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The image shows a program for an organ recital by E. Power Biggs held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The event took place on Monday evening, November 12, 1929, at 8:15 PM. The recital featured the "Orgelbüchlein" by Johann Sebastian Bach, which is a collection of chorale preludes for the organ.

The program lists the pieces categorized under different sections of the church year:

1. Advent:

   • Saviour of the heathen, come
   • O Holy Spirit, enter in
   • O Thou of God the Father
   • To God we render thanks and praise

2. Christmas:

   • Unto us a son is born in Bethlehem
   • All praise to Thee, hallowed name
   • From Heaven above to earth I come
   • From Heaven above as they watched by night
   • In dulci jubilo
   • Let all together praise our God
   • Now praise we Christ, the Holy One
   • Now praise we Christ, the Holy One (continued)
   • Now the old year has passed away
   • In Thee is gladness, In Thee is joy

3. The Feast of the Purification:

   • Lord God, now open wide the Heaven

4. Passiontide:

   • O Lamb of God, pure, spotless
   • Lamb of God, our Saviour
   • Christ, our Lord, to death was brought
   • When on the Cross the Saviour hung
   • O Sacred Head, now wounded sore
   • To Thee, my Lord, Jesus, I cry
   • O help me, Lord, to praise Thee

5. Easter:

   • In Death's strong grasp the Saviour lay
   • Christ is arisen
   • Christ is arisen to-day
   • On earth hath dawned this day of days

6. The Ascension:

   • Thou art our greater Son

7. Whitsunday:

   • Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost

8. Trinity:

   • Lo, I Jesus Christ by present now

9. The Christian Life:

   • These are the holy ten commandments
   • When Adam fell
   • I call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ
   • Salvation now is come to earth
   • He who will suffer God to guide him
   • Heart! A voice with all are mortal
   • I love Thee, O my Lord, dear King

The program concludes with a Prelude and Fugue in G Major.

Additionally, there is a note at the bottom of the program explaining that the "Orgelbüchlein, or Church Year in Music," is a summary of Bach's musical language. The program also mentions that the organ works of Mendelssohn, his Sonata and three Preludes and Fugues, will be played in a recital at the Germanic Museum by E. Power Biggs on Monday, March 4th, 1940.

The organ used in the recital was designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The image is a program for an organ recital performed by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, on Monday evening, November 18th, 1957, at 8:15 PM.

The recital features music from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Orgelbüchlein" (Little Organ Book), which represents the church year in music. Here is the detailed content of the program:

ADVENT

• Savior of the heathen, come
• Once He came in blessing

CHRISTMAS

• O Thou of God the Father
• To God we render thanks and praise
• The Christ-Child on Bethlehem
• All praise to Jesus' hallowed name
• O hail this brightest day of days

NEW YEAR'S EVE

• Come let us all with fervour

NEW YEAR'S DAY

• The old year now hath passed away

FEAST OF THE PURIFICATION

• In peace and joy I now depart

PASSIONTIDE

• Lamb of God, our Savior
• O sacred head sore wounded
• See the Lord of life and light

EASTER (continued)

• In Death's strong grasp the Savior lay
• Christ is arisen
• The blessed Christ in glory today

THE ASCENSION

• Today God's only-gotten Son

WHITSUNDAY

• Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire

TRINITY SUNDAY

• O Lord, we praise Thee

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

• We all believe in one true God
• Our Father, Thou in Heaven above
• These are the holy ten commandments
• When Adam fell
• I call to Thee, Lord Jesus Christ
• In Thee, Lord, have I put my trust
• If thou but suffer God to guide thee

The program concludes with a Prelude and Fugue in G Major.

There is also a note at the bottom explaining the Orgelbüchlein, describing it as a summary of Bach's musical knowledge and illustrating the words and emotions of each hymn through musical design. It mentions that the changing seasons of the church year are depicted through these pieces, and that the program will be played on a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison. Additionally, it states that the complete Orgelbüchlein, along with other works by Buxtehude and others, was previously performed in its entirety by E. Power Biggs in March 1946.

The image shows a program for an organ recital held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The recital was given by E. Power Biggs on Monday evening, November 12th, 1973, at 8:15 PM.

The recital featured the work "Orgelbüchlein" by Johann Sebastian Bach, titled "The Church Year in Music." The program lists various hymns and sections of the church year that Bach's compositions cover, including:

• Advent
• Christmas
• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• The Feast of the Purification
• Passiontide
• Easter
• The Ascension
• Whitsunday
• The Christian Life

The program also includes lyrics for each section, such as:

• Advent: "Saviour of the heathen, come"
• Christmas: "A babe is born in Bethlehem"
• Easter: "In death’s strong grasp the Saviour lay"
• Ascension: "Today God’s only-gotten Son"
• Christian Life: "These are the holy ten commandments"

The program mentions that the recital will include a Prelude and Fugue in G Major and that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. There is a note at the bottom describing the Orgelbüchlein as a summary of Bach’s musical language, illustrating the mood and emotion of each hymn, and it mentions that Bach's organ works will be played in a recital at the Germanic Museum.

Additionally, the program includes a date stamp from November 13, 1973.

The image depicts a page from a program for an organ recital held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The recital was performed by E. Power Biggs on Monday Evening, November 12th, 1929, at 8:15 PM.

The program is titled "Orgelbüchlein" by Johann Sebastian Bach, with the subtitle "The Church Year in Music." The Orgelbüchlein is a collection of Bach's church cantatas and hymns that cover the liturgical year.

The program lists the hymns and pieces included in the recital, divided into sections corresponding to the church year:

• Advent
• Christmas
• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• The Feast of the Purification
• Passiontide
• Easter (continued)
• The Ascension
• Whitsunday
• The Christian Life

The hymns and pieces listed include well-known chorales such as:

• "Savior of the heathen, come"
• "Once He came in blessing"
• "O Thou of God the Father"
• "A Babe is born in Bethlehem"
• "O Hail the brightest day of days"
• "From Heaven above to earth I come"
• "In peace and joy I now depart"
• "Christ the Lord is risen today"
• "Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost"
• "Lo! Jesus Christ is present now"

Additionally, the program mentions a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison and provides some background information about Bach's "Orgelbüchlein" and its significance. It mentions that the organ works of Mendelssohn will also be played, including six sonatas and three preludes and fugues, in a recital on March 4th, 1940.

The page is dated November 15, 1929.

The image shows a page from an organ recital program for a performance by E. Power Biggs at the German Museum of Harvard University. The event is titled "ORGELBÜCHLEIN," a collection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach, focusing on "The Church Year in Music."

The program is dated Monday Evening, November 12th, 1929, at 8:15. The specific piece listed is "Orgelbüchlein" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The calendar of hymns and compositions listed under different liturgical seasons include:

Advent:

• Advent Hymns: "Advent, der heithen Komm," "O Thou of God the Father," etc.

Christmas:

• "A Babe is born in Bethlehem," "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," "Hail the day that thy glory brings," etc.

New Year's Eve:

• "Come let us all with fervour"

New Year's Day:

• "The old year now hath passed away"

The Feast of the Purification:

• "In Thee is joy"

Easter:

• Hymns including "In Death's strong grasp the Saviour lay," "The Blessed Christ is risen today," etc.

The Ascension:

• "Today God's only-gotten Son"

Whitsunday:

• "Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost"

The Day of Pentecost:

• "Lo! Jesus Christ is present now," etc.

The Christian Life:

• "These are the holy ten commandments," "When Adam fell," etc.

Additionally, the program notes the inclusion of a prelude and fugue in G major by Bach.

The organ used for this recital is described as a Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison. There's a brief note mentioning that the Orgelbüchlein is a summary of Bach's musical language and that it illustrates the changing moods and emotions of the liturgical seasons through the hymns.

There is also a mention of upcoming recitals by E. Power Biggs featuring works by Mendelssohn, specifically six sonatas and three Preludes and Fugues, scheduled for March 4th, 1940.

The image shows a document from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, detailing an organ recital by E. Power Biggs on Monday evening, November 13, 1939, at 8:15. The recital features works from Johann Sebastian Bach's "Orgelbüchlein," which is described as a summary of Bach's musical language, providing insight into the designs and motives used in his cantatas, passions, and other works. The program includes pieces themed around the church year, such as "Advent," "Christmas," "Easter," "Whitsunday," and others. Each section lists specific hymns or pieces associated with those times of the church year. Additionally, the document mentions that the recital will include works by Mendelssohn, specifically six sonatas and three preludes and fugues. The recital aims to illustrate the changing seasons of the church year, from the jubilant anticipation of Advent to the joy of Easter, and is designed to be played on a baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison. The document also notes that the "Orgelbüchlein" is key to understanding Bach's musical development and the foundations of his later works.

The image shows an open book displaying a printed page on the right side. The page is part of a program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University for an organ recital by E. Power Biggs. The recital took place on Monday evening, November 19th, 1938 at 8:15.

The content of the program relates to the "Orgelbüchlein" by Johann Sebastian Bach, and it lists pieces organized under sections representing different times in the liturgical year, such as Advent, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter, among others. Pieces like "Saviour of the heathen, come," "O come all ye faithful," and "In Thee is gladness, In Thee is joy" are some of the titles included. To the right, the page continues to list more music titles under the sections Easter, Whit Sunday, and the Feast of the Purification.

The page also mentions the presence of a "Prelude and Fugue in G major" without specifying the BWV number which might typically classify Bach's works.

At the bottom of the page, there is a note commenting on the "Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison," explaining that the organ works of Monnikendam in Scotland and the Prelude and Fugue will be played by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum by March 9th, 1940.

The left side of the book has a tear and some discoloration, which suggests age and use. There is a handwritten note on the top left corner of the left page with the number "15.(213)" possibly indicating a cataloging or reference number, and the page edges appear to be slightly worn.

This image is a photograph of an old book or booklet opened to a page featuring an announcement for an organ recital. The recital is organized by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University and features E. Power Biggs. The event is scheduled for Monday evening, November 13th, 1939 at 8:15 PM. The recital is titled "Orgelbüchlein," and the music is by Johann Sebastian Bach, focusing on "The Church Year in Music."

The program includes various segments represented by different liturgical seasons such as Advent, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, The Feast of the Purification, Passiontide, Easter, The Ascension, Whitsuntide, Trinity Sunday, and The Christian Life. Each season has specific hymns listed under them.

A section at the bottom of the page provides details about the baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison, which is being used for this recital. The text mentions that the organ, built according to the period designs, will be played during a recital at the Germanic Museum.

The page shows aging and discoloration at the edges, and a handwritten note in the top margin dated "November 13, 1939."

The image shows an aged page from a book or program, with a taped piece of paper affixed to it. The taped page is a program for an organ recital at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, performed by E. Power Biggs on Monday evening, November 13th, 1939 at 8:15.

The recital features "ORGELBÜCHLEIN" by Johann Sebastian Bach, subtitled "THE CHURCH YEAR IN MUSIC." The text lists several musical pieces or sections associated with different parts of the church year, such as Advent, Christmas, New Year's Day, The Feast of the Purification, Passiontide, Easter, The Ascension, Whitsunday, Trinity Sunday, and The Christian Life. Each section includes brief phrases or titles of hymns or musical motifs.

At the bottom of the page is a note stating that the Baroque organ used was designed by G. Donald Harrison. There is also a descriptive paragraph explaining the significance of Bach's Orgelbüchlein, noting how it summarizes Bach’s musical language and the moods of the church year. It also mentions another upcoming recital by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum on Monday, March 4th, 1940.

The handwritten note at the top of the page reads "November 13, 1939." The page itself is yellowed with age, with some discoloration and a torn corner on the taped paper. The binding of the book is visible on the left side of the image.

The image depicts an open book titled "Organ Recital" by E. Power Biggs, held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The book is a program or booklet for a recital scheduled for Monday Evening, November 13th, 1939, at 9:15 PM. The focus is on Johann Sebastian Bach's "Orgelbüchlein" (Organ Booklet), which explores The Church Year in Music.

Key Features of the Image:

1. Title and Header:

   • The top of the page prominently displays the title "GERMANIC MUSEUM HARVARD UNIVERSITY", followed by "Organ Recital" and "BY E. POWER BIGGS".
   • The date and time of the recital are clearly stated: Monday Evening, November 13th, 1939, at 9:15.

2. Main Content:

   • The central section is titled "OR GELBÜCHLEIN" (Organ Booklet) by Johann Sebastian Bach.
   • Below this, the subtitle "THE CHURCH YEAR IN MUSIC" is written, indicating the thematic focus of the recital.

3. Textual Content:

   • The page lists various liturgical seasons and events of the Christian calendar, such as Advent, Christmas, Easter, Ascension, Whitsunday, Trinity Sunday, and more.
   • Each section includes short, poetic verses or hymns related to the respective liturgical season. For example:
     • Advent: "Saviour of the heathen, come..."
     • Christmas: "A Babe is born in Bethlehem..."
     • Easter: "In Death, Christ's strong grasp the Saviour lay..."
     • Ascension: "Today God's only-begotten Son..."
   • The text is organized into sections, with headings like Advent, Christmas, Easter, and so on, each followed by relevant verses.

4. Footer Information:

   • At the bottom of the page, there is a note explaining the significance of Bach's Orgelbüchlein:
     • It is described as "the key to understanding Bach's musical language."
     • The booklet contains short chorale melodies used in the Mass, St. Matthew Passion, and other large works.
     • It illustrates the mood and emotion of the Church Year, with changing large sections to reflect the joy, sorrow, or grave solemnity of each liturgical season.
     • The note also mentions that Mendelssohn's organ works (six Sonatas and three Preludes and Fugues) will be played in a recital by E. Power Biggs on Monday, March 4th, 1940.

5. Design and Layout:

   • The page has a clean, formal layout typical of a concert program or booklet.
   • The text is printed in a serif font, giving it a classic and formal appearance.
   • There is a handwritten note in the top left corner that reads "Horeautter 13.1931", possibly indicating a previous event or reference.

Contextual Insight:

• The Orgelbüchlein is a collection of short organ chorales composed by Bach, intended for use in Lutheran church services throughout the liturgical year. Each piece corresponds to a specific feast or season, reflecting the theological and emotional themes of that time.
• E. Power Biggs was a renowned organist known for his performances of Bach's organ works, and this recital program highlights his focus on Bach's Orgelbüchlein as a key to understanding Bach's musical language and the spiritual depth of the Christian liturgical calendar.

Summary:

The image shows a program booklet for an organ recital by E. Power Biggs at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, featuring Bach's Orgelbüchlein. The page lists liturgical seasons and corresponding verses, emphasizing the connection between Bach's music and the Christian calendar. The footer provides additional context about the significance of the Orgelbüchlein and mentions a related recital of Mendelssohn's organ works. The design is formal and reflective of a scholarly and musical event.