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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

ARCH.2013.5.15, Rendition: 800795

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The image depicts an open book with a yellow paper inserted inside it. The yellow paper appears to be a program for a musical event. The program is divided into two parts:

I. Renaissance Consort

  • List of performers:

    • Susan Carr
    • Susan Davenport
    • Susan Zuckerman
  • List of instruments:

    • Lute
    • Soprano Treble Recorder
    • Lute, Recorders
    • Recorders, Renaissance Flute
  • List of pieces to be performed:

    • German Madrigal of the Renaissance (Anonymous)
    • English Madrigal of the Renaissance (Anonymous)
    • Die Katzenfuge (Glogauer Liederbuch, c. 1480)
    • Der Waise Knabe (Glogauer Liederbuch, c. 1480)
    • Ich Weiss Nit War Er Ist (Valentin Schumann, c. 1566-1575)
    • A Woman with His Water (John Dowland, c. 1600-1612)
    • Good Day, Good Heart, and Good Year (John Dowland, c. 1600-1612)
    • La Belle Se Siet Aui Per De La Vita (Gastoldi, 1591)
    • To the Fair As the Day (Anonymous, c. 1590-1600)
    • Tant Que Vivray (Claudin de Sermisy, 1528-1529)
    • Tant Que Vivray (Claude Le Jeune, 1550-1560)
    • Tant Que Vivray (Claudio Monteverdi, 1567-1643)
    • Selections from 3rd Suite: Menuett (J.S. Bach, 1685-1750)

II. Martin Peerson, Harpsichord

  • Suite XIX in C Minor (Martin Peerson, c. 1570-1650)
    • Allemande
    • Courante
    • Sarabande
    • Treble Sarabande
    • Treble Prima
    • Canonic Primae Secundae

Additionally, there is a small newspaper clipping glued to the page below the program. The clipping includes a black-and-white photograph of a man and a brief article. The text of the article reads:

"Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party given by the Museum's curatorial staff to honor David Farmer's leaving his Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."

The book itself appears to be a scrapbook or a journal, with the yellow program and newspaper clipping carefully preserved within its pages.

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The image shows a collection of documents and a photograph inside an open book or binder.

  1. Top Section:

    • There is a yellow program sheet titled "PROGRAM" with the following details:
      • I. Renaissance Consort:
        • Performers and their instruments include:
          • Stanley Charvet on Lute.
          • Susan Davidson on Soprano, Percussion.
          • Susan Zimmerman on Lute, Recorders, Renaissance Flute.
      • German Music of the Renaissance:
        • Several pieces are listed, including:
          • "Ich Annes Biedermein" by an Anonymous composer.
          • "Die Katzensteffe" by Anonymous (Ludwig-Scuff, c. 1490-1545).
          • "Ich Weiss Nicht, Was Er Mir Verheiss" by Ludwig Senfl (c. 1486-1543).
          • "Secular Songs of Guillaume Dufay" (c. 1400-1474).
          • "Bon Jour, Bon Mois" by an Anonymous composer.
          • "La Belle Se Siet Au Pier De La Troit" by Guillaume Du Fay.
          • "Si Mon Amour" by Anonymous.
          • "Spanish & English Renaissance Music" by Claude Le Jeune (c. 1563-1628).
          • "Dichess Let Me Dwell" by Anonymous.
          • "Lute Songs from Schein Manuscript (1632)" by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621).
          • "O Jule Rose" by Anonymous.
          • "O Jule Rose" by Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643).
          • "Martin Pramlman, Harpsichord" with a piece by Johann Jacob Froberger (1616-1667).
          • "Suite XIX in C Minor" by Johann Jakob Froberger.
          • "Toccata" by Michelangelo Rossi (c. 1600-1660).
          • "Toccata Prima" and "Canzona Francesca Seconda" by Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger (1580-1651).
  2. Middle Section:

    • There is a black-and-white photograph of a man, captioned:
      • "Farewell. David Farmer was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Museum-Reisinger. Mr. Farmer, curator of the Museum's collection of prints, drawings, and paintings, is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become director of the Art Institute in Chicago."
  3. Bottom Section:

    • The open book or binder has blank pages visible, suggesting it may contain more notes, documents, or additional content related to the items listed above. The binder is green on the left side and white on the right side.

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The image shows a page of a program for a music concert, specifically focusing on Renaissance and early Baroque music, laid out on top of a book. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Program Page:

    • The program lists several pieces from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods.
    • Renaissance Consort:
      • Stanley Charket (Soprano, Percussion, Lute)
      • Susan Daverman (Lute)
      • Susan Zimmerman (Recorders, Renaissance Flute)
    • The program includes:
      • "Ich Annes Beiden" by an anonymous composer.
      • "Ich Weiss Nicht, Was Er Be Varhohn" (Glogauer Liederbuch, c. 1490) by Ludwig Sutf.
      • "A Song of Love" from "Secular Songs of Guillaume Dufay" (c. 1400-1474).
      • "Bon Jour, Bon Moon" by an anonymous composer.
      • "La Belle Se Sit Au Pair De La Tour" by an anonymous composer.
      • "H My Face Is Pale" by a Spanish composer.
      • "Spanish Dance" and English Recorder Music.
      • "Dulciné Let Me Dwell" by Claude Gervaise (c. 1490-1565).
      • "Lido Spagnolo" by an anonymous composer.
      • "O Inte Rose" from "Secrets of the Heart" by an anonymous composer.
      • "Lamento" from "Secrets of the Heart" by an anonymous composer.
      • "Selections from Scheutis Motets" (1563) by Claudio Monteverdi (c. 1567-1643).
    • Martin Plambeck, Harpsichord:
      • Suite XIX in C Minor by Johann Jacob Froberger (c. 1611-1667).
      • Includes Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Toccata, and other pieces.
  2. Photo Inside the Book:

    • Below the program, there is a photograph of a man, likely related to the event. The caption under the photo reads:
      • "Farewell, David Farmer was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Museum of Fine Arts. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become a curator of European Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."

The overall setup suggests that this concert was part of a series of events or a special musical program focusing on historical and classical music.

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The image shows an open book with two distinct items displayed on it. The top item is a yellow program for a musical event titled "PROGRAM I." The program lists several pieces under the heading "Renaissance Consort," including works by Stanley Chaker, Susan Davidson, and others, performed with instruments like the lute, soprano recorder, and bass. It also includes a section titled "German Music of the Renaissance," featuring works by anonymous composers and pieces like "Ich Armes Biederlein" and "Der Katzenfot."

Below the program, there is a black and white photograph of a man, identified as David Farmer, who was the theme of a surprise party on Monday in the courtyard of the Fogg Museum. The caption mentions that Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become curator of European Painting at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Concert Program Details:

Performance Ensemble:

  • Renaissance Consort

Musicians and Their Instruments:

  • Stanley Charkey: Lute
  • Susan Dyman: Soprano, Percussion
  • John Tyson: Lute, Recorders
  • Susan Zieman: Recorders, Flute

Program:

  1. German Music of the Renaissance

    • Anon.: Ich armes Maidlein (I was not yet ten years old when I wanted to marry)
    • Die Katzenpfote (The Cat’s Paw) (Instrumental)
    • Glogauer Liederbuch: Es ging ein Maid (c. 1480)
    • Ludwig Senfl: Ich weiss nit, was er ihr verhiess (c. 1490-1543)
  2. Senior Song of Cambridge Dons (c. 1460-1474):
    Bon Jour, Mon Cuer (Good the morrow, good wife, good the morrow, good wine)

  3. Italian Pieces:

    • Anon.: La Bella Se Sarai (If you will be beautiful)
    • Anon.: Ma Fui (I was)
  4. French Music:

    • Claudin de Sermisy: Tant que Vivray (c. 1490-1562)
    • Claude Le Jeune: Revecy venir du printans (c. 1530-1600)
    • Jean Maillard: Je suis desheritee (1560-1570)
  5. Quintus Music (Instrumental):

    • Anonymous: In Nomine
  6. English Pieces:

    • William Byrd: Though Amaryllis Dance in Green (1543-1623)
    • Thomas Morley: It was a Lover and his Lass
  7. Suite XIX in C Minor by Johann Jakob Froberger (1616-1667):

    • Allemande
    • Courante
    • Sarabande
    • Gigue
  8. Miscellaneous:

    • Minuet (c. 1600-1700)
    • Toccata Prima by Giovanni Salvatore (1611-1688)

Photograph and Biography:

The photograph shows a man dressed in historical attire, holding a violin.

Text Below the Photograph:

  • The text describes Farewell, David Famer, who played the role of the country bumpkin in the court play "Summer’s Last Will and Testament" by Thomas Nashe. It mentions that Mr. Farmer was known for his humorous role and served as a musician at the court of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Following his time there, he moved to the New World, becoming one of the first settlers of Plimoth Planting in Massachusetts. The photograph is credited to Johann Plamann and dated 1616-1667. The text is signed by Johannes Erdberger.

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Program Details:

Title: Renaissance Consort
Participants:

  • Stanley Charkey: Lute
  • Susan Davison: Soprano, Percussion
  • Susan Zimmermann: Lute, Recorders
  • Renaissance Players: Recorders, Renaissance Flute

Program:

  1. German Music of the Renaissance:

    • "Ich Amnes Biederlein" by Anonymous
    • "Ich wolt ich wär ein Vogel" by Anonymous
    • "Die Katzenste" by Anonymous (Glougauer Liederbuch)
    • "Ich Weiss Nicht, Was Er Die Verlangen" by Ludwig Senfl (c. 1486-1543)
    • "Secular Songs of Guillaume Dufay" (c. 1400-1474)
    • "Bon Jour, Bon Mois" by Bon Mois
    • "Good Day, Good Month, Good Year" by Anonymous
    • "La Belle Se Si Au Petit De La Tour" by Guillaume Dufay
    • "Hymn to the Virgin" by Anonymous
  2. Spanish and English Renaissance Music:

    • "Fair Phyllis I Saw Sitting One Day" by Thomas Morley (c. 1557-1602)
    • "Toccata" by Claudio Merulo (c. 1533-1604)
    • "Darling, Let Me Dwelle" by John Dowland (1563-1626)
    • "Lido Spinto" by Anonymous
    • "Now Is the Month of Maying" by Anonymous
    • "O My Love, My Love, O My Love" by John Dowland
    • "Sweet Robin" by Anonymous
  3. Martin Plamman - Harpsichord:

    • "Suite XIX in C Minor" by Johann Jacob Froberger (1616-1667)
    • "Allemande" by Michelangelo Rossi (c. 1600-1656)
    • "Courante" by Giovanni Battista Fontana (1600-1663)
    • "Sarabande" by Giovanni Battista Fontana
    • "Toccata Prima" by Giovanni Battista Fontana
    • "Toccata Seconda" by Giovanni Battista Fontana

Book Cover Details:

The cover beneath the program includes a black-and-white photograph of a man and an article snippet:

Text:

  • The man in the photograph is identified as David Farmer, who was the theme of a surprise party on Monday.
  • Mr. Farmer is the curator of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become the Director of Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago.

The overall context of the image suggests a musical event featuring Renaissance music, with a specific focus on both vocal and instrumental pieces, and includes a personal note about a departing curator.

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This image displays an open book with two items attached to its pages. On the right page, there is a bright yellow sheet detailing a program list. It appears to be a music program, listing various compositions with their composers and pieces, as well as the names of the performers associated with each piece. The text suggests that the program is related to Renaissance and Baroque music, with titles of pieces and composers dating from the 15th to the 17th centuries.

On the lower left page, there is a newspaper clipping with a photograph and some text. The image in the newspaper clipping shows a person holding what seems to be some papers or books, standing in what could be described as an outdoor setting with a tent-like structure in the background. The text beside the image appears to be a caption or a short article; however, the details of the text are not clear in this view. The material provides some context, indicating that the person is leaving a current position to become associated with a named institute located in Chicago. The clipping adds a historical or personal element to the book, suggesting it may have been used as a scrapbook or for collecting memorabilia.

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The image shows an open book with a yellow program sheet placed inside. The program sheet lists a Renaissance consort music event, naming performers Stanley Charkey, Susan Davidman, Peter Ensor, and Susan Zimmerman, along with the pieces and composers featured, including anonymous German Renaissance music, Guillaume Dufay, Claude de Sermisy, John Dowland, Claudio Monteverdi, Johann Jacob Froberger, Michelangelo Rossi, and Giovanni Salvatore.

Beneath the program sheet, on the right page of the book, there is a black-and-white cut-out photograph of a man holding a wrapped gift. The accompanying caption reads: "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger for the Museum's curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."

The book itself is open with the program and photograph resting on the pages, and the setting appears to be a flat surface, possibly a table.

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The image shows a yellow paper with a list of songs and composers attached to an open book. The yellow paper is titled "PROGRAM I" and has a list of songs and composers, including "Renaissance Consort Lute," "Ich Armes Broderlein," "Die Katzenzungen," "La Belle Se Soit A," "Lidia Spunta," "O Rosetta," "Michelangelo Rossi," "Michelangelo Rossi," and "Michelangelo Rossi." The book is open to a page with a black-and-white photo of a man and some text. The text reads, "Farewell, David Farmer, was the theme of a surprise party Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Reisinger for the Museum's curator. Mr. Farmer is leaving Harvard at the end of the month to become Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute in Chicago."

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The image shows an open book or program with a yellow sheet inserted as a program listing. The yellow sheet appears to be a detailed program for a musical performance, likely a concert or recital. It is titled "PROGRAM" and includes a list of compositions and performers, with titles such as "German Amers Bedleheim," "Ich Katzentoie," and "Suite XIX in C Minor." The program also includes composers' names, dates, and instrumentations.

Below the yellow program sheet, the open book contains a photograph of a man, presumably David Farner, who is described in the accompanying text as the theme of a party held on Monday in the courtyard of the Busch-Farmer Gallery. The text mentions that David Farner was leaving the Museum's curator, Mr. Reichert, to become the Curator of Earlier Painting at the Art Institute of Chicago at the end of the month.

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