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The image is a page from a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University on Tuesday, December 2, 1941, at 8:15 p.m. The concert was performed by Carl Weinrich.

Program Details:

1. Toccata in F major

  • Composer: Dietrich Buxtehude

2. Chorale-Preludes

  • "Von Gott will ich nicht lassen"
  • "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"

3. Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End"

  • Composer: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck

4. Concerto in D minor, No. 10

  • Composer: George Frideric Handel
    • I. Adagio
    • II. Allegro
    • III. Adagio (from the Twelfth Grande Concerto)
    • IV. Allegro

5. Trio Sonata in C major, No. 5

  • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
    • I. Allegro
    • II. Largo
    • III. Allegro

6. Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major

  • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

Additional Information:

  • The Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is on loan to the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
  • A lecture by Dr. Hans Nathan, titled "Mozart and the History of Musical Taste," was scheduled for December 3 at 8:15 p.m.
  • The program also includes a segment titled "The Music Box" by Jonas Marius, dated December 1, 1941. This segment discusses Carl Weinrich's career and his contributions to early organ music, particularly his performances of works by Buxtehude, Sweelinck, and Bach.
  • The attendance for the concert was recorded as 775.

The program provides a detailed overview of the pieces performed and includes a brief commentary on the significance of the music and the performer's contributions to the field of early organ music.

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The image is a page from a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The concert took place on Tuesday, December 2, at 8:15 p.m., and was performed by Carl Weinrich.

Concert Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, December 2
  • Time: 8:15 p.m.
  • Venue: Germanic Museum, Harvard University

Program:

The concert program includes the following pieces:

  1. Toccata in F Major by Dietrich Buxtehude
  2. Chorale-Preludes
    • Von Gott will ich nicht lassen by Johann Sebastian Bach
    • Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern by Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
  4. Concerto in D minor, No. 10
    • I. Adagio
    • II. Allegro
    • III. Adagio (from the Twelfth Grande Concerto)
    • IV. Allegro
      by George Frederic Handel
  5. Trio Sonata in C Major, No. 5
    • I. Allegro
    • II. Largo
    • III. Allegro
      by Johann Sebastian Bach
  6. Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue, in C Major by Johann Sebastian Bach

Additional Information:

  • The Baroque organ used in the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is housed at the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.
  • An accompanying article titled "The Music Box" by Jonas Barish provides context and background about Carl Weinrich and his performance. It discusses Weinrich’s work with the organ and his notable recordings. The article highlights Weinrich’s skill in bringing out the unique qualities of early organ music and his interpretations of Bach's compositions.

Notes from the Article:

  • Weinrich's work is noted for its ability to showcase the potential of small organs, such as the "Practorius" organ at Princeton.
  • The program reflects a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of early organ music, particularly the works of Bach and Sweelinck.
  • The article mentions the importance of Weinrich’s performance of Bach’s Toccata in F and other works, emphasizing their historical significance and beauty.

Date of the Program:

  • The program was dated December 1, 1974.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper, specifically the "Crimson" from December 1, 1941, detailing an upcoming concert at the German Museum of Harvard University. The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, at 8:15 p.m., and is performed by Carl Weinrich.

The concert features a program that includes:

  1. A Toccata in F major by Dietrich Buxtehude
  2. Chorale Preludes by Johann Sebastian Bach, including "Von Gott will ich nicht lassen" and "Wie schön leuchten die Morgenstern"
  3. Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
  4. A Concerto in D minor, No. 10 by George Frederic Handel, with movements: Adagio, Allegro, Adagio (from the Twelfth Grande Concerto), and Allegro
  5. A Trio Sonata in C major, No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach, including Allegro, Largo, and Allegro
  6. A Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach

The article also mentions that Carl Weinrich, the American organist, is scheduled to perform early organ music at the German Museum. Weinrich is noted for his high-quality recordings on the "Praetorius" organ at Princeton. The concert will include Bach's organ works, which are known for their historical significance and are often not performed on modern organs due to their delicate nature.

The newspaper article highlights the importance of the Bach tradition and the value of these works in the context of classical music. The attendance for this concert is recorded as 775.

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The document is a program for a concert held at the Germanic Museum, Harvard University, on Tuesday, December 2, at 8:15 p.m. The concert featured Carl Weinrich performing on the Baroque organ, which was designed by G. Donald Harrison and lent by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company. The program included works by Dietrich Buxtehude, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, George Frederic Handel, and Johann Sebastian Bach. The attendance was noted as 775. Additionally, an article from 'The Music Box' by Jonas Barish in the December 1, 1941 issue, praises Weinrich's upcoming program, highlighting his skill and the historical significance of the music to be performed.

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The image is a concert program from a performance by Carl Weinrich at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. Here are the details:

Title: Concert by Carl Weinrich

Date and Time: Tuesday, December 2, at 8:15 p.m.

Location: Germanic Museum, Harvard University

Program:

  1. Toccata in F major - Dietrich Buxtehude
  2. Chorale-Preludes:
    • "Von Gott will ich nicht lassen"
    • "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
  3. Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End’" - Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
  4. Concerto in D minor, No. 10 - George Frederic Handel
    • I. Adagio
    • II. Allegro
    • III. Adagio (from the Twelfth Grande Concerto)
    • IV. Allegro
  5. Trio Sonata in C major, No. 5 - Johann Sebastian Bach
    • I. Allegro
    • II. Largo
    • III. Allegro
  6. Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major - Johann Sebastian Bach

Organ Information:
The Brombaugh organ used for the concert was designed by G. Donald Harrison and installed at the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.

Additional Information:

  • A lecture by Dr. Hans Norton on "Mozart and the Organ" was scheduled for December 15 at 8:15 p.m., part of the 150th anniversary of Mozart’s death.
  • The concert had an attendance of 775 people.

Article:
The right side of the image contains an article titled "The Music Box" by Jonas Barish. The article discusses Carl Weinrich's performance on the organ, praising his mastery of the instrument. It highlights the organ's versatility and Weinrich's ability to bring out its various sonorities, making it comparable to a full orchestra. The article also reflects on the historical context of organ music, Bach's contributions, and the organ's potential to produce a wide range of sounds and textures. The author expresses enthusiasm for the pieces performed, particularly praising the Toccata in F major and the Trio Sonata in C major.

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The image shows a program and review from a concert held at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert, titled "CONCERT by CARL WEINRICH," took place on Tuesday, December 2, at 8:15 p.m.

Program Details:
The concert program includes:

  1. "Toccata in F major" by Dietrich Buxtehude
  2. "Chorale-Preludes" by Johann Sebastian Bach:
    • "Von Gott will ich nicht lassen"
    • "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern"
  3. "Variations on 'Mein junges Leben hat ein End'" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
  4. "Concerto in D minor, No. 10" by George Frideric Handel:
    • I. Adagio
    • II. Allegro
    • III. Adagio (from the Twelfth Grande Concerto)
    • IV. Allegro
  5. "Trio Sonata in C major, No. 5" by Johann Sebastian Bach:
    • I. Allegro
    • II. Largo
    • III. Allegro
  6. "Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major" by Johann Sebastian Bach

The Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is located at the Germanic Museum by the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company.

Review Details:
The review, titled "THE MUSIC BOX" by Jonas Barish, describes the concert and Carl Weinrich's performance. Barish notes Weinrich's reputation as a master of the instrument and his ability to produce excellent organ records. The review highlights Weinrich's performance of the works by Sweelinck, Buxtehude, and Bach, emphasizing the historical and musical significance of each piece. The review also mentions the Baroque organ's capabilities and the overall quality of the concert.

The concert was part of a lecture series commemorating the 150th anniversary of Mozart's death, with an additional concert on December 15.

Attendance at the concert was 775.

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The image shows an open booklet or program from a past music concert. On the left page is the header "GERMANIC MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY" followed by "CONCERT by CARL WEINRICH" with the date "Tuesday, December 2, at 8.15 p.m." Below this header is the word "PROGRAM" with a list of musical works to be performed that evening.

The list includes:

  • Toccata in F major by Dietrich Buxtehude
  • Chorale-Preludes by Johann Sebastian Bach ("Von Gott will ich nicht lassen" and "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern")
  • Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
  • Concerto in D minor, No. 10 by George Frideric Handel with four movements (Allegro, Adagio, Allegro from the Twelfth Grande Concerto, Allegro)
  • Trio Sonata in C major, No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach with four movements (Allegro, Largo, Allegro, Allegro)
  • Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue, in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach

There's a handwritten annotation at the bottom-left corner of the page saying "attendance - 775."

On the right page, we see an article titled "THE MUSIC BOX" from the "Crimson, Dec. 1, 1941," discussing Carl Weinrich and providing some context to the music being performed, particularly focusing on the history and significance of the pieces and their composers. It mentions the christening of the Harvard Germanic Museum's Bach organ and Carl Weinrich's role as an organist. It also includes information about the works of Sweelinck, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach, and their significance to the recital. At the bottom of the text, we find a footnote that explains that the Baroque organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and describes an upcoming lecture and concerts related to the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Mozart's death.

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This image displays a page with two distinct sections.

On the left side, there is a program for a concert by Carl Weinrich at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, at 8:15 p.m. The program includes:

  1. Toccata in F major by Dietrich Buxtehude
  2. Chorale-Preludes
    • Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
    • Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern
  3. Variations on “Mein junges Leben hat ein End” by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
  4. Concerto in D minor, No. 10 by George Frederic Handel
    • I. Adagio
    • II. Allegro
    • III. Adagio (from the Twelfth Grande Concerto)
    • IV. Allegro
  5. Trio Sonata in C major, No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach
    • I. Allegro
    • II. Largo
    • III. Allegro
  6. Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue, in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach

Additionally, there is a note about other events:

  • December 5, 8:15 p.m.: Lecture by Dr. Hans Nathan on "Mozart and the History of Musical Taste" in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Mozart's death.
  • December 15, 8:15 p.m.: Concert of Christmas choral music by the Boy Choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, with W. Judson, Conductor, and Charles Walker, Organist.

A handwritten note at the bottom on the left page indicates the attendance number: "Attendance - 775".

On the right side, there is a clipping from "The Crimson", dated December 1, 1941. The article, titled "THE MUSIC BOX" by Jonas Barish '42, discusses Carl Weinrich and his program of early organ music at the Germanic Museum. The article talks about the quality of Weinrich's performances, his selection of pieces, and his technique. It mentions Weinrich’s skill in playing works by composers such as Buxtehude, Sweelinck, and Bach, and provides insight into Weinrich's impact on the appreciation and understanding of historical organ music.

The page is neatly arranged, with the program on the left taking up the majority of the space and the article securely attached on the right side.

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The image shows an open book, likely a program or booklet, detailing a concert event. The left page is titled "GERMANIC MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and features the heading "CONCERT by CARL WEINRICH" scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, at 8:15 p.m. Below this, the program lists several musical pieces to be performed, including:

  • Toccata in F major by Dietrich Buxtehude
  • Chorale-Preludes by various composers, including:
    • Von Gott will ich nicht lassen
    • Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern
  • Variations on "Mein junges Leben hat ein End" by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
  • Concerto in D minor, No. 10 by George Frideric Handel, with movements:
    • I. Adagio
    • II. Allegro
    • III. Adagio (from the Twelfth Grande Concerto)
    • IV. Allegro
  • Trio Sonata in C major, No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach, with movements:
    • I. Allegro
    • II. Largo
    • III. Allegro
  • Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue, in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach

The left page also includes a note at the bottom, mentioning that the Bourgeois organ was designed by G. Donald Harrison and is lent to the Germanic Museum by the Haan-Nathan Organ Company.

The right page is titled "THE MUSIC BOX" and is attributed to Jonas Barish '42. It appears to be an article or essay discussing the concert program, focusing on the works of Carl Weinrich and other composers featured in the program. The text delves into the historical and musical significance of the pieces, particularly highlighting the organ works and their relevance to the Germanic Museum's collection. The article provides context about the organ, the composers, and the performance, emphasizing the educational and cultural value of the event. The page also includes a reference to the attendance figure of 775 at the bottom left.

The overall design of the book is formal and structured, typical of concert programs or academic publications. The text is printed in a clean, serif font, and the layout is organized with clear headings and bullet points for the program listing.

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The image shows a page from a book titled "The Music Box," dated December 1, 1941. The page features an article titled "Concert by Carl Weinrich," which discusses a concert by the organist Carl Weinrich at the Germanic Museum of Harvard University. The article provides details about the concert, including the program and the significance of the music performed. The article also includes a photograph of the Baroque organ designed by G. Donald Harrison, which was played during the concert.