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The image is a document from 1930 announcing a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The document is divided into two sections:

1. Main Content:

   • Header: "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY"
   • Title: "CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET"
   • Auspices: The event is under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts.
   • Members of the Quartet:
     • Wolfe Wolfinsohn, First Violin
     • Alfred Pochon, Second Violin
     • Nicolas Moldavan, Viola
     • Gerald Warburg, Violoncello
   • Location and Date: "CENTRAL COURT OF THE FOGG ART MUSEUM Friday Evening, November 14, 1930, at 8.00 o'clock"
   • Programme:
     • Quartet in D minor, No. 13: By Mozart (Allegro Moderato, Andante, Menuetto, Allegretto, ma non troppo)
     • Prelude Night Tongataboo: By Ernest Bloch
     • Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2: By Brahms (Allegro non troppo, Andante moderato, Quasi minuetto, moderato, Finale — Allegro non assai)

2. Additional Content:

   • Newspaper Article: A cut-out article about the concert, titled "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET TO GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG." It includes details about the quartet's previous performances and the musicians involved.

The document is mounted on a light-colored background, and the paper appears to be aged, as evidenced by its texture and slight discoloration. The layout is formal and typical of announcements from the early 20th century.

This image shows a historical program for a concert held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, by the Stradivarius Quartet. Here's a detailed description:

Main Program Sheet:

• Title and Organization:

  • The title at the top reads "FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY."
  • Below it, the main heading is "CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET."
  • The concert is noted to be "UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DIVISIONS OF MUSIC AND OF THE FINE ARTS."

• Performers:

  • Wolfe Wolfensohn, First Violin
  • Alfred Pochon, Second Violin
  • Nicolas Moldavan, Viola
  • Gerald Warburg, Violoncello

• Venue and Date:

  • The concert took place in the "CENTRAL COURT OF THE FOGG ART MUSEUM."
  • It was scheduled for "Friday Evening, November 14, 1930, at 8.00 o'clock."

• Programme:

  • Quartet in D minor, No. 13 by Mozart:
    • Allegro Moderato
    • Andante
    • Menuetto
    • Allegretto, ma non troppo
  • Prelude, Night, Tongataboo by Ernest Bloch
  • Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 by Brahms:
    • Allegro non troppo
    • Andante moderato
    • Quasi minuetto, moderato
    • Finale — Allegro non assai

Newspaper Clipping:

• Headline:

  • "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET TO GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG"
  • Subheadline: "Noted String Ensemble Opens Series of Three Concerts Tomorrow—All Students Invited"
  • Additional note: "WORKS OF MOZART AND BRAHMS TO BE FEATURED"

• Content Summary:

  • The Stradivarius Quartet of New York City is set to perform three concerts at the Fogg Museum of Art during the upcoming season.
  • The quartet was formed in 1929 by Alfred Pochon after the dissolution of the Flonzaley Quartet.
  • The members include Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolfensohn, and Gerald Warburg.
  • The quartet had previously given concerts throughout the country and Europe.

Additional Notes:

• The program and clipping are mounted on a light gray backing material with visible page holes on the left side, suggesting it was part of a scrapbook or collection.
• The text of the newspaper clipping is slightly smaller and has a different font style compared to the main program sheet.

This image displays a vintage concert program and a related newspaper clipping, mounted together on a light beige, three-hole-punched paper backing, likely for archival purposes.

Main Program (Left Side)

The larger, primary document is a formal concert program titled:

FOGG ART MUSEUM — HARVARD UNIVERSITY

CONCERT

BY

THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET

It notes the event is held "UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DIVISIONS OF MUSIC AND OF THE FINE ARTS."

The quartet members are listed as:

• Wolfe Wolfinsohn, First Violin
• Alfred Pochon, Second Violin
• Nicolas Moldavan, Viola
• Gerald Warburg, Violoncello

The concert took place in the CENTRAL COURT OF THE FOGG ART MUSEUM on Friday Evening, November 14, 1930, at 8.00 o'clock.

PROGRAMME:

1. Quartet in D minor, No. 13 — Mozart
   • Allegro Moderato
   • Andante
   • Menuetto
   • Allegretto, ma non troppo
2. Prelude — Ernest Bloch
3. Night — Ernest Bloch
4. Tongataboo — Ernest Bloch
5. Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 — Brahms
   • Allegro non troppo
   • Andante moderato
   • Quasi minuetto, moderato
   • Finale — Allegro non assai

Newspaper Clipping (Right Side)

Affixed to the right side of the program is a faded, beige-toned newspaper clipping with the headline:

STRADIVARIUS QUARTET

TO GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG

Noted String Ensemble Opens Series of Three Concerts Tomorrow—All Students Invited

WORKS OF MOZART AND BRAHMS TO BE FEATURED

The article elaborates that the Stradivarius Quartet of New York City will give a series of three concerts at the Fogg Museum. It mentions the success of concerts held the previous year prompted the re-engagement of the musicians for the new season. It details the quartet's formation by Alfred Pochon in 1929 after the dissolution of the Flonzaley Quartet, and lists the members again. It also notes that the group has given concerts throughout the country and Europe.

The newspaper clipping includes a condensed version of the program, matching the one on the formal program to the left.

Overall Presentation

The entire item is presented on a plain, light-colored background paper with visible perforations along the left edge, suggesting it was part of a binder or archive. The documents themselves show signs of age, with yellowed paper and some slight wear at the edges. The arrangement clearly shows the formal program alongside its promotional announcement in the press.

This document serves as a historical record of a specific musical performance by the Stradivarius Quartet at Harvard University on November 14, 1930.

The image is a printed concert program for a performance by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The program includes the names of the performers, the date and time of the concert, and the list of pieces to be played. The program is printed on white paper with black text and has a simple, elegant design. The title of the program is "Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet" and it is dated November 14, 1930, at 8:00 p.m. The program also includes a brief description of the group's history and their upcoming concerts.

The image shows a page with printed text, which appears to be a program for a concert. The concert is titled "Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet" and is organized by the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The concert is scheduled for Friday evening, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 o'clock. The program lists the names of the musicians, including Wolfe Wolfinson, Alfred Pocnon, Nicolas Moldavan, and Gerald Warburg, who will perform on the violin and viola. The program also includes a list of compositions to be performed, including works by Mozart, Brahms, and Ernest Bloch. The text is printed in a small font, and the page has a beige background.

The image depicts a vintage concert program from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University, dated Friday Evening, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 o'clock. The program announces a concert by The Stradivarius Quartet, held under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts.

Key Details:

Header:

• Institution: Fogg Art Museum — Harvard University
• Event: Concert
• Performer: The Stradivarius Quartet
• Location: Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum
• Date and Time: Friday Evening, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 o'clock

Performers:

• Wolfgang Wolfinsohn, First Violin
• Alfred Pochon, Second Violin
• Nicolas Moldavan, Viola
• Gerald Warburg, Violoncello

Program:

The concert features works by Mozart and Brahms:

1. Quartet in D minor, No. 18 – Mozart

   • Allegro Moderato
   • Andante
   • Menuetto
   • Allegro, ma non troppo

2. Prelude, Night, Tongataboo – Ernest Bloch

3. Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 – Brahms

   • Allegro non troppo
   • Andante moderato
   • Quasi minuetto, moderato
   • Finale – Allegro non assai

Additional Text:

On the right side of the program, there is a brief article or announcement titled "Stradivarius Quartet to Give Concert in Fogg", which provides context about the ensemble:

• The Stradivarius Quartet of New York City is returning to the Fogg Art Museum to give a series of three concerts during the coming season.
• The success of their previous concerts led to their re-engagement.
• The quartet was formed in 1929 after solving the Flonzaley Quartet, with members including Wolfgang Wolfinsohn (first violinist), Alfred Pochon (second violinist), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (violoncello).
• The ensemble has performed extensively in the United States and Europe.

The overall design is clean and formal, typical of early 20th-century concert programs, with a focus on clarity and elegance. The paper appears aged, with visible creases and slight discoloration, suggesting its historical nature.

This image depicts an old concert program from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

The header of the program states:

• FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY
• CONCERT
• by THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET
  It notes that the concert is under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts, listing the quartet members: Wolfe Wolfinsohn, First Violin; Alfred Pochon, Second Violin; Nicolas Moldavan, Viola; Gerald Warburg, Violoncello.

The location is specified as the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum, dated Friday Evening, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 o'clock.

The program includes:

• Quartet in D minor, No. 13 by Mozart, with movements Allegro Moderato, Andante, and Allegretto, ma non troppo.
• Prelude, Night, and Toccata by Ernest Bloch.
• Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 by Brahms, with movements Allegro non troppo, Andante moderato, Quasi minuetto, moderato, and Finale – Allegro non assai.

On the right side of the program, there's additional text detailing the performance as part of a three-concert series and mentioning works by Mozart and Brahms. It also notes the ensemble and provides a brief introduction to the quartet and its individual members.

The document shows signs of age, such as yellowing paper and slightly frayed edges. There is a small hole on the upper left corner of the background paper. The program itself is mounted on a larger piece of paper or cardstock.

The image shows a concert program for a performance by The Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The event is scheduled for Friday evening, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 o'clock in the Central Court of the museum. The ensemble includes Wolfe Wolfinsohn (first violin), Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (violoncello).

The program consists of three pieces:

1. Quartet in D minor, No. 13 by Mozart, including Allegro Moderato, Andante, Menuetto, and Allegretto, ma non troppo movements.
2. Prelude, Night, and Tongataboo by Ernest Bloch.
3. Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 by Brahms, including Allegro non troppo, Andante moderato, Quasi minuetto, moderato, and Finale — Allegro non assai movements.

Attached to the program is a newspaper clipping announcing the concert. It highlights that the Stradivarius Quartet of New York will open a series of three concerts performed for the students and describes the repertoire featuring works by Mozart and Brahms. It also provides background information on the quartet, mentioning its creation and reorganization and noting previous successful engagements by the ensemble.

This image shows a document that appears to be an announcement or program for a concert by "The Stradivarius Quartet," held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. It contains two sections:

1. Main Program (left):

   • The central title mentions the group and event.
   • The musicians listed are Wolfe Wolfinsohn (First Violin), Alfred Pochon (Second Violin), Nicolas Moldavan (Viola), and Gerald Warburg (Cello).
   • The event date and time are Friday evening, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 PM, taking place in the central court of the Fogg Art Museum.
   • The program includes:
     • "Quartet in D Minor, No. 13" by Mozart.
     • "Prelude," "Night," and "Tonga Taboo" by Ernest Bloch.
     • "Quartet in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2" by Brahms.

2. Newspaper Clipping (right):

   • A brief article about the event, titled "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET TO GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG."
   • It highlights the celebrated quartet, their upcoming performance, and the features of their program, which includes works by Mozart, Brahms, and Bloch.
   • Some background information is given about the quartet's members and their musical prominence.

The document appears to be affixed to a light-colored, punched paper. The design and typography suggest that it is a vintage document from the early 20th century, likely corresponding to the stated event date in 1930.