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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

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The image depicts a program for an organ recital held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The event, titled "Six Organ Recitals by E. Power Biggs," took place on February 13th at 8:15 PM in 1939. The program lists the pieces performed, along with their composers and brief descriptions. Here is a detailed summary of the program:

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

    • Allegro - Adagio - Allegro
    • Arranged for organ by J.S. Bach
  2. Suite in D, Third Tone by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

    • Plein Jeu - Duo
    • Trio - Basse de Cromorne
    • Tierce en Taille - Dialogue
    • Caprice sur les Grands Jeux
    • Organist at St. Sulpice in Paris, known for his two Suites in the 1st and 2nd Tones from his First Livre d'Orgue (1710)
  3. Ricercare in G Minor by Giovanni Palestrina (1526-1594)

    • Master Composer from Palestrina's one manuscript volume of organ writings
  4. A MAGGIO by Tarquinio Merula (c.1595-1665)

    • Organist at Cremona Cathedral
  5. LUDUS TONALIS, ORGAN by Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

    • Organist at Westminster Abbey and St. Mary's Church
  6. PASSACAGLIA in D Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

    • Organist at St. Mary's Church, Lübeck
  7. NOEL SUR LES FLUTES by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

    • Organist at Notre Dame in Paris
  8. LE COUCOU by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

    • Organist at Notre Dame in Paris
  9. VARIATIONS ON THE CHORALE "JESU MEINE FREUDE" by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

    • Organist and Court Musician at Weimar
  10. FUGUE IN G MINOR by Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)

    • Organist at St. Peter's in Rome and later to Duke Ferdinand II
  11. CHACONNE by G. Donald Harrison

    • Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison
    • The organ will be played on Monday evening, February 27th, by fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
    • The program will include a program of the Handel concertos for organ and orchestra

The program provides a rich selection of organ music from various periods and composers, showcasing the diversity and depth of organ repertoire.

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The image is of a program for a series of organ recitals performed by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, in 1959.

The specific event listed is the "Fifth Programme" held on Monday evening, February 13th, at 8:15 PM.

Here are the pieces performed during the recital, along with their composers and some additional notes:

  1. Concerto in A Minor - Antonio Vivaldi (arranged for organ and string orchestra, freely arranged for organ by J. S. Bach)

    • Allegro - Adagio - Allegro
  2. Suite in the 2nd Tone - Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

    • Plein Jeu
    • Duo
    • Basse de Trompette
    • Flûtes - Récit de Nazard
    • Caprice sur les Grands Jeux
  3. Dorian Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (BWV 538) - Johann Sebastian Bach

    • This piece includes two suites: the 1st and 2nd Tones, forming his "First Organ Book," dedicated to his rescuer, André Raiso.
  4. Ricercare in G Minor - Giovanni Palestrina (1525-1594)

    • Arranged by Biggs from Palestrina’s one manuscript volume of organ writings, found in the Papal Chapel.
  5. A Maggot - Thomas Arne (circa 1750)

    • Organ Solo from 2nd Concerto
  6. Verse "for a Double Organ" - Christopher Gibbons (1615-1676)

    • Organist at Westminster Abbey and at the Chapel Royal.
  7. Passacaglia in D Minor - Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

    • Buxtehude was a significant influence on J.S. Bach.
  8. Noël sur les flûtes - Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

  9. Noël grand jeu et duo - Louis Claude Daquin

  10. Variations on the Chorale "O Gott, du frommer Gott" - Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

    • Composed by a cousin and friend of J.S. Bach.
  11. Fugue in G Minor - Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)

    • Organist at St. Peter’s, Rome, and teacher of Johann Jakob Froberger.

Additionally, there is a note that the Aeolian-Skinner organ used in the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The program also mentions a change of date for the sixth and last concert of the series, which will now be held on Monday evening, February 23rd. This concert will feature the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Zighera, performing a program of works for organ and orchestra.

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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. This specific page is for the fifth program, which took place on Monday evening, February 13th at 8:15 PM in 1959.

The program includes several musical pieces, each with details about the composer and the piece:

  1. Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (1675-1741)

    • Allegro - Adagio - Allegro
    • Transcribed for organ by J.S. Bach from Vivaldi's concertos.
  2. Suite in the 2nd Tone by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

    • Plain Jeu
    • Double
    • Flutes - Recit de Nazard
    • Caprice sur les Grands Jeux
  3. Ricercare in G Minor by Giovanni Palestrina (1525-1594)

    • Maestro Composer to the Pope, this work is from Palestrina’s one manuscript volume of organ writing.
  4. A Maggot by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)

    • Organo Solo from 3rd Concerto, published in 1755.
  5. Verse for a Double Organ by Christopher Gibbons (1615-1675)

    • Organist at Westminster Abbey, and at the Chapel Royal.
  6. Passacaglia in D Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

    • The greatest of the German organists before Bach, Buxtehude was born in Denmark, worked in Lübeck, and was greatly influenced by both Bach and Handel.
  7. Noël sur les Flûtes and Le Coucou by Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

    • Noël Grand Jeu et Duo
  8. Variations on the Chorale 'Jesu Meine Freude' by Johann Gottlieb Walther (1684-1748)

    • Organist and Court Musician at the Saxon Court, Walther was a friend of J.S. Bach.
  9. Fugue in G Minor by Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)

    • Organist at St. Peter's in Rome, and later at the court of Ferdinand II.

The bottom of the page notes a change of date for the sixth and last concert, which was originally scheduled for February 27th. The concert will feature fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Ziegler, and E. Power Biggs will perform a program at the Handel concert for organ and orchestra on a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

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The image is a page from a program booklet for a series of six organ recitals given by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University in 1959. This specific page details the fifth program, which took place on Monday evening, February 13th, at 8:15 PM.

The program includes the following pieces:

  1. Concerto in a Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

    • Allegro - Adagio - Allegro
    • This work is an arrangement of Vivaldi's concertos for violin, adapted for organ by J.S. Bach.
  2. Suite in the 2nd Tone by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

    • Contains the movements: Plein Jeu, Duet, and Recit de Cromorne.
    • Clérambault was a French composer and organist.
  3. Ricercare in G Minor by Giovanni Palestrina (1525-1594)

    • This piece is from Palestrina's one manuscript volume of organ writings.
  4. A Maggot by Thomas Arne (1710-1778)

    • An organ solo from his 3rd Concerto, dated 1747.
  5. Verse for a Double Organ by Christopher Gibbons (1615-1673)

    • Organist at Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal.
  6. Passacaglia in D Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

    • Buxtehude was a German organist who influenced Bach and Handel.
  7. Noël sur les Flutes by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

    • This piece is part of a collection published in 1735.
  8. Noël Grand Jeu et Duo by Louis Claude Daquin

    • Also from the same collection published in 1735.
  9. Variations on the Chorale 'JESU MEINE FREUDE' by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

    • Organist and court musician at Weimar.
  10. Fugue in G Minor by Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)

    • Frescobaldi was an Italian composer and organist.

Additionally, there is a note at the bottom indicating that the sixth and last concert of the series will be held on Monday evening, February 27th, featuring members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernard Ziefers, with E. Power Biggs as the organist. This concert will be held at the Handel concert hall. The program for this concert will feature organ and orchestra. The organ in question is a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

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The image shows a page from a program for organ recitals held at Harvard University's German Museum. The recitals were conducted by E. Power Biggs, and the fifth program took place on Monday evening, February 13th, at 8:15 in the year 1959.

Here is a detailed list of the compositions and performers included in this particular program:

  1. Concerto in a Minor

    • Composer: Antonio Vivaldi
    • Arrangement: Allegro - Adagio - Allegro, freely arranged by J.S. Bach
  2. Suite in the 2nd Tone

    • Composer: Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)
    • Instrumentation: Flute, Violins, Violoncello, and Organ (specifically "Recit de Nazard")
  3. Ricercare in G Minor

    • Composer: Giovanni Palestrina (1526-1594)
    • Notes: This piece is from Palestrina's one-manuscript volume of organ writing.
  4. A Maggot

    • Composer: Thomas Arne (c. 1778)
    • Description: Organ Solo from the 3rd Concerto.
  5. Verse for a Double Organ

    • Composer: Christopher Gibbs (1615-1675)
    • Notes: Organist at Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal.
  6. Passacaglia in D Minor

    • Composer: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)
    • Notes: Buxtehude was a significant figure in organ music, noted for his works before Bach.
  7. Noël sur les Flutes

    • Composer: Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)
    • Description: A piece from the Noel collection, arranged for flute.
  8. Noël Grand Jeu et Duo

    • Composer: Louis XIV, arranged by Antoine (probably Antoine Forqueray)
    • Notes: This Noel is from a collection published in 1735.
  9. Variations on the Chorale "Jesu meine Freude"

    • Composer: Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)
    • Notes: Organist and friend of J.S. Bach.
  10. Fugue in G Minor

    • Composer: Girolamo Frescobaldi (1555-1637)
    • Notes: Organist at St. Peter's in Rome, and later at St. Ferdinand II.

The program also notes a change of date for the sixth and last concert, which will be on Monday evening, February 27th, with a special program featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra and E. Power Biggs conducting.

The page includes historical references and details about the composers and the organists involved in the recitals.

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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 fifth recital, given by E. Power Biggs, on Monday, February 13th, 1956, at 8:15 PM. The program lists the following pieces to be performed:

  1. Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743), including movements: Allegro, Adagio, Allegro.

  2. Suite in the 2nd Tone by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749), comprising:

    • Plein Jeu du 2ème Tone
    • Dialogue
    • Basse de Cromorne
    • Flutes
    • Récit de Nazard
    • Caprice sur les Grands Jeux
  3. Ricercare in G Minor by Giovanni Palestrina (1525-1594), from the "Pope Marcellus Mass."

  4. A Maggot by Thomas Arne (d. 1778), a solo organ piece.

  5. Verse for a Double Organ by Christopher Gibbons (1615-1672).

  6. Passacaglia in D Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707).

  7. Noël sur les Flûtes by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772).

  8. Noël Grand Jeu et Duo by an unknown composer, from a collection published in 1735.

  9. Variations on the Chorale "Jesu, meine Freude" by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748), including:

    • Fantasia
    • Chorale
  10. Fugue in G Minor by Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643), from his "Ferdinando II."

The program also notes that the baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. Additionally, it mentions a change of date for the sixth and final concert of the series, moving it to Monday, February 27th, when the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Zaslav, will perform, with E. Power Biggs on the organ, at the Harvard concert for orchestra.

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This image shows a page from a booklet or program outlining an event related to classical music. Here are the details visible in the image:

  • At the top, it states "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY" which suggests that the event is affiliated with Harvard University and potentially held at its Germanic Museum.
  • The event is titled "SIX ORGAN RECITALS BY E. POWER BIGGS," indicating that a series of six organ recitals will be performed by an organist named E. Power Biggs.
  • Below the main title, the text specifies "Fifth Programme Monday Evening, February 13th at 8.15" with the year 1939. This indicates that the particular recital described on the page is the fifth in the series, scheduled to take place on Monday, February 13th, at 8:15 PM, and the year is 1939.
  • A list of musical pieces to be performed is provided, along with the composers' names. For example, "CONCERTO IN A MINOR" by Antonio Vivaldi, arranged by J.S. Bach, and a "SUITE IN THE 2nd TONE" by Louis Nicolas Clérambault, among others.
  • The bottom of the page includes additional performance notes on some of the pieces and mentions a "CHANGE OF DATE" section. It informs readers that the seventh and last concert of the series will be on Monday, February 27th, and that one of the recitals will feature performances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Zighera, with E. Power Biggs, Organist.
  • The design of the page is simple and utilitarian, and the program is printed on a slightly aged or discolored paper with visible folds or creases. The book's spine is on the left side of the image, indicating this page is on the right side when the booklet is opened.

The historical nature of the document lends a vintage and educational feel to the image.

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The image shows a page from a program booklet. The heading at the top indicates the event belongs to the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, featuring "Six Organ Recitals" by E. Power Biggs. The particular program is the fifth one scheduled for Monday evening, February 13th at 8:15 PM in 1939.

The program lists several musical pieces along with their composers and additional descriptive notes:

  1. Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743) - Concerto in A Minor (Allegro - Adagio - Allegro). Note mentions it as No. 2 of the twelve violin concertos freely arranged for organ by J. S. Bach.

  2. Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749) - Suite in the 2nd Tone (Plein Jeu - Duo - Trio - Basse de Cromorne - Flutes - Recit de Nazar - Caprice sur les Grands Jeux).

  3. Giovanni Palestrina (1526-1594) - Ricercare in G Minor (Dedicated to the Papal Chapel).

  4. Thomas Arne (1710-1778) - A Maggot (Organ Solo from 3rd Concerto around 1787).

  5. Christopher Gibbons (1615-1675) - Verse for a Double Organ (Organist at Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal).

  6. Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) - Passacaglia in D Minor (Note about his influence on Bach and Handel).

  7. Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772) - Le Coucou (Organist Louis XIV).

  8. Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748) - Variations on the Chorale "Jesu Meine Freude" (Organist and Court Musician at Weimar).

  9. Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) - Fugue in G Minor (Organist at St. Peters in Rome).

The bottom of the page has extra notes about the performance and the organ being designed by G. Donald Harrison. Moreover, it mentions a concert on Monday evening, February 27th, featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a program of Handel concerts for organ and orchestra.

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The image shows a page from a book or program featuring a schedule for "Six Organ Recitals" held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, performed by E. Power Biggs. The event took place on Monday evening, February 13th, 1939, at 8:15.

The program lists the pieces to be played, along with their composers and some contextual notes:

  1. Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (d. 1743), arranged for organ by J. S. Bach.
  2. Suite in the 2nd Tone by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749), including several movements like Plein Jeu, Trio, Basse de Cromorne, Flutes, Recit de Nazard, and Caprice sur les Grands Jeux.
  3. Ricercare in G Minor by Giovanni Palestrina (1526-1594), noted as from one manuscript volume of Palestrina's organ writings.
  4. A Maggot by Thomas Arne (c. 1778), an organ solo from the 3rd Concerto.
  5. Verse "For a Double Organ" by Christopher Gibbons (1615-1675), organist at Westminster Abbey and Chapel Royal.
  6. Passacaglia in D Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707), described as the greatest of the German organists before Bach.
  7. Noël sur les Flutes (Le Coucou) and Noël Grand Jeu et Duo by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772), organist to Louis XIV.
  8. Variations on the Chorale "Jesu Meine Freude" by Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748), organist and court musician at Weimar and friend of J. S. Bach.
  9. Fugue in G Minor by Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643), organist at St. Peter's in Rome and later to Duke Ferdinand II.

A note at the bottom mentions a change of date for the sixth and last concert of the series, scheduled for Monday evening, February 27th. It will feature fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernard Ziehera, with E. Power Biggs playing a program of Handel concertos for organ and orchestra.

The page also notes that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. The text is printed on an aged sheet with a slight discoloration patch on the bottom right side. The page is affixed inside a larger book with visible hardcover binding on the right.

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The image shows an open book titled "Six Organ Recitals" by E. Power Biggs, associated with the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The page displayed is a program for the Fifth Programme, scheduled for Monday Evening, February 13th at 8:15 in 1939.

Key Details from the Program:

  1. Concert Details:

    • Concerto in A Minor by Antonio Vivaldi (arranged by J.S. Bach).
    • Suite in the 2nd Tone by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1674–1749), including movements such as:
      • Plein Jeu – Duo
      • Tio – Basse de Cromorne
      • Flutes – Recit de Nazard
      • Caprice sur les Grands Jeux
  2. Ricercare in G Minor by Giovanni Palestrina (1525–1594), dedicated to the composer's teacher, André Raison. This piece is described as the "Master Composer to the Papal Chapel" and is noted as being from Palestrina's manuscript volume of organ writings.

  3. A Maggot by Thomas Arne (–1778), an organ solo published around 1787.

  4. Verse "For a Double Organ" by Christopher Gibbons (1615–1675), performed at Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal.

  5. Passacaglia in D Minor by Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707), described as "the greatest of the German organists before Bach." Buxtehude was born in Denmark and worked for many years at St. Mary's Church in Lübeck, where his playing and compositions greatly influenced both Bach and Handel.

  6. Noble Coucou by Louis-Claude Daquin (1694–1772), an organ solo published in 1735.

  7. Nobles Grands Jeux et Duo by Louis-Claude Daquin, from a collection published at St. Antoine in Paris. The notes mention that Daquin was Organist to Louis XIV and was a contemporary and friend of J.S. Bach.

  8. Fugue in G Minor by Girodamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643), performed by the organist at St. Peter's in Rome and later at the Duke Ferdinand II.

Additional Information:

  • The program notes that the concert is the fifth in a series of six organ recitals by E. Power Biggs.
  • The concert will feature the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernhard Zierhe, with Biggs as the organist.
  • The program includes a change of date for the final concert in the series, which will now take place on Monday evening, February 27th.

The page is neatly typeset, with clear headings and organized listings of the musical pieces, composers, and relevant details about each work. The overall design is formal and academic, consistent with a concert program from the early 20th century.