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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

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The image is of a program for a concert presented by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. The concert took place on Monday, February 24, at 8:15 p.m. The performers included Marcel Grandjany on the harp, E. Power Biggs on the organ, and an orchestra conducted by Frieder Simonetta and Arthur Fiedler.

The program details are as follows:

For Organ:

  1. Prelude in E flat - Johann Sebastian Bach
  2. Two Chorale Preludes:
    • "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme"
    • "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr"
  3. Fugue in E flat (St. Anne)

For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra:

  1. Arioso - Marcel Grandjany (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)

For Harp and Orchestra:

  1. Concerto for Harp and Strings in B flat - Georg Friedrich Händel
    • Cadenzas by Marcel Grandjany
    • Arranged by Arthur Fiedler

For Harp and Organ:

  1. Fantaisie sur un thème de J.S. Bach - Marcel Grandjany
    • "Pange lingua," Op. 21 (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)

For Organ and Orchestra:

  1. Concerto in one Movement for Organ and Orchestra - Francis Poulenc
    • (First performance in America)

Additional information includes:

  • The Baroque Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
  • Acknowledgments to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, Mr. Marcel Grandjany, Mr. E. Power Biggs, and Mr. Arthur Fiedler.
  • The next recital on Monday, March 24, will be given by E. Power Biggs and members of the Stradivarius Quartet.

The program also includes a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Crimson dated February 25, 1941, reviewing the concert and highlighting the performances of Marcel Grandjany, E. Power Biggs, and the orchestra. The review mentions the concert's significance and the contributions of the performers and the dedication of the pieces to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge.

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The image depicts a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert was made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge and took place on Monday, February 24, at 8:15 p.m.

The concert featured Marcel Grandjany on harp, E. Power Biggs on organ, and the Fiedler Sinfonietta, with Arthur Fiedler as the conductor. The program included several pieces:

  1. For Organ:

    • Prelude in E flat by Johann Sebastian Bach
    • Two Chorale Preludes: "Rajoice greatly, beloved Christians" and "All Glory be to God on High"
    • Fuge in E flat (St. Anne)
  2. For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra:

    • Aria (Piece in the Classic Style), Op. 19 by Marcel Grandjany (dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)
  3. For Harp and Orchestra:

    • Concerto for Harp and Strings in B flat by George Friedrich Händel, with an Allegro Moderato movement played by Marcel Grandjany.
  4. For Harp and Organ:

    • Fantaisie Chorale "Pange lingua" Op. 21 by Marcel Grandjany (dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)
  5. For Organ and Orchestra:

    • Concerto in one Movement for Organ and Orchestra with Kettledrums by Francis Poulenc (first performance in America)

The Baroque Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison, and there is a note acknowledging the generous support of the Germanic Museum and Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. The program also mentions a recital on Monday, March 24, by E. Power Biggs and members of the Stradivarius Quartet.

Additionally, there is a newspaper clipping from the Herald dated February 25, 1941, providing a review of the concert. The review highlights the musical performances and the talents of the artists involved, noting the success of the concert and the skillful execution of the pieces.

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The image displays two documents related to a concert presented by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, funded by the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge.

The main document on the left side is a program for the concert held on Monday, February 24, at 8:15 p.m. The concert features various musical pieces performed by:

  • Marcel Grandjany, Harp
  • E. Power Biggs, Organ
  • Fiedler Sinfonietta
  • Arthur Fiedler, Conductor

The program includes the following works:

  1. For the organ:

    • Prelude in E flat by Johann Sebastian Bach
    • Two Chorale Preludes by Bach
    • Rajoice Greately by Bach
    • All Glory to God on High
    • Fugue in E flat (St. Anne) by Bach
  2. For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra:

    • Aria (Op. 19) by Marcel Grandjany, dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge
  3. For Harp and Orchestra:

    • Concerto for Harp and Strings in B flat by George Friedrich Händel
    • Allegro Moderato and Allegro Moderato by Marcel Grandjany
  4. For Harp and Organ:

    • Fantasia and Chorale ("Pange lingua") by Marcel Grandjany, Op. 21, dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge
  5. For Organ and Orchestra:

    • Concerto in One Movement by Francis Poulenc, with Kettle Drums (First performance in America)

The accompanying newspaper clipping on the right side briefly summarizes the concert details, mentioning the musicians and performers involved, and notes the event was a success, highlighting the concert's dedication to Mrs. Coolidge.

Additionally, the clipping notes that the concert was well attended and praised, indicating a positive reception by the audience.

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The image shows a program for a concert presented by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. The concert took place on Monday, February 24, at 8:15 p.m. The performers included Marcel Grandjany on harp, E. Power Biggs on organ, and Arthur Fiedler as conductor.

The program for the concert is as follows:

For Organ:

  • Prelude in E flat - Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Two Chorale Preludes:
    • O Lamm Gottes - Rajoice greatly, beloved Christians
    • All Glory be to God on High
  • Fugue in E flat (St. Anna) - Johann Sebastian Bach

For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra:

  • Aria (Piece in the Classic Style), Op. 19 - Marcel Grandjany (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)

For Harp and Orchestra:

  • Concerto for Harp and Strings in B flat - George Friedrich Händel
    • Allegro Moderato
    • Andante
    • Allegro Moderato

For Harp and Organ:

  • Fantasie - Choral from "Pange lingua", Op. 21 - Marcel Grandjany (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)

For Organ and Orchestra:

  • Concerto in one Movement for Organ and String Orchestra with Kettle Drums - Francis Poulenc (First performance in America)

The program also notes that the Baroque Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison. It expresses gratitude to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, the Harvard Musical Association, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra for the concert, which included the first American performance of Poulenc's concerto. The next recital on March 24 is announced, featuring E. Power Biggs and members of the Stradivarius Quartet.

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The image shows a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert was made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. Here are the key details:

Event:

  • A concert featuring Marcel Grandjany on the harp, E. Power Biggs on the organ, and an orchestra conducted by Arthur Fiedler.

Date and Time:

  • Monday, February 24, at 8:15 p.m.

Programme:

For Organ:

  1. Johann Sebastian Bach:
    • Prelude in E flat
    • Two Chorale Preludes:
      • "Rejoice greatly, beloved Christians"
      • "All Glory be to God on High"
    • Fugue in E flat (St. Anne)

For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra:

  1. Marcel Grandjany:
    • Air (Piece in the Classic Style) Op. 19 (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)

For Harp and Orchestra:

  1. Georg Friedrich Händel:
    • Concerto for Harp and Strings
      • Allegro moderato
      • Larghetto
      • Allegro moderato (arranged by Marcel Grandjany)

For Harp and Organ:

  1. Marcel Grandjany:
    • Fantaisie on a Theme "Pange lingua" Op. 21 (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)

For Organ and Orchestra:

  1. Francis Poulenc:
    • Concerto in one Movement for Organ and Strings with Kettle Drums (Premier performance in America)

Acknowledgements:

  • The Baroque organ used in the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
  • Special thanks are given to Monday Musical, Mrs. E. Power Biggs, and Mr. Arthur Fiedler.
  • The note also mentions the Stradivarius Quartet and E. Power Biggs.

Additionally, the program includes some historical context about the concert series and the instruments used, as well as a brief note on the organ's specifications. The concert was heralded as a significant musical event.

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The image is a concert program and a related newspaper clipping from the German Museum at Harvard University. The concert is presented through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge.

Concert Details:

  • Date: Monday, February 24
  • Time: 8:15 p.m.
  • Performers:
    • Marcel Grandjany, Harp
    • E. Power Biggs, Organ
    • Fiedler Sinfonietta, conducted by Arthur Fiedler

Programme:
The concert includes pieces for organ, harp, orchestra, and combinations of these instruments.

  1. For Organ:

    • Prelude in E flat by Johann Sebastian Bach
    • Two Chorale Preludes: "Rajoice greatly, beloved Christians" and "All Glory be to God on High"
    • Fugue in E flat (St. Anne)
  2. For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra:

    • Aria (Piece in the Classic Style), Op. 19 by Marcel Grandjany (dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)
  3. For Harp and Orchestra:

    • Concerto for Harp and Strings in B flat by Georg Friedrich Händel
      • Allegro Moderato
      • Adagio
      • Allegro Moderato
  4. For Harp and Organ:

    • Fantaisie-Choral "Pange lingua", Op. 21 by Marcel Grandjany (dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)
  5. For Organ and Orchestra:

    • Concerto in one Movement for Organ and String Orchestra with Kettle Drums by Francis Poulenc (First performance in America)

Additional Notes:

  • The Baroque Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
  • Acknowledgments are made to the German Museum for the concert.
  • The next recital on March 24 will feature E. Power Biggs and members of the Stradivarius Quartet.

Newspaper Clipping:
The clipping, titled "Music" and dated February 25, 1941, includes an article by Alexander Williams that describes the concert. The article highlights the performances and the musicians involved, praising the concert's success and the musicians' skill. It mentions the first performance in America of the Francis Poulenc concerto and the significant contributions of the performers and the venue.

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This image shows an open printed program from what appears to be a concert. The program is titled:

GERMANIC MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge
presents a
CONCERT
by
MARCEL GRANDJANY, Harp
E. POWER BIGGS, Organ
FIELDER SINFONIETTA, ARTHUR FIEDLER, Conductor
Monday, February 24, at 8.15 p. m.

Below this header, there is a section named "PROGRAMME" with works listed for organ, harp, organ and harp, and organ and orchestra. Notable composers include Johann Sebastian Bach and Francis Poulenc, with a piece by Marcel Grandjany dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge.

The page has a column to the right with additional text that seems to be a newspaper clipping or a note related to the event or the performance, it mentions names like Marcel Grandjany and E. Power Biggs. The program mentions the first performance in America of a particular piece.

The book's page seems to be aged, with a slight discoloration at the edges suggesting it may be an old or archival document. The page on the left is blank, hinting that the program is the opening content of the booklet or pamphlet.

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The image shows a page from a book or scrapbook containing a printed concert program and two newspaper clippings. The program is titled "Concert" and details a performance sponsored by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. It features Marcel Grandjany on harp, E. Power Biggs on organ, and the Fiedler Sinfonietta conducted by Arthur Fiedler, scheduled for Monday, February 24 at 8:15 p.m.

The program includes several pieces:

  • For organ, works by Johann Sebastian Bach.
  • For harp, organ, and orchestra, works by Marcel Grandjany and Georg Friedrich Handel.
  • For harp and organ, “Fantaisie on a Choral” by Marcel Grandjany.
  • For organ and orchestra, “Concerto in one Movement for Organ and Franchise Drums” by Francis Poulenc, noted as the first performance in America.

The page also contains newspaper clippings that appear to be reviews or announcements of the concert. The clippings provide additional context and commentary on the performers and the event.

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The image shows a page from a book or a scrapbook. On the left side, there is a concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert is presented through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge and features performances by Marcel Grandjany (harp), E. Power Biggs (organ), and the Fiedler Sinfonietta conducted by Arthur Fiedler. The concert took place on Monday, February 24, at 8:15 p.m.

The program details several pieces:

  • For Organ: Prelude in E flat by Johann Sebastian Bach, including two chorale preludes ("Rejoice greatly, beloved Christians" and "All Glory be to God on High"), and a Fugue in E flat (St. Anne).
  • For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra: Aria (Piece in the Classic Style) Op. 19 by Marcel Grandjany (dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge).
  • For Harp and Orchestra: Concerto for Harp and Strings in B flat by Georg Friedrich Händel, including an Allegro Moderato, a Larghetto (Cadenza by Marcel Grandjany), and an Allegro Moderato.
  • For Harp and Organ: Fantaisie-Choral (on the Hymn "Pange lingua"), Op. 21 by Marcel Grandjany (dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge).
  • For Organ and Orchestra: Concerto in one Movement for Organ and String Orchestra with Kettle Drums by Francis Poulenc (first performance in America).

There is also a note acknowledging the design of the Baroque Organ by G. Donald Harrison and expressing gratitude for the concert sponsorship. It mentions the next recital on Monday, March 24, by E. Power Biggs and members of the Stradivarius Quartet.

On the right side of the page, there are two newspaper clippings related to the concert. One is a small note titled "Harp, Organ, Orchestra" announcing the concert and performers. Below it is a longer music review from the Herald dated February 25, 1941, written by Alexander Williams. The review praises the concert, highlighting the performance quality of the musicians and the program, especially Marcel Grandjany's contributions and the Poulenc concerto. It notes the concert was well attended and appreciated by the audience at the Germanic Museum.

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The image depicts a printed concert program from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The program is open to a page detailing a concert presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge. The concert was held on Monday, February 24, at 8:15 p.m., and featured performances by Marcel Grandjany (Harp) and E. Power Biggs (Organ), with Fiedler Sinfonietta conducted by Arthur Fiedler.

Key Details from the Program:

  1. Title and Venue:

    • Title: "Through the generosity of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, the Germanic Museum of Harvard University will present a concert..."
    • Venue: Germanic Museum, Harvard University.
  2. Performers:

    • Marcel Grandjany: Harp
    • E. Power Biggs: Organ
    • Fiedler Sinfonietta: Conductor, Arthur Fiedler
  3. Programme:

    • For Organ:
      • Prelude in E flat – Johann Sebastian Bach
      • Two Choral Preludes:
        • "Jesu, meine Freude"
        • "Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr"
      • Fugue in E flat (St. Anne)
    • For Harp, Organ, and Orchestra:
      • Aria (Piece in the Classic Style), Op. 19 – Marcel Grandjany (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)
    • For Harp and Orchestra:
      • Concerto for Harp and Strings in B flat – George Frideric Handel
      • Allegro Moderato
      • Larghetto
      • Allegro Moderato
    • For Harp and Organ:
      • Fantaisie – Marcel Grandjany (on the Choral "Pange Lingua," Op. 21) (Dedicated to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge)
    • For Organ and Orchestra:
      • Concerto in one Movement for Organ and Strings with Kettle Drums – Francis Poulenc (First performance in America)
  4. Additional Notes:

    • The Baroque Organ used for the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison.
    • Acknowledgments are made to Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, Mr. Marcel Grandjany, Mr. E. Power Biggs, and Mr. Arthur Fiedler.
    • The next recital was scheduled for Monday, March 24, featuring the same performers and ensemble.
  5. Newspaper Clipping:

    • On the right side of the image, there is a newspaper clipping titled "MUSIC" from the Germamic Museum Concert by Alexander Williams. The clipping provides a review or summary of the event, highlighting the concert's significance and the performances.

Visual Elements:

  • The program has a clean, formal layout typical of concert programs from the mid-20th century.
  • The text is typed or printed in a serif font, giving it a classic and elegant appearance.
  • The page includes a header indicating it is part of a larger document or booklet, with page numbers visible at the top left corner.
  • The overall condition of the program suggests it is an archival or historical document, possibly from a museum or library collection.

This program offers a glimpse into a musical event from the past, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary repertoire performed by renowned musicians.