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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1941-1951

ARCH.2013.5.4, Rendition: 793030

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The image is a program from a concert of early music held by the Longy School of Music on Tuesday, March 6, 1945, at 8:15 P.M. in the Auditorium Room of the Germanic Museum. The concert featured "The Art of the Fugue" by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by the Longy School Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Erwin Bodky.

The program is divided into five groups, each containing several fugues and contrapuncti (counterpoints):

  1. First Group:

    • Simple Fugues
      • Contrapunctus I: The main subject in four parts.
      • Contrapunctus II: The main subject in four parts.
      • Contrapunctus III: The main subject in inverted form.
      • Contrapunctus IV: The main subject in inverted and later in varied form.

  2. Second Group:

    • The main subject in augmented form and simultaneously in contrary motion.
      • Contrapunctus V: Contrary motion and intensification of stretto.
      • Contrapunctus VI: In French style (with ornaments).
      • Contrapunctus VII: Contrary motion, stretto, diminution, and augmentation.

  3. Third Group: Double and Triple Fugues

    • Contrapunctus VIII: Triple Fugue.
      • Subjects I and II are new.
      • Subject III is a varied form of the main theme.
    • Contrapunctus IX: Double Fugue.
      • The main theme and subject II are new.
      • Subject III of the Eb Major Fugue is inverted.
    • Contrapunctus X: Double Fugue.
      • Subjects I and II are new.
      • Subject III of the Eb Major Fugue appears in normal form.

  4. Fourth Group: Mirror Fugues

    • Contrapunctus XI: Mirror Fugue in two parts.
    • Contrapunctus XII: Mirror Fugue in three parts.
    • Contrapunctus XIII: Mirror Fugue in four parts.

  5. Fifth Group: Quadruple Fugue (unfinished)

    • Subjects I, II, and III are new.
    • Subject IV was planned as the main subject of the final chorale.

The program also includes a note about the final chorale, "Vor Deinen Thron tret ich allhier," which was intended to conclude the work but was never completed by Bach. This chorale was later completed by a blind composer and published in the first edition of "The Art of the Fugue."

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The image shows a page from a program for a concert titled "Concert of Early Music," organized by the Longy School of Music, located at One Follen Street, Cambridge. The concert was scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 PM in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum.

The concert featured "The Art of the Fugue" by Johann Sebastian Bach, conducted by the Longy School Chamber Orchestra with Erwin Bodky as the conductor.

The program details the structure of Bach's "The Art of the Fugue," which is divided into five groups:

  1. First Group:

    • Simple Fugues: Contrapunctus I, II, III, and IV, each describing different variations of the main subject.

  2. Second Group:

    • The main subject in original form and simultaneously in contrary motion: Contrapunctus V, VI, VII, which involve different stylistic techniques such as stretto, diminution, augmentation, and more.

  3. Third Group:

    • Double and Triple Fugues: Contrapunctus VIII, IX, X, XI, involving more complex interweaving of subjects, with Contrapunctus XI being a triple fugue.

  4. Fourth Group:

    • Mirror Fugues: Contrapunctus XII and XIII, which include both rectus and inversus versions.

  5. Fifth Group:

    • Quadruple Fugue: Unfinished, with subjects I and II being new, and subject IV planned as the main subject.

The program notes that the final section is a choral piece, "Vor Deinen Thron tret ich allhier," which was composed by Bach shortly before his death and is known as his last composition.

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The image shows a program for a concert titled "Concert of Early Music" held at the Longy School of Music, located at One Follen Street, Cambridge. The concert took place on Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M. in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum. The featured performance was by the Longy School Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Bodky.

The centerpiece of the concert was "The Art of the Fugue" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The program lists the different sections of the work, divided into groups with specific contrapunctus (contrapuntal sections) described as follows:

First Group: Simple Fugues

  1. Contrapunctus I: On the main subject.
  2. Contrapunctus II: The main subject in inverted form.
  3. Contrapunctus III: The main subject in augmented form.
  4. Contrapunctus IV: The main subject in inverted and augmented form.

Second Group: The main subject in original form and simultaneously in contrary motion.

  1. Contrapunctus V: The main subject in contrary motion and in augmented form.
  2. Contrapunctus VI: In the style of a three-part ricercar.
  3. Contrapunctus VII: Contrary motion, stretto, and diminished form.

Third Group: Double and Triple Fugues

  1. Contrapunctus VIII: Triple fugue for three parts.
  2. Contrapunctus IX: Double fugue, subject I, subject II, and the inverted form of the main theme.
  3. Contrapunctus X: Double fugue, subject I, subject II, the inverted form of the main theme, and the inverted form of the new subject.

Fourth Group: Mirror Fugues

  1. Contrapunctus XII: Mirror fugue in three parts, rectus and inversus.
  2. Contrapunctus XIII: Mirror fugue in four parts, rectus and inversus.

Fifth Group: Quadruple Fugue (unfinished)

  1. The three subjects of the unfinished quadruple fugue. The three subjects and the name "Bach" appear in the inverted form.

The program concludes with a note that the final chorus, "Vor Deinen Thron tret ich hin" ("Before Thy throne I now appear"), was dictated by Bach to his son-in-law Altnikol a few days before his death and was included in the first edition of "The Art of the Fugue."

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The image displays a program from a concert featuring Johann Sebastian Bach's "The Art of the Fugue." The concert was performed by The Longy School Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Bodky, at the Germanic Museum Renaissance Room on Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 p.m.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the program:

The Art of the Fugue by Johann Sebastian Bach

FIRST GROUP:

  1. Contrapunctus I: Simple Fugue; the main subject.
  2. Contrapunctus II: The main subject in varied form.
  3. Contrapunctus III: Inversion of the main subject.
  4. Contrapunctus IV: The main subject in inverted and later in varied form.

SECOND GROUP:

  1. Contrapunctus V: The main subject in original form and simulcaneum, only in contrary motion.
  2. Contrapunctus VI: "In stile francese" - augmentation and diminution of stretto, diminution.
  3. Contrapunctus VII: Augmentation and diminution; contrary motion, stretto, diminution, and augmentation.

THIRD GROUP: Double and Triple Fugues

  1. Contrapunctus VIII: Triple Fugue for three parts.
    • Subjects I and II are new, III being the inverted form of the name theme.
  2. Contrapunctus IX: Double Fugue, subject I new, subject III a varied form of the main theme.
  3. Contrapunctus X: Double Fugue, subject I new, subject II a new form of subject III of the Eighth Fugue.
  4. Contrapunctus XI: Triple Fugue.
    • The three subjects of Fugue VIII in inverted and normal form.
    • The first time the theme "B A C H" appears in normal form.

FOURTH GROUP: Mirror Fugues

  1. Contrapunctus XII:
    • (a) rectus
    • (b) inversus
  2. Contrapunctus XIII:
    • (a) rectus
    • (b) inversus

FIFTH GROUP:

  1. Quadruple Fugue (unfinished):
    • Subjects I and II are new, III being the theme "B A C H," subject IV was planned as the main subject.

Note at the End:
For the end Choral: "Vor Deinen Thron tret' ich allhier" ("I stand before your throne"), Bach's last composition dictated by the composer to his son-in-law, Altnikol, a few days before his death and published in the first edition of the Art of the Fugue.

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The image shows a historical program from a concert held at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The concert took place on Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 PM in the Renaissance Room of the Germanic Museum. The concert featured "The Longy School Chamber Orchestra" conducted by Erwin Bodky.

The program details a performance of "The Art of the Fugue" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The program outlines the structure of Bach's composition, breaking it down into five groups:

  1. First Group: Simple Fugues

    • Contrapunctus I: On the main subject.
    • Contrapunctus II: The main subject in varied form.
    • Contrapunctus III: Inversion of the main subject.
    • Contrapunctus IV: The main subject in inverted and later in varied form.

  2. Second Group: The main subject in original form and simultaneously in contrary motion.

    • Contrapunctus V: Combination and intensification of stretto.
    • Contrapunctus VI: In stile francese (French style), contrary motion, stretto, and diminution.
    • Contrapunctus VII: Contrary motion, stretto, diminution, and augmentation.

  3. Third Group: Double and Triple Fugues

    • Contrapunctus VIII: Triple Fugue for three parts.
    • Subjects I and II are new, II being the inverted form of the name "B-A-C-H".
    • Subject III, a varied form of the main theme.
    • Contrapunctus IX: Double Fugue, subject I new, subject II being new, subject III of the Eighth Fugue.
    • Contrapunctus X: Double Fugue, subject I new, but containing elements of subject III of the Eighth Fugue.
    • Contrapunctus XI: Triple Fugue with three subjects in inverted and normal forms; for the first time the theme "B-A-C-H" appears in normal form.

  4. Fourth Group: Mirror Fugues

    • Contrapunctus XII: Mirror Fugue in three parts.
      • (a) rectus
      • (b) inversus
    • Contrapunctus XIII: Mirror Fugue in four parts.
      • (a) rectus
      • (b) inversus

  5. Fifth Group: Quadruple Fugue (unfinished)

    • Subjects I and II are new, subject III is the name "B-A-C-H"; subject IV was planned as the main subject.

The program concludes with a note about the ending, quoting Bach's last composition, the "Choral," "Vor Deinen Thron tret ich hier," ("I stand before Thy throne") which Bach intended to be the final piece of "The Art of the Fugue." This choral was dictated by Bach to his son-in-law, Altnikol, a few days before his death and was published in the first edition of "The Art of the Fugue."

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The image shows a program for a concert titled "Concert of Early Music" held at the Longy School of Music on Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 PM in the Renaissance Room at the Germanic Museum. The concert was conducted by Erwin Bodky with The Longy School Chamber Orchestra.

The program features "The Art of the Fugue" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The program provides detailed descriptions of the different groups and contrapuncti within the work:

  1. First Group: Simple Fugues

    • Contrapunctus I: On the main subject.
    • Contrapunctus II: The main subject in varied form.
    • Contrapunctus III: Inversion of the main subject.
    • Contrapunctus IV: The main subject in inverted and later in varied form.

  2. Second Group: The main subject in original form and simultaneously in contrary motion

    • Contrapunctus V: Contrary motion and intensification of stretto.
    • Contrapunctus VI: In style fugue.
    • Contrapunctus VII: Contrary motion, stretto, and diminution.

  3. Third Group: Double and Triple Fugues

    • Contrapunctus VIII: Triple Fugue for three parts.
    • Contrapunctus IX: Triple Fugue with a new subject.
    • Contrapunctus X: Double Fugue with new subjects.
    • Contrapunctus XI: Triple Fugue, including the subjects of Contrapunctus VIII in both inverted and normal forms.

  4. Fourth Group: Mirror Fugues

    • Contrapunctus XII: Mirror Fugue in three parts (rectus and inversus).

  5. Fifth Group: Quadruple Fugue (unfinished)

    • Subjects I and II are new, with the name "Bach" appearing in the fourth part.
    • Contrapunctus XIII: Mirror Fugue in four parts (rectus and inversus).

At the end of the program, there is a note about the final chorale: "Vor Deinen Thron tre ich allhier" ("I stand before your throne"), which is Bach's last composition, dictated to his son-in-law, Altnikol, a few days before his death, and published in the first edition of "The Art of the Fugue."

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The image shows an old book or scrapbook open to a page with a program or announcement taped or glued to it. The document is titled "LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC" located at "ONE FOLLEN STREET, CAMBRIDGE." The event described is a "Concert of Early Music" held on Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M. in the Germanic Museum Renaissance Room.

The concert features the Longy School Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Bodky. The program focuses on "THE ART OF THE FUGUE" by Johann Sebastian Bach, divided into five groups:

  1. First Group: Simple Fugues - Contrapunctus I to IV
  2. Second Group: The main subject in original form and simultaneous contrary motion - Contrapunctus V to VII
  3. Third Group: Double and Triple Fugues - Contrapunctus VIII to XI
  4. Fourth Group: Mirror Fugues - Contrapunctus XII and XIII
  5. Fifth Group: Quadruple Fugue (unfinished) - Subjects I and II are new; Subject III is the name "BACH"; Subject IV was planned as the main subject.

Additionally, there is a note about a chorale "Vor Deinen Thron tret' ich allhier," described as Bach's last composition, dictated by the blind composer to his son-in-law shortly before his death and published in the first edition of the Art of the Fugue. The text is printed in a formal style on a separate sheet affixed to the page.

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The image shows a page from a booklet or program which appears to be old and worn, with yellowed paper and a frayed right edge. It is likely from a concert given the text visible on the page. The text reads:

LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ONE FOLLIN STREET, CAMBRIDGE

Concert of Early Music
Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M.
GERMANIC MUSEUM RENAISSANCE ROOM

THE LONGY SCHOOL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
ERWIN BODKY, Conductor

THE ART OF THE FUGUE
By Johann Sebastian Bach

Below this header, there is an outline of the concert program which seems to list different groups of pieces to be performed, most or all of which are by Johann Sebastian Bach, and these pieces are grouped under "The Art of the Fugue." The entries are categorized into several 'groups,' each detailing various counterpoints and fugues. The list is not fully visible in the image but shows sufficient details for an overview of the concert's structure.

The first group mentions Counterpoints I, II, and III, the second group lists Counterpoints V and VI, and the third group contains Counterpoint VII and Subcontra Fuge. The fourth and fifth groups are also mentioned, with Counterpoint XII being described as 'Mirror Fugues' in which the entire fugue may be inverted, and the fifth group being "Quadruple Fugue (unfinished)." The last piece referenced is "For the end Chorale, 'Vor deinen Thron tret ich hiermit' ('I stand before your throne')." The text notes that this piece is a later addition, a few days before Bach's death, and dedicated by the editor of the Art of the Fugue.

It is a historical document related to a musical performance from the early 20th century.

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The image shows a page from a book or a document with text about a concert program. The heading reads "LONGY SCHOOL OF MUSIC" located at One Follen Street, Cambridge. Below is information about a "Concert of Early Music" held on Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. in the Germanic Museum Renaissance Room. The Longy School Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Bodky, is performing "The Art of the Fugue" by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The concert is organized into five groups:

  1. First Group: Simple Fugues

    • Includes Contrapunctus I to IV based on variations of the main subject.

  2. Second Group:

    • Features Contrapunctus V to VI focusing on the main subject in different forms such as contrary motion, stretto, diminution, and augmentation.

  3. Third Group: Double and Triple Fugues

    • Covers Contrapunctus VIII to XI which include complex subjects and variations.

  4. Fourth Group: Mirror Fugues

    • Includes Contrapunctus XII and XIII, involving inversions such as rectus and inversus.

  5. Fifth Group:

    • Discusses a Quadruple Fugue, unfinished, and a final chorale.

The description of each contrapunctus and its variations are outlined, detailing the complexity and structure of Bach’s fugues.

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The image depicts an open book, likely a program or booklet, detailing a concert event. The visible page is titled "The Art of the Fugue" by Johann Sebastian Bach, presented by the Longy School of Music. Key details from the image include:

Header Information:

  • Institution: Longy School of Music, located at One Pollen Street, Cambridge.
  • Event: A concert titled "Concert of Early Music".
  • Date and Time: Tuesday, March 4, 1941, at 8:15 P.M.
  • Venue: Germanic Museum, Renaissance Room.
  • Performer: The Longy School Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Erwin Bodky.

Content of the Page:

The page outlines the structure of Bach's The Art of the Fugue, divided into four groups, each describing different contrapuntal techniques and variations of the fugue. The text is organized as follows:

First Group: Simple Fugues

  • Contrapunctus I: On the main subject.
  • Contrapunctus II: The main subject in varied form.
  • Contrapunctus III: Inversion of the main subject.
  • Contrapunctus IV: The main subject in inverted and later in varied form.

Second Group: The main subject in original form and simultaneously in contrary motion

  • Contrapunctus V: Contrary motion and interweaving of stretto.
  • Contrapunctus VI: "Stretto" and diminution.
  • Contrapunctus VII: Contrary motion, stretto, and diminution.

Third Group: Double and Triple Fugues

  • Contrapunctus VIII: Triple Fugue for three parts.
  • Contrapunctus IX: Double Fugue, subject I being new, subject II the main theme.
  • Contrapunctus X: Double Fugue, subject I new, but containing elements of the main theme.
  • Contrapunctus XI: Triple Fugue, subject I new, subject II the main theme.
  • Contrapunctus XII: Triple Fugue in inverted and normal forms; the three subjects of fugue VIII are inverted.

Fourth Group: Mirror Fugues

  • Contrapunctus XIII: Mirror Fugue in three parts.
    • (a) Rectus
    • (b) Inversus
    • (c) Rectus inversus (for Fugue in four parts).

Fifteenth Group: Quadruple Fugue (unfinished)

  • Subjects I and II: Are new; subject III is the name "Bach"; subject IV was planned as new main subject.

Additional Note:

At the bottom of the page, there is a note about Bach's composition "Vor deinen Thron, teich alle meine Sünden" ("I stand before your throne"). It mentions that Bach's composition, dictated by his blind composer to his son-in-law, Altnikol, a few days before his death, was published in the first edition of The Art of the Fugue.

Visual Details:

  • The book appears to be old, with aged, slightly worn pages.
  • The text is typed or printed in a formal, structured format typical of concert programs or academic publications.
  • The left page (partially visible) shows the spine of the book, indicating it is bound and likely part of a larger collection or archive.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical document related to a musical performance of Bach's The Art of the Fugue, showcasing the intricate contrapuntal techniques and the scholarly presentation of the work. The layout and content reflect a formal and educational approach to classical music.