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The image shows a program for an organ recital held by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society in the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 20, 1971, at 12:15 PM. The organist for the event was James Johnson. The program included the following pieces:

1. Prelude in C by J.S. Bach
2. "Les Cloches" by Nicholas le Begue
3. Theme and 12 Variations "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by W.A. Mozart
4. Toccata and Fugue in d minor by J.S. Bach

Additional information about the organist is provided:

• James Johnson graduated from Williams College and the Yale School of Music, and he studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Genève.
• He was also the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

The organ used for the recital was the Flentrop Organ, built in 1958, with 33 ranks. The program notes that recitals will resume in September and advises watching newspapers for the announcement.

The image is of a program from an organ recital performed by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society. The event took place in the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 20, 1971, at 12:15 PM.

The organist for the recital was James Johnson. The program included the following pieces:

1. Prelude in C by Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (noted as "Les Cloches")
2. Theme and 12 Variations "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by W. A. Mozart
3. Creamouffs (likely a misprint or informal title, not a standard classical piece)
4. Works by J. S. Bach:
   • A piece by Nicholas de Grigny (noted as Nicholas io Begue, likely a misprint)
   • Toccata and Fugue in D minor

Additional information provided in the program:

• James Johnson graduated from Williams College and the Yale School of Music. He also studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoires de Genève.
• Johnson was the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.
• The organ used for the recital was a Flentrop Organ, made in 1958 with 33 ranks.
• Recitals were announced to resume in September, with a suggestion to watch newspapers for announcements.

The image depicts a program from the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society, dated May 20, 1971. The recital took place at 12:15 in the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

The recital was performed by James Johnson, who was identified as the organist. The program lists the pieces he performed, categorized under "Creampuffs":

1. Prelude in C by J.S. Bach
2. "Les Cloches" by Nicholas le Begue
3. Theme and 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by W.A. Mozart
4. Toccata and Fugue in d minor by J.S. Bach

Additional information provided includes James Johnson's educational background: he graduated from Williams College and the Yale School of Music, and studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Genève. Johnson was also the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

The program notes that the organ used was a Flentrop Organ from 1958, with 33 ranks.

At the bottom of the program, it mentions that recitals would resume in September, encouraging attendees to watch newspapers for announcements.

The image depicts a program from a recital by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society held in the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 20, 1971, at 12:15 PM. The recital was performed by James Johnson on a Flentrop organ, which was installed in 1958 and has 33 ranks.

The program lists the following pieces to be performed:

1. Prelude in C by J.S. Bach
2. "Les Cloches" by Nicholas le Begue
3. Thème and 12 Variations "Ah vous dirai-je, Maman" by W.A. Mozart
4. Toccata and Fugue in D minor by J.S. Bach

The program also includes a brief biography of James Johnson:

• Johnson graduated from Williams College.
• He studied at the Yale School of Music.
• He studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Geneve.
• He is also the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

Additionally, there is a note indicating that recitals would resume in September, and attendees were advised to watch newspapers for announcements.

The program is printed on paper that appears to be part of a larger booklet or folder, with the edges showing signs of wear and age.

The image shows a piece of paper that appears to be a program or announcement sheet from a recital event organized by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The event took place on May 20, 1971, at 12:15.

The recital was conducted by James Johnson, who is identified as the organist. The program lists the pieces to be performed under the heading "Creampuffs," including:

1. A Prelude in C by J.S. Bach.
2. "Les Cloches" by Nicolas de Bégué.
3. Theme and 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by W.A. Mozart.
4. Toccata and Fugue in d minor by J.S. Bach.

Below this list, there is additional information about James Johnson:

• He graduated from Williams College, the Yale School of Music, and studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Genève.
• He is the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

The organ used for the recital was a Flentrop Organ from 1958, with 33 ranks.

The announcement also mentions that recitals will resume in September, and advises the audience to watch newspapers for further announcements. The page has a couple of corners folded and some wear, indicating it has been handled or used frequently.

The image shows a program for an event held by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 20, 1971, at 12:15 PM. The event featured James Johnson as the organist. The program lists the following pieces to be performed:

1. "Prelude in C" by J.S. Bach
2. "Les Cloche" by Nicholas de Begue
3. "Theme and 12 Variations: 'Ah vous dirai-je, Maman'" by W.A. Mozart
4. "Toccata and Fugue in d minor" by J.S. Bach

Additional information on the program notes that James Johnson graduated from Williams College and the Yale School of Music, and studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Geneve. He is also the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series. The organ used for the performance is the Flentrop Organ, installed in 1958 with 33 ranks. The program concludes by mentioning that recitals will resume in September, and to watch newspapers for the announcement.

The image shows a page from a program or brochure. The text on the page reads as follows:

HARVARD-RADCLIFFE ORGAN SOCIETY
in the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM
May 20, 1971 12:15

JAMES JOHNSON, organist

[Title] Cream Puffs

1. Prelude in C J. S. Bach

2. "Les Cloches" Nicholas le Begue

3. Thème and 12 Variations W. A. Mozart
   "Ah, vous dirais-je, Maman"

4. Toccata and Fugue in d minor J. S. Bach

(More text at the bottom of the page)

Mr. Johnson graduated from Williams College, the Yale School of Music and studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Geneve. He is also the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

FLENTROP ORGAN, 1958, 33 ranks.

Recitals will resume in September. Watch newspapers for announcement.

The text provides details about an organ recital event, including the name of the organist, the repertoire, and some biographical information about the organist. It also mentions the organ to be played, a Flentrop organ, and tells the audience to look out for future recitals being announced in newspapers after September. The page is cream-colored, with visible edges from where it may be bound or attached to other pages. The text features different fonts and formatting to highlight names, musical pieces, and other information.

The image shows a printed program from the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society for a recital held in the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 20, 1971, at 12:15 PM. The organist for the recital is James Johnson.

The program includes the following pieces:

• Prelude in C by J. S. Bach
• "Les Cloches" by Nicholas le Begue
• Theme and 12 Variations "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by W. A. Mozart
• Toccata and Fugue in d minor by J. S. Bach

There is a brief biography of Mr. Johnson, mentioning that he graduated from Williams College, the Yale School of Music, and studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Geneve. He is also noted as the Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

The organ used is a Flentrop Organ from 1958 with 33 ranks.

At the bottom, there is a note that recitals will resume in September and advises to watch newspapers for announcements.

The image shows the cover or title page of a program or booklet for a concert or recital. Here is a detailed description:

General Layout and Design

• The document appears to be a printed program or booklet, likely for a musical performance.
• The cover has a clean, formal design with centered text and a subtle watermark or design element in the background (a stylized "BJS" logo).
• The edges of the booklet are visible, indicating it is bound, possibly with a spine on the left side.

Text Content

The text is neatly typed and organized into several sections:

Header Information

• Title/Organization:

  • "HARVARD-RADCLIFFE ORGAN SOCIETY"
  • "in the BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM"
    These lines indicate the event is hosted by the Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society at the Busch-Reisinger Museum.

• Date and Time:

  • "May 20, 1971"
  • "12:15"
    This specifies the date and start time of the event.

• Performer:

  • "JAMES JOHNSON, organist"
    This identifies the performer as James Johnson, who is an organist.

Program Listing

The main body of the text lists the musical pieces to be performed:

1. "Creampuffs"
   • Likely a humorous or informal title, possibly a piece or encore.
2. "Prelude in C"
   • Composer: J. S. Bach
3. "Les Cloches"
   • Composer: Nicholas le Begue
4. "Theme and 12 Variations 'Ah vous dirais-je, Maman'"
   • Composer: W. A. Mozart
5. "Toccata and Fugue in d minor"
   • Composer: J. S. Bach

Additional Information

• About the Organist:

  • A brief bio of James Johnson is provided:
    • Graduated from Williams College and the Yale School of Music.
    • Studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Genève.
    • Director of the Thursday Noon Recital Series.

• Organ Details:

  • "FLENTROP ORGAN, 1958, 33 ranks."
    This specifies the organ used for the performance, noting it is a Flentrop organ from 1958 with 33 ranks.

• Recital Schedule:

  • "Recitals will resume in September. Watch newspapers for announcement."
    This indicates that the recital series will continue in the fall, with further details to be announced in newspapers.

Visual Elements

• Watermark/Logo:
  • A large, semi-transparent "BJS" logo is centered in the background, likely representing the Busch-Reisinger Society or a related organization.
• Binding and Condition:
  • The booklet appears to be in good condition, with clean pages and a sturdy spine.
  • The edges of the pages are slightly worn, suggesting frequent use or handling.

Context

The document is a formal program for a classical organ recital, featuring works by renowned composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Le Begue. It provides essential details about the event, including the date, time, performer, program, and additional context about the organist and the organ used. The inclusion of a humorous title ("Creampuffs") suggests a lighthearted touch to the otherwise formal program.

Overall Impression

The image portrays a well-organized and professional concert program, reflecting the tradition and formality of classical music performances at prestigious institutions like Harvard-Radcliffe. The inclusion of detailed information about the performer, the organ, and the schedule indicates a commitment to transparency and audience engagement.

A page of a book with a white background is open, displaying a program for a recital. The title reads "Harvard-Radcliffe Organ Society in the Busch-Reisinger Museum" and is dated May 20, 1971, at 12:15 PM. The recital is by James Johnson, an organist who graduated from Williams College and studied with Lionel Rogg at the Conservatoire de Geneve. The recital is on a Plentrop organ from 1958, with 33 ranks. The recital will resume in September, and announcements will be in newspapers.