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The image shows an open book or document with a program for a "Noonday Concert" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 15, 1975. The program lists several musical pieces that were performed during the concert:

1. "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons
2. "O sacrum convivium" by Olivier Messiaen
3. "O sacrum convivium" in nomine Jesu Christi semper, invocatum, precibus memoriam passionis ejus infixam, et plagarum ejus gloriosam nobis pietatis datur. Alleluia.
4. "O holy banquet, where Christ is received, the recollection of his passion is celebrated, the mind is filled with grace, and the pledge of future glory is given to us. Alleluia."
5. "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J. S. Bach

The program also mentions that the text for "Jesu, meine Freude" can be found on an accompanying sheet.

The performers for the concert are listed as:

• The Harvard University Choir
• John Ferris, Choirmaster
• Leonore McCrosky, Harpsichord
• Ruth Nallan, Cello

Additionally, there is an envelope or folder attached to the document with a label that reads "Busch-Reisinger Museum, 455-12146" and a date of "5/15/75." The envelope appears to contain additional documents or materials related to the concert.

The image shows a program for a concert that took place on Monday, May 15, 1975, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The concert featured several pieces of music:

1. "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons
2. "O sacrum convivium!" by Olivier Messiaen
3. A sacred piece, described as a "sacrum convivium," which includes:
   • Recolitur memoria (Passiois ejus) - mass imploration
   • Ad cenam Agni providi (Hymnus) - a sequence for Eastertide glorifying Christ's victory over death.

The concert was a commemoration of Holy Thursday, celebrating Christ's passion. The program notes that the first piece is filled with grace, while the processional is given to all Alleluia.

The performers included:

• Jezu, meine Freude, BWV 227 by J.S. Bach, with an accompanying sheet for the text.
• The Harvard University Choir, directed by:
  • John Ferris (Choirmaster)
  • Lenora McCroskey (Harpsichord)
  • Ruth Rubinder (Gamba)

Additionally, the program is attached to a larger booklet or pamphlet from the Fogg Art Museum, part of the Harvard University Museums. The booklet appears to be discussing the architectural aspects of the museum.

The image depicts an open book or album containing several documents related to a musical concert program.

1. Top Left Corner:

   • There is a label from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, indicating the museum's involvement with the documents.

2. Top Document:

   • A folded paper with a label that reads "Busch-Reisinger Museum Concert Card File" and "J.S. Bach, Cantata No. 130."

3. Middle Document:

   • The main document is a program for a "Moonday Concert" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 15, 1975.
   • The program lists the following pieces to be performed:
     • "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons
     • "O sacrum convivium" by Olivier Messiaen
     • "O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur, recolitur memoria passionis ejus, mens impleatur gratia, et promissa gloria nobis pignus datur" by an unidentified composer
     • "O holy banquet, where Christ is received, the commemoration of His passion is celebrated, the mind is filled with grace, and the promise of the glory to come is given to us as a pledge" by an unidentified composer
     • "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach (with a note to see accompanying sheet for the text)

4. Bottom Section:

   • The performers listed are:
     • The Harvard University Choir
     • John Ferris, Choirmaster
     • Lenora McCroskey, Harpsichord
     • Ruth Rubinow, Gamba (a type of viol)

The book or album appears to be part of an archive or collection related to the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University, documenting concerts and performances. The documents are carefully preserved, suggesting their historical and cultural significance.

The image shows an open book or pamphlet related to a concert event. The book appears to be from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, as indicated by the logo on the cover. Here are the details visible in the image:

1. Cover and Labeling:

   • The top left corner of the book shows a label from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, dated May 15, 1975.
   • The cover of the book has a label indicating it is from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated May 15, 1975.

2. Concert Program:

   • The open page shows a program for a "Moonday Concert" held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 15, 1975.
   • The program lists several pieces of music:
     • "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons.
     • "O sacrum convivium" by Olivier Messiaen.
     • A Latin text for "O sacrum convivium" which includes a description of the significance of the Eucharist.
     • "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach, with a note to see the accompanying sheet for the text.

3. Performers and Roles:

   • The program lists the performers for the concert:
     • The Harvard University Choir.
     • John Ferris as the Chorimaster.
     • Lenora McCrossen as the Harpsichordist.
     • Ruth Rubinow as the Gambist.

4. Additional Notes:

   • There is a partial text on the left page that seems to be a description of the concert or the venue, mentioning the "great Haus," possibly referencing a building or architectural feature.

The overall impression is that this is a historical concert program from a university or museum event in the mid-1970s, featuring classical music and involving a university choir.

The image depicts a section of a book or a program from a concert event held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. Specifically, it appears to be the program for a Monday concert scheduled on May 15, 1975.

Key elements in the image include:

1. Title and Date: The concert is titled "Moonday Concert" and is dated May 15, 1975.

2. Program Details: The program lists the musical items and performers:

   • O clap your hands by Orlando Gibbons.
   • O sacrum convivium! by Olivier Messiaen.
   • A longer text describing a piece that includes "O holy banquet, where Christ is received," which references the Mass, specifically mentioning the words from J.S. Bach's "Jesu, meine Freude" (BWV 226), noting that the text can be found on an accompanying sheet.

3. Performers:

   • The Harvard University Choir is mentioned, with specific names of the choir members provided:
     • John Ferris, Choirmaster
     • Lenora McCroskery, Harpsichord
     • Ruth Rubinow, Gamba

4. Museum Information: There are labels indicating the Busch-Reisinger Museum of the Harvard University, and a tag from the Lamont Library of the University of Connecticut.

5. Page Layout: The program is printed on a beige paper, and the layout includes handwritten annotations or notes, suggesting that this might be a historical document or an archival item.

The image also shows a portion of another text page from the book or pamphlet, likely related to the architectural history of the museum or an adjacent building, given the context of the surrounding content.

The image shows an open book or program from a concert event. The left page contains text that is not fully legible, but mentions an address at "998-1000 South Road, South." The right page is titled "NOONDAY CONCERT" and indicates that it took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 15, 1975. The program lists several musical pieces including:

1. "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons
2. "O sacrum convivium" by Olivier Messiaen, with a Latin text about the Eucharist
3. "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach, with an instruction to see the accompanying sheet for the text.

The performers include the Harvard University Choir, with John Ferris as the choirmaster, Lenora McCroskey on the harpsichord, and Ruth Rubinow on the viola da gamba.

Additionally, there is an envelope or paper clipping placed on top of the book, with the visible text "BUSCH-REISINGER MUSEUM" and "CAMBRIDGE 38, MASS." The envelope is addressed to a location associated with the Harvard University Department of Visual and Environmental Studies, with a date of May 1975.

The image shows an open book with some items placed on the left page and the right page containing printed text. The left page has a vintage library checkout pocket with a card inside it, which is a reminder of how libraries used to keep track of borrowed materials before the digital systems were in place. On the checkout pocket, there is a stamp from the "THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART LIBRARY." It appears the image shows the inside front cover of a book because of the checkout pocket's placement.

The right page seems to be a concert program for a "NOONDAY CONCERT" that took place on May 15, 1975, at the Busch-Reisinger Museum. The program lists musical works that include "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons, "O sacrum convivium!" by Olivier Messiaen, and mentions "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J. S. Bach. The performers for the concert included The Harvard University Choir with John Ferris as the Choirmaster, Leonora Hockrosey on harpsichord, and Ruth Rubsamen on gamba. There is also a note indicating there is an accompanying sheet for the text, likely for the lyrics or translations of the pieces being performed.

The overall image captures a bygone analog era, both in library systems and in the dissemination of event information, with a tangible sense of historical and cultural context.

The image shows an open book with a typed sheet of paper stapled to one of its pages. The sheet is titled "NOONDAY CONCERT" with the location "Busch-Reisinger Museum" and dated May 15, 1975. Below the title is a program listing several musical pieces:

• "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons
• "O sacrum convivium!" by Olivier Messiaen, including a Latin text and an English translation about Christ's banquet, grace, and the promise of glory
• "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach, with a note to see an accompanying sheet for text

The bottom of the program lists the performers:

• The Harvard University Choir
• John Ferris, Choirmaster
• Lenora McCroskey, Harpsichord
• Ruth Rubinow, Gamba

There is also an envelope or leaflet attached at the top of the page with text indicating "THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART" and a typed address label for the Busch-Reisinger Museum Curator in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The pages beneath appear to be part of an archival or historical document collection.

The image shows a collection of archival materials, likely from a museum or library setting, displayed on a flat surface. Here's a detailed description:

Foreground:

• Open Book:
  A book is open, revealing a page with handwritten notes and printed text.
  • Handwritten Notes:
    The left side of the page contains handwritten notes, including phrases such as "the great haus, has to the," "uilt in s Architectural Road, South," and "guided tour ose last pm." These notes appear to be annotations or observations, possibly related to a visit or tour.
  • Printed Text:
    On the right side of the page, there is a printed program titled "MOONDAY CONCERT" from the Jusch-Reinser Museum, dated May 15, 1975.
    • The program lists several musical pieces, including:
      • "O clap your hands" by Orlando Gibbons
      • "O sacrum convivium!" by Olivier Messiaen
      • "O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur, recordur memoriae passionis eius, mens imple- tur gratia, of future gloriae nobis pignus datur. Alleluia." (a Latin text, likely a hymn or chant)
      • "O holy banquet, where Christ is received, the commemoration of his passion is celebrated, the mind is filled with grace, and the promise of the glory to come is given to us! Alleluia." (an English translation of the previous item)
      • "Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 226" by J.S. Bach
    • The program also includes credits:
      • The Harvard University Choir
      • John Ferris, Choir Master
      • Lenora McCroskey, Harpischord
      • Ruth Rubinoff, Cembalo

Background:

• Brown Envelope/Paper:
  Behind the open book, there is a brown envelope or folder labeled "BUSINESS MUSEUM CURATOR" with additional handwritten text:
  • "CAHILLAGE, WJS 02188"
  • "THE BENSON ART LIBRARY" is also visible on the envelope, indicating it may belong to an art library or archive.
  • The envelope appears to be part of an organizational or filing system, possibly used to store documents or correspondence related to museum or curatorial work.

Overall Context:

• The materials suggest an archival or historical setting, likely related to a museum or library. The combination of handwritten notes, a concert program, and an envelope labeled for a curator implies that these items may be part of a collection documenting events, performances, or administrative records.
• The presence of classical music pieces and the involvement of the Harvard University Choir indicates a focus on cultural or artistic events, possibly linked to a museum or educational institution.

Visual Layout:

• The items are arranged on a flat surface, likely for display or examination. The open book is the central focus, with the envelope positioned behind it, suggesting a deliberate presentation of these archival materials.
• The lighting is even, highlighting the text and details of the items without strong shadows, typical of a controlled archival or museum environment.

This image captures a snapshot of historical documentation, blending personal annotations with formal printed materials, providing insight into cultural and administrative activities.

A program for a noonday concert at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on May 15, 1975, is open to a page with text. The text is about the sacred ceremony, and the sacred bread and wine are offered. The Harvard University Choir is mentioned, along with the names of the choirmaster, harpsichordist, and gamba player. The program is placed on top of a book with a cover that has the words "The William Benton Museum of Art" on it.