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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794140

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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.

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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.

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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. 13Mozart
    • Allegro Moderato
    • Andante
    • Menuetto
    • Allegretto, ma non troppo
  2. PreludeErnest Bloch
  3. NightErnest Bloch
  4. TongatabooErnest Bloch
  5. Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2Brahms
    • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The image displays a program for a concert held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, featuring the Stradivarius Quartet. The program is printed on a piece of paper with holes punched along the left side, indicating it was likely part of a binder or folder.

Program Details:

  • Title: "FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DIVISIONS OF MUSIC AND OF THE FINE ARTS"
  • Performers:
    • Wolfe Wolpinsohn, First Violin
    • Alfred Pochon, Second Violin
    • Nicolas Moldavan, Viola
    • Gerald Warburg, Violoncello
  • Date and Time: Friday Evening, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 o'clock
  • Location: Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum
  • Program:
    • Quartet in D minor, No. 18
    • Prelude
    • Night
    • Tongataboo
    • Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2
    • Brahms
  • Notes:
    • The program is an excerpt from the Stradivarius Quartet's performance at the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The concert was part of a series of three concerts given by the quartet at the museum during the coming season.

Additional Information:

  • The program was printed on a piece of paper with holes punched along the left side.
  • The paper has a rough edge on the right side, suggesting it may have been torn from a larger document or book.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the program.

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The image depicts a vintage program for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, featuring a beige paper with black text. The program is titled "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University Concert" and lists the members of the quartet as Wolfe Wolfensohn (First Violin), Alfred Pochon (Second Violin), Nicolas Moldavan (Viola), and Gerald Warburg (Violoncello). The concert took place on Friday, November 15, 1930, at 8:00 o'clock in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum.

The program includes three works: Mozart's Quartet in D minor, No. 18; Brahms' Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2; and Ernest Bloch's Night and Tongataboo. A newspaper clipping on the right side of the program announces that the Stradivarius Quartet will give a series of three concerts at the Fogg Museum of Art during the coming season, with the success of the concerts prompting the management to give their first concert next Friday at 8 o'clock. The quartet was brought together by Alfred Pochon in 1929 after the dissolution of the Flonzaley Quartet, when he induced Nicolas Moldavan, second violinist and also a member of the Flonzaley Quartet; Wolfe Wolfnshon, first violinist; and Gerald Warburg, violincellist, to join with him in a new quartet. During the past season they have given concerts throughout this country and Europe. The program is as follows: Allegro Moderato, Andante, Minuetto, Allegretto, ma non troppo, Prelude, Night, Tongataboo, Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2, Brahms, Allegro non troppo, Andante moderato, Quasi minuetto, moderato, Finale - Allegro non assai.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the musical history of the Stradivarius Quartet and their performances at the Fogg Art Museum in the early 20th century.

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The image depicts a vintage concert program and newspaper clipping, both related to a performance by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University.

  • The concert program is the main focus of the image.
    • It is printed on cream-colored paper and features black text.
    • The title "CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET" is prominently displayed at the top.
    • The program lists the performers: Wolfe Wolfinsohn (First Violin), Alfred Pochon (Second Violin), Nicolas Moldavan (Viola), and Gerald Warburg (Violoncello).
    • The concert took place on Friday, November 14, 1930, at 8:00 p.m. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum.
    • The program includes three pieces: Mozart's Quartet in D minor, No. 13; Ernest Bloch's Prelude, Night, and Tongataboo; and Brahms' Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2.
  • A newspaper clipping is attached to the right side of the program.
    • The clipping is from an unknown publication and is dated November 13, 1930.
    • It announces the Stradivarius Quartet's concert at the Fogg Art Museum, featuring works by Mozart and Brahms.
    • The article mentions that the quartet was formed in 1928 after the dissolution of the Flonzaley Quartet and has given concerts throughout the country and Europe.
  • The background of the image is a light gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the program and clipping.

In summary, the image presents a historical concert program and accompanying newspaper clipping, showcasing the Stradivarius Quartet's performance at the Fogg Art Museum in 1930.

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The image presents a vintage concert program for the Stradivarius Quartet, featuring a beige paper with three-hole punching on the left side. The program is titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM - HARVARD UNIVERSITY" and includes details about the concert, such as:

  • Concert Information
    • Date: Friday Evening, November 14, 1930
    • Time: 8:00 o'clock
    • Location: Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum
  • Program Details
    • Performers: Wolfe Wolfinsohn (First Violin), Alfred Pochon (Second Violin), Nicolas Moldavan (Viola), and Gerald Warburg (Violoncello)
    • Program:
      • Quartet in D minor, No. 13 by Mozart
        • Allegro Moderato
        • Andante
        • Menuetto
        • Allegretto, ma non troppo
      • Prelude, Night, and Tongataboo by Ernest Bloch
      • Quartet in A minor, Op. 51, No. 2 by Brahms
        • Allegro non troppo
        • Andante moderato
        • Quasi minueto, moderato
        • Finale - Allegro non assai

On the right side of the image, a newspaper clipping provides additional information about the Stradivarius Quartet, including:

  • Quartet History
    • Formed in 1928
    • Members: Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, Wolfe Wolfinsohn, and Gerald Warburg
  • Concert Series
    • Part of a series of three concerts at the Fogg Museum
    • Noted string ensemble opens series of three concerts tomorrow - all students invited

Overall, the image showcases a historic concert program and newspaper clipping, highlighting the Stradivarius Quartet's performance at the Fogg Art Museum in 1930.