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The image shows a program for a concert of chamber music at Harvard University, under the auspices of the Department of Music. It is scheduled to be performed by The American String Quartet on Tuesday evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock in the Court of the Fogg Art Museum. The program includes the following works:

1. Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 by Haydn
2. Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 by Beethoven
3. Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34 by Brahms

The program also lists the musicians who will perform, including:

• Gertrude M. Wit, First Violin
• Edith Jewell, Second Violin
• Adeline P. Tolleson, Viola
• Eleanor L. Diemer, Cello
• Assisted by John W. Duke, Piano

This image is a photograph of an open book displaying a printed program for a chamber music concert. The program is titled "CONCERT OF CHAMBER MUSIC BY THE AMERICAN STRING QUARTET" and is hosted by Harvard University under the auspices of the Department of Music. The concert took place at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Tuesday evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock.

The program lists the performers:

• Gertrude M. Wit, First Violin
• Edith Jewell, Second Violin
• Adeline P. Tolleson, Viola
• Eleanor L. Diemer, 'Cello
• Assisted by John W. Duke, Piano

The concert program includes three pieces:

1. Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 by Haydn, with movements: Allegro, Menuetto and Trio, Lento assai, and Finale—Allegro con brio.
2. Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 by Beethoven, with a Theme and Variations.
3. Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34 by Brahms, with movements: Allegro non troppo, Scherzo, Andante, un poco adagio, and Finale—poco sostenuto.

The book appears to be an old document, with yellowed pages and a dark binding, indicating its age. The text is neatly printed in a classic serif font, typical of formal documents from the early 20th century. The program is well-organized, providing clear information about the performers and the musical pieces to be played.

This image displays the program for a historic concert of chamber music, presented as a single sheet of off-white, aged paper placed within an open, bound book or scrapbook with a dark, textured cover.

The document is titled:

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Under the auspices of the Department of Music

The main heading reads:
CONCERT OF CHAMBER MUSIC
BY
THE AMERICAN STRING QUARTET

The performers are listed as:

• Gertrude M. Wit, First Violin
• Edith Jewell, Second Violin
• Adeline P. Tolleson, Viola
• Eleanor L. Diemer, 'Cello

They were Assisted by
John W. Duke, Piano

The venue and date are specified as:
COURT OF THE FOGG ART MUSEUM
Tuesday Evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock

The PROGRAMME lists three works:

1. Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 by Haydn

   • Allegro.
   • Lento assai.
   • Menuetto and Trio.
   • Finale — Allegro con brio.

2. Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 by Beethoven

   • Theme and Variations.

3. Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34 by Brahms

   • Allegro non troppo.
   • Andante, un poco adagio.
   • Scherzo.
   • Finale — poco sostenuto.

The text is typewritten or printed in a formal, serif typeface, centered on the page. The paper is slightly yellowed with age, consistent with its 1928 date. The program sheet is mounted or taped onto a larger, blank page of the album, with thin, transparent mounting strips visible at the top and bottom. The left-hand page of the book, partially visible, shows the aged, yellowed edges of the pages and some vertical printed text on the spine of the inner pages, likely part of the book's binding or internal labeling.

Overall, the image captures an archival artifact from a significant musical event at Harvard University nearly a century ago.

The image is a page from a book that appears to be a concert program. The book is open to a page that displays the title of the concert, "Concert of Chamber Music by The American String Quartet." The text is written in a formal and elegant style, with a black border around the page. The program includes the names of the performers, including Gertrude M. Witt, Edith Jewell, Adeline P. Tolleson, and Eleanor L. Diemer, who played the first violin, second violin, viola, and cello, respectively. The concert was held at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Tuesday evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock. The program also includes a list of the pieces that were performed, including "Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3" by Haydn, "Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5" by Beethoven, and "Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34" by Brahms.

The image is a photograph of an open book, which appears to be a program for a concert. The book is open to a page that displays the title "Concert of Chamber Music" by "The American String Quartet." The concert is organized by Harvard University and is under the auspices of the Department of Music. The event is scheduled to take place at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Tuesday evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock.

The program lists the performers and the pieces they will perform. The performers include Gertrude M. Wrt on the first violin, Edith Jewell on the second violin, Adeline P. Tolleson on the viola, Eleanor L. Diemer on the cello, and John W. Duke on the piano.

The program includes three pieces:

1. A quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 by Haydn, which consists of Allegro, Menuetto and Trio, and Lento assai. Finale - Allegretto con brio.
2. A quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 by Beethoven, which includes Theme and Variations.
3. A quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34 by Brahms, which features Allegro non troppo, Scherzo, Andante, un poco adagio, and Finale - Poco sostenuto.

The page also includes a ruler on the left side, which is used for measuring the dimensions of the book. The book is bound in black and has a white border on the top and bottom. The pages are slightly yellowed, indicating that the book is old.

The image depicts the title page of a concert program for a Concert of Chamber Music held by The American String Quartet under the auspices of the Department of Music at Harvard University. The event took place at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Tuesday Evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock.

Key Details from the Image:

1. Event Title:

   • "Concert of Chamber Music"
   • Performed by The American String Quartet.

2. Performers:

   • Gertrude M. Wit, First Violin
   • Edith Jewell, Second Violin
   • Adeline P. Tolleson, Viola
   • Eleanor L. Diemer, Cello
   • Assisted by John W. Duke, Piano

3. Date and Venue:

   • Date: Tuesday Evening, July 17, 1928
   • Time: 8 o'clock
   • Venue: Court of the Fogg Art Museum

4. Programme:
   The concert featured the following pieces:

   • Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 by Haydn:
     • Movements: Allegro, Menuetto and Trio, Lento assai, Finale—Allegro con brio
   • Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 by Beethoven:
     • Movements: Theme and Variations
   • Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34 by Brahms:
     • Movements: Allegro non troppo, Scherzo, Andante—un poco adagio, Finale—poco sostenuto

Additional Observations:

• The program is printed on aged, light-colored paper, suggesting it is a historical document.
• The spine of the book or folder containing the program is visible on the left side, indicating that this is part of a larger collection or archive.
• The text is neatly typed or printed in a formal, elegant font, consistent with the style of concert programs from the early 20th century.

This program provides insight into a musical event from 1928, showcasing classical chamber music performed by a skilled ensemble at a prestigious academic institution.

The image presents a vintage program for a concert of chamber music, featuring the American String Quartet at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. The program is printed on aged paper and bound in a black book, with a beige cover.

Program Details:

• Concert Information:
  • Date: Tuesday, July 17, 1928
  • Time: 8 o'clock
  • Location: Court of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
• Performers:
  • American String Quartet
  • Assisted by John W. Duke, Piano
• Program:
  • Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3
  • Mennetto and Trio
  • Finale - Allegro con brio
  • Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5
  • Theme and Variations
  • Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34
  • Allegro non troppo
  • Scherzo
  • Finale - poco sostenuto

Visual Description:

• The program is printed on aged paper with a beige color.
• The text is in black ink, with some words and phrases underlined.
• The program is bound in a black book with a beige cover.
• The book is open to the page with the program, which is attached to the book using two clear plastic clips.

Overall:

The image showcases a unique piece of music history, providing insight into the cultural and artistic events of the early 20th century. The program's design and layout reflect the aesthetic of the time, while the content highlights the importance of chamber music during this period.

The image depicts a vintage, open book with a program for a concert by the American String Quartet at Harvard University. The book is bound in black cloth and features yellowed pages. The program is printed on a cream-colored page and includes the following details:

• Title: "Concert of Chamber Music"
• Performers: The American String Quartet
• Date and Time: Tuesday evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock
• Location: Court of the Fogg Art Museum
• Assisted by: John W. Duke, Piano
• Programme:
  • Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 (Haydn)
  • Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 (Beethoven)
  • Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34 (Brahms)

The program also lists the names of the performers, including Gertrude M. Wet, Edith Jewell, Adeline P. Tolleson, Eleanor L. Diemer, and John W. Duke. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a formal and elegant concert setting, with the vintage book and program adding to the sense of nostalgia and refinement.

The image depicts a worn, open book with a program for a concert of chamber music by the American String Quartet. The program is dated Tuesday, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock and was held at the Court of the Fogg Art Museum.

Program Details

• Title: Concert of Chamber Music
• Performing Ensemble: The American String Quartet
• Members:
  • Gertrude M. Wirt, First Violin
  • Edith Jewell, Second Violin
  • Adeline P. Tolleson, Viola
  • Eleanor L. Diemer, Cello
• Accompanist: John W. Duke, Piano

Program Setlist

1. Haydn: Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3
   • Allegro
   • Menuetto and Trio
   • Finale - Allegro con brio
2. Beethoven: Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5
   • Theme and Variations
3. Brahms: Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34
   • Allegro non troppo
   • Scherzo
   • Andante, un poco adagio
   • Finale - poco sostenuto

The program is printed on aged paper, suggesting that it is an original document from the time of the concert. The book appears to be well-worn, with visible signs of aging and use.

The image presents a vintage program for a concert of chamber music, featuring the American String Quartet at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum on July 17, 1928.

Program Details:

• Title: "Concert of Chamber Music by The American String Quartet"
• Location: Court of the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University
• Date and Time: Tuesday evening, July 17, 1928, at 8 o'clock
• Performers:
  • Gertrude M. Wirt (First Violin)
  • Edith Jewell (Second Violin)
  • Adeline P. Tolleson (Viola)
  • Eleanor L. Diemer (Cello)
  • Assisted by John W. Duke (Piano)

Program:

• Quartet in G minor, Op. 74, No. 3 by Haydn
  • Allegro
  • Menuetto and Trio
  • Finale - Allegro con brio
• Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 by Beethoven
  • Theme and Variations
• Quintet in F minor (for piano and strings), Op. 34 by Brahms
  • Allegro non troppo
  • Andante, un poco adagio
  • Finale - poco sostenuto

Additional Information:

• The program is printed on yellowed paper with black text.
• The cover of the program book is black, with a white string binding.
• The program is displayed on a gray background, suggesting that it may be part of an archival collection or exhibition.