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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

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The image shows a collection of concert programs from February 1941, featuring events at the Germanic Museum and the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Germanic Museum - Harvard University Concert by The Stradivarius Quartet

    • Date: Wednesday Evening, February 12, 6:00 P.M.
    • Members:
      • Wolfr Wolfinsohn
      • Bernard Robbins
      • Marcel Dick
      • Iwan d'Arc
    • Programme:
      • Passacaglia in C minor - J. S. Bach, Quartet by A. Schoenberg
      • Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4 - L. Beethoven
        • Allegro ma non tanto
        • Scherzo: Andante scherzoso, quasi allegretto
        • Menuetto: Allegretto
        • Allegro
      • Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden" - F. Schubert
        • Allegro
        • Andante con moto
        • Scherzo: Allegro molto
        • Presto
    • Note: The next concert will be on Wednesday, February 19, at 8:15 P.M., with Ernest White of New York City as guest organist.
  2. Longy School of Music - Concert of Early Music

    • Date: Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M.
    • Location: Renaissance Room, Germanic Museum
    • Performers: The Longy School String Orchestra, Louis Benson, Conductor
    • Soloists:
      • James Pappoutsakis, Flute
      • Harold Bomze, Oboe
      • Josephine Silberberg, Violin
      • Olivia Silberberg, Cello
      • Esther Geller, Harpsichord
    • Program:
      • Concerto grosso, Opus 3, No. 11 - A. Vivaldi
        • Allegro — Largo — Allegro
      • Sonata in E flat major for Flute and Harpsichord - J. S. Bach
        • Moderato — Siciliano — Allegro
      • Trio for Two Violins and Continuo in D minor - H. Purcell
        • Adagio — Allegro — Adagio Vivace — Largo
      • Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, Opus 1, No. 7 - G. F. Handel
      • Concerto grosso, No. 12, in B minor - G. F. Handel
        • Largo — Allegro — Larghetto e piano — Largo — Allegro
  3. Gazette - February 15, 1941

    • Concerts at the Germanic Museum:
      • The Stradivarius Quartet, sponsored by the Felix M. Warburg Fund, will give a concert on Wednesday evening, February 12, at 6:00 P.M.
      • The program includes works by Bach, Schoenberg, Beethoven, and Schubert.
      • The next concert will be on Wednesday, February 19, at 8:15 P.M., featuring Ernest White, organist of St. Mark's Church in New York City.
      • The concert is open to the public and no tickets will be required.
  4. Additional Note:

    • The Stradivarius Quartet will give a concert of chamber music in the Germanic Museum on Wednesday, February 19, at 8:15 P.M.
    • The concert will be open to the public and to students, faculty, and their families of Harvard and Radcliffe College.

The image captures the rich cultural and musical events held in Cambridge during February 1941, highlighting the performances and the notable musicians involved.

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The image shows two concert programs from February 1941, both associated with Harvard University.

First Program (Left Side):

  • Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet
    • Location: Germanic Museum, Harvard University
    • Date and Time: Wednesday Evening, February 12, at 8:15 P.M.
    • Sponsor: Given by courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund
    • Performers: Wolfe Wolfsohn, Bernard Robbins, Marcel Dick, Iwan D’Arc
    • Program:
      1. Passacaglia in C minor by J. S. Bach
      2. Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4 by Ludwig van Beethoven:
        • Allegro ma non tanto
        • Scherzo: Andante comodo
        • Menuetto: Allegretto
        • Allegro
      3. Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden" by Franz Schubert:
        • Allegro
        • Andante con moto
        • Scherzo: Allegro molto
        • Presto
    • Additional Note: The next concert will be on Wednesday, February 19, featuring Ernest White of New York City as a guest organist.

Second Program (Right Side):

  • Concert of Early Music
    • Location: Longy School of Music, One Follen Street, Cambridge
    • Date and Time: Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M.
    • Venue: Renaissance Room, Germanic Museum, Kirkland Street, Cambridge
    • Performers: The Longy School String Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Booky
    • Soloists:
      • James Papoutsakis, Flute
      • Harry Kobialka, Violin
      • Josephine Silberberg, Violin
      • Olivia Silberberg, Cello
      • Erwin Booky, Harpsichord
    • Program:
      1. Concerto grosso, Opus 3, No. 11 by Antonio Vivaldi
      2. Sonata in E flat major for Flute and Harpsichord by J. S. Bach
      3. Trio for Two Violins and Continuo in D minor by Henry Purcell
      4. Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, Opus 1, No. 7 by George Frideric Handel
      5. Concerto grosso, No. 12 in B minor by George Frideric Handel

Additional Note:

  • The Stradivarius Quartet will also perform a concert of chamber music in the Germanic Museum on Wednesday, February 12, at 8:15 P.M. This concert is open to officers and employees of Harvard University, their families, and students of Harvard and Radcliffe College. No tickets will be required.

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The image shows a collection of program flyers from the Harvard University Germanic Museum and the Longy School of Music, both dated February 1941.

  1. Germanic Museum Program:

    • Event: Concert by The Stradivarius Quartet

    • Date: Wednesday, February 12, 1941

    • Time: 8:15 PM

    • Venue: Germanic Museum, Harvard University

    • Funding: Courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund

    • Musicians: Wolfe Wolfensohn, Marcel Dicke, Bernard Robbins, and Iwan d'Arc

    • Program:

      • Passacaglia in C minor by J. S. Bach
      • Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4 by L. Beethoven
        • Allegro ma non tanto
        • Scherzo: Andante asperrimo
        • Menuetto: Allegretto
        • Allegro
      • Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden" by F. Schubert
        • Allegro
        • Andante con moto
        • Scherzo: Allegro molto
        • Presto
    • Additional notes mention that the concert is open to officers, employees of the university, their families, and students of Harvard and Radcliffe College.

  2. Longy School of Music Program:

    • Event: Concert of Early Music

    • Date: Tuesday, February 4, 1941

    • Time: 8:15 PM

    • Venue: Renaissance Room, Germanic Museum, Kirkland Street, Cambridge

    • Conductor: Erwin Booky

    • Soloists:

      • James Pappoutsakis, flute
      • Harry Kobialka, violin
      • Josephine Silberberg, violin
      • Olivia Silberberg, cello
      • Erwin Booky, harpsichord
    • Program:

      • Concerto grosso, Opus 3, No. 11 by A. Vivaldi
        • Allegro — Largo — Allegro
      • Sonata in E flat major for Flute and Harpsichord by J. S. Bach
        • Moderato — Siciliano — Allegro
      • Trio for Two Violins and Continuo in D minor by H. Purcell
        • Adagio — Allegro — Adagio Vivace — Largo
      • Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, Opus 1, No. 7 by G. F. Handel
      • Concerto grosso, No. 12, in B minor by G. F. Handel
        • Largo — Allegro — Larghetto e piano — Largo — Allegro
    • Additional note: The concert is open to the public and no tickets are required.

Both events are part of a series of concerts and recitals at the Germanic Museum, with the Stradivarius Quartet giving another concert on February 19, 1941.

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The image shows two concert programs from Harvard University, detailing musical performances by notable artists and ensembles.

  1. The Stradivarius Quartet Concert at the Germanic Museum (Left Side):

    • Date and Venue: Given on Wednesday, February 12, at 8:15 PM, at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University.
    • Performers: The Stradivarius Quartet, which includes:
      • Wolfe Wolfensohn
      • Bernard Robbins
      • Marcel Dickey
      • Iwan d'Arcy
    • Funding: Courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund.
    • Program:
      • Passacaglia in C minor by J.S. Bach
      • Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4 by Ludwig van Beethoven
      • Allegro ma non tanto, Scherzo, Andante assai, Menuetto, Allegretto, Allegro from Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden" by Franz Schubert
    • Additional notes indicate that the next concert will be on February 19, with Ernest White from New York City performing organ recitals.
  2. Concert of Early Music at Longy School of Music (Right Side):

    • Date and Venue: Held on Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 8:15 PM in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum, Cambridge.
    • Conducted by: The Longy School String Orchestra, with Erwin Booky as the conductor.
    • Soloists:
      • James Pappoutsakis, Flute
      • Harry Korbelka, Violin
      • Josephine Silberberg, Violin
      • Olivia Silberberg, Cello
      • Erwin Booky, Harpsichord
    • Program:
      • Concerto grosso, Opus 3, No. 11 by Antonio Vivaldi (Allegro - Largo - Allegro)
      • Sonata in E flat major for Flute and Harpsichord by J.S. Bach (Moderato - Siciliano - Allegro)
      • Trio for Two Violins and Continuo in D minor by Henry Purcell (Adagio - Allegro - Adagio Vivace - Largo)
      • Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, Opus 1, No. 7 by Georg Friedrich Handel (Allegro)
      • Concerto grosso, No. 12 in B minor by Georg Friedrich Handel (Largo - Allegro - Larghetto e piano - Largo - Allegro)

The programs provide detailed information about the performances, the composers, and the musicians involved, highlighting the rich musical heritage being showcased at these events.

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The image shows two concert programs from events held at Harvard University and the Longy School of Music. The first program is for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, given at the Germanic Museum on Wednesday evening, February 12, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. The program includes pieces by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert, with specific movements listed. The second program is for a concert of early music by the Longy School String Orchestra, held on Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum. This concert features works by Vivaldi, Bach, Purcell, and Handel, with specific movements and soloists listed. Both programs indicate that the concerts were open to officers, employees, and students of Harvard and Radcliffe College without tickets.

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The image displays a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The main concert featured is performed by the Stradivarius Quartet and was given by courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund on Wednesday evening, February 12.

Stradivarius Quartet Members:

  • Wolfe Wolfinsohn
  • Bernard Robbins
  • Marcel Dic
  • Iwan D'Arcc

Program for the Stradivarius Quartet:

  1. Passacaglia in C minor by J.S. Bach (arranged for quartet by A. Ziloti)
  2. Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4 by L. Beethoven
    • Allegro ma non tanto
    • Andante scherzoso quasi allegretto
    • Menuetto: Allegretto
    • Allegro
  3. Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden" by F. Schubert
    • Allegro
    • Andante con moto
    • Scherzo: Allegro molto
    • Presto

Additional Information:

  • The next concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, featuring Ernest White of New York City on organ, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, at 8:15 P.M.
  • An earlier concert of early music took place on Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M. at the Germanic Room, Renaisance Museum (Kirkland Street, Cambridge).

Concert of Early Music Details:

Performers:

  • The Longy School String Orchestra conducted by Erwin Booky
  • Soloists:
    • James Pappoutsakis (Flute)
    • Harry Korbala (Violin)
    • Josephine Silberberg (Violin)
    • Olivia Silberberg (Cello)
    • Erwin Booky (Harpsichord)

Program:

  1. Concerto grosso, Opus 3, No. 11 by A. Vivaldi
    • Allegro - Largo - Allegro
  2. Sonata in E flat major for Flute and Harpsichord by J.S. Bach
    • Moderato - Siciliano - Allegro
  3. Trio for Two Violins and Continuo in D minor by H. Purcell
    • Adagio - Allegro - Adagio Vivace - Largo
  4. Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, Opus 1, No. 7 by G.F. Handel
  5. Concerto grosso, No. 12, in B minor by G.F. Handel
    • Largo - Allegro - Larghetto e piano - Largo - Allegro

Additional Notes:

  • Concerts at the Germanic Museum are open only to officers, employees of the University, their families, and students of Harvard and Radcliffe College.
  • The Stradivarius Quartet will also give chamber music concerts open to the public without requiring tickets on Wednesday, February 12, and February 19. These concerts aim to offer cultural enrichment to the Harvard and Radcliffe community.

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The image shows two concert program flyers placed on a page, possibly from a scrapbook or album.

  1. The flyer on the left is for a concert by The Stradivarius Quartet at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The concert is presented courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund and is scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 12 (year partially obscured). Performers listed include Wolfe Wolfinson, Bernard Robbins, Marcel Dick, and Iwan d'Archimbaud. The program features pieces by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and Franz Schubert, including "Passacaglia in C minor," "Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4," and "Quartet in D minor, 'Death and the Maiden'." There is also a small newspaper clipping below this flyer giving details about the concert, indicating it is the third in a series of organ recitals at the church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York City. The clipping mentions the concert is open to the public without requiring tickets.

  2. The flyer on the right is from the Longy School of Music, Cambridge, for a "Concert of Early Music" held on Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M. in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum. The concert is performed by The Longy School String Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Bodky. Soloists include James Pappoutsakis (flute), Harry Kobalka (violin), Josephine Silberberg (violin), Olivia Silberberg (cello), and Erwin Bodky (harpsichord). The program includes works by A. Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, H. Purcell, and G.F. Haendel.

Both flyers have handwritten and clipped newspaper notes affixed below or nearby, providing additional context about the performances. The overall setting suggests a historical or archival compilation of concert announcements related to Harvard University and the Germanic Museum.

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The image shows a leaflet or program page for a musical concert, partly overlaid by another, smaller pamphlet. The text in the leaflet pertains to two separate classical music events.

On the left side, the top part of the main leaflet reads "GERMANIC MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY CONCERT by The Stradivarius Quartet Given by Courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund Wednesday Evening, February 12, a", and the text is cut off at this point. The quartet members are listed as Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Bernard Robbins, Marcel Dick, and Iwan D'Archambeau. The programme listed is as follows:

  • Passacaglia in C minor by J.S. Bach, Quartet by A
  • Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4 by L.v. Beethoven
  • Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden" by F. Schubert

Below that, there's a note about the next concert and a clipped newspaper article from Gazette - Feb. 6th describing the event and provides some additional details.

On the top right side, overlapping the main leaflet, is a smaller pamphlet for a "Concert of Early Music" by the Longy School of Music, dated Tuesday, February 4, 1941, featuring James Pappoutsakis on flute, Harry Koutzen on violin, Olivier Salandini on cello, and Erwin Bodky on harpsichord. The program for this concert includes works by A. Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, H. Purcell, and G.F. Handel.

The leaflets contain a few handwritten notes which appear to be signature-like, but any interpretation would be speculative. The background shows a portion of a beige folder or matting on which these papers are placed. The image captures details of historic musical events and reflects the cultural environment of that period.

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The image shows a collection of printed material, mainly concert programs and announcements.

On the top left, there is a program from the Germanic Museum of Harvard University for a concert by The Stradivarius Quartet, given by courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund on Wednesday evening, February 12th. The musicians listed are Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Bernard Robbins, Marcel Dick, and Iwan d'Archambeau. The program includes:

  1. Passacaglia in C minor by J. S. Bach
  2. Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4 by L. Beethoven (Allegro ma non tanto, Scherzo: Andante scherzoso, Menuetto: Allegretto, Allegro)
  3. Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden" by F. Schubert (Allegro, Andante con moto, Scherzo: Allegro molto, Presto)

Next concert, featuring Ernest White, is announced for Wednesday, February 19th at 8:15 p.m.

Adjacent is a program from the Longy School of Music dated Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. for their Concert of Early Music at the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum, Cambridge, conducted by Erwin Bodky. The listed soloists are James Pappoutsakis (Flute) and Harry Kobialka (Violin). The program includes:

  1. Concerto grosso, Opus 3, No. 11 by A. Vivaldi (Allegro, Largo, Allegro)
  2. Sonata in E flat major for Flute and Harpsichord by J. S. Bach (Moderato, Siciliano, Allegro)
  3. Trio for Two Violins and Continuo in D minor by H. Purcell (Adagio, Allegro, Adagio vivace, Largo)
  4. Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord, Opus 1, No. 7 by G. F. Handel
  5. Concerto grosso, No. 12, in B minor by G. F. Handel (Largo, Allegro, Larghetto e piano, Largo, Allegro)

Below and attached are newspaper clippings dated February 13, 1941, providing additional details about the aforementioned Stradivarius Quartet concert at the Germanic Museum. The announcement highlights that the concert will be open exclusively to officers, employees, and their families of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges. Another note repeats the concert time and mentions the Felix M. Warburg Fund's sponsorship.

Overall, the image is a collage of historical concert-related items, detailing specific performances and musicians involved at Harvard University and Longy School of Music in early February 1941.

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The image shows a printed program booklet for a concert held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, featuring performances by The Stradivarius Quartet. The concert took place on Wednesday Evening, February 12, and was presented courtesy of the Felix M. Warburg Fund.

Key Details:

Header Information:

  • Title: Concert by The Stradivarius Quartet
  • Venue: Germanic Museum, Harvard University
  • Date: Wednesday Evening, February 12
  • Performers:
    • Wolfgang Wolfsohn (Violin)
    • Marcel Dic (Violin)
    • Bernard Robbins (Viola)
    • Iwan d'Arc (Cello)

Programme:

The concert featured the following pieces:

  1. Passacaglia in C minor, J.S. Bach – Quartet by A.
  2. Quartet in C minor, Opus 18, No. 4
    • Allegro ma non tanto
    • Scherzo: Andante scherzoso, quasi allegretto
    • Menuetto: Allegretto
    • Allegro
  3. Quartet in D minor, "Death and the Maiden"
    • Allegro
    • Andante con moto
    • Scherzo: Allegro molto
    • Presto

Additional Notes:

  • The next concert was scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, at 8:15 P.M., featuring Ernest White of New York City as the guest organist.
  • The concert was open only to officers and employees of the University and their families, as well as students of Harvard and Radcliffe College.

Other Concert Information:

  • On the reverse side of the booklet, there is information about a Concert of Early Music held at the Longy School of Music on Tuesday, February 4, 1941, at 5:15 P.M. in the Renaissance Room, Germanic Museum, Kirkland Street, Cambridge.
  • The Longy School String Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Bodky, performed works by composers such as A. Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, H. Purcell, and G.F. Handel.

Design and Layout:

  • The booklet has a clean, formal layout typical of concert programs from the early 20th century.
  • The text is printed in a serif font, with clear headings and bullet points for the program details.
  • The booklet appears to be part of an archive or collection, as indicated by the visible spine and page numbering.

This program provides a glimpse into the musical offerings and audience restrictions of the time, highlighting the cultural and academic focus of the event.