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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1972-1973

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The image shows a page from a program for a musical event titled "Old North Singers and Players: A Festival of French and English Christmas Music" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum of Harvard University on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.

The program lists two sections of music:

Section I:

  1. "Noël sur les flûtes" by Louis-Claude D’Aquin (1694-1772), performed by Sally Koniczky on the organ.

  2. "Trio Sonata in D minor" by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1663-1717), consisting of movements labeled Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.

Section II:

  1. "Jubilate Deo" with soloists including John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), and Peter Hunsberger (bass).

  2. "Videntes stellam," also attributed to Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695).

The page below this section appears to have additional notes or handwritten annotations, which are not clearly legible in this image. The program is part of a larger booklet, as indicated by the visible spine and other pages of the book.

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The image shows a program from a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. The concert was titled "Old North Singers and Players: A Festival of French and English Christmas Music."

The program lists the following pieces and performers:

I

  • "Noel sur les flutes" by Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694 - 1772), performed on the organ by Sally Konitzky.
  • "Trio Sonata in d minor" by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1663-1717), with movements labeled Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.

II

  • "Jubilate Deo" by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695), featuring soloists:

    • John Nicholls (countertenor)
    • Elizabeth Johnson (soprano)
    • Peter Hunsberger (bass)
  • "Videntes stellam" (the title is partially obscured in the image)

The visible part of the program also includes some handwritten notes and details, likely related to the performance or the musicians, but these are not entirely legible. The program is folded and appears to be from an old book or binder.

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The image shows a page from a program booklet for a musical event held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The event took place on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.

The program is titled "Old North Singers and Players: A Festival of French and English Christmas Music." It lists the pieces to be performed, along with the composers and performers:

  1. Noel sur les flûtes by Louis-Claude Daquin (1694-1772):

    • Performed by Sally Konitzky on the organ.
  2. Trio Sonata in D minor by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1663-1717):

    • Movements: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.
  3. Jubilate Deo by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695):

    • Soloists: John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), Peter Hunsberger (bass).

The program also includes a piece titled Videntes stellam, though the composer is not listed in the visible portion of the image.

The program booklet appears to be bound in a larger book or binder, with the visible page held open by a ribbon marker. The text on the page is typed, and the bottom portion of the page contains additional handwritten notes or further details which are not fully legible in the image.

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The image is of a concert program from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The event is titled "Old North Singers and Players: A Festival of French and English Christmas Music." Here are the details:

  • Date and Time: Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.

Program:

Part I:

  1. "Noel sur les flutes" by Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694-1772), performed by Sally Konitzky on the organ.
  2. Trio Sonata in D minor by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1663-1717):
    • Movements: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.

Part II:

  1. "Jubilate Deo" by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695):
    • Soloists:
      • John Nicholls, countertenor
      • Elizabeth Johnson, soprano
      • Peter Hunberger, bass
  2. "Videte miraculum" (the piece is mentioned but not detailed in terms of the composer or performers on this part of the program).

This concert features a mix of instrumental and vocal pieces, showcasing music from the Baroque period, specifically French and English Christmas-themed compositions.

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The image shows a program for a musical event held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. The event was titled "Old North Singers and Players: A Festival of French and English Christmas Music." The program is divided into two sections.

In the first section, the following pieces were performed:

  1. "Noel sur les flutes" by Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694-1772), played by Sally Konitzky on the organ.
  2. "Trio Sonata in d minor: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro" by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1668-1717).

In the second section, the following pieces were performed:

  1. "Jubilate Deo" with soloists John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), and Peter Hunsberger (bass).
  2. "Videntes stellam" by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695).

The program includes the names of the performers and the titles of the musical compositions presented at the event.

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The image depicts a program for a concert that took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. The concert was titled "Old North Singers and Players: A Festival of French and English Christmas Music."

The program is divided into two sections:

I. Instrumental Pieces:

  1. Noel sur les flutes

    • Performed by Sally Whitney on the organ.
    • Composed by Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772).
  2. Trio Sonata in d minor

    • Movements: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.
    • Composed by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1660-1717).

II. Vocal Pieces:

  1. Jubilate Deo

    • Soloists: John Nicholls (countertenor), Elisabeth Johnson (soprano), Peter Humsberger (bass).
    • Composed by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695).
  2. Videntes stellam

    • Details not provided in the visible part of the program.

The program appears to be typed on paper and is part of a bound collection, as indicated by the visible spine and pages on the left side of the image. The pages are slightly yellowed, suggesting age.

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This image depicts a page from a program for a music event, specifically a printed document with text. It appears to be an archival image or a photo of a physical copy of a program from a historical concert. The event took place on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. It was held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University.

The title of the event is "A FESTIVAL OF FRENCH AND ENGLISH CHRISTMAS MUSIC" and it seems to be divided into at least two sections or parts.

Part I of the program includes:

  • "Noel sur les flutes" by Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694-1772), with Sally Pinkley performing on the organ.

Part II lists:

  • "Trio Sonata in d minor (Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro)" by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1664-1717).
  • "Jubilate Deo" by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695) with solos performed by John Micholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), and Peter Ilnauberger (bass).
  • The piece "Videntes stellam" is mentioned but no further details are visible on this page.

The layout of the text suggests that this is a detailed program for a classical music concert, with information about the compositions and the performers involved. Visible paper edges indicate that this is a page within a bound booklet or program. There's no visible imagery or decorative elements on the page—it is strictly textual. The image has captured the open pages with a perspective that shows multiple sheets, with the focus on the one page containing the program details.

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The image shows a typed program or announcement for a musical event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, dated Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. The event is titled "OLD NORTH SINGERS AND PLAYERS A FESTIVAL OF FRENCH AND ENGLISH CHRISTMAS MUSIC."

The program is divided into two parts:

I.

  • "Noel sur les flutes" by Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694-1772), performed by Sally Konitzky on the organ.
  • "Trio Sonata in d minor" by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1663-1717), with movements Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.

II.

  • "Jubilate Deo" by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695), featuring soloists John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), and Peter Hunsberger (bass).
  • "Videntes stellam" (no further details visible).

There is also a partially folded sheet placed on top of the program, obscuring some text at the bottom. The pages appear to be in a book or binder with a green cover.

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This image is of a program for a concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The concert is titled "A Festival of French and English Christmas Music" and is performed by the Old North Singers and Players. The program includes works by Louis-Claude Daquin, Daniel Purcell, and Henry Purcell. The concert is held on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m.

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The image shows an open book or program, likely from a musical event or concert. The visible page contains detailed information about a performance scheduled for Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m., hosted by the Old North Singers and Players at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University. The event is titled "A Festival of French and English Christmas Music."

Key Details from the Page:

Program Listing:

  1. Noel sur les flutes

    • Composer: Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694–1772)
    • Performer: Sally Konitzky, organ
  2. Trio Sonata in d minor

    • Composer: Daniel Purcell (ca. 1660–1717)
    • Movements: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro
  3. Jubilate Deo

    • Composer: Henry Purcell (ca. 1659–1695)
    • Soloists:
      • John Nicholls, countertenor
      • Elizabeth Johnson, soprano
      • Peter Hunsberger, bass
  4. Videntes stellam

Additional Notes:

  • The page includes handwritten notes and markings, suggesting it may have been used for reference or annotation during the event or for archival purposes. The handwriting appears to be annotations or comments, possibly related to performance details or personal reflections.
  • The text is typed, with some sections underlined or highlighted, indicating emphasis or importance.
  • The page is part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible spine of the book on the left side and the partial view of adjacent pages.

Context:

This program appears to be a historical document, likely from a concert or recital featuring Baroque-era Christmas music. The inclusion of composers such as D'Aquin, Purcell, and Daniel Purcell, along with the performance of works like "Noel sur les flutes" and "Jubilate Deo," suggests a focus on festive and sacred music from the 17th and 18th centuries. The event was organized by the Old North Singers and Players, a group likely specializing in early music or choral performances.

The presence of handwritten notes suggests that this document may have been used by performers, conductors, or archivists, providing insights into the event's preparation or reception. Overall, the image captures a moment of cultural and historical significance, showcasing a program for a Christmas music festival at a prestigious academic institution.