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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794079

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The image is a collection of newspaper clippings and an event program related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The event was scheduled for Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM and was open to the public. The concert was organized under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum.

The clippings provide details about the quartet and the concert:

  1. Concert Announcement:

    • The Stradivarius Quartet was to give a concert at the Fogg Art Museum as part of a series of three concerts.
    • The concert featured works by Mozart and Brahms.
    • The quartet members included Wolfe Wolfinsohn (first violin), Nicholas Moldavan (second violin), Alfred Ponselle (viola), and Gerald Warburg (cello).

  2. Article on the Stradivarius Quartet:

    • The article discusses the quartet's return to Harvard, highlighting their previous successful performances.
    • It mentions the quartet's unique blend of instruments, including a Stradivarius violin and cello, and a Guarnerius violin.
    • The article describes the quartet's performance style, noting their ability to blend individual tones into a cohesive sound.
    • It also mentions the quartet's history, including their formation after the disbanding of the Flonzaley Quartet and their performances across the country and Europe.

  3. Program Details:

    • The program for the concert included:
      • Mozart: Quartet in D minor, No. 15
      • Ernst Bloch: "Night" and "Prayer"
      • Brahms: Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2

  4. Additional Concert Information:

    • An eratum corrects the previously announced time of the concert to 8:00 PM.
    • Another clipping mentions a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex, scheduled for November 18, as part of the same series.

Overall, the image captures the anticipation and details surrounding the Stradivarius Quartet's performance at Harvard, highlighting their reputation and the significance of their concert series.

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The image displays several newspaper clippings related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

  1. Main Announcement:

    • Title: Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York
    • Date and Time: Friday, November 14, at 8:00 p.m.
    • Location: Under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum
    • Access: Open to the public
    • Program: Works by Mozart and Brahms

  2. Article: "The Stradivarians Again Returning"

    • Content: The article discusses the return of the Stradivarius Quartet to the Fogg Art Museum. The quartet, known for playing on rare Stradivarius instruments, has been performing a series of concerts. The author reflects on the historical significance of these instruments and the unique experience of listening to live performances on such rare violins. The writer also notes the social and cultural context of the music, mentioning that the audience should focus on the quality of the performance rather than external factors.

  3. Transcript (November 15):

    • Summary: This brief article mentions the concert given by the Stradivarius Quartet, highlighting the pieces performed: Mozart's D Minor, No. 13, and Brahms's Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2.

  4. Additional Concert Announcement:

    • Title: Stradivarius Quartet to Give Concert in Fogg
    • Content: This clipping announces the upcoming concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum. It notes that this is part of a series of three concerts, with the next one scheduled for the following Friday at 8 o'clock. The article mentions the formation of the quartet in 1929 after the dissolution of the Flonzaley Quartet and lists the members: Alfred Pochon, Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Nicolas Moldavan, and Gerald Warburg.

  5. Program Details:

    • Pieces to be Played:
      • Mozart: Quartet in D Major, No. 13
        • Presto
        • Andante
        • Menuetto, ma non troppo
        • Allegro, ma non troppo
      • Brahms: Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2
        • Allegro non troppo
        • Andante moderato
        • Quasi minuetto, moderato
        • Finale - Allegro non assai

  6. Errata Notice:

    • Content: The Stradivarius Quartet's concert is corrected to take place at 8 o'clock instead of a previously announced time.

Overall, these clippings provide information about the concert series, the performers, the historical significance of their instruments, and the program details.

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The image shows several newspaper clippings and a program from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, detailing a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University):

    • Event: Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York.
    • Date and Time: Friday, November 14, at 8:00 P.M.
    • Location: Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.
    • Program: The concert is open to the public.

  2. Top Right Clipping (Crimson - Nov. 13):

    • Event: Stradivarius Quartet to give concert in Fogg.
    • Details: The quartet is noted for its string ensemble and will open a series of three concerts.
    • Program: Works by Mozart and Brahms to be featured.
    • Announcement: The quartet's return to Harvard, formed in 1929, will perform pieces such as Mozart's "Allegro Moderato" and Brahms' "Quasi Minuetto."

  3. Middle Left Clipping (The Stradivarians Again Returning):

    • Review: The Stradivarius Quartet's return to the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Details: The quartet's performances are praised for their precision, timing, and the emotional depth conveyed through the music.
    • Program: The concert includes Mozart’s Quartet in A minor and Brahms’ Quartet in C minor.

  4. Middle Right Clipping (Transcript - Nov. 15):

    • Concert Announcement: The Stradivarius Quartet will perform in the Fogg Art Museum.
    • Program: The concert will feature Mozart’s Quartet in D minor, Op. 13, and Brahms’ Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2.

  5. Bottom Left Clipping (Cozette - Nov. 3, 1930):

    • Review: Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet.
    • Details: The quartet's performance is noted for its technical precision and musical expressiveness.
    • Program: The concert includes works by Mozart and Brahms.

  6. Bottom Center Clipping (Crimson - Nov. 14):

    • Correction: The Stradivarius Quartet concert will be held on Friday, November 14, at 8:00 P.M. as previously announced.

  7. Bottom Right Clipping (Concert by Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex):

    • Event: Special to the Transcript: Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex School.
    • Date: November 13.
    • Details: The quartet performed at Middlesex School, with a series of three concerts planned.

Each clipping provides detailed information on the upcoming concert, the program, and reviews or announcements of the Stradivarius Quartet's performances at Harvard University and Middlesex School.

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The image contains several newspaper clippings and announcements related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on Friday, November 14, 1930.

  1. Main Announcement (Top Left):

    • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
    • Event: Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York
    • Date: Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM
    • Venue: Fogg Art Museum
    • Description: The concert is open to the public and is under the auspices of the Division of Music at the Fogg Art Museum.

  2. Article (Left Side):

    • Title: "The Stradivarians Again Returning"
    • Summary: This article discusses the Stradivarius Quartet's return to the Fogg Art Museum for a concert. It highlights the challenges the quartet faced due to overcrowding and mentions their successful performances, which had won over listeners. The concert program includes works by Mozart and Brahms.

  3. Article (Middle Left):

    • Title: "Transcript No. 15"
    • Description: This is a brief mention of the concert program and the musicians involved. It also includes a snippet of a program note from an earlier performance, indicating the quartet's repertoire.

  4. Programme (Middle):

    • Title: "Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet"
    • Date: November 14, 1930
    • Program: Includes works by Mozart and Brahms.
      • Mozart: Quartet in D minor, Op. 13 ("Prelude" and "Night")
      • Brahms: Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 ("Tongatao" and others)

  5. Article (Top Right):

    • Title: "Stradivarius Quartet to Give Concert in Fogg"
    • Date: Crimson, November 13
    • Summary: The Stradivarius Quartet is announced to give a series of three concerts at the Fogg Museum. The concert on November 14 features works by Mozart and Brahms.

  6. Errata (Middle Right):

    • Title: "Errata"
    • Date: Crimson, November 14
    • Note: Correction of the concert date and time, confirming the concert will be held at the Fogg Art Museum on November 14 at 8:00 PM.

  7. Additional Announcement (Bottom Right):

    • Title: "Concert by Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex"
    • Date: Crimson, November 13
    • Description: Announcement of a series of three concerts at Middlesex School. The first concert was on November 13, and the subsequent concerts were to be held on specified dates.

The clippings together provide a detailed account of the concert series, including the program, the musicians involved, and the historical context of the performances.

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The image shows a collection of newspaper clippings related to the activities of the Stradivarius Quartet in the late 1920s or early 1930s.

  1. Top Left Clipping (Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University):

    • Title: "Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York"
    • Event: The Stradivarius Quartet of New York is scheduled to perform at the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM. The event is open to the public.
    • Content: This article includes a detailed description of the concert, mentioning the quartet's return to Harvard and their previous performances, and describes the atmosphere and experience of the audience.

  2. Top Right Clipping (Crimson, Nov 13):

    • Title: "Stradivarius Quartet to Give Concert in Fogg"
    • Event: A series of concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet is announced, starting with the Fogg Art Museum concert on November 14.
    • Program: The program lists the pieces to be performed, including Mozart's Allegro Moderato and Quartets in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2, and Brahms' Allegro non troppo and Quartets.

  3. Middle Left Clipping (Transcript, Nov. 15):

    • Article: An article titled "The Stradivarians Again Returning," discussing the return of the Stradivarius Quartet and the significance of their performances, particularly Mozart’s and Brahms’ works.

  4. Middle Right Clipping (Gazzette, Nov. 8, 1930):

    • Title: "Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet"
    • Program: Details the concert at the Fogg Art Museum, with a program including Mozart’s Quartets in D Minor, Op. 18, No. 13, and Brahms’ Quartets in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2.

  5. Bottom Left Clipping (Errata and Correction in Crimson, Nov. 14):

    • Correction: A correction is made stating that the concert by the Stradivarius Quartet is indeed at the Fogg Art Museum on November 14 at 8:00 PM, correcting a previously announced error.

  6. Bottom Right Clipping (Transcript, Nov. 15):

    • Title: "Concert by Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex"
    • Event: Brief mention of another concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, indicating it was held at Middlesex School, with specific dates and times mentioned.

Each clipping provides a glimpse into the cultural and musical activities of the time, highlighting the significance and return of the Stradivarius Quartet to the Harvard campus and its subsequent performances.

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The image displays a collection of documents related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The main page is an announcement for the concert taking place on Friday, November 14, at 8:00 P.M., featuring the Stradivarius Quartet of New York. The program includes works by Mozart and Brahms and is open to the public.

Additional pages include articles and announcements:

  1. An article titled "The Stradivarians Again Returning," which discusses the quartet's previous successful concert and the upcoming event.
  2. A program for the concert, listing the pieces to be performed: Mozart's Quartet in D Minor, No. 15, and Brahms' Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2.
  3. An announcement from the Crimson newspaper, dated November 13, about the concert, noting that all students are invited.
  4. A follow-up article from the Crimson, dated November 14, confirming the concert details.
  5. A notice about a special concert at Middlesex School, also featuring the Stradivarius Quartet, on November 13.

The documents provide a detailed account of the concert, its program, and related promotional information.

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This image shows a collection of documents related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, presumably compiled on a folder or binder judging from the visible holes on the left-hand side indicating where the pages would be fastened together. These documents appear to be historical concert announcements and newspaper clippings.

The top left document is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY CONCERT" by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York. This concert was to be held on Friday, November 14, at 8:00 P.M. and was open to the public. The document also includes a textual description with the title "The Stradivarians Again Returning" which suggests that it is perhaps a piece of commentary or an article about the event or the performers.

Below that, there are other clippings: one on the top right headlined "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET TO GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG". Below the header, there is text discussing the Stradivarius Quartet's concert series.

Another clipping is titled "Gazette Nov. 8, 1920," which notes that the concert by the Stradivarius Quartet will take place under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum. It lists the quartet's members and provides some background, followed by a program listing the pieces to be played, which includes works by Mozart, Ernest Bloch, and Brahms.

At the bottom, there's a smaller clipping with the title "Crimson Nov. 14th" which seems to be an erratum notice indicating that the correct date of the concert at the Fogg Art Museum is the 14th, instead of a previously announced date.

Finally, the bottommost document appears to be an announcement for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex, with a program including works by Mozart, Bloch, and Brahms as well, and notes that this concert is part of a series sponsored by the Division of Music.

The documents have aged with time, evident by the color and condition of the paper, and archive marks or annotations are visible in various places for archival or referencing purposes. The collection provides an insight into the cultural events of the time and the way such concerts were advertised and reviewed.

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The image shows a scrapbook page containing various newspaper articles, clippings, and announcements about a concert held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York. The concert was scheduled under the auspices of the Division of Music and the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, November 14 at 8:00 PM and was open to the public.

There are several distinct pieces on the page:

  1. A rectangular announcement at the top indicating the concert details, including the date, time, and venue.
  2. A larger article with the headline "The Stradivarians Again Returning" that goes into detail about the quartet's performance and impressions from previous concerts.
  3. A newspaper clipping titled "Stradivarius Quartet to Give Concert in Fogg," discussing the upcoming series of three concerts featuring works by Mozart and Brahms, and inviting all students to attend. There's mention of the ensemble's history, members, and concert program.
  4. Another clipping from the Gazette dated November 8, 1930, detailing the concert program including pieces by Mozart, Ernest Bloch, and Brahms, along with information about the quartet's members.
  5. A smaller notice titled "Erratum" indicating a correction regarding the concert's time.
  6. A clipping about another performance by the Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex, noting specifics about the concert timing and venue.

Handwritten annotations, such as "Transcript Nov. 15," "Crimson Nov. 13," and "Gazette Nov. 8, 1930," are added on the page, likely indicating the sources and dates for the respective clippings. The page is part of a collection capturing media coverage and public notices related to the quartet's performances.

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This image shows a scrapbook or archive page featuring several clippings and printed notices related to concerts by the Stradivarius Quartet. The page contains different pieces of text pasted or attached, mostly newspaper clippings and concert announcements:

  1. At the top left, there is a printed card from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University announcing a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet of New York on Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM. The event is open to the public.

  2. Below this card is a newspaper article titled "The Stradivarians Again Returning," discussing the return of the Stradivarius Quartet to the Fogg Art Museum for a new series of concerts. The article highlights the quartet's performance style and mentions Mozart's and Brahms's works.

  3. To the right, there is a vertical newspaper clipping headed "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET TO GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG," with a subheading about a series of three concerts, including works by Mozart and Brahms to be featured.

  4. Below that clipping is a small piece titled "Erratum," correcting the concert time for the Stradivarius Quartet's upcoming concert to 8 o’clock instead of the previously announced time.

  5. At the bottom middle is a concert notice from the "Gazette" dated November 8, 1930, giving details of a performance by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, listing the musicians and the program: Mozart’s Quartet in D Minor No. 13, and Ernest Bloch’s pieces "Prelude," "Night," and "Tongataboo," followed by Brahms’s Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2.

  6. In the lower right corner, there is a small clipping titled "Concert by Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex," reporting a concert on November 13 at Eliot Hall, Middlesex School, apparently the first of a series.

There are handwritten annotations and dates scattered throughout the page, such as "Crimson Nov. 13," "Transcript Nov. 15," "Gazette Nov. 8, 1930," and "Transcript Nov. 13," which seem to indicate the sources or dates of the clippings.

The overall theme of the page is focused on announcements, reviews, and promotions of the Stradivarius Quartet's performances at the Fogg Art Museum and other venues in November 1930.

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The image shows a scanned page from a newspaper or publication, dated November 14, 1930, detailing a concert by The Stradivarius Quartet of New York. The page is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and is labeled as a CONCERT announcement. Here is a detailed description of the content:

Header Information:

  • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM—HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
  • Event: "CONCERT"
  • Performer: "THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET OF NEW YORK"
  • Date and Time: "FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, AT 8:00 P.M."
  • Location: "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC"
  • Organizers: "UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DIVISION OF MUSIC AND THE FOGG ART MUSEUM"

Main Article:

  • Headline: "The Stradivarians Again Returning"
  • The article discusses the Stradivarius Quartet's return to the Fogg Art Museum for a concert. It highlights their reputation as a central court of the evening art series, noting that this will be their third concert before an audience at the museum. The article describes the quartet's history, their previous performances, and their unique qualities as musicians.
  • It mentions that the quartet was formed in 1929 and includes members such as Alfred Pochon (violin), Nicolas Moldavan (violin), Gerald Warburg (viola), and Wolfgang Rosé (cello). The article emphasizes their skill, precision, and the emotional depth of their performances.
  • The article also notes that the quartet is returning to the Fogg Art Museum after a successful series of concerts, and it will be their third appearance there.

Program Details:

  • The program for the concert is listed at the bottom of the page:
    • Quartet in D minor, No. 13 – Mozart
    • Prelude – Ernest Bloch
    • Night – Ernest Bloch
    • Quartatoo in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 – Brahms

Additional Notes:

  • The article includes a transcript of the concert, dated November 15, 1930, which appears to be a continuation of the announcement or a related article.
  • There is also a mention of another concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at Middlesex School, scheduled for November 18, 1930, as part of a series of concerts.

Visual Layout:

  • The page is formatted with a mix of text and columns. The main article is in the left column, while additional details, such as the program and other announcements, are in the right column.
  • The text is typed in a serif font, typical of newspaper or publication styles from the early 20th century.
  • There are some handwritten notes and markings, such as "Crimson Nov. 13" and "Erratum," indicating corrections or editorial notes.

Overall Context:

The page serves as a promotional and informational piece for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, highlighting the quartet's talent, the program, and additional performance details. It reflects the cultural and artistic scene of the time, emphasizing classical music and the role of institutions like the Fogg Art Museum in hosting such events.