, dated Monday, January 16, 1939. The program lists various classical organ pieces and their composers. Following are the details:

• CONCERTO IN D MINOR by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743)
• VARIATIONS ON THE OLD ENGLISH SONG by Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
• PRELUDES, FUGUES, AND CIACONNA IN D MINOR by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
• SIX CHORALE PRELUDES by multiple composers including George Böhm (1661-1733), Pachelbel, Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748), and Samuel Scheidt
• CORANT by John Battishill (1738-1801)
• A GIGG [sic] by Thomas Arne (d. 1778)
• A TRUMPET VOLUNTARY by Henry Purcell (1658-1695)
• FUGUE ON THE KYRIE by François Couperin (1668-1733)
• NOEL SUISSE WITH VARIATIONS by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)
• FUGUE IN C MAJOR by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

The bottom section of the paper mentions the design of the organ by G. Donald Harrison and announces that the next recital, featuring the Art of Fugue by J.S. Bach, will be on Monday evening, January 23rd. The paper shows signs of aging with visible tape marks and discoloration at the edges.

The image is a photograph of a page from an old book or album. The page contains a printed program for a series of six organ recitals at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The recitals are performed by E. Power Biggs and the event takes place on Monday evening, January 16th, 1939, at 8:15.

The program lists several musical pieces along with their composers and brief descriptions:

1. Concerto in D Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743)
2. Variations on the Old English Song by Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
3. Prelude, Fugue and Ciaconna in D Minor by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
4. Six Chorale Preludes by George Böhm, Johann Pachelbel, Samuel Scheidt, Johann Gottfried Walther
5. Corant by John Battishill (1738-1801)
6. A Gigg by Thomas Arne (d. 1778)
7. A Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell (1658-1695)
8. Fugue on the Kyrie by François Couperin (1631-1700)
9. Noel Suisse with Variations by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)
10. Fugue in C Major by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

There is a note about the Baroque organ being designed by G. Donald Harrison and a mention that the next recital, “The Art of Fugue” by J.S. Bach, will occur on Monday evening, January 23rd. The page shows some tape marks indicating it was possibly mounted on or removed from another surface. The edges of the page have yellowed with age.

The image shows an open book titled "Six Organ Recitals" by E. Power Biggs. The book appears to be a program for a series of organ recitals held at Harvard University's Germanic Museum. The first page of the book has a table of contents, listing the names of the pieces to be played, along with the composers and their biographical information. The recitals are scheduled for January 16th, 1939, at 8:15 PM. The book is bound in a green cover with a gold-embossed title on the spine.