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The image is of 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 shown is for the fourth recital, which took place on Monday evening, February 6th at 8:15 PM in 1950.

The program includes the following pieces:

1. Toccata Duodezima by Georg Muffat (1645-1704)

   • From "Apparatus Musico-Organisticus," published in 1690. Muffat studied in Paris under Lully, later becoming organist at Strasbourg.

2. Suite in the 1st Tone by Marchand (1669-1732)

   • Composed of several movements: Trio, Tierce en Taille, Dialogue, Trio de la Grande Raison, Dialogue, Grand Jeu. Marchand was an organist at Saint-Quentin and Rouen.

3. Canzona in G Minor by Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726)

   • From a collection of organ pieces published in 1716. Zipoli was from Bologna and later worked in Rome and Jesuit missions in South America.

4. Two Chorale Preludes

   • Wie Schön Leuchtet der Morgenstern by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
   • Ein Feste Burg ist Unser Gott by Johann Nicolaus Hanff (1636-1716)

5. Two Fugues in G Minor by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784)

   • Eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, organist at Dresden and Halle.

6. Noël 'Une Vierge Pucelle' by Nicolas Le Bègue (1631-1702)

   • Organist at St. Merry in Paris.

7. Basse et Dessus de Trompette by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

   • From the Suite in the 1st Tone. Organist at Maison Professe in Paris.

8. Offertoire 'Upon Vive le Roy!' by André Raison (1641-1719)

   • Organist at Sainte-Marguerite in Paris. Written for the festivities celebrating the recovery of Louis XIV.

9. Variations 'Mein Junges Leben Hat Ein End' by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

   • Organist at the Old Church in Amsterdam.

10. Prelude and Fugue in C Major by Giuseppe Bonno (1711-1788)

    • From 1698, he was at the Johanniskirche in Lüneburg, where Bach was a choirboy.

The program also mentions that the fifth recital is on Monday evening, February 13th, and the sixth concert is on Monday evening, February 27th (with a note about a change of date). The final concert will feature the Harvard University Choir, conducted by Bernard Ziehera, with E. Power Biggs as the organist. The program will include works for organ and orchestra.

The image shows a historical program from a series of six organ recitals held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs. This particular program is for the fourth recital, held on Monday evening, February 6th, at 8:15 PM in 1939.

The program lists several pieces that were performed, along with the composers and some biographical information about them:

1. Toccata Duodezima by Georg Muffat (1645-1704)

   • Muffat was a Scotch descendant born in Germany, who studied in Paris and became an organist at Strasbourg.

2. Suite in the 1st Tone by an anonymous composer (16th-17th century)

   • Includes pieces like Tiers en Taille, Basse de Trompette, and Récit.

3. Canzona in G Minor by Domenico Zipoli (1686-1726)

   • Zipoli was an organist at the Jesuit Church in Rome.

4. Two Chorale Preludes by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

   • Includes "Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern".

5. Two Chorale Preludes by Johann Nicolaus Hanff (1639-1691)

   • Includes "Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott".

6. Two Fugues by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784)

   • Son of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was an organist at Dresden and Halle.

7. Nostre Dame Vierge Pucelle by Nicolas Le Bécheur (1630-1702)

   • Organist at the Church of St. Merry in Paris.

8. Basse et Dessus de Trompette by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

   • From the Suite in the 1st Tone, dedicated to André Raison.

9. Offertoire Upon Vive Le Roy by André Raison (1640-1719)

   • Organist at the Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis, written for festivities celebrating the recovery of Louis XIV.

10. Variations on "Mein Junges Leben Hat Ein End" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

    • Born in Amsterdam, a great pioneer in instrumental writing.

11. Prelude and Fugue in C Major by Georg Böhm (1661-1733)

    • Studied under Buxtehude, organist at the Johanniskirche in Luneburg.

The program also mentions the dates for the fifth and sixth recitals, which were to be held on February 13th and February 27th, respectively, and notes that the dates might change. The fifth recital was to feature Handel's organ concertos, and the sixth recital was to be a program of Handel's concertos for organ and orchestra.

Additionally, the Baroque organ used for these recitals was designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The image shows a program from a series of six organ recitals performed by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University in 1939. Specifically, this program is for the fourth recital, which took place on Monday evening, February 6th at 8:15 PM.

The recital features several pieces of organ music by various composers, listed as follows:

1. Toccata Duodezima by Georg Muffat (1645-1704)

   • From 'Apparatus Musico', a collection published in 1690.
   • Muffat was Scottish by descent but German by birth and studied under Lully.

2. Suite in the 1st Tone by Denis Magister (16...-17...)

   • Includes Trio, Tierce en Taille, Basse de Trompette, and Récit.
   • Magister was a pupil of Marchant and an organist at Saint-Quentin.

3. Canzona in G Minor by Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726)

   • From a collection of organ pieces published in 1716.
   • Zipoli was an organist at the Jesuit Church in Rome.

4. Two Chorale Preludes:

   • "Wie Schon Leuchtet Der Morgenstern" by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
   • "Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott" by Johann Nicolaus Hanff (1639-1702)

5. Two Fugues:

   • G Minor by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784), the eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach.
   • F Major by the same composer.

6. Musette Une Vierge Pucelle by Nicolas Le Bègue (1639-1702)

   • Organist at the Church of St. Merry in Paris.

7. Basse Et Dessus De Trompette by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

   • From the Suite in the 1st Tone.

8. Offertoire Upon Vive Le Roy! by André Raison (1614-1683)

   • Written for the festivities celebrating the recovery of Louis XIV.

9. Variations on 'Mein Junges Leben Hat Ein End' by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

   • A Dutch composer and organist, known as a pioneer in instrumental writing.

10. Prelude and Fugue in C Major by Georg Böhm (1661-1733)

    • Studied at Hamburg under Sweelinck, Böhm was an organist at the Johanniskirche in Lübeck.

The program notes that the fifth recital will be on Monday evening, February 13th, and the sixth concert will be on Monday evening, February 27th (with a note that the date might change). It also mentions a Baroque Organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The program includes a mention of a Handel concert for organ and orchestra to be given by E. Power Biggs with the Boston Handel and Ziberna Society on a future date.

The image is a page from a program booklet for an event at Harvard University's Germanic Museum, specifically for six organ recitals. The recital is by E. Power Biggs and was scheduled for February 6th at 8:15 PM in 1939.

Here are the details of the recital:

1. Toccata Duodecima by Georg Muffat (1645-1704)

   • From 'Apparatus Musico' and originally composed for organ.

2. Suite in the 1st Tone by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

   • Includes:
     • Trio — "Terce en Taille"
     • Basse de Trompette — "Récit"

3. Canzona in G Minor by Domenico Zipoli (1676-1736)

   • From a collection of organ pieces published in 1716.

4. Two Chorale Preludes:

   • Wie Schon Leuchtet Der Morgenstern by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
   • Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott by Johann Nicolaus Hanff (1690-1754)

5. Two Fugues:

   • G minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
   • F major by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), the eldest son of Johann Sebastian.

6. Messe en Vierge Pucelle by Nicolas de Bézu (1630-1702)

   • For St. Merry in Paris.

7. Basse et Dessus de Trompette by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1670-1745)

   • From the Suite in the 1st Tone, dedicated to his teacher André Raison.

8. Offertoire Upon 'Vive Le Roy' by André Raison (1667-1741)

   • An organ piece written for the festivities celebrating the recovery of Louis XIV.

9. Variations on 'Mein Junges Leben Hat Ein End' by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

10. Prelude and Fugue in C Major by Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759)

    • Studied at Hamburg under Dietrich Buxtehude.

The program notes also mention that the fifth recital is on February 13th, and the sixth concert on February 27th with a change of date due to the occurrence of another event. The recitals feature a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison. Additionally, the sixth concert includes a program of Handel's organ and orchestra concertos.

The image shows a program for a series of organ recitals at Harvard University, held at the Germanic Museum. The specific program is for the fourth recital, which took place on Monday, February 6, 1939, at 8:15 PM, performed by E. Power Biggs. The program lists the following musical pieces that were played:

1. TOCCATA DUODEZIMA from 'Apparatus Musico' (1690) by Georg Muffat (1645-1704)

   • Muffat, of Scottish descent but German by birth, studied in Paris under Lully, later becoming organist at Strasbourg.

2. SUITE IN THE 1st TONE by Louis Marchand (1669-1730)

   • Trio, Tiersce en Taille, Basse de Trompette, Récit, Dialogue, and a Pupil of Marchand, and Organist at Saint-Quentin. This Suite was published in 1708 'avec privilege du Roy'.

3. CANZONA IN G MINOR (1676) by Domenico Zipoli (1676-1726)

   • From a collection of organ pieces published in 1716. Zipoli, a native of Prato, was, from 1696, organist to the Jesuit Church in Rome.

4. TWO CHORALE PRELUDES by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

   • Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern

5. TWO FUGUES by Johann Nicolaus Hanff (1685-1730)

   • G minor and F major
   • Hanff, the eldest son of Johann Sebastian, was organist at Dresden and at Halle.

6. NUN FREUT EUCH, LIEBE CHRISTEN by Nicolaus Bruhns (1665-1677)

   • Organist to the Church of St. Cosmae in Hamburg. A pupil of Bruhns, Buxtehude, and Kerll.

7. BASE ET DESSUS DE TROMPELTE by Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

   • From the Suite in the 1st Tone, dedicated to his teacher, André Raison.

8. OFFERTOIRE SUR VIVE LE ROY (1690) by André Raison (1640-1719)

   • Organist at the Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis. This piece was written for the festivities celebrating the recovery of Louis XIV.

9. VARIATIONS ON 'MEIN JUNGES LEBEN HAT EIN END' by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

   • Sweelinck, born in Amsterdam, was organist at the Oude Kerk and a great pioneer in instrumental writing.

10. PRELUDE AND FUGUE IN C MAJOR by Georg Böhm (1661-1733)

    • Böhm, a pupil of Kerll, was for many years organist at the Johanniskirche in Lüneburg, where Bach, as a school boy, came directly under his influence.

The program also notes that the Baroque Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. Additional details mention that the fifth recital is on Monday, February 13, and the sixth recital is on Monday, February 27, with a possible change of date. The final note indicates that on Wednesday, February 22, at 8:15 PM, a concert featuring the Handel concertos for organ and orchestra, with E. Power Biggs as the organist, will be held at Sanders Theatre.

The image shows a program from a series of organ recitals performed by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in 1939. Specifically, it is the program for the fourth recital, which took place on Monday evening, February 6th, at 8:15 PM.

Here is the detailed list of pieces performed during the recital, along with brief notes about each piece:

1. Toccata Duodezima - Girolamo Frescobaldi

   • From "Apparatus Musico Organisticus" (1665)
   • Frescobaldi, an Italian composer, was noted for his work during the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period.

2. Trio - François Couperin

   • "Tierce en Taille"
   • "Basse de Trompette" - "Récit"
   • From "Messe pour les Couvents"
   • François Couperin, a French composer, organist, and harpsichordist, known for blending French and Italian styles.

3. Canzona in G Minor - Domenico Zipoli

   • From a collection of organ pieces published in 1716.
   • Zipoli, an Italian Jesuit, was known for his contributions to Baroque music.

4. Two Chorale Preludes - Johann Pachelbel

   • "Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern" (1693)
   • "Ein Feste Burg ist Unser Gott"
   • Pachelbel, a German composer, was influential in the development of the chorale prelude and fugue.

5. Two Fugues - Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

   • G minor
   • F major
   • Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, served as an organist at Dresden and Halle.

6. Noël X, Tierce, Noël XI, "Une Vierge Pucelle" - Nicolas Lebègue

   • Lebègue was organist at the Church of St. Merry in Paris.

7. Basse et Dessus de Trompette - Louis Nicolas Clérambault

   • From the Suite in D major, part of the first tone.

8. Offertoire sur "Vive le Roy" - André Raison

   • From "Premier Livre d'Orgue" (1688)
   • Raison dedicated this work to his teacher.

9. Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End" - Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

   • Sweelinck was an important Dutch composer and organist.

10. Prelude and Fugue in C Major - Johann Sebastian Bach

    • BWV 545 (1717/1723)
    • A piece that exemplifies the Baroque style, showcasing Bach's intricate compositional skills.

The program notes also mention that the fifth recital will take place on Monday, February 13th, and the sixth recital on Monday, February 27th. Additionally, a special concert featuring Handel's organ concertos for organ and orchestra will be performed by E. Power Biggs and Bernhard Ziehn.

The image is a photograph of a printed program for a series of six organ recitals at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The recitals are presented by E. Power Biggs, with the fourth program scheduled for Monday evening, February 6th, 1939, at 8:15.

The program lists the pieces to be performed, including:

1. TOCCATA DUODEZIMA by Georg Muffat (1654-1704) from "Apparatus Musico."
2. SUITE IN THE 1ST TONE by Du Mage (16--17--), including Plein Jeu, Tiré, Trompette (Récit), and Duo (Grand Jeu).
3. CANZONA IN G MINOR by Domenico Zipoli (1678-).
4. TWO CHORALE PRELUDES:
   • Wie Schön Leuchtet Der Morgenstern by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
   • Ein Feste Burg ist Unser Gott by Johann Nicolaus Hanff (1630-1706)
5. TWO FUGUES by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784)
6. NOËL “UNE VIERGE PUCELLE” by Nicolas Le Bègue (1630-1702)
7. BASSE ET DESSUS DE TROMPETTE by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)
8. OFFERTORRE UPON “VIVE LE ROY!” by André Raison (16--17--)
9. VARIATIONS ON “MEIN JUNGES LEBEN HAT EIN END” by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)
10. PRELUDE AND FUGUE IN C MAJOR by Georg Böhm (1661-1733)

The program notes that the organ used is a Baroque Organ designed by G. Donald Harrison. It also mentions that the sixth recital will take place on Monday evening, February 13th, and the sixth concert (likely the seventh recital) will be on February 27th, with Boston Symphony Orchestra members playing, conducted by Bernard Zighera, and E. Power Biggs as organist performing Handel concertos for organ and orchestra.

The program is typed on a slightly yellowed piece of paper attached to a page in an album or book, held down with four pieces of tape on each corner. The document has a formal and vintage appearance, typical of concert programs from that era.

The image shows an open book displaying a page with text related to a music event. Here's a description of the page:

At the top, in bold letters, the text reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY SIX ORGAN RECITALS by E. POWER BIGGS." This indicates that the page is likely a program for a series of organ recitals given by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University.

Below the heading, it specifies "Fourth Programme Monday Evening, February 6th at 8:15 1939," indicating the date and time of the particular recital.

The program lists various musical pieces that were to be played during the recital, organized by title and sometimes by composer. Some of the composers and pieces mentioned include:

• "TOCCATA DUODECIMA" by Georg Muffat
• "CANZONA IN G MINOR" by Domenico Zipoli
• "TWO CHORALE PRELUDES" by Johann Pachelbel and Johann Ludwig Krebs
• "TWO FUGUES" by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
• "FANTASIA PRO ORGANO" by Johann Sebastian Bach
• And other works by Louis Nicolas Clérambault and Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck.

There is an informative note mentioning a specific organ ("Baroque Organ designed by G. Donald Harrison") and a subsequent recital on February 13th featuring members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

The book itself appears to be old, with yellowed pages and a slightly worn appearance. The right-hand side of the page is in full view, while the left-hand side partially shows the book's spine and the edge of the opposing page. The background is white, likely a surface on which the book is resting, and the photo is taken in good lighting with clear visibility of the text.

This image shows a page from a book or program listing organ recitals. The heading indicates that it is from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University and features six organ recitals by E. Power Biggs. The page details the fourth program held on Monday evening, February 6th at 8:15 in 1939, including the composers and the pieces performed:

1. "Toccata Dudoëzima" by Georg Muffat (1653-1704).
2. "Suite in the 1^e Tone" by Duo Mace.
3. "Canzona in G Minor" by Domenico Zipoli (1676-1726).
4. Two Chorale Preludes: "Wie Schon Leuchtet der Morgenstern" by Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) and "Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott" by Johann Nicolaus Hanff (1630-1674).
5. "Two Fugues" in F major and G minor by Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784).
6. "Nonne, une vierge pucelle!" by Nicolas Le Begue (1630-1702).
7. "Basse et Dessus de Trompette" by Louis Nicolas Clerambault (1676-1749).
8. "Offertoire pour Nöel' by André Raison (1650-1719).
9. "Variations on 'Mein junges Leben hat ein End!'" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621).
10. "Prelude and Fugue in C Major" by Georg Bohm (1661-1733).

The page also mentions upcoming recitals, including the fifth program on Monday evening, February 13th, featuring music for organ and orchestra. The section notes performers such as Bernard Zighera and E. Power Biggs, along with organ concertos by Handel. The backdrop of the page shows evidence of aging and wear, with corners slightly frayed and light discoloration.

The image shows the interior of an open book, specifically a program booklet titled "Six Organ Recitals" by E. Power Biggs, associated with the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The page displayed is the fourth program for Monday Evening, February 6th at 8:15, 1939.

Key Details:

1. Title and Context:

   • The booklet is a program for organ recitals performed by E. Power Biggs.
   • The event is part of a series of six organ recitals.

2. Program Content:

   • The program lists a series of organ pieces to be performed, including:
     • Toccata Duodezima by Georg Muffat (1645–1704).
     • Suite in the 1st Tone by Étienne Loulié (1654–1728).
     • Trio by Tierre de Tille.
     • Basé de Trompette by Reich.
     • Canon in G minor by Domenico Zipoli (1688–1726).
     • Two Chorale Preludes:
       • Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott by Johann Pachelbel (1653–1706).
       • Wir schoen Luciett der Morgenstern by Johann Nicolaus Hanf (1642–1703).
     • Nobel Jung Vierge Pucelle by Nicolas Le Begue (1650–1734).
     • Basse et Dessus de Trompette by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676–1749).
     • Offertorie Upon Vive Le Roy by André Raison (1646–1719).
     • Variations on Mein Junges Leben hat ein End by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562–1621).
     • Prelude and Fugue in C Major by Georg Böhm (1661–1736).

3. Additional Information:

   • The program includes brief biographical notes about each composer, such as their birth and death years, nationalities, and notable works or positions.
   • The recital is scheduled for Monday, February 6th at 8:15 PM.
   • A note at the bottom indicates that the fifth recital will take place on Monday, February 27th, and mentions a change in the concert date for the sixth recital to Monday, February 27th.
   • It also states that the sixth recital will feature a performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernard Zychner, with E. Power Biggs as the organist, presenting a program of Handel concertos for organ and orchestra.

4. Design and Layout:

   • The page has a clean, formal layout typical of a concert program.
   • The text is printed in a serif font, and the design is simple with clear headings and bullet points for each piece.
   • There are faint rectangular markings or stains on the page, possibly indicating wear or handling over time.

This program provides a detailed overview of the musical selections and context for the recital, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the composers and their works.