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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1962-1966

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The image shows an open book with a page that contains an invitation and a program for a concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The text is as follows:


Invitation:

The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, cordially invites you to a concert for members of the Museum Association, Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be played by Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and by Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn.

Because of limited seating capacity, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Please apply for tickets in writing or in person by December 1.


Program:

PROMENADE CONCERT
December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m.

E. POWER BIGGS, organ
LOUIS SPEYER, English horn

Handel
Three "Aylesford" Pieces

  • Ayre
  • Sarabande
  • Fugue in G major

Hindemith
Sonata No. 2

  • Sprightly
  • Tranquilly moving
  • Fugue in moderate motion, bright

Koetsier
Paritita for English horn and organ

  • Liberamente - Allegro
  • Adagietto
  • Vivace
  • Organo solo
  • Andante sostenuto (How Brightly Shines the Morning Star)

Bach
Fugue in C major "Fanfare"


The page appears to be from a book or a document with a green cover, and it is open to a page with the text above. There is also a handwritten note on the top right of the page, but it is not fully legible.

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The image shows a page from a book or a brochure, specifically related to events organized by the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The top portion of the page features a notice for a concert:

  • The concert is for members of the Museum Association.
  • Date: Tuesday, December 7, 1965.
  • Time: 8:30 p.m.
  • Performers: E. Power Biggs on the organ and Louis Speyer on the English horn.
  • Note: Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Applications for tickets should be made by December 1.

Below this notice, there is an announcement for a "Promenade Concert":

  • Date: December 8, 1965.
  • Time: 12:15 p.m.
  • Performers: Same as the previous concert, E. Power Biggs on the organ and Louis Speyer on the English horn.

The program details for the December 8 promenade concert include the following pieces:

  1. Handel:

    • Three "Aylesford" Pieces
    • Ayre
      • Impertinence
      • Fugue in G major
  2. Hindemith:

    • Sonata No. 2
      • Sprightly
      • Tranquilly moving
      • Fugue in moderate motion, bright
  3. Koetsier:

    • Paritita for English horn and organ
      • Liberamente - Allegro
      • Larghetto
      • Vivace
    • Organ solo
      • Andante sostenuto (How Brightly Shines the Morning Star)
  4. Bach:

    • Fugue in C major "Fanfare"

The page has a handwritten signature at the bottom right corner that reads "Altondome" and a number "368."

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The image shows two documents related to a concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

  1. The first document is an invitation. It reads:
    "The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, cordially invites you to a concert for members of the Museum Association, Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be played by Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and by Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn.
    Because of limited seating capacity, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Please apply for tickets in writing or in person by December 1."

  2. The second document is a program for a "Promenade Concert" held on December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m. It lists the following performers and repertoire:

  • E. Power Biggs, organ
  • Louis Speyer, English horn

The program includes the following pieces:

  • Handel: Three "Aylesford" Pieces
    • Ayre
    • Impertinence
    • Fugue in G major
  • Hindemith: Sonata No. 2
    • Sprightly
    • Tranquilly moving
    • Fugue in moderate motion, bright
  • Koetsier: Paritita for English horn and organ
    • Liberamente - Allegro
    • Larghetto
    • Vivace
  • Bach: Fugue in C major "Panfare"

There is a handwritten note at the top of the program, which appears to say "attendance 268."

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The image is a page from a document, likely a program or announcement, from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary of the contents:

  1. Invitation to Concert:

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum invites members of the Museum Association to a concert on Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The concert features Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn.
    • Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member.
    • Members should apply for tickets in writing or in person by December 1.
  2. Promenade Concert Announcement:

    • The second concert, titled "Promenade Concert," is scheduled for December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m.
    • Performers listed are E. Power Biggs on the organ and Louis Speyer on the English horn.
  3. Program Details:

    • The concert program includes pieces by several composers:
      • Handel: Three "Aylesford" Pieces:
        • Ayre
        • Impertinence
        • Fugue in G major
      • Hindemith: Sonata No. 2 for Organ:
        • Sprightly
        • Tranquilly moving
        • Fugue in moderate motion, bright
      • Koetsier: Paritita for English horn and organ:
        • Liberamente - Allegro
        • Larghetto
        • Vivace
        • Organo solo
        • Andante sostenuto ("How Brightly Shines the Morning Star")
      • Bach: Fugue in C major, "Fanfare"

The document is signed at the bottom with the handwritten signature and date "c/o 12/8".

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The image shows an invitation and program for a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

Invitation Details:

  • Event: Concert for members of the Museum Association.
  • Date: Tuesday, December 7, 1965.
  • Time: 8:30 p.m.
  • Performers:
    • Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ.
    • Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn.
  • Ticket Information: Due to limited seating capacity, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Interested members must apply for tickets in writing or in person by December 1.

Concert Program Details:

  • Event: Promenade Concert.
  • Date: December 8, 1965.
  • Time: 12:15 p.m.
  • Performers:
    • E. Power Biggs, organ.
    • Louis Speyer, English horn.

Program:

  1. Handel

    • Three "Aylesford" Pieces:
      • Ayre
      • Impatience
      • Fugue in G major
  2. Hindemith

    • Sonata No. 2:
      • Sprightly
      • Tranquilly moving
      • Fugue in moderate motion, bright
  3. Koetsier

    • Paritia for English horn and organ:
      • Liberamente - Allegro
      • Adagietto
      • Vivace
      • Organ solo
      • Andante sostenuto (How Brightly Shines the Morning Star)
  4. Bach

    • Fugue in C major "Fanfare"

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The image shows two pages from a document related to a concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Invitation (Top Page):

    • The Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University extends an invitation to members of the Museum Association for a concert on Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m.
    • The concert will feature Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn.
    • Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Requests for tickets should be made in writing or in person by December 1.
  2. Promenade Concert Program (Bottom Page):

    • The concert is scheduled for December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m.
    • The performers are again Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and Louis Speyer on the English horn.
    • The program includes pieces by various composers:
      • Handel:
        • Three "Aylesford" Pieces
        • Ayre
        • Impertinence
        • Fugue in G major
      • Hindemith:
        • Sonata No. 2
          • Sprightly
          • Tranquilly moving
          • Fugue in moderate motion, bright
      • Koetsier:
        • Paritta for English horn and organ
          • Liberamente - Allegro
          • Larghetto
          • Vivace
        • Organ solo: "How Brightly Shines the Morning Star" (Andante sostenuto)
      • Bach:
        • Fugue in C major "Fanfare"

The page also includes a handwritten note "attendance 3 6 8" near the top right corner, possibly indicating the number of attendees or some other form of record-keeping.

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This is an image of a printed concert program from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The text provides details of a Promenade Concert that took place on December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m. The concert featured performances by E. Power Biggs on the organ and Louis Speyer on the English horn.

The program lists the pieces that were performed in the following order:

  • Handel: Three "Aylesford" Pieces, which includes Ayre, Impertinence, and Fugue in G major.
  • Hindemith: Sonata No. 2, which has segments entitled Spirightly, Tranquilly moving, and Fugue in moderate motion, bright.
  • Koetsier: Partita for English horn and organ, with sections named Liberamente - Allegro, Larghetto, Vivace, Organo solo, and Andante sostenuto (How Brightly Shines the Morning Star).
  • Bach: Fugue in C major "Fanfare"

At the top left of the program, a smaller text states that the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, cordially invites members of the Museum Association to a concert that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m., mentioning limited seating and the process for obtaining tickets. There is a handwritten note in the top right corner that reads "Attendance 265." The program page is mounted in a larger bound collection, as evidenced by the multiple pages and the book binding visible on the left.

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The image shows a page from a book or scrapbook containing two invitations or announcements for concerts at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

The top part is a printed invitation that reads:
"The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, cordially invites you to a concert for members of the Museum Association, Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be played by Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and by Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn.
Because of limited seating capacity, only two tickets can be issued to each member. Please apply for tickets in writing or in person by December 1."

The bottom part is presumably a program for a "Promenade Concert" dated December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m. It lists the performers as E. Power Biggs on organ and Louis Speyer on English horn with the following pieces to be performed:

  • Handel: Three "Aylesford" Pieces (Ayre, Impertinence, Fugue in G major)
  • Hindemith: Sonata No. 2 (Sprightly, Tranquilly moving, Fugue in moderate motion, bright)
  • Koetsier: Partita for English horn and organ (Liberamente - Allegro, Larghetto, Vivace, Organo solo, Andante sostenuto (How Brightly Shines the Morning Star))
  • Bach: Fugue in C major "Fanfare"

There is a handwritten note above the program with the word “Attendance” followed by the number 268. The original pages are taped at the corners to the larger book page.

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The image shows an open book or program booklet from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The visible pages contain information about a concert event.

Top Page (Invitation):

  • Header: "The Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, cordially invites you to a concert for members of the Museum Association, Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m."
  • Performers: The concert will feature Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn.
  • Ticket Information: Due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued per member. Tickets must be requested in writing or in person by December 1.

Bottom Page (Program Details):

  • Event Title: "PROMENADE CONCERT"
  • Date and Time: December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m.
  • Performers:
    • E. Power Biggs, organ
    • Louis Speyer, English horn
  • Program Listing:
    • Händel:
      • Three "Aylesford" Pieces: Ayre, Impertinence, Fugue in G major
    • Hindemith:
      • Sonata No. 2: Sprightly, Tranquilly moving, Fugue in moderate motion, bright
    • Koetsier:
      • Paritta for English horn and organ: Liberamente – Allegro, Larghetto, Vivace, Organo solo, Andante sostenuto ("How Brightly Shines the Morning Star")
    • Bach:
      • Fugue in C major "Fanfare"

Additional Details:

  • The book appears to be part of an archive or collection, as indicated by the handwritten notation "attendance: 288" at the top of the bottom page.
  • The design is simple and formal, typical of mid-20th-century concert programs, with clean typography and structured layout.
  • The left spine of the book shows the text "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and "HARVARD UNIVERSITY," confirming its affiliation with the institution.

This document serves as both an invitation and a program for a musical event, highlighting classical compositions performed by notable musicians.

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The image shows a page from a concert program or brochure. The page is open to a section that includes details about a specific concert event. The top section of the page features a formal invitation from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. It invites members of the Museum Association to a concert scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 1965, at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be performed by Mr. E. Power Biggs on the organ and Mr. Louis Speyer on the English horn. The invitation notes that due to limited seating, only two tickets can be issued to each member, with the request to apply for tickets in writing or in person by December 1.

The bottom section of the page provides the program details for the concert. It lists the performers, E. Power Biggs on organ and Louis Speyer on English horn, and the pieces to be performed, including works by Handel, Hindemith, Koetsier, and Bach. The program is titled "Promenade Concert" and is scheduled for December 8, 1965, at 12:15 p.m. The pieces listed include Handel's "Three 'Aylesford' Pieces," Hindemith's "Sonata No. 2," Koetsier's "Paritina for English horn and organ," and Bach's "Fugue in C major 'Fanfare'."