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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1960-1962

ARCH.2013.5.9, Rendition: 797030

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The image shows a concert program dated January 12, 1961. The program lists the pieces to be performed and provides some details about each work. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Prelude and Fugue in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach.

  2. Partita diverse sopra "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag" by Johann Sebastian Bach:

    • The choir will sing each verse before the variations are played.
  3. Concerto in C minor for oboe, violin, and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach:

    • Soloists: Alto Oboe and Violin.
  4. Hymn: "Veni Creator Spiritus" by William J. Griswold (1871-1951):

    • Verse 1: Veni Creator, on trombone.
    • Verse 2: Fugue à 5 (based on the second line of the hymn) on the organ.
    • Verse 3: Rejoice, the Comforter (based on the third line) on the organ.
    • Verse 4: Rejoice, the Comforter (based on the fourth line) on the organ.
    • Verse 5: The choir sings the hymn.
    • After giving out the first verse of the hymn, the choir will sing the hymn in unison, and the audience will join in portions of the Mass and the Hymn.
  5. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn" by Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958):

    • Introduction, four variations, and finale based upon a well-known hymn tune. The choir will sing the hymn before the organ plays.
    • The audience is invited to join in singing the final stanza of the hymn.

Additionally, there is a note of acknowledgment for the cooperation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Mr. E. Power Biggs in making possible the use of the Museum and the Flentrop organ. The harpsichord used in the concert was generously loaned by Mr. Daniel Pinkham. Members of the Harvard University Choir are thanked for their participation in the concert.

The program also includes the musical notation and lyrics for the hymn "The Garden Hymn" and "Veni Creator Spiritus" in the 8th mode.

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The image depicts a page from a program or sheet music booklet dated January 12, 1961. The page includes several musical pieces and details about the concert.

  1. Musical Pieces:

    • Hymn: "Veni Creator Spiritus" (8th Mode) - Sheet music for this hymn is shown at the top left.
    • The Garden Hymn - Below the "Veni Creator Spiritus," there is sheet music for "The Garden Hymn," with lyrics that read:
      The Lord into His garden comes, the spices yield a rich perfume;
      The lilies grow and thrive, the lilies grow and thrive.
      Amazing love and grace divine from Jesus flow to every vine,
      And make the dead re-vive, and make the dead re-vive.
      
  2. Program Details:

    • I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major by Johann Sebastian Bach.

    • II. Partite diverse sopra: "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag" by Johann Sebastian Bach. The choir will sing each verse before the variation is played.

    • III. Concerto in C minor for oboe, violin, and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, with movements marked Allegro, Adagio, Allegro.

    • IV. Hymne: "Veni Creator Spiritus" by Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703). This includes several verses with different musical settings:

      • Verse 1: Veni Creator, en taille à 5
      • Verse 3: Fugue (Plainchant in the tenor)
      • Verse 5: Duo (based on the third line of the hymn)
      • Verse 7: Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux
      • The choir will sing the hymn in portions of the Mass and the hymn.
    • V. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn" by Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958). The introduction includes four variations and a finale based on the well-known "White Spiritual." The choir will sing the hymn, and the audience is invited to join in singing the final statement of the hymn.

  3. Acknowledgements:

    • The cooperation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Mr. E. Power Biggs is acknowledged for making the use of the Museum and the Flentrop organ possible.
    • The harpsichord by John Challis is noted to have been generously loaned by Mr. Daniel Pinkham.
    • Members of the Harvard University Choir are thanked for their valuable participation in the concert.

The page is part of a larger booklet, as indicated by the visible edges and binding on the sides.

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The image shows an open book, likely a program or scorebook from a concert, dated January 12, 1961. Here is a detailed summary of the contents:

Left Page:

  1. Hymnus: Veni Creator Spiritus (8th Mode):

    • This section includes the musical notation for the hymn, likely in a Gregorian chant style.
  2. The Garden Hymn:

    • The lyrics and musical score for "The Garden Hymn" are presented, with the lyrics:
      The Lord into His garden comes,
      The spices yield a rich perfume.
      The lilies grow and thrive, the lilies grow and thrive.
      A making low and gracious divine from Jesus flows to every vine,
      And make the dead re-vive, and make the dead re-vive.
      
  3. Acknowledgements:

    • The cooperation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Mr. E. Power Biggs in using the Museum and the Flentrop organ is acknowledged.
    • The harpsichord by John Challis is noted as being generously loaned by Mr. Daniel Pinkham.
    • Members of the Harvard University Choir are thanked for their participation.

Right Page:

  1. Program Order:
    • I. Prelude and Fugue in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach
    • II. Partite diverse sopra: "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag" by Johann Sebastian Bach, a chorale with six variations, where the choir sings each verse before the variation is played.
    • III. Concerto in C minor for oboe, violin, and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, including movements labeled Allegro and Allegro.
    • IV. Hymne: "Veni Creator Spiritus" by Nicolas de Grigny (1671-1703), with details on verses and fugues, including a dialogue and an invitation for the audience to join in singing the final statement.
    • V. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn" by Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958), consisting of an introduction, four variations, and a finale based on a well-known melody. The choir sings the hymn, and the audience is invited to join in the final statement.

The date "January 12, 1961" is handwritten at the top of the right page, indicating when the concert program was likely used.

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The image shows a page from a book or a score with musical compositions and instructions related to a concert program. The page is dated January 12, 1961, and contains the following elements:

  1. Title and Composition Details:

    • The top left section features a hymn titled "Hymnus: Veni Creator Spiritus" in the 8th mode.
    • Below it is a section labeled "The Garden Hymn," with lyrics and musical notation. The lyrics are:
      "The Lord into His garden comes, The spices yield a rich perfume; The lilies grow and thrive, The lilies grow and thrive. All-making love and grace divine from Jesus flow to every vine, And make the dead re-vive, and make the dead re-vive."
  2. Program Notes:

    • The program lists various works and their composers:
      • I. Prelude and Fugue in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach.
      • II. Partite diverse sopra: "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag" with a description of a choral variation.
      • III. Concerto in C minor for oboe, violin, and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, marked with Allegro and Allegretto.
      • IV. Hymn: "Veni Creator Spiritus" by Nicolas de Grigny (1671-1703) with specific verses and their musical references.
      • V. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn" by Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958), including an introduction and four variations.
  3. Acknowledgements:

    • Acknowledgments are given to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Mr. E. Power Biggs for making the use of the museum’s and the Flentrop organ possible.
    • The harpsichord by John Chalmers is acknowledged as generously loaned by Mr. Daniel Pinkham.
    • Members of the Harvard University Choir are thanked for their participation.

The layout and annotations suggest that this is part of a concert program or sheet music used for a musical performance, providing both the musical pieces and the context for each work.

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The image shows an open book or program from a musical event, dated January 12, 1961. The left page features the musical notation and lyrics for two hymns: "Hymnus Veni Creator Spiritus (8th Mode)" and "The Garden Hymn." The right page lists the program for the event, including several musical pieces and their composers:

  1. Prelude and Fugue in C Major by Johann Sebastian Bach
  2. Partite diverse sopra: "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag" by Johann Sebastian Bach (Choral with six variations, with the choir singing each verse before the variation is played)
  3. Concerto in C minor for oboe, violin, and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, including movements marked Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro
  4. Hymne: "Veni Creator Spiritus" by Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703), including several verses and a dialogue sur les Grandes Jeux
  5. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn" by Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958), based on a well-known "White spiritual." The audience is invited to join in singing the final stanzas of the hymn.

The page also includes acknowledgments for the cooperation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum, the loan of a harpsichord by John Chalmers, and the participation of the Harvard University Choir.

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The image shows a concert program dated January 12, 1961. Here's a detailed summary:

Concert Program:

Hymnus: Veni Creator Spiritus (8th Mode)

I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

II. Partite diverse sopra: "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag"
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

  • Note: The choir will sing six verses, each verse preceding a variation played on the organ.

III. Concerto in C Minor, for Oboe, Violin, and Harpsichord
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

  • Movements:
    • Allegro
    • Adagio (or Largo)
    • Allegro

IV. Hymne: "Veni Creator Spiritus"
Composer: Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703)

  • Verses:
    • Verse 1: "Veni Creator," en taille à 5
    • Verse 3: Fugue à 5 (plein jeu, en taille)
    • Verse 5: Duo (based on the third line of the hymn)
    • Trio (based on the fourth line of the hymn)
    • Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux
  • Note: After the choir sings the first verse of the hymn, the organ will play the remaining verses as a prelude to the Mass and the Hymn.

V. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn"
Composer: Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958)

  • Introduction and four variations based on a well-known "White spiritual." The choir will sing the hymn after the organ's final variation.
  • The audience is invited to join in singing the final statement of the hymn.

Musical Pieces:

  • Hymnus: Veni Creator Spiritus (8th Mode)
  • The Garden Hymn (sheet music shown in the program):
    • Lyrics excerpt:
      "The Lord in-to His gar-den comes, The spice-yield a rich per-fume;
      The lil-ies grow and thrive, The lil-ies grow and thrive.
      A-ma-zing love, grace di-vine from Je-sus flows e-ver-y whit so free,
      make the dead re-vive, and make the dead re-vive."

Acknowledgements:

  • The cooperation of the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Mr. E. Power Biggs for making the use of the museum and the Flettrop organ possible is gratefully acknowledged.
  • The harpsichord, generously loaned by John Challis.
  • Thanks to members of the Harvard University Choir for their valuable participation.

This program features a mix of organ, choral, and instrumental pieces primarily by Johann Sebastian Bach, with additional works by Nicolas de Grigny and Arthur Shepherd. The audience is also invited to participate in singing during the final piece.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. On the right page, there is a printed program or schedule dated "January 12, 1961." The program lists five musical pieces, mainly works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Nicolas de Grigny, and a piece by Arthur Shepherd. The titles and descriptions include:

I. Prelude and Fugue in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach
II. Partite diverse sopra: "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag" by Johann Sebastian Bach
III. Concerto in C minor, for oboe, violin, and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach (Allegro, Adagio, Allegro movements)
IV. Hymne: "Veni Creator Spiritus" by Nicolas de Grigny (1671-1703) with detailed verses and performance notes
V. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn" by Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958)

On the left page, there is a musical score with the title "HYMNUS: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS (8th mode)" and a hymn titled "THE GARDEN HYMN" below it, with lyrics that include:

"The Lord into His garden comes, The spices yield a rich perfume; The lilies grow and thrive, He lives grow and thrive. Amazing love and grace divine From Jesus flow to every vine, And make the dead revive, and make the dead revive."

Acknowledgments at the bottom thank the Busche-Reisinger Museum, Mr. F.E. Power Biggs, John Challis, Mr. Daniel Pinkham, and the Harvard University Choir for their contributions to the concert.

The overall context appears to be related to a musical concert or event featuring classical and sacred music pieces.

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The image shows an open book or program, with the date "January 12, 1941" written in the upper right corner. On the left-hand page, there are two pieces of music notated with their respective titles and some text underneath. The first is labeled "HYMNUS: Veni Creator Spiritus (8th Mode)" and displays several lines of musical notes with Latin text underneath the notes. The second piece of music is titled "THE GARDEN HYMN" with English lyrics starting with "The Lord into His garden comes, The spices yield a rich perfume" and music notation above them. Below the scores, there is an "Acknowledgements" section thanking various individuals and organizations for their cooperation and contribution to the event.

On the right-hand page, there is a typewritten program showing more musical works and their composers, including "I. Prelude and Fugue in C major" by Johann Sebastian Bach, "II. Partite diverse sopra 'Christ, der du bist der helle Tag'" by the same composer, followed by another piece by Bach, and "IV. Hymn: 'Veni Creator Spiritus'" attributed to Nicolas de Grigny. There is also a "V. Fantasia on 'The Garden Hymn'" by Arthur Shepherd. Additional notes describe how the music will be performed, and the audience is invited to join in singing the final statement of the hymn.

The overall impression is that this is a page from a concert program detailing a musical performance with both sacred and classical works, likely taking place on the indicated date in 1941.

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The image depicts an open book or program, likely from a musical performance or concert. The visible page contains detailed information about a musical program titled "HYMNUS: Veni Creator Spiritus" and "THE GARDEN HYMN." Here is a breakdown of the content:

Top Section:

  • Date: The top right corner of the image shows the handwritten date "January 12, 1961" in blue ink, indicating when the program or event took place.

Left Side:

  • Musical Notation:
    • HYMNUS: Veni Creator Spiritus (8th Mode): This section includes musical notation for the hymn. The notation is written in standard staff notation, with notes and lyrics visible.
    • THE GARDEN HYMN: Below the hymn, there is another piece of musical notation labeled "THE GARDEN HYMN." The lyrics are also included, with phrases such as:
      • "The Lord into His garden comes, The spices yield a rich perfume; The lilies grow and thrive, The lilies grow and thrive."
      • "Amazing love and grace divine From Jesus flow to every vine, And make the dead revive, and make the dead revive."

Right Side:

  • Program Details:
    The right side lists several musical pieces to be performed, each with composer credits and descriptions:

    1. I. Prelude and Fugue in C major

      • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
    2. II. Partite diverse sopra: "Christ, der du bist der helle Tag"

      • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
      • Description: "Chorale with six variations. The choir will sing each verse before the variation is played."
    3. III. Concerto in C minor, for oboe, violin and harpsichord

      • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
      • Movements: "Adagio, Allegro, Adagio, Allegro"
    4. IV. Hymne: "Veni Creator Spiritus"

      • Composer: Nicolas de Grigny (1671-1703)
      • Description: Includes four verses based on different lines of the hymn, with a dialogue between the organ and choir after the first verse.
    5. V. Fantasia on "The Garden Hymn"

      • Composer: Arthur Shepherd (1880-1958)
      • Description: "Introduction, four variations, and finale based upon a well-known 'white spiritual.' The choir will sing the alternate verses with the organ, as was the practice before the organ plays. The audience is invited to join in singing the final statement of the hymn."

Acknowledgements:

At the bottom of the page, there is a section of acknowledgements:

  • Cooperation: The Bach-Reininger Museum and Mr. E. Power Biggs are acknowledged for making possible the use of the Museum and the Flentrop organ.
  • Loan: The harpsichord by John Challis is noted as being generously loaned by Mr. Daniel Pinkham.
  • Participation: Members of the Harvard University Choir are thanked for their valuable participation in the concert.

Overall Context:

The image appears to be a program or booklet for a concert or musical event held on January 12, 1961, featuring a mix of Baroque and modern compositions. The program includes both sacred hymns and instrumental works, with detailed descriptions of each piece and acknowledgements for contributions from institutions and individuals. The musical notation and lyrics suggest a focus on choral and instrumental performances, likely intended for an audience interested in classical and sacred music.

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The image shows a page from a concert program. It features a mix of musical notations, text, and musical pieces. On the left side, there is a musical score for "The Garden Hymn" with lyrics and musical notes. The text "HYMNS: VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS" is written above the musical notations. The right side of the page contains text describing the musical pieces, including "Prelude and Fugue in C major" by Johann Sebastian Bach, "Partite diverse sopra: 'Christ, der du bist der helle Tag'" by Johann Sebastian Bach, "Concerto in C minor, for oboe, violin and harpsichord" by Johann Sebastian Bach, and "Hymne: 'Veni Creator Spiritus'" by Nicolas de Grigny. The date "January 12, 1961" is written at the top of the page.