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The image shows a program for a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m. The concert featured E. Power Biggs performing an organ music program dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The program notes that the concert was based on one played by Felix Mendelssohn in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig, in the summer of 1840, to raise funds for a memorial to Johann Sebastian Bach. Robert Schumann, both a composer and music journalist, reviewed that concert for the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, praising Bach's work and Mendelssohn's understanding of it.

The program lists several pieces to be performed:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E Flat "St. Anne" – Schumann described this piece as having an introduction followed by a splendid fugue in E-flat major with three ideas.
2. Chorale Prelude: "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness" – Schumann referred to this as a fantasy on the chorale, filled with depth and soul, comparable to the work of a true artist.
3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor – Schumann labeled this piece as "grandly brilliant."

The program includes an intermission.

The image shows a page from a program for a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The concert was specifically for members of the museum association and took place on May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m.

The concert program is dedicated to organ music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), with a program curated by E. Power Biggs.

The program notes mention that the concert was inspired by one played by Felix Mendelssohn in Leipzig in the summer of 1840, intended to raise funds for a memorial to Johann Sebastian Bach. Robert Schumann, a renowned music journalist, reviewed the concert and expressed admiration for Mendelssohn's performance.

The specific pieces listed on the program include:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E Flat Major, known as "St. Anne"
2. Chorale Prelude, titled "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness"
3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

Schumann’s descriptions accompany each piece:

• The Prelude and Fugue in E Flat Major was described as "after an introduction he played a very splendid Fugue in E-flat major, containing three ideas, one built upon the other."
• The Chorale Prelude was described as "a fantasy on the Chorale... as priceless, deep, and full of soul as any piece that ever sprang from a true artist's imagination."
• The Prelude and Fugue in A Minor was called "grandly brilliant."

The page also notes an intermission between pieces.

The image shows a page from a program booklet for a concert organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The concert took place on May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m. The event was for members of the Museum Association and featured a program of organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), performed by E. Power Biggs.

The concert program was inspired by a concert played by Felix Mendelssohn in Leipzig in 1840, which was reviewed by Robert Schumann. Schumann's review is quoted, highlighting Mendelssohn's skill and the grandeur of Bach's compositions. The program included the following pieces:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E Flat "St. Anne"

   • Schumann described the fugue as splendid, containing three ideas built upon one another.

2. Chorale Prelude: "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness"

   • Schumann noted that this prelude was a fantasy on the chorale, described as priceless, deep, and full of soul, akin to the work of a true artist.

3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

   • Schumann called this piece "grandly brilliant."

The program concludes with an intermission. The page is part of a larger booklet, as indicated by the visible binding and margins.

The image is a page from a program booklet for a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University on May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m. The concert was for members of the museum association and featured organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). The program was prepared by E. Power Biggs.

The concert was based on a program played by Felix Mendelssohn in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig, during the summer of 1840, as a memorial to Bach. The program included pieces that Robert Schumann, a journalist and composer, reviewed in the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik. Schumann described the concert as a "golden letters" experience, praising Mendelssohn's ability to make Bach's music seem more profound and enjoyable with each performance.

The program listed the following pieces:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E Flat "St. Anne"

   • Schumann wrote that Mendelssohn played a splendid Fugue in E-flat major, containing three ideas, one built upon the other.

2. Chorale Prelude: "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness"

   • Schumann described the Prelude as a "fantasy on the Chorale... as priceless, deep, and full of soul as any piece of music that ever sprang from a true artist's imagination."

3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

   • Schumann referred to this piece as "grandly brilliant."

The program also includes an indication for an intermission.

The image shows a concert program from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The concert took place on May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m., and was specifically for Museum Association Members. The performer was E. Power Biggs, who presented a program of organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).

The program notes provide historical context and commentary:

1. Background:

   • The concert is based on a performance by Felix Mendelssohn in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig, in the summer of 1840, intended to raise funds for a memorial to Bach.
   • Robert Schumann, a composer and music journalist, reviewed the concert in the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik. Schumann expressed admiration for Mendelssohn's treatment of Bach's music, calling it "precious jewels, in magnificent diversity and ever-increasing intensity."

2. Pieces to be Performed:

   • Prelude and Fugue in E Flat "St. Anne":
     • Schumann noted that Mendelssohn played a splendid Fugue in E-flat major after an introduction.
   • Chorale Prelude: "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness":
     • Schumann described the prelude as a fantasy on the chorale, deep and full of soul, springing from a true artist's imagination.
   • Prelude and Fugue in A Minor:
     • Schumann referred to this piece as "grandly brilliant."

The concert included an intermission, as noted at the bottom of the program details.

The image shows a document from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, detailing a concert program for Museum Association Members. The concert took place on May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m. and featured a program of organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), performed by E. Power Biggs.

The program notes mention that the concert is based on one played by Felix Mendelssohn in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig, in the summer of 1840, to raise funds for a memorial to Johann Sebastian Bach. The notes highlight the enduring enjoyment of Bach's organ music and Mendelssohn's significant role in reviving interest in Bach's works.

The specific pieces listed in the program include:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E Flat "St. Anne"

   • Described by Schumann as a splendid fugue in E-flat major with three ideas, one built upon the other.

2. Chorale Prelude: "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness"

   • Described by Schumann as a fantasy on the Chorale, priceless, deep, and full of soul.

3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

   • Described by Schumann as grandly brilliant.

The document also indicates that there was an intermission.

The image shows a printed program page for a concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University, scheduled for May 5, 1964 at 8:30 p.m. The concert features E. Power Biggs performing a program of organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).

The text reflects on a historical concert by Felix Mendelssohn in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig, in the summer of 1840, to raise funds for a memorial to Bach. It quotes Robert Schumann's admiration for Mendelssohn's understanding of Bach's music, describing it as "priceless, deep, and full of soul." The program lists three of Bach's compositions to be performed:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E flat "St. Anne" - with a note that Schumann admired the splendid Fugue in E-flat major.
2. Chorale Prelude: "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness" - referred to by Schumann as a fantasy on the Chorale and priceless.
3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor - which Schumann called "grandly brilliant."

The program also includes an intermission. The font is typewritten, and the page lies open, showing signs of wear and light discoloration, indicative of the document's age. The left side of the page is slightly obscured by the curvature of the book's spine.

The image shows an open book, likely a program or booklet for a concert. The visible page is titled "Concert for Museum Association Members" and is dated May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m. It is associated with the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The concert features E. Power Biggs performing organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750).

The text provides context about the concert, explaining that it is based on a performance by Felix Mendelssohn in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig, in the summer of 1840, which was held to raise funds for a memorial to Johann Sebastian Bach. Robert Schumann, a music journalist, reviewed the concert in the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik, praising Mendelssohn's interpretation of Bach's works.

The program lists the following pieces to be performed:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E Flat "St. Anne"

   • Schumann described this as a "very splendid Fugue in E-flat major, containing three ideas, one built upon the other..."

2. Chorale Prelude: "Deck Thyself, O Soul, with Gladness"

   • Schumann praised this as "a fantasy on the Chorale... as priceless, deep, and full of soul as any piece of music that ever sprang from a true artist's imagination."

3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

   • Schumann called this "grandly brilliant."

The page also includes an intermission section, indicating a break in the concert program. The overall design is clean and formal, with a focus on presenting detailed information about the event and the music to be performed. The book appears to be part of an archival or historical collection, given the reference to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Harvard University.

The image is a page from a book or a document. It appears to be a program for a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on May 5, 1964. The concert featured organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by E. Power Biggs. The program includes details about the event, such as the date, time, and location, as well as a description of the concert's purpose, which was to raise funds for a memorial to Johann Sebastian Bach.

The page also includes a quote from Robert Schumann, a renowned composer and music critic, who reviewed the concert for the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik. Schumann praises the concert as a "concert for men and a good thing from beginning to end" and expresses his admiration for Bach's music, stating that it "never finished with Bach, how well Mendelsohn understood the treatment of Bach's royal instrument is generally known."

The program also includes a description of the pieces performed, including the Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major, the Chorale Prelude, and the Prelude and Fugue in A minor. Schumann's review of the concert highlights the beauty and depth of the music, describing the Prelude as "a fantasy on the Chorale...as priceless, deep, and full of soul as any piece of music that ever sprang from a true artist's imagination."

The page is printed on white paper with a green border and is folded in half, with the text printed on both sides. The image appears to be a high-resolution scan of the page, with clear and legible text.

The image is a photograph of an open book with a page of text displayed. The book appears to be a program or a brochure for an event, specifically a concert. The text is printed in black ink on white paper. The page is titled "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University" at the top, indicating the location and affiliation of the event. Below this, there is a subtitle that reads "Concert for Museum Association Members May 5, 1964, at 8:30 p.m."

The main body of the text is an introduction to a concert of organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach, performed by Felix Mendelssohn in the Thomaskirche, Leipzig, in the summer of 1840. The concert was held to raise funds for a memorial to Johann Sebastian Bach. The text mentions Robert Schumann, a composer and journalist, who reviewed the concert for the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik. Schumann's review is quoted, expressing his admiration for Bach's music and his belief in its timeless quality and increasing popularity.

The text also includes specific details about the performance, such as Schumann's description of a Prelude and Fugue in E-flat major as "a very splendid Fugue in E-flat major, containing three ideas, one built upon the other..." and his praise for a Chorale Prelude, which he described as "a fantasy on the Chorale..." and "as priceless, deep, and full of soul as any piece of music that ever sprang from a true artist's imagination."

The page is part of a larger book, as indicated by the visible edges of other pages on the left side of the image. The book is bound with a green cover, and the pages are neatly arranged. The text is organized in a formal and informative manner, typical of program notes for a concert or event.