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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

ARCH.2013.5.3, Rendition: 793414

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The image is a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 PM. The concert featured performances for organ and orchestra.

Performers:

  • E. Power Biggs, Organist
  • Fiedler Sinfonietta, conducted by Arthur Fiedler
  • Erwin Bodky, Harpsichordist

Program:

  1. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) by William Felton (1715-1769)

    • Allegro — Andante — Allegro
  2. Concerto in B Major (No. 3) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

    • Andante (Organ Solo) 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale'
    • Larghetto — Allegro
  3. For Organ Solo:

    • Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
    • Two Chorale Preludes:
      • 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme'
      • 'Jesu, meine Freude'
    • Fugue in G Major (Jig)
  4. Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)

    • F Major — D Major
  5. Concerto in C Major by Arcangelo Corelli (arr. Malipiero)

    • Adagio — Allegro — Adagio — Allegro — Allegro
  6. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

    • A tempo ordinario e staccato — Allegro
    • Recitative — Allegro

Personnel:

  • Violins: Gaston Elion, Robert Gunderson, Norbert Lauga, Thomas G. Newman
  • Violas: Jean Caubet, Alan Werner
  • Violoncello: Hippolyte Drougman, Joseph Zunbler
  • Double Bass: Joseph Zunbler
  • Oboes: Louis Speyer, Jean Devergie
  • Bassoon: Erno Panenka

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

Grateful acknowledgment is made by the Germanic Museum to Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and the group of instrumentalists who have generously contributed their services.

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The image is of a page from a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The concert was titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra" and took place on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the program:

Concert Program Details:

  • Organist: E. Power Biggs
  • Conductor: Arthur Fiedler (Fiedler Sinfonietta)
  • Harpsichordist: Erwin Bodky

Concert Items:

  1. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) - William Felton (1713-1769)

    • Allegro - Andante - Allegro
  2. Concerto in F Major (No. 13) - George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

    • Larghetto - Allegro "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale"
    • Adagio (Organo Solo) - Larghetto - Allegro
  3. For Organ Solo:

    • Toccata and Fugue in D Minor - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
    • Two Chorale Preludes:
      • Sheep may safely graze
      • Rejoice! Beloved Christians
    • Fugue in G Major (Jig)
  4. Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ

    • F Major - D Major by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
  5. Concerto in C Major - Arcangelo Corelli (arranged by Malipiero)

    • Adagio - Allegro - Allegro
  6. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2) - George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

    • A tempo ordinario e staccato - Allegro
    • Recitative - Allegro

Personnel:

  • Violinists: Gaston Eleus, Robert Gundersen, Norbert Lauga, Clarence Knudsen, Bernard Fiedler
  • Viola: Jean Cauhapé, Ilias Werner
  • Violoncello: Hippolyte Droëghams, Joseph Zunbler
  • Double Bass: Gaston Duffrene
  • Oboe: Louis Speyer, Jean Devergie
  • Bassoon: Ernst Pasenka

Organ:

  • Designed by G. Donald Harrison

Acknowledgements:
The program acknowledges gratitude to the Germanic Museum, Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and the subscribers who contributed to the concert.

This concert appears to have been a blend of classical music with a focus on organ and orchestral works by notable composers of the Baroque and Classical periods.

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The image shows a program for a concert titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra" that took place at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The concert was held on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 p.m. The featured performers included E. Power Biggs as the organist, Arthur Fiedler as the conductor, and Erwin Bodky as the harpsichordist.

The program listed the following pieces:

  1. "Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3)" by William Felton (1713-1769), with movements Allegro, Andante, and Allegro.
  2. "Concerto in F Major (No. 13)" by George Frederick Handel, with movements Larghetto, Allegro (The Cuckoo and the Nightingale), and Adagio (Organ Solo) - Larghetto – Allegro.
  3. "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).
  4. Two Chorale Preludes by J.S. Bach: “Sheep may safely graze” and “Rejoice! Beloved Christians.”
  5. “Fugue in G Major (Jig)” by J.S. Bach.
  6. Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713), in F major and D major.
  7. “Concerto in C Major” by Arcangelo Corelli, arranged by Malipiero, with movements Adagio, Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro.
  8. “Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2)” by George Frederick Handel (1685-1759), with movements A tempo ordinario e staccato, Allegro, and Recitative – Allegro.

The personnel included:

  • Violins: Gaston Eucs, Robert Gundersen, Norbert Lauga, Clarence Knudsen, Bernard Fiedler.
  • Violin: Jean Cauhapé, Haas Werner.
  • Violoncello: Hippolyte Droeghamer, Joseph Zunbler.
  • Double Bass: Gaston Dufresne.
  • Oboe: Louis Speyer, Jean Devergie.
  • Bassoon: Ernst Pansera.

The classic organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. The program also included an acknowledgment of the support provided by Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and a group of subscribers.

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The image shows a concert program from a performance held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The concert featured organ and orchestra pieces and took place on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.

The program details the following musical pieces and performers:

  1. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) by William Felton (1715-1769)

    • Movements: Allegro – Andante – Allegro
  2. Concerto in F Major (No. 13) by George Frideric Handel

    • Movements: Larghetto – Allegro "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale"
    • Organ Solo: Adagio – Larghetto – Allegro
  3. For Organ Solo:

    • Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
    • Two Chorale Preludes:
      • "Sheep may safely graze"
      • "Rejoice! Beloved Christians"
    • Fugue in G Major (Jig) by Johann Sebastian Bach
  4. Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

    • F Major – D Major by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
  5. Concerto in C Major by Arcangelo Corelli (arr. Malipiero)

    • Movements: Adagio – Allegro, Adagio – Allegro – Allegro
  6. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2) by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

    • Movements: A tempo ordinario e staccato – Allegro, Recitative – Allegro

Personnel:

  • Violins: Gaston Elow, Robert Gundersen, Norbert Lauga, Clarence Knudsen (Bernard Fieldler as Concertmaster)
  • Flute: Jean Cahuzac
  • Viola: Hans Weisse
  • Violoncello: Hippolyte Dreghmans
  • Double Bass: Gaston Dufresne
  • Oboist: Louis Speyer
  • Bassoons: Errat Purcell
  • Organist: E. Power Biggs
  • Harpsichordist: Erwin Bodky
  • Conductor: Arthur Fiedler

The program notes that the organ used for the concert is a classic organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

Additionally, there is an acknowledgment of gratitude to Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Edwin J. Robbins, and the group of subscribers for their contributions to the event.

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The image is a program from a concert titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra," held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The concert took place on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 PM.

The performers included:

  • E. Power Biggs as the Organist
  • Arthur Fiedler as the Conductor
  • Erwin Bodky as the Harpsichordist

The concert featured several pieces:

  1. William Felton (1713-1769)

    • Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3)
    • Movements: Allegro, Andante, Allegro
  2. George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

    • Concerto in F Major (No. 13)
    • Movements: Larghetto - Allegro 'The Cuckoo and the Nightingale', Adagio (Organo Solo), Larghetto - Allegro
  3. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

    • For Organ Solo:
      • Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
      • Two Chorale Preludes: Sheep may safely graze, Rejoice! Beloved Christians
  4. Fugue in G Major (Jig)

  5. Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)

    • Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ
    • F major - D major
  6. Arcangelo Corelli (arr. Malipiero)

    • Concerto in C Major
    • Movements: Adagio - Allegro, Allegro
  7. George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

    • Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2)
    • Movements: A tempo ordinario e staccato - Allegro, Recitative - Allegro

The personnel included various musicians:

  • Violins: Gaston Eleus, Robert Gundersen, Norbert Lauga, Clarence Knudsen, Bernard Fiedler
  • Violas: Jean Cauhapé, Hans Werner
  • Violoncelli: Hippolyte Droëghams, Joseph Zunblier
  • Double Bass: Gaston Dufresne
  • Oboes: Louis Speyer, Jean Devergie
  • Bassoon: Ernest Pasenka

The program also notes that the Classic Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. Acknowledgments are given to Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and the group of subscribers who contributed to the concert.

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The image is a program from a concert held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 p.m. The concert was titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra."

Here are the details from the program:

  • Organist: E. Power Biggs
  • Conductor: Arthur Fiedler
  • Harpsichordist: Erwin Bodky

The concert featured several pieces:

  1. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) by William Felton (1713-1769)

    • Movements: Allegro, Andante, Allegro
  2. Concerto in F Major (No. 13) by George Frederick Handel

    • Movements: Larghetto - Allegro "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale", Adagio (Organo Solo), Larghetto - Allegro
  3. For Organ Solo:

    • Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
    • Two Chorale Preludes:
      • Sheep May Safely Graze
      • Rejoice! Beloved Christians
  4. Fugue in G Major (Jig) by Johann Sebastian Bach

  5. Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ by Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)

    • Key: F major - D major
  6. Concerto in C Major by Arcangelo Corelli (arr. Malipiero)

    • Movements: Adagio - Allegro - Allegro
  7. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2) by George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

    • Movements: A tempo ordinario e staccato - Allegro, Recitative - Allegro

The personnel listed for the orchestra included:

  • Violins: Gaston Eleus, Robert Gundersen, Norbert Lauga, Clarence Knudsen, Bernard Fiedler
  • Viola: Jean Cahupé, Hans Werner
  • Violoncello: Hippolyte Droegemans, Joseph Zunbiler
  • Double Bass: Gaston Duffrene
  • Oboe: Louis Speyer, Jean Devergie
  • Bassoon: Ernst Pasenka

The concert was performed on a classic organ designed by G. Donald Harrison.

The acknowledgments section notes that the concert was made possible by the Germanic Museum to Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and the group of subscribers who contributed to it.

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The image shows a program or announcement for a concert at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The event is titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra" and features E. Power Biggs as the organist, the Fiedler Sinfonietta conducted by Arthur Fiedler, and Erwin Bodky as the harpsichordist. The concert took place on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 p.m.

The program includes several pieces:

  • Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) by William Felton
  • Concerto in F Major (No. 13) by George Frederick Handel
  • Organ Solo consisting of "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" and "Two Chorale Preludes" by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fugue in G Major (JIG)
  • Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ in F major and D major by Arcangelo Corelli
  • Concerto in C Major by Arcangelo Corelli (arranged by Malipiero)
  • Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2) by George Frederick Handel

The personnel section lists the musicians involved, including violinists, violists, violoncellists, double bass, oboes, and bassoon players, as well as the designer of the Classic Organ, G. Donald Harrison. There is also an acknowledgment of the Germanic Museum's contribution to the concert and thanks extended to the main performers and contributors. The document is taped onto the page edges, suggesting it was preserved in a scrapbook or archival collection.

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This is an image of an old program for a classical music concert. The event is titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra" which took place at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The concert featured E. Power Biggs as the organist, Arthur Fiedler conducting the Fiedler Sinfonietta, and Erwin Bodky as the harpsichordist. The date of the concert is listed as Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, starting at 8:15 p.m.

The program details the pieces performed, including works by William Felton, George Frideric Handel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, and more. Specific pieces by Handel and Bach are named, such as "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale" and a Toccata and Fugue in D minor, respectively.

The personnel section lists the names of the performers: first violins, second violins, viola, violoncello, double bass, oboe, and bassoon players, along with a note that the classic organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. At the bottom, there is a gracious acknowledgment from the Germanic Museum to Mrs. E. P. Bowditch, Mrs. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and the group of subscribers who generously contributed to the concert.

The page shows signs of aging, with discoloration and spots consistent with old paper. There is a slight tear on the right edge and the top right corner appears a bit crumpled. A secondary blank page is visible on the right edge of the image.

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The image appears to be a vintage concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The program is titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra," scheduled for Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 p.m. The performers listed are E. Power Biggs (Organist), Fiedler Sinfonietta with Arthur Fiedler (Conductor), and Erwin Bodky (Harpsichordist). The detailed program includes the following pieces:

  1. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) by William Felton (1713–1769)

    • Allegro
    • Andante
    • Allegro
  2. Concerto in F Major (No. 13) by George Frederick Handel (1685–1759)

    • Larghetto—Allegro "The Cuckoo and the Nightingale"
    • Adagio (Organ Solo)
    • Larghetto—Allegro
  3. For Organ Solo: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

  4. Two Chorale Preludes

    • Sheep may safely graze
    • Rejoice: Beloved Christians
  5. Fugue in G Major (JSB)

    • F major—D major
  6. Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ by Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713)

    • D major
    • D major
  7. Concerto in C Major by Arcangelo Corelli (arr. Malipiero)

    • Adagio—Allegro
    • Adagio—Allegro—Allegro
  8. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2) by George Frederick Handel (1685–1759)

    • A tempo ordinario e staccato—Allegro
    • Recitative—Allegro

Personnel:

  • Violins: Gaston Elcus, Robert Gundersen, Norbert Lauga, Clarence Knudsen, Bernard Fiedler
  • Violas: Jean Cauhape, Elsa Werner
  • Violoncelli: Hippolyte Droeghmans, Joseph Zumbler
  • Double Bass: Gaston Dufresne
  • Oboes: Louis Speyer, Jean Devergie
  • Bassoon: Ernst Panenka

There is also a note of gratitude to the Germanic Museum for their support and acknowledgment of contributions from M. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and contributing subscribers.

Lastly, it mentions that the Great Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison.

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The image shows the inside cover of a program booklet for a concert titled "Concertos for Organ and Orchestra", held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The event took place on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, at 8:15 p.m. The program features performances by E. Power Biggs (organist), Arthur Fiedler (conductor of the Fiedler Sinfonietta), and Erwin Bodky (harpsichordist).

Program Details:

The concert includes the following pieces:

  1. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 3) by William Fittau (1713–1759):

    • Movements: Allegro – Andante – Allegro
  2. Concerto in F Major (No. 13) by George Frideric Handel (1685–1759):

    • Movements: Larghetto – Allegro ("The Cuckoo and the Nightingale") – Adagio (Organo Solo) – Larghetto – Allegro
  3. For Organ Solo:

    • Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750):
      • Two Chorale Preludes: "Sheep may safely graze" and "Rejoice! Beloved Christians"
    • Fugue in G Major (Jig)
  4. Two Sonatas for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ by Arcangelo Corelli (1653–1713):

    • In F major – D major
  5. Concerto in C Major (arranged by Malipiero):

    • Movements: Adagio – Allegro – Allegro
  6. Concerto in B Flat Major (No. 2) by George Frideric Handel (1685–1759):

    • Movements: A tempo ordinario e staccato – Allegro – Recitative – Allegro

Personnel:

The program lists the musicians involved:

  • Violins: Gaston Eleus, Robert Gunderson, Norbert Lauga, Clarence Knudsen, Bernard Fiedler
  • Viola: Jean Cauhapé, Haas Werner
  • Violoncellos: Hippolyté Droegmans, Joseph Zunbler
  • Double Bass: Louis Speyer, Jean Devergie
  • Oboes: Gaston Dufresne, Ernst Panenka
  • Bassoons: Ernst Panenka
  • Classic Organ designed by G. Donald Harrison

Acknowledgment:

The program concludes with a note of gratitude to the Germanic Museum, Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Arthur Fiedler, Mr. Erwin Bodky, and the group of subscribers who contributed to the event.

Design and Layout:

The booklet has a clean, formal layout with a cream-colored background and black text. The text is neatly typed, and the program is structured with clear headings and bullet points for easy readability. The edges of the pages show signs of wear, suggesting the booklet is an archival or historical document. The overall design reflects the formal and classical nature of the event.