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The image shows a program for a festival of French and English Christmas music 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" and featured various musical pieces, including:

1. Noel sur les flutes by Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694 - 1772), performed by Sally Konitzky on organ.
2. Trio Sonata in d minor by Daniel Purcell (c. 1668-1717), including movements Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.
3. Jubilate Deo by Henry Purcell (1659-1695), with soloists John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), and Peter Rumsher (bass).
4. Videntes stellam by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963).
5. Adieu des bergers a la Sainte Famille from L'Enfance du Christ by Hector Berlioz (1803-1869).
6. Hodie Christus natus est by Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749), with soloist Elizabeth Johnson (soprano).
7. Coventry Carol from the Oxford Book of Carols, with original tune of 1591.
8. This Endris Night, also from the Oxford Book of Carols, with soloists Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, and Carole Davidson, and a tune by Martin Shaw.
9. Patapan, with Arthur Loeb on tambourine, and music from the Oxford Book of Carols, tune by Martin Shaw.
10. The Holly and the Ivy, with soloists Elizabeth Johnson, John Nicholls, Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, and Carole Davidson, from the Oxford Book of Carols, tune by Martin Shaw.

Intermission

11. Noel: "Leise, paistre vos bestes" by Anonymous, performed by Barbara Welther, Arthur Loeb, and Sally Konitzky.
12. Noel: "Pour l'amour de Marie" by Anonymous, performed by Grant Anderson and Barbara Welther.
13. In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704), including several movements such as Praeludium, Récit de l'historien, Air de l'ange, etc., with soloists including Elizabeth Johnson, Carole Davidson, John Nicholls, and Peter Rumsher.

The performers included:

• Old North Singers and Players, conducted by Douglas Davidson.
• Soloists: Assunta Ercolano (soprano), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), Anne Keller (soprano), Carole Davidson (soprano), Richard Burns (tenor), Donald McCandless (tenor), John Nicholls (tenor), David Hart (bass), Peter Rumsher (bass), William Robinson (bass).
• Instrumentalists: Arthur Loeb (viola da gamba), Sally Konitzky (organ), Carole Davidson (flute), Grant Anderson (recorders).

The program lists the detailed structure of the musical performance, including the specific pieces, composers, soloists, and instruments used.

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

The program lists several pieces of music along with the performers and composers involved. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

I

1. Noël sur les flûtes

   • Performed by Sally Konitzky, organ
   • Composer: Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694-1772)

2. Trio Sonata in d minor

   • Movement: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro
   • Performed by Daniel Purcell (c. 1659-1717)

II

1. Jubilate Dei
   • Soloists: John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), Peter Hunsberger (bass)
   • Composer: Henry Purcell (c. 1659-1695)

III

1. Videntes stella

   • Composer: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

2. Adieu des bergers à la Sainte Famille from L'Enfance du Christ

   • Performed by Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)

3. Nodis Christus natus est

   • Soloist: Elisabeth Johnson (soprano)
   • Composer: Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

4. Coventry Carol

   • Original tune from the Oxford Book of Carols

5. This Endis Night

   • Soloists: Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidson
   • Composer: Burden-Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fa-Hurden - Martin Shaw (from the Oxford Book of Carols)

6. Patapan

   • Performed by Arthur Loeb, tambourine

7. The Holly and the Ivy

   • Soloists: Elisabeth Johnson, John Nicholls, Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidson, Peter Hunsberger
   • Composer: Martin Shaw (from the Oxford Book of Carols)

Intermission

• Performed by Barbara Welther, Sally Konitzky, Arthur Loeb

Additional Musical Pieces

1. Noël: "Raise up, shepherds, to your knees"

   • Performed by Barbara Welther, Grant Anderson
   • Composer: Anonymous, Espirit Philippe Chédeville

2. Noël: "Pour l’amour de Marie"

   • Performed by Grant Anderson, Barbara Welther

3. Noël: "Le petit nouveau-né"

   • Performed by Grant Anderson, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitzky

In Nativity Domini (Canticum)

• Composer: Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704)

1. Præludium
2. Récit de l'historien
   • Soloists: Elizabeth Johnson, Carole Davidson
3. Airs de l'Ange
   • Soloist: Elizabeth Johnson
4. Choeur des bergers
5. Récit de l'évangéliste
   • Soloist: Peter Hunsberger
6. Marche
7. Air d'un berger
   • Soloists: Assunta Ercolano, John Nicholls, Peter Hunsberger
8. Ritornelle
9. Air d'un berger
   • Soloist: Donald McCandless
10. Choeur des bergers
11. Ritournelle

Personnel

• Conductors and Soloists listed at the bottom include:
  • Douglas Davidson (Conductor)
  • Assunta Ercolano, Elizabeth Johnson, Anne Keller (sopranos)
  • Carole Davidson (mezzo-soprano)
  • Richard Burns, Donald McCandless, John Nicholls (tenors)
  • David Hart, Peter Hunsberger, William Robinson (bass)
  • Arthur Loeb (viola da gamba), Sally Konitzky (organ)
  • Barbara Welther, Grant Anderson (recorders)

This program outlines a rich variety of traditional and contemporary Christmas music, showcasing both French and English compositions.

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

The concert program includes a list of musical pieces performed during the event, organized into three sections (I, II, and III), along with the composers, performers, and the original sources or books from which the carols are drawn.

Section I:

1. Noel sur les flutes by Louis Claude d'Aquin (16% - 1772), performed by Sally Konitsky, organ.
2. Trio Sonata in d minor by Daniel Purcell (ca. 1668-1717), with movements: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro.

Section II:

1. Jubilate Deo by Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695) with soloists: John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), Carole Davidson (soprano), Peter Hunsberger (bass).
2. Videntes stellam by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963).
3. Adieu des bergers à la Sainte Famille from L'Enfance du Christ by Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869).
4. Nodia Christus natus est by Louis Nicolas Clément (1676 - 1749), with soloist Elizabeth Johnson (soprano).
5. Coventry Carol from the Oxford Book of Carols (Original Tune of 1591).

Section III:

1. This Endris Night from the Oxford Book of Carols, Burden-Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fa-Burden-Martin Shaw.
   • Soloists: Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidson.
2. Patapan from the Oxford Book of Carols, Martin Shaw.
   • Performed by Arthur Loeb, tambourin.
3. The Holly and the Ivy from the Oxford Book of Carols, Martin Shaw.
   • Soloists: Elizabeth Johnson, John Nicholls, Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidson, Peter Hunsberger.

Intermission:

• Noel: "Taisez paistre vos bestes" by Anonymous, performed by Barbara Welther, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitsky.
• Noel: "Pour l'amour de Marie" by Esprit Philippe Chéderville, performed by Grant Anderson, Barbara Welther.
• Noel: "Le petit nouveau-né" by Anonymous.

Following the intermission, the concert continued with In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643 - 1704), including:

1. Præludium
2. Récit de l'historien
3. Air de l'ange
4. Chœur des anges
5. Marche
6. Récit de l'évangéliste
7. Air d'un berger
8. Chœur des bergers
9. Récit
10. Ritornelle
11. Air d'un berger
12. Chœur des anges

The performers listed include:

• Douglas Davidson, conductor.
• Assunta Ercolano, Elizabeth Johnson, Anne Keller, sopranos.
• Richard Burns, John Nicholls, tenors.
• David Hart, Peter Hunsberger, basses.
• Arthur Loeb, viola da gamba.
• Sally Konitsky, organ.
• Carole Davidson, recorder.
• Barbara Welther, recorder.
• Grant Anderson, recorder.

The program provides a detailed overview of the musical pieces and the talented artists involved in the concert.

The image is a program from a concert titled "Old North Singers and Players: A Festival of French and English Christmas Music," which took place on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, starting at 8:00 PM.

The concert program includes a list of musical pieces and their composers, along with the performers and their roles. Here is a detailed summary:

Section I:

1. Noël sur les flûtes

   • Performer: Sally Konitzky, organ
   • Composer: Louis Claude Daquin (1694-1772)

2. Trio Sonata in d minor

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

Section II:

3. Jubilate Deo
   • Soloists: John Nicholls (countertenor), Elizabeth Johnson (soprano), Peter Hunsberger (bass)
   • Composer: Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695)

Section III:

4. Videntes stellam

   • Composer: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

5. Adieu des bergers à la Sainte Famille

   • From: L'Enfance du Christ
   • Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)

6. Nadia Christus natus est

   • Soloist: Elizabeth Johnson (soprano)
   • Composer: Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)

7. Coventry Carol

   • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols, Original Tune of 1591

8. This Endris Night

   • Soloists: Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidson
   • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols, Burden-Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fa-Burden - Martin Shaw

9. Patapan

   • Performer: Arthur Loeb, tambourin
   • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols, Martin Shaw

10. The Holly and the Ivy

    • Soloists: Elizabeth Johnson, John Nicholls, Assunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidson, Peter Hunsberger
    • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols, Martin Shaw

Intermission

Section IV:

11. Noël: "Taisez paistre vos bestes"

    • Soloists: Barbara Welther, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitzky
    • Composer: Anonymous

12. Noël: "Pour l'amour de Marie"

    • Soloists: Grant Anderson, Barbara Welther
    • Composer: Esprit Philippe Chédeville

13. Noël: "Le petit nouveau-né"

    • Soloists: Grant Anderson, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitzky
    • Composer: Anonymous

In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum:

14. Praeludium
15. Récit de l'historien
    • Soloist: Elizabeth Johnson
16. Air de l'ange
    • Soloist: Carole Davidson
17. Choeur des bergers
18. Récit de l'evangéliste
    • Soloist: Peter Hunsberger
19. Air d'un berger
    • Soloist: Assunta Ercolano
20. Choeur des bergers
21. Récit de l'evangéliste
    • Soloist: Donald McCandless
22. Air d'un berger
    • Soloist: John Nicholls
23. Choeur des bergers
24. Récit de l'evangéliste
    • Soloist: Peter Hunsberger
25. Ritornelle
26. Air d'un berger
    • Soloist: Assunta Ercolano
27. Choeur des bergers
28. Récit de l'evangéliste
    • Soloist: Donald McCandless
29. Choeur des bergers

Participants:

• Conductor: Douglas Davidson
• Soloists:
  • Assunta Ercolano (soprano)
  • Elizabeth Johnson (soprano)
  • Anne Kellner (soprano)
  • Carole Davidson (alto)
  • John Nicholls (countertenor)
  • Richard Burns (tenor)
  • Donald McCandless (tenor)
  • David Hart (bass)
  • Peter Hunsberger (bass)
• Instrumentalists:
  • Arthur Loeb (viola da gamba)
  • Sally Konitzky (organ)
  • Grant Anderson, Barbara Welther (recorders)

The program provides a rich and varied selection of Christmas music, featuring both French and English compositions, performed by a talented ensemble.

The image is of a concert program from the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The event was held on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. It was a festival of French and English Christmas music performed by the Old Worth Singers and Players.

Program Details:

Part I:

1. Noël sur les flûtes - Sally Konitsky, organ

   • Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694 - 1772)

2. Trio Sonata in D minor - Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro

   • Daniel Purcell (ca. 1668-1717)

Part II:

1. Jubilate Deo - John Nicholls, countertenor; Elisabeth Johnson, soprano; Peter Rumberger, bass

   • Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695)

2. Videte miraculum

   • Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

3. Adieu des bergers à la Sainte Famille from L'Enfance du Christ

   • Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869)

4. Bethléem natale est

   • Solo: Elisabeth Johnson, soprano
   • Louise Marie Clesseau (1676 - 1745)

5. Coventry Carol

   • Oxford Book of Carols, Original Time of 1591

Part III:

1. This Endris Night

   • Soloists: Asunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidsson
   • Oxford Book of Carols

2. Patapan

   • Arthur Loeb, tambourin
   • Oxford Book of Carols

3. The Holly and the Ivy

   • Soloists: Elisabeth Johnson, John Nicholls, Asunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidsson, Peter Rumberger
   • Oxford Book of Carols, Martin Shaw arrangement

Intermission

Noël Arrangements:

1. Noël: "Laissez paistre vos bestes" - Anonymous

   • Recorders: Barbara Melther, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitsky

2. Noël: "Votre l' amour de Marie" - Esprit Philippe Chédeville

3. Noël: "Le petit nouveau-né" - Anonymous

   • Recorders: Grant Anderson, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitsky

In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum (Marc-Antoine Charpentier, 1634 - 1704):

1. Praeludium
2. Ecce dies triumphalis
   • Soloists: Elisabeth Johnson, Carole Davidsson
3. Air de l'Ange - Elisabeth Johnson
4. Chœur des bergers
5. Marche
6. Récit de l'Evangeliste - Peter Rumberger
7. Air du Berger - John Nicholls
8. Chœur des bergers
9. Ritournelle
10. Air d'un Berger - Asunta Ercolano
11. Dialogue du Nouveau Né et des Bergers
    • Soloists: Peter Rumberger, Donald McCandless
12. Chœur des bergers

Performers:

Old Worth Singers and Players:

• Conductor: Douglas Davidson
• Soloists:
  • Sopranos: Asunta Ercolano, Elisabeth Johnson, Carole Davidsson
  • Countertenor: John Nicholls
  • Tenor: Richard Burns
  • Basses: Donald McCandless, Peter Rumberger, William Robinson
• Instrumentalists:
  • Recorders: Barbara Melther, Grant Anderson
  • Flute and Tambourin: Arthur Loeb
  • Organ: Sally Konitsky

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

The program is divided into three main sections, each containing a list of musical pieces and their performers:

I

1. Noel sur les flûtes

   • Performed by Sally Konitzky on the organ.
   • Composer: Louis-Claude Daquin (1694 - 1772).

2. Trio Sonata in d minor

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

II

1. Jubilate Deo

   • Soloists: John Michaelis, countertenor; Elizabeth Johnson, soprano; Peter Humberger, bass.
   • Composer: Henry Purcell (ca. 1659-1695).

2. Videntes stellam

   • Composer: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963).

3. Adieu des bergers à la Sainte Famille (from La Nativité du Christ)

   • Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803 - 1869).

4. Inodie Christum natum est

   • Soloist: Elizabeth Johnson, soprano.
   • Composer: Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676 - 1749).

III

1. Coventry Carol

   • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols (Original Tune of 1591).

2. This Endris Night

   • Soloist: Asunta Ercolano.
   • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols, Burden - Martin Shaw.

3. Patapan

   • Performed by Arthur Loeb on the tambourin.
   • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols, Martin Shaw.

4. The Holly and the Ivy

   • Soloists: Elizabeth Johnson, John Michaelis, Peter Humberger.
   • Composer: Oxford Book of Carols, Martin Shaw.

Intermission

1. Noel: "Maisseu naistre vos besien"

   • Performed by Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitzky.
   • Composer: Anonymous.

2. Noel: "A minuit fut faite"

   • Performed by Grant Anderson, Barbara Belcher.
   • Composer: Esprit Philippe Chadeville.

3. Noel: "Il est ne le divin enfant"

   • Performed by Grant Anderson, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitzky.
   • Composer: Anonymous.

In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Cantatum

1. Praeludium
2. Regit de l'hystoiren
   • Soloist: Elizabeth Johnson.
3. Air de l'Ange
   • Soloist: Carole Davidson.
4. Choeur
5. Herche
6. Air des bergers
   • Soloist: Peter Humberger.
7. Air d'un berger
   • Soloist: Asunta Ercolano.
8. Choeur des bergers
9. Ritournelle
10. Air d'un berger
    • Soloist: Donald McCandless.
11. Choeur des bergers
12. Ritournelle

Old West Singers

• Conductor: Douglas Davidson.
• Sopranos: Asunta Ercolano, Elizabeth Johnson, Barbara Belcher, Joanne Lonergan, Alice McPherson.
• Altos: Carole Davidson, Barbara Belcher, Joanne Lonergan, Alice McPherson.
• Tenors: John Michaelis, Richard Burns, Donald McCandless, John Nicholls, David McCandless.
• Basses: Peter Humberger, Arthur Loeb, Grant Anderson, Richard Burns, Donald McCandless.
• Instrumentalists: Sally Konitzky, organ; Arthur Loeb, viola da gamba, tambourin; Carole Davidson, Barbara Belcher, recorders.

The program outlines a rich and varied selection of Christmas music, featuring both vocal and instrumental performances, with a mix of solo and ensemble pieces.

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

The program lists several musical works to be performed in different sections, with markings of which ones are for organ, along with the names of the composers beside the pieces. Some featured composers include Louis Claude D'Aquin, Daniel Purcell, Henry Purcell, Francis Poulenc, Hector Berlioz, and Marc-Antoine Charpentier.

There are also names of the soloists beside each piece they are involved in, like John McCollis, Elizabeth Johnson, and Peter Iunghuhner. The piece "In Nativitatem Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum" by Marc-Antoine Charpentier seems to be the centerpiece of the program with several parts listed under it.

Physical aspects of the image include a slightly out-of-focus background where the edges of multiple folded or stacked concert programs appear. The program itself is on light-colored paper printed with dark text, and the photograph captures the sheet angled, probably spread on a surface, with the upper part slightly curling away from the camera.

The image shows a printed program for a musical performance. It is titled "A Festival of French and English Christmas Music." The performance took place on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University. The program lists various musical pieces and their composers, including works by Louis-Claude Daquin, Daniel Purcell, Henry Purcell, Hector Berlioz, Louis Nicolas Clérambault, and others. The performance features soloists and ensembles performing pieces such as "Noel sur les flutes," "Jubilate Deo," "Adieux des bergers a la Sainte Famille," "Hodie Christus natus est," "Coventry Carol," "Patapan," and more. The program also includes instrumental pieces and carols from the Oxford Book of Carols.

The image depicts a page from a program or booklet, likely from a musical event or concert. The page is filled with text, which appears to be a list of musical pieces and their composers, along with the performers' names. The text is organized in a structured format, with headings and subheadings, indicating different sections or parts of the program.

The top of the page features the title "Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University" and the date "Sunday, December 17, 1972," suggesting that this program was for an event held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University on that specific date. The time of the event is also mentioned as "8:00 p.m."

The main body of the page lists various musical compositions, including works by composers such as Louis-Nicolas Clérambault, Hector Berlioz, and Francis Poulenc. The performers' names are also listed, with some of them identified by their instrument or role, such as "organ," "soprano," or "bass."

The program appears to be for a concert or recital featuring a mix of French and English Christmas music, as indicated by the title "A Festival of French and English Christmas Music." The performers are likely members of the "Old North Singers and Players," a musical ensemble associated with the event.

The overall impression is that this image represents a program or booklet for a musical event, providing details about the compositions, composers, and performers involved in the performance.

The image shows a printed program for a musical event titled "A Festival of French and English Christmas Music", held on Sunday, December 17, 1972, at 8:00 p.m. The event is associated with the BUSH-REISINGER MUSEUM, HARVARD UNIVERSITY and features performances by the OLD NORTH SINGERS AND PLAYERS.

Key Details:

Program Structure:

The program is divided into three main sections, labeled I, II, and III, followed by an INTERMISSION and a final section titled "OLD NORTH SINGERS AND PLAYERS."

Section I: French Christmas Music

• Noel sur les flutes

  • Composer: Louis Claude D'Aquin (1694–1772)
  • Performer: Sally Konitzky, organ

• Trio Sonata in D minor

  • Composer: Daniel Purcell (ca. 1666–1717)
  • Movements: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, Allegro

Section II: English Christmas Music

• Jubilate Deo

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

• Videntes stellam

  • Composer: Francis Poulenc (1899–1963)

• Adieu des bergers à la Sainte Famille

  • Composer: Hector Berlioz (1803–1869)
  • Title: from L'Enfance du Christ

• Hodia Christe natu est

  • Composer: Louis Nicolas Clérambault (1676–1749)
  • Solo: Elizabeth Johnson, soprano

• Coventry Carol

  • Source: Oxford Book of Carols
  • Original Tune of 1591

• This Endris Night

  • Soloists: Asunta Ercolano, Carole Davidson
  • Composer: Martin Shaw
  • Source: Oxford Book of Carols

• Patanpan

  • Performer: Arthur Loeb, tambourin
  • Source: Oxford Book of Carols

• The Holly and the Ivy

  • Soloists: Elizabeth Johnson, John Nicholls, Asunta Ercolano, Donald McCandless, Carole Davidson, Peter Rumberger
  • Source: Oxford Book of Carols
  • Composer: Martin Shaw

INTERMISSION

Section III: Additional Carols and Pieces

• Noel: "Laissez peistre vos bestes"

  • Composer: Anonymous
  • Performers: Barbara Welther, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitzky

• Noel: "Pour l'amour de Marie"

  • Composer: Esprit Philippe Chédeville
  • Performers: Grant Anderson, Barbara Welther

• Noel: "Le petit nouveau-enf"

  • Composer: Anonymous
  • Performers: Grant Anderson, Arthur Loeb, Sally Konitzky

In Nativitate Domini Nostri Jesu Christi Canticum

This section lists a series of carols and pieces, likely traditional or choral arrangements, with the following details:

1. Praeledium
2. Recit de l'Historien
3. Air de l'Ange
4. Choeur des bergers
5. Marche
6. Recit de l'Evangeliste

The performers for these pieces are listed as soloists and include:

• Elizabeth Johnson
• Carole Davidson
• Asunta Ercolano
• Douglas Davidson
• Richard Burno
• Donald McCandless
• Arthur Loeb
• Peter Rumberger
• William Robinson
• Sally Konitzky
• Grant Anderson
• Barbara Welther

Conductor and Performers:

• Conductor: Douglas Davidson
• Soloists: Asunta Ercolano, Elizabeth Johnson, Anne Nicholls, Carole Davidson, Kathryn Nicholls, Jeanne Rumberger, Richard Burno, Donald McCandless, John Nicholls, Arthur Loeb, Peter Rumberger, William Robinson, David Hart, Arthur Loeb, viola da gamba, basses.
• Organist: Carole Davidson
• Recorders: Sally Konitzky, Grant Anderson, Barbara Welther

Overall Context:

The program reflects a celebration of Christmas music, blending French and English traditions. It features a mix of classical compositions, traditional carols, and choral arrangements, performed by a skilled ensemble of singers, instrumentalists, and a conductor. The event appears to be a formal concert, likely part of a holiday season celebration at Harvard University's Bush-Reisinger Museum.