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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, January 1929-December 1931

ARCH.2003.25, Rendition: 794156

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This image appears to be a collection of documents related to a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum in Harvard University. Here's a detailed description of the components visible in the image:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • A newspaper clipping from "Harvard Crimson" dated Friday, December 5, 1930. The headline reads: "Stradivarius Quartet Will Give Concert in Fogg Court."
    • The article mentions the program of works by Beethoven, Moor, and Glazounow. It also gives details about the concert schedule, specifying the performance on Friday, December 12, at 8:15 o'clock.
  2. Top Right Corner:

    • Another newspaper clipping with more details about the concert. It states that the concert is under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and the Fine Arts.
    • The musicians of the Stradivarius Quartet are listed: Wolfe Wolfinson (first violin), Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (cello).
    • The program of the concert is mentioned, including works by Beethoven, Moor, and Glazounow.
    • A note at the bottom indicates a third concert on January 16, 1931.
  3. Bottom Middle Section:

    • A printed program or announcement for the concert. It confirms the details of the event, including the location (Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum) and the date and time (Friday evening, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 o'clock).
    • The performers of the Stradivarius Quartet are listed again: Wolfe Wolfinson, Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, and Gerald Warburg.
    • The event is under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and the Fine Arts at Harvard University.

The overall theme of the image is the advertisement and information regarding a classical music concert performed by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, along with details about the program and dates.

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This image shows two printed notices on a single off-white sheet of paper, with the paper slightly folded and a shadow cast on the background. The top section contains a smaller notice about the Stradivarius Quartet's concert, while the bottom section features a larger, more formal announcement for the same concert.

Top Section:

  • Headline: "STRADIVARIUS QUARTET WILL GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG COURT."
  • Description: The notice outlines details of a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, including a program of works by Beethoven, Moor, and Glazounow. The concert is scheduled for Friday, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 p.m. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum, with no admission charge. It mentions the quartet members: Wolfe Wolfinssohn (first violin), Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (violoncello).
  • Program Details: The notice lists the pieces to be performed:
    • Beethoven's Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5.
    • A prelude by E. Moor.
    • Glazounow's Quartet in A minor, Op. 64.
  • Source Information: The notice is from the "Harvard Crimson," dated Friday, December 5, 1930.

Bottom Section:

  • Title: "Fogg Art Museum - Harvard University CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET."
  • Details: This section reiterates the information from the top notice but in a more formal presentation. It provides the names of the quartet members and their instruments, and reconfirms the date and time of the concert: Friday evening, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 p.m.
  • Design: The text is arranged neatly, with the word "CONCERT" prominently centered.

Additional Notes:

  • There is handwritten text on the right side of the paper, reading "Gaz Dec 6, 1930," likely indicating the date the notice was clipped or filed.
  • The paper appears aged, with slight discoloration and creases, suggesting it is a historical document.

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This image displays a collection of historical printed materials from a 1930 concert, arranged on a single sheet or folder, likely for archival preservation.

The main document is a formal concert program from the Fogg Art Museum – Harvard University, dated Friday, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 o’clock. It announces a Concert by The Stradivarius Quartet, held in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts. The quartet members listed are:

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

Above this central program, two smaller clippings are pasted.

The left clipping, from the HARVARD CRIMSON dated Friday, December 5, 1930, announces: “STRADIVARIUS QUARTET WILL GIVE CONCERT IN FOGG COURT.” It confirms the date (Friday, December 12, at 8:15 o’clock) and location, reiterates the performers, and details the program of works by Beethoven, Moor, and Glazounow. Crucially, it notes the quartet’s “reorganized” membership, listing the same performers as the main program.

The right clipping is another article announcing the same “Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet,” reiterating the date, time, location, and the auspices. It also provides the detailed program:

  • Beethoven: Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5 (Allegro, Menuetto, Andante Cantabile, Allegro)
  • Moor: Prelude (played from manuscript)
  • Glazounow: Quartet in A minor, Op. 64 (Andante-Allegro, Andante allegretto, Scherzo Vivace, Finale allegro)

This article also reveals that this is the second concert of the series and that a third concert is scheduled for January 10th, 1931.

A small, handwritten note on the right side of the clipping mentions “Gary- Dec. 6, 1930,” which may be a later annotation by an archivist or collector.

In sum, the image is an archival folder or document page containing a concert program and related newspaper clippings that together document a 1930 performance by the Stradivarius Quartet at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum, detailing the performers, repertoire, and concert series schedule. The consistent listing of the same four performers across all documents confirms the reorganization mentioned in the newspaper.

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The image is a concert program for a performance by the Stradivarius Quartet, held on Friday, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 p.m. in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. The program is presented by the Stradivarius Quartet under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts of Harvard University. The musicians are identified as follows: Wolfe Wolfissohn, first violin; Alfred Pochon, second violin; Nicolas Moldavan, viola; and Gerald Warburg, cello. The concert features works by Beethoven, Moor, and Glazunov. The program includes Beethoven's Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5; Menuetto from manuscript; Andante Cantabile; Prelude (played from manuscript); and Scherzo Vivace. Additionally, the program includes Moor's Quartet in A minor, Op. 64, and Glazunov's Quartet in A minor, Op. 66. The concert is open to the public and free of charge. The image shows a printed document with a white background, and the text is in black ink. The document has a slightly blurry effect, possibly due to age or reproduction quality.

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The image shows a piece of paper with a program of a concert that was held on Friday, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 pm. The concert was held in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum and was organized by the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts. The concert was performed by the Stradivarius Quartet, which consisted of Wolfe Wolfinson on the first violin, Alfred Pochon on the second violin, Nicholas Moldavan on the viola, and Gerald Warburg on the cello. The program included works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Glazunov. The concert was free of charge and open to the public.

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The image depicts a printed program or advertisement for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet, held at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. The document is dated Friday, December 5, 1930, and appears to be part of a newspaper or publication, as indicated by the header "HARVARD CRIMSON" at the top.

Key Details:

Header:

  • The top section includes the name of the publication: "HARVARD CRIMSON", followed by the date "FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1930."

Main Content:

  1. Title and Event:

    • "CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET"
    • The concert is held "UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DIVISIONS OF MUSIC AND OF THE FINE ARTS" at the Fogg Art Museum.
  2. Performers:

    • The quartet consists of:
      • Wolfe Wolinski: First Violin
      • Alfred Pochon: Second Violin
      • Nicolas Moldavan: Viola
      • Gerald Warburg: Violoncello
  3. Venue and Date:

    • The concert takes place in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Friday Evening, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 o'clock.
  4. Program:

    • The program includes works by Beethoven and Mozart:
      • Beethoven:
        • Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5
      • Mozart:
        • Quartet in A minor, Op. 64 ("Mozart Quartet")
        • Movements listed:
          • Prelude (played from manuscript)
          • Andante Cantabile
          • Allegro
          • Andante-Allegretto
          • Scherzo Vivace
          • Finale Allegro
  5. Additional Notes:

    • The concert is free of charge and open to the public.
    • The Stradivarius Quartet is described as reorganized under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and the Fine Arts.
    • A second concert is scheduled for Friday evening, December 19, and a third concert is planned for January 16, 1931.

Visual Layout:

  • The document is formatted with clear headings and sections, typical of a newspaper or promotional flyer.
  • The text is neatly typed, and the layout is organized to provide essential information about the event, including the performers, program, venue, and timing.

Handwritten Notes:

  • In the top right corner, there are handwritten notes, possibly annotations or markings, which include numbers and initials (e.g., "925" and "mc 6,1930"). These appear to be internal markings or references, likely added after the document was printed.

Summary:

The image shows a formal announcement for a concert by the Stradivarius Quartet at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, on December 12, 1930. The program features works by Beethoven and Mozart, and the event is free and open to the public. The document is part of the Harvard Crimson newspaper and includes details about the performers, venue, and additional concert dates. Handwritten notes in the corner suggest it may have been used for internal tracking or reference.

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This is an image of a vintage concert announcement or program mounted on a fabric or paper backing that is slightly larger than the printed material, with visible pin or nail holes on the corners. The program shows that the Stradivarius Quartet performed in the Fogg Court at Harvard University under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and the Fine Arts. It details a concert from Friday Evening, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 o'clock.

The program includes names of the quartet members: Wolfe Wolfinsohn (first violin), Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (violoncello).

The repertoire for the concert listed on the program features works by Beethoven, Moor, and Glasounow. Specific pieces mentioned include a Quartet in A minor, Op. 64 by Moor and the Allegro, Andante Cantabile and Finale allegro movements from a quartet by Beethoven. The mention of a piece "played from manuscript" suggests that there was also a contemporary or unpublished work being performed.

At the top of the program, there is a note excerpt which reads: "Concert by the Stradivarius Quartet under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts, the Stradivarius Quartet (Wolfe Wolfinsohn, first violin; Alfred Pochon, second violin; Nicolas Moldavan, viola; Gerald Warburg, violoncello) will give a second concert in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Friday evening, December 12, at 8:15 o'clock. This concert will be open to the public, free of charge."

The header also indicates that this program was possibly published by the Harvard Crimson on Friday, December 5, 1930. This suggests the program may have been cut out from a newspaper or a publication associated with Harvard University. There is handwritten text on the right side that appears related to archival or library classification.

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The image shows a collage of three clippings related to a concert given by the Stradivarius Quartet at Harvard University.

  1. The top left clipping is a newspaper article from the Harvard Crimson dated Friday, December 5, 1930. It provides details about the concert, mentioning that it will be held in the central court of the Fogg Art Museum on Friday, December 12, at 8:15 PM. The concert will be under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and the Fine Arts, and the quartet members are Wolfe Wolfinsohn (first violin), Alfred Pochon (second violin), Nicolas Moldavan (viola), and Gerald Warburg (violoncello). The program includes works by Beethoven, Moor, and Glazounow.

  2. The clipping on the top right contains further details about the concert, reiterating that the quartet will provide performances of Beethoven's Quartet in A major, Op. 18, No. 5, Moor's Prelude (played from manuscript), and Glazounow's Quartet in A minor, Op. 64. It mentions another concert on January 16th, 1931.

  3. The bottom clipping appears to be a formal announcement or invitation for the concert at the Fogg Art Museum. It repeats similar details: the concert will be by the Stradivarius Quartet, under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and of the Fine Arts at Harvard University. The musicians listed again are Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, and Gerald Warburg. The event will take place at the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum on Friday evening, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 PM.

The background of the collage is a textured grey paper with three circular holes punched on the left side, indicating that it might be part of a larger collection or scrapbook.

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A vintage scrapbook page featuring three clipped concert notices about a Stradivarius Quartet performance at Harvard’s Fogg Art Museum. The central piece is a formal program announcing “FOGG ART MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY – CONCERT BY THE STRADIVARIUS QUARTET,” listing the players (first violin, second violin, viola, and cello) and stating the concert took place Friday evening, December 12, 1930, at 8:15 o’clock in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum. Above and to the side are smaller clippings with additional notes about the program and dates. The page is mounted on a light, textured background and has three punched holes on the left edge, indicating it was bound in a scrapbook.

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This is an archival document mounted on a light gray background with two small holes punched on the left side for filing. The document contains a combination of newspaper clippings and a printed concert program related to a performance by the Stradivarius Quartet.

The content includes:

  1. Two newspaper clippings: These describe the Stradivarius Quartet's upcoming concert at the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University on December 12, 1930. The clippings list the performers, the pieces to be played (Beethoven, Moor, Glazunov), and details of the free concert schedule.

  2. A printed concert program: Below the clippings, there is a printed program titled "FOGG ART MUSEUM – HARVARD UNIVERSITY," announcing the concert performed by the Stradivarius Quartet under the auspices of the Divisions of Music and the Fine Arts. It lists:

    • The musicians: Wolfe Wolfinsohn, Alfred Pochon, Nicolas Moldavan, and Gerald Warburg.
    • The time and location: December 12, 1930, at 8:15 p.m., in the Central Court of the Fogg Art Museum.

The document preserves historical details about the event and appears meticulously arranged for archival purposes.