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The image shows a program for an event held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University, titled "Six Organ Recitals by E. Power Biggs." The event featured fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and was conducted by Bernard Zighera. This particular program is for the sixth recital, which took place on Monday, February 27, 1939, at 8:15 PM.
The program includes the following pieces:
Concerto No. 2 (B flat) for Organ and Orchestra by Handel, with movements:
Concerto No. 11 (G minor) for Organ and Orchestra by Handel, with movements:
Trio Sonata No. 1 in E flat by Bach, with movements:
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor by Bach
Concerto No. 10 (D minor) for Organ and Orchestra by Handel, with movements:
The program also includes a note about Handel, mentioning his birth in Germany in the same year as Bach (1685), his naturalization as a British subject, and his contributions to opera and oratorio, with a focus on his organ concertos, which were often performed as interludes during his oratorios.
The personnel listed include:
The baroque organ used for the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
The image shows a page from a program for an organ recital held at Harvard University's Germanic Museum. The event, titled "Six Organ Recitals," was conducted by E. Power Biggs and featured performances by fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with Bernard Zighera conducting.
The program is dated February 27th, 1939, and includes the sixth program for that evening. The recital features several pieces:
Below the list of pieces, there is a brief historical note about Handel and Bach, mentioning their similar birth years and contrasting careers, highlighting Handel's significant contributions to British opera and oratorio.
The personnel section lists the musicians involved:
Additionally, it notes that the Baroque organ used was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
The image depicts a program from a concert series titled "Six Organ Recitals" held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs, with fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and conducted by Bernard Zighera.
The specific concert listed is the sixth program, which took place on Monday evening, February 27, 1939, at 8:15 PM. The program included the following pieces:
Concerto No. 2 in B flat for Organ and Orchestra by Handel, with movements:
Concerto No. 11 in G minor for Organ and Orchestra by Handel, with movements:
Trio Sonata No. 1 in E flat by Bach, with movements:
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor by Bach
Concerto No. 10 in D minor for Organ and Orchestra by Handel, with movements:
The program also includes a brief biography of Handel, noting his birth in Germany the same year as Bach (1685), his career as a composer and performer, and his significant contributions to British music.
The personnel of the orchestra is listed, including:
Additionally, the program notes that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
The image is a page from a program booklet for a series of organ recitals held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The recital is the sixth in a series of six, titled "Six Organ Recitals by E. Power Biggs," with performances by fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Zighera.
The specific recital took place on Monday, February 27th, at 8:15 PM in 1939. The program included the following pieces:
Concerto No. 2 in B flat (for organ and orchestra) by Handel:
Concerto No. 11 in G minor (for organ and orchestra) by Handel:
Trio Sonata No. 1 in E flat by Bach:
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor by Bach
Concerto No. 10 in D minor (for organ and orchestra) by Handel:
The program also includes a brief historical note about Handel and Bach, mentioning that although they were born in the same year, their careers took divergent paths. Handel became a naturalized British subject and spent much of his life in England, while Bach remained in Germany. Handel's contributions to the promotion of opera and oratorio in England are highlighted, as well as his improvisational skills on the organ.
The personnel involved in the performance are listed, including various instrumentalists such as violins, violas, cellos, double bass, oboes, and bassoons. The Baroque organ used in 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. Specifically, it details the sixth program in a series of six organ recitals performed by E. Power Biggs on Monday evening, February 27th, 1939, at 8:15 PM.
The concert features works by composers Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, accompanied by fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernard Zighera.
The program includes the following pieces:
Concerto No. 2 in B flat for Organ and Orchestra by Handel
Concerto No. 11 in G minor for Organ and Orchestra by Handel
Trio Sonata No. 1 in E flat by Bach
Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor by Bach
Concerto No. 10 in D minor for Organ and Orchestra by Handel
The program notes provide a brief background on Handel, mentioning that although he was born in Germany the same year as Bach, he became a naturalized British subject and is often celebrated for his operas and oratorios. Handel's dual role as a composer and performer is highlighted, emphasizing his improvisatory skills and the dramatic character of his music.
The personnel for the orchestra are listed as follows:
Additionally, it is noted that the Baroque organ used for the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
The image is of a program for an organ recital series held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The specific event detailed in the program is the sixth recital, which took place on Monday evening, February 27th at 8:15 PM in 1939. The recital featured performances by E. Power Biggs, with fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Zighera.
The program includes the following pieces:
Concerto No. 2 (B flat) for Organ and Orchestra by Handel:
Concerto No. 13 (G minor) for Organ and Orchestra by Handel:
Sonata No. 1 in E flat by Bach:
Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor by Bach
Concerto No. 10 (D minor) for Organ and Orchestra by Handel:
The program notes mention that although Handel was born in Germany the same year as Bach (1685), their careers took very different paths. Handel became a naturalized British citizen and spent most of his life in London. The organ concertos form a perfect picture of Handel's music, characterized by its extroverted nature and delightful introductory and further right character.
The musicians listed include:
The baroque organ used in the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
This image shows an open book or program featuring information on a music event. The title at the top of the right-hand page reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY SIX ORGAN RECITALS BY E. POWER BIGGS." Below that, it indicates that the performance also includes "Fourteen Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by BERNARD ZIGHERA."
This particular program is noted as the "Sixth Programme Monday Evening, February 27th at 8:15 1939 for ORGAN AND ORCHESTRA." Below this title, several musical works are listed, likely the pieces performed during the recital, including Handel's "CONCERTO NO. 2 (B flat) FOR ORGAN AND ORCHESTRA" and "CONCERTO NO. 10 (d minor) FOR ORGAN AND ORCHESTRA," as well as Bach's "TRIO SONATA NO. 1 in E flat" and "PASSACAGLIA AND FUGUE IN C MINOR."
At the bottom of the page, there is a section on "PERSONNEL" that lists the performers by name and their respective instruments, including violins, violoncello, violas, double bass, oboes, and bassoons, concluding with a note about the "Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison."
The pages of the book or program have aged, showing tanning around the edges, and the book is slightly worn, suggesting it is of some considerable age. The left edge of the right-hand page that we can fully see appears to be a bit jagged, as if it has been torn or badly cut. The book is resting on a flat surface, and you can see the shadow of the pages on the surface, indicating lighting from above.
The image is a photograph of an open book page with a program for an organ recital. The heading "Germanic Museum Harvard University" is prominently displayed at the top, followed by "Six Organ Recitals by E. Power Biggs." The event features fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Bernard Zighera. The recital took place on Monday evening, February 27th, at 8:15 PM in 1939.
The program includes various musical works:
There is a brief note detailing the historical context of Handel and Bach and their music, emphasizing Handel's prominence in London and the prolific nature of his compositions.
Personnel involved in the recital are listed, including various musicians playing instruments such as violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, oboe, and bassoon.
The book page shows signs of aging, with yellowing paper and tape marks, indicating it has been preserved for a long time. The bottom of the page credits G. Donald Harrison for the baroque organ design used in the recital.
The image shows an old sheet of paper taped onto a page of a book or album. The sheet is a program for a musical event titled "Six Organ Recitals" held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The recitals were performed by E. Power Biggs with fourteen members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Zighera. The specific program took place on Monday evening, February 27th, 1939, at 8:15.
The program lists the pieces performed:
There is a brief note discussing Handel’s birth in Germany the same year as Bach (1685), their different career paths, and Handel’s contributions to opera and oratorio in London. It also mentions the organ concertos as representative of Handel's music style.
The bottom of the program lists the personnel involved, including violinists, violists, violoncellists, double bass, oboes, and bassoons players, along with a note that the baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
The image shows the title page of a program booklet for a concert titled "Six Organ Recitals" presented by E. Power Biggs, featuring Fourteen Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bernard Zighera. The program is associated with the Germania Museum at Harvard University and details the sixth program, scheduled for Monday Evening, February 27th at 8:15, 1939.
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Baroque Organ:
Historical Note:
The image depicts a formal concert program from 1939, showcasing a classical music event featuring works by Händel and Bach, performed by a renowned orchestra under the direction of Bernard Zighera. The program highlights the historical significance of the event, the musicians involved, and the use of a specially designed Baroque organ, emphasizing the cultural and musical richness of the performance.