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The document is a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University on Monday, March 24, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. The concert features E. Power Biggs on organ, Wolfe Wolfinsohn and Bernard Robbins on violins, and Ivan d'Archambeau on violoncello. The program includes English Organ Music, pieces for two violins, violoncello, and organ, and a solo for organ. The English Organ Music segment includes works by William Walond, John Bull, Henry Purcell, William Byrd, and John Stanley. The segment for two violins, violoncello, and organ features works by Arcangelo Corelli and Antonio Vivaldi. The organ solo is Mozart's Concerto in D minor. The document also acknowledges the designers and lenders of the Baroque Organ and mentions an upcoming choral music program on Friday, March 28.

The image is a page from a newspaper or a magazine featuring an announcement for a concert at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. Here are the detailed elements:

Concert Details:

• Date and Time: Monday, March 24, at 8:15 p.m.
• Concert Type: Organ concert with organ, violin, and violoncello musicians.
• Performers:
  • Organ: E. Power Biggs
  • Violin: Wolfe Wolfisohn
  • Violin: Bernard Robbins
  • Violoncello: Ivan d'Archambeaud

Programme Overview:
The concert will feature various pieces from different musical periods, including Baroque and Classical music. The programme includes:

English Organ Music:

• Introduction and Toccata in G major by William Walond
• Variations on the Dutch Chorale by John Bull
• Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell
• The Earl of Salisbury by William Byrd
• Pavan from Partheia by John Stanley
• Ayre in E minor by Henry Purcell
• Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell

Music for Two Violins, Violoncello and Organ:

• Sonata in B minor by Arcangelo Corelli (No. 4)
• Sonata in F major by Arcangelo Corelli (No. 7)
• Adagio - Presto by Corelli
• Sonata in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (No. 15)
• Sonata in D major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (No. 10)
• Sonata in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (No. 13)

For Organ Solo:

• Concerto in D minor by Antonio Vivaldi

Additional Notes:

• The Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is loaned to the museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
• Acknowledgment is given to the musicians for their participation.
• There is a mention of another concert on Friday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m., with a recital of choral music in Cambridge, directed by W. Judson Rand, Jr.

Additional Newspaper Clippings:

• There is also an accompanying article from the Boston Herald dated Tuesday, March 25, 1941, discussing the Germanic Museum concert. It mentions that the concert was a unique event, with the organ being played by a quartet. The article highlights the historical significance of the organ and the contributions of musicians involved in the concert.

The concert is part of the Germanic Museum's series of classical music concerts, emphasizing historical and cultural heritage.

The image shows two pages of a document from the German Museum at Harvard University, detailing a concert program and a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald.

Concert Program Page:

Title: CONCERT
Date: Monday, March 24, at 8:15 p.m.
Venue: German Museum, Harvard University
Performers:

• E. Power Biggs, Organ
• Wolfe Wolfensohn, Violin
• Bernard Robbins, Violin
• Ivan d'Archambeau, Violoncello

Programme:

1. English Organ Music:

   • Introduction and Toccata in G major by William Walond
   • Variations on the Dutch Chorale "Lobe den Herren" by John Bull
   • Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell
   • The Earl of Salisbury - Pavan from Parthenia by William Byrd
   • Ayre in E minor by John Stanley
   • Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell

2. Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

   • Sonata for strings with organ in B minor (No. 4) by Arcangelo Corelli
     • Allegro — Vivace
     • Adagio — Presto
     • Sonata for strings with organ in F major (No. 7) by Arcangelo Corelli
     • Presto — Corrente
     • Sonatina — Giga

3. For Organ Solo:

   • Concerto in D minor by Antonio Vivaldi
     • Allegro — Fugue
     • Largo e spiccato — Allegro Moderato

4. Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

   • Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 15) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
   • Sonata for strings with organ in D major (No. 10) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
   • Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 13) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Additional Notes:

• The Baroque Organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is loaned to the museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
• Acknowledgments to the performers and the next recital details are mentioned.

Newspaper Clipping Page:

Headline: The Boston Herald, Tuesday, March 25, 1941
Article: "Germanic Museum Concert"

• The article describes an unusual concert held at the Germanic Museum featuring the Baroque organ, which is noted for its unique sound.
• The concert included works by William Byrd, John Stanley, and Henry Purcell.
• The performers included E. Power Biggs on the organ, Wolfe Wolfensohn and Bernard Robbins on violin, and Ivan d'Archambeau on violoncello.
• The concert was praised for its historic and musical significance, with the organ's sound described as "striking and unusual."
• The recital was well-attended and appreciated for its rich musical offerings.

The concert program and the newspaper article together provide a detailed account of the concert, highlighting the performers, the music, and the reception of the event.

The image shows a page from a program booklet for a concert held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University. The concert is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. and features the following performers:

• E. Power Biggs, Organ
• Wolfe Wolfsohn, Violin
• Bernard Robbins, Violin
• Iwan d'Archambeau, Violoncello

The program includes a variety of musical pieces:

English Organ Music:

1. Introduction and Toccata in G major - William Walond
2. Variations on the Dutch Chorale - John Bull
3. Trumpet Voluntary - Henry Purcell
4. The Earl of Salisbury - Pavan from Parthenia - William Byrd
5. Ayre in E minor - John Stanley
6. Two Trumpet Tunes and Air - Henry Purcell

Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

1. Sonata for strings with organ in B minor (No. 4) - Arcangelo Corelli
   • Vivace
   • Adagio - Presto
2. Sonata for strings with organ in F major (No. 7) - Arcangelo Corelli
   • Presto
   • Andante
   • Allegro - Corrent

For Organ Solo:

1. Concerto in D minor - Antonio Vivaldi
   • Allegro
   • Largo e spiccato
   • Moderato

Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

1. Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 15) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2. Sonata for strings with organ in D major (No. 10) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3. Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 13) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Baroque organ used for the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison and loaned by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. Acknowledgments are given to Mr. E. Power Biggs, Mr. Wolfe Wolfsohn, Mr. Bernard Robbins, and Mr. Iwan d'Archambeau.

Additionally, there is a note about the next concert on Friday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m., which will be a recital of organ music by the boy choristers of King's College, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Judson Rand, Jr.

The page also contains a review from The Boston Herald about the concert, highlighting the quality and variety of the music performed, including works by composers like Purcell, Byrd, and Vivaldi. The review mentions the impressive performance of the Baroque organ and the skillful playing of the musicians.

The image displays a concert program and a newspaper clipping from the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, dated March 1941.

Concert Program Details:

Title: Germanic Museum Concerts

Event: Concert by various musicians

Date and Time: Monday, March 24, at 8:15 p.m.

Performers:

• E. Power Biggs, Organ
• Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Violin
• Bernard Robbins, Violin
• Iwan d'Archambeau, Violoncello

Programme:

English Organ Music:

• Introduction and Toccata in G major - William Walond
• Variations on the Dutch Chorale "Last Ona Meest Herteken Ruste" - John Bull
• Trumpet Voluntary - Henry Purcell
• The Earl of Salisbury - Pavane from Parthenia - William Byrd
• Ayre in E minor - John Stanley
• Two Trumpet Tunes and Air - Henry Purcell

Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ by Arcangelo Corelli:

• Sonata for strings with organ in B minor (No. 4):
  • Grave - Allegro
  • Adagio - Presto
  • Vivace
  • Allegro
• Sonata for strings with organ in F major (No. 7):
  • Preludio - Corrente
  • Sarabanda - Giga

For Organ Solo:

• Concerto in D minor - Antonio Vivaldi (arr. by J. S. Bach)
  • Allegro - Adagio e spiccato - Allegro

Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

• Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 15) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Sonata for strings with organ in D major (No. 10) - Mozart
• Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 15) - Mozart

Additional Notes:

• The Baroque organ used for the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is on loan to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
• Another recital is scheduled for Friday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m., featuring choral music and organ performance by the choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Judson Rand, Jr.

Newspaper Clipping Details:

Publication: Boston Herald, Tuesday, March 25, 1941

Title: Germanic Museum Concert

The article mentions an unusual concert held in the Germanic Museum, featuring the Baroque organ and performances by E. Power Biggs and other musicians. The concert included works by Corelli, Vivaldi, and Mozart, arranged for the organ and strings. The organ's unique sound was highlighted, and it was noted that tickets were not required for the event. The next recital is announced for March 28, with the choir of Christ Church performing. The article praises the concert and the performers.

The image shows a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert took place on Monday, March 24, at 8:15 p.m. The performers included E. Power Biggs on the organ, Wolfgang Wohlfahrt and Bernard Robbins on violins, and Ivan d'Archambeau on the violoncello.

The program is divided into two main sections:

1. English Organ Music:

   • Introduction and Toccata in G major by William Walond
   • Variations on the Dutch Chorale "Last Oss Met Herten Reijse" by John Bull
   • Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell
   • The Earl of Salisbury - Pavin from Parthenia by William Byrd
   • Ayre in E minor by John Stanley
   • Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell

2. Music for Two Violins, Violoncello and Organ:

   • Sonata for strings with organ in D major (No. 4) by Arcangelo Corelli
     • Largo - Vivace
     • Allegro - Adagio
     • Vivace - Allegro
     • Gavotta - Giga
   • Sonata for strings with organ in F major (No. 15) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
   • Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 13) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Additionally, the program includes information about the organ, which was designed by G. Donald Harrison and loaned by the Aeolian-Skinner Company. The program also mentions that the next recital will be on Friday, March 28, at 8:00 p.m., featuring the boy choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Justin Rand, Jr.

The right side of the program lists upcoming Germanic Museum Concerts:

• March 24: Organ and string concert at 8:15 p.m.
• March 28: Boy choir of Christ Church at 8:00 p.m.

A newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated Tuesday, March 25, 1941, is also included, reviewing the concert. The review praises the performance, particularly the organ music and the string ensemble, highlighting the historical significance and the skill of the performers.

This image displays an open program booklet for a concert at the Germanic Museum—Harvard University, alongside a newspaper clipping from 'The Boston Herald', dated Tuesday, March 25, 1941. The concert was scheduled for Monday, March 24, at 8:15 p.m.

The program features performances by E. Power Biggs on organ, Wulf Wolfssohn and Bernard Robbins on violin, and Iwan d'Archambeau on violoncello. The booklet lists English organ music, music for two violins, violoncello and organ, organ solo, and music for strings with organ, including compositions by William Walond, John Bull, Henry Purcell, William Byrd, Arcangelo Corelli, and Antonio Vivaldi. Notable works include Corelli's Sonata for strings with organ in B minor (No. 4) and Vivaldi's Concerto in D minor for organ solo.

Underneath the program, there is a note about the Baroque Organ being designed by G. Donald Harrison and used by the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. Furthermore, details for the next recital are provided, inviting the public to attend without requiring tickets.

The newspaper excerpt highlights the same Germanic Museum concert, providing a review. It mentions that the compositions were designed to be played by the Baroque organ and tells of the superior quality of both the playing and the instrument itself. It also briefly describes the attention given to the pieces by the performers and acknowledges the audience's appreciation. The article is signed by A.W.W.

This image depicts a concert program and a related newspaper clipping. The concert is organized by the Germanic Museum at Harvard University and features performances by E. Power Biggs (organ), Wolfe Wolfensohn (violin), Bernard Robbins (violin), and Iwan D'Archambeau (violoncello). The concert took place on Monday, March 24 at 8:15 p.m.

The program includes the following segments:

• English Organ Music:

  • Introduction and Toccata in G major by William Walond
  • Variations on the Dutch Chorale "Læt Ons Met Hertzen Reijne" by John Bull
  • Trumpet Voluntary by Henry Purcell
  • The Earl of Salisbury – Pavian from Parthenia by William Byrd
  • Ayre in E minor by John Stanley
  • Two Trumpet Tunes and Air by Henry Purcell

• Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

  • Sonata for strings with organ in B minor (No. 4) by Arcangelo Corelli
  • Sonata for strings with organ in F major (No. 7) by Arcangelo Corelli

• For Organ Solo:

  • Concerto in D minor by Antonio Vivaldi

• More Music for Two Violins, Violoncello, and Organ:

  • Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 15) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Sonata for strings with organ in D major (No. 10) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Sonata for strings with organ in C major (No. 13) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Eurooque Organ used in the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison and loaned by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.

The image also includes a clipping from The Boston Herald dated Tuesday, March 25, 1941, detailing the review of the concert, describing it as unusual and highlighting the performance specifics and the design of the Eurooque Organ. The clipping discusses various aspects of the music and the performers and concludes by noting the distinction of the organ and the works played.

The image shows an open book or album containing several printed documents related to a concert held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The left page features the main concert program with the heading:

"GERMANIC MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY
CONCERT
by
E. Power Biggs, Organ
Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Violin
Bernard Robbins, Violin
Iwan d’Archambeau, Violoncello
Monday, March 24, at 8.15 p.m."

The program lists a detailed sequence of musical pieces to be performed, including English organ music, works for two violins, violoncello, and organ, an organ solo (Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto in D minor), and music for two violins and organ by Mozart. The composers mentioned include William Walond, John Bull, Henry Purcell, William Byrd, John Stanley, Arcangelo Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

There is a note stating that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and loaned to the Germanic Museum. It also acknowledges the performers and mentions a subsequent recital on Friday, March 28.

On the right side of the open book, there are two clippings pasted onto the page:

1. A small announcement that also gives the concert details and program, similar to the main program.
2. A newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald, Tuesday, March 25, 1941," reviewing or reporting on the concert, praising the performance of Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Bernard Robbins, Iwan d’Archambeau, and E. Power Biggs, highlighting the quality of the Baroque organ and the Stradivarius Quartet.

Overall, the image documents historical concert information, including the program, performers, and a contemporary review, for a 1941 concert at the Germanic Museum in Harvard University.

The image shows a page from a concert program for the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The program is for a concert scheduled for Monday, March 24, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. The concert will feature E. Power Biggs on the organ, Wolfe Wolfsohn on the violin, Bernard Robbins on the violin, and Iwan d'Archambeau on the violoncello. The program includes various pieces of music for organ, violin, and violoncello, as well as a recital of choral music on Friday, March 28, 1941, at 8:00 p.m. The recital will be conducted by W. Judson Rand, Jr., organist and master of the choristers. The program also includes a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, Tuesday, March 25, 1941, which discusses the Germanic Museum Concert and the Baroque Organ designed by G. Donald Harrison and loaned to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.