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The image depicts a program for a musical event held at Harvard University's Busch-Reisinger Museum in 1966. The event was presented by E. Power Biggs, who performed a program of music by Johann Sebastian Bach. The program includes the following pieces:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major ("St. Anne")
2. Chorale Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele
3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

There was an intermission followed by:

4. Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor
5. Pastorale in F Major
6. Pastorale-Allegro-Adagio-Allegro-Vivace
7. Toccata in F Major

The event took place on August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 PM. The program notes that the works performed were recorded by E. Power Biggs on Columbia Masterworks Records. It also mentions that the organ used in the event was built in 1958 by Dirk Flentrop of Zaandam, Holland, and combines the tonal principles of the North German Baroque with the mechanical principles of the classic organs of Europe.

Attached to the program are two tickets for the event, each marked with a handwritten number and the name "E. Power Biggs." The tickets indicate that the program was a presentation of music by J.S. Bach and specify the dates and times of the performances. They also mention that seats would be reserved for ticket holders until 8:20 PM.

The image shows a program from a concert presented by the Harvard Summer School in 1966, featuring the organist E. Power Biggs. The concert is a program of music by Johann Sebastian Bach and is scheduled for August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 P.M. in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The program includes the following pieces by Bach:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major ("St. Anne")
2. Chorale Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele
3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

Intermission

4. Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor
5. Pastorale in F Major
6. Pastorale - Allegro - Adagio - Allegro Vivace
7. Toccata in F Major

Additional notes on the program mention that the works performed have been recorded by E. Power Biggs on Columbia Masterworks Records. The organ played by E. Power Biggs was built in 1958 by D.A. Flentrop of Zaandam, Holland, designed as a modern instrument incorporating tonal and mechanical principles of the classic organs of Europe.

There are also two smaller notices at the bottom of the program detailing additional performances by E. Power Biggs:

• Tuesday, August 9, 1966, at 5:30 P.M.: A program of music by J. S. Bach in the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. Open to the public without charge and seats will be reserved for ticket holders until 5:20 P.M.
• Wednesday, August 10, 1966, at 5:30 P.M.: Another program of music by J. S. Bach in the same location. Similarly, it is open to the public without charge, and seats will be reserved for ticket holders until 5:20 P.M.

The image shows a historical program from the Harvard Summer School for a concert featuring the organist E. Power Biggs. The concert took place on August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 P.M. in the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University.

The program includes a selection of music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, specifically:

1. Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major ("St. Anne")
2. Chorale Prelude: "Schmücke dich, O Liebe Seele"
3. Prelude and Fugue in A Minor
4. Intermission
5. Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor
6. Pastorale in F Major
7. Pastorale: Allegro - Adagio - Allegro Vivace
8. Toccata in F Major

The program also notes that the works performed were recorded by E. Power Biggs on Columbia Masterworks Records. The organ used in the concert was built in 1958 by P.A. Fiskentrop of Zaandam, Holland, and was a modern instrument combining contemporary materials with the tonal and mechanical principles of the classic organs of Europe.

Additionally, there are two ticket stubs at the bottom of the image, each marked with "250" and "260," indicating the ticket numbers. The stubs specify the Harvard Summer School and the name E. Power Biggs, along with the concert details and seating information. The tickets are valid for the respective dates and times of the concerts, with seats reserved for ticket-holders until 8:20 P.M.

The image is a program from a concert held at Harvard University's Harvard Summer School in 1966. The concert, titled "E. Power Biggs," featured a program of music by Johann Sebastian Bach.

The event took place on August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 PM in the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The concert included the following pieces:

• Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major ("St. Anne")
• Chorale Prelude: Schmücke dich, O Liebe Seele
• Prelude and Fugue in A Minor
• Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor
• Pastorale in F Major: Pastorale—Allegro—Adagio—Allegro Vivace
• Toccata in F Major

There was an intermission between the first and second sets of music.

The program notes that the works performed had been recorded by E. Power Biggs on Columbia Masterworks Records. It also mentions that the organ used for the concert was built in 1958 by D.A. Fleischer of Zaandam, Holland, combining modern construction with the tonal and mechanical principles of classic organs of Europe.

At the bottom of the program, there are two tickets for the concert, one for each of the two days, August 9 and August 10, both at 8:30 PM. The tickets indicate that seats were reserved for ticket-holders until 8:20 PM.

The image depicts a program from a musical performance event held in 1966 at Harvard Summer School. The event was presented by E. Power Biggs and featured a program of music composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Here's a detailed summary of the image:

1. Event Title and Organizer:

   • The event was titled "Harvard Summer School Presents E. Power Biggs."
   • It was part of a program of music by Johann Sebastian Bach.

2. Program Details:

   • The program includes the following pieces:

     • Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major ("St. Anne")
     • Chorale Prelude: Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele
     • Prelude and Fugue in A Minor

   • There is an intermission between the pieces.

   • After the intermission, the following works are scheduled:

     • Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor
     • Pastorale in F Major
     • Pastorale: Allegro-Adagio-Allegro Vivace
     • Toccata in F Major

3. Performance Dates and Times:

   • The performances took place on August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 P.M.
   • The venue was the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

4. Recording Information:

   • The works on the evening’s program have been recorded by E. Power Biggs on Columbia Masterworks Records.
   • The organ used by Mr. Biggs was built in 1958 by D.A. Fietkrop of Zaandam, Holland. It combines the tonal and mechanical principles of classic organs with modern instrumentation.

5. Ticket Information:

   • Two tickets are shown at the bottom of the image:
     • Ticket 250A for Tuesday, August 9, 1966, at 8:30 P.M.
     • Ticket 261A for Wednesday, August 10, 1966, at 8:30 P.M.
   • Seats will be reserved for ticket holders until 8:20 P.M. for both days.

The overall image is a historical program cover that provides detailed information about the Bach concert series organized by Harvard Summer School in 1966.

The image displays a program for an event that took place on August 9 and 10, 1966, at the Harvard Summer School, presented by E. Power Biggs. The event featured a program of music by Johann Sebastian Bach, including various preludes, fugues, and other works. The performance was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the organ used was built in 1958 by Flentrop of Zaandam, Holland, designed to emulate the tonal and mechanical principles of classic European organs.

Two admission tickets for the event are also visible at the bottom of the image. Both tickets are for August 9, 1966, at 8:30 P.M., indicating that the event was open to the public without charge, although seats were reserved for ticket holders until 8:20 P.M.

The image shows a scrapbook or album page with three paper items attached. At the top center is a typed program sheet dated 1966 for the Harvard Summer School, presenting a music program by E. Power Biggs, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach. The program includes pieces such as Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major ("St. Anne"), Chorale Prelude: Schmecke dich, O liebe Seele, Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, and others. The concerts were held on August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 P.M. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Below the program are two small ticket stubs or admission slips for the events, with handwritten attendance numbers on them. The left ticket notes "250 in attendance" in blue ink and corresponds to the event on Tuesday, August 9, 1966, while the right ticket notes "262 in attendance" in blue ink and corresponds to Wednesday, August 10, 1966. Both tickets confirm the event's time and location, mention that the program was open to the public without charge, and specify reserved seating for ticket holders until 8:20 P.M.

The image displays a printed program page from the Harvard Summer School for an event that took place in 1966. The program presents "E. Power Biggs" who performed a selection of music by Johann Sebastian Bach. The event was scheduled for two days, August 9 and 10, at 8:30 P.M. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

Details of the music program include several works by Bach:

• Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major ("St. Anne")
• Chorale Prelude: "Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele"
• Prelude and Fugue in A Minor
  An intermission was included, followed by:
• Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor
• Pastorale in F Major with the subheadings Allegro, Adagio, and Allegro Vivace
• Toccata in F Major

Below the list of musical pieces, it's noted that the works have been recorded by E. Power Biggs on Columbia Masterworks Records, and it mentions that the organ played by Mr. Biggs was built in 1958 in the Netherlands and constructed according to the tonal and mechanical principles of classic European organs.

At the bottom of the image, there are two small tags, likely ticket stubs, indicating they are for these performances, one for Tuesday, August 9, and another for Wednesday, August 10, both at 8:30 P.M., noting that seats would be held for ticket-holders until 8:20 P.M. and that the event was open to the public without charge.

The image shows a printed program booklet for a musical performance held at the Harvard Summer School in 1966. The program is titled "E. Power Biggs Presents: A Program of Music by Johann Sebastian Bach" and details a concert featuring Bach's compositions. The event took place on August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 P.M., and was held at the ** Busch-Reisinger Museum**, which is part of Harvard University.

Key Details from the Program:

1. Performers and Program:

   • The program features E. Power Biggs, a renowned organist, performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach.
   • The pieces include:
     • Prelude and Fugue in E-Flat Major ("St. Anne")
     • Chorale Prelude: "Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele"
     • Prelude and Fugue in A Minor
     • Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor
     • Pastorale in F Major
     • Pastorale—Allegro—Adagio—Allegro Vivace
     • Toccata in F Major

2. Recording Information:

   • The program notes that the works were recorded by E. Power Biggs for Columbia Masterworks Records.
   • The organ used for the performance was built in 1958 by D.A. Flentrop of Zaanstad, Holland. It is described as a modern instrument constructed according to the tonal and mechanical principles of classic European organs.

3. Event Details:

   • The concert was part of the Harvard Summer School program.
   • The program indicates that seats will be reserved for ticket holders until 8:20 P.M. on the day of the performance.

4. Physical Description of the Booklet:

   • The booklet appears to be a simple, stapled pamphlet with a brown cardboard cover.
   • The text is printed in black ink on white paper.
   • The booklet includes two visible pages: the front cover and a page detailing the program and additional information.
   • There are handwritten notes at the bottom of the visible page, indicating attendance figures: "250 in attendance" and "262 in attendance", likely referring to the two concert dates.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical document from a classical music performance, highlighting the significance of Bach's compositions and the role of E. Power Biggs as a performer. The inclusion of details about the organ and recording further emphasizes the event's importance in the context of musical preservation and performance. The handwritten attendance notes add a personal touch, suggesting the booklet was used to track audience numbers for the two evenings of the concert.

The image shows a printed program for a music performance. The program is titled "A Program of Music by Johann Sebastian Bach" and is dated 1966. The performance is presented by E. Power Biggs and is part of the Harvard Summer School. The program lists several pieces by Bach, including "Prelude and Fugue in E-flat Major," "Chorale Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele," "Prelude and Fugue in A Minor," "Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor," "Pastorale in F Major," and "Toccata in F Major." The performance is scheduled for August 9 and 10, 1966, at 8:30 PM, and the venue is the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The program also includes information about the organ that E. Power Biggs will play, which was built in 1958 by D.A. Flentrop of Zaandam, Holland. The program has a brown cover with a green spine and is placed inside a brown folder. There are two cards attached to the folder, one with the text "250 in attendance" and the other with the text "262 in attendance."