#EPowerBiggs

2025-12-21

E. Power Biggs, an experimental program on the Challis pedal harpsichord [1968]
1 print : color ; sheet 59 x 46 cm (poster format) | Poster shows an advertisement for a concert given by E. Power Biggs; design on poster resembles harpsichord keys.

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The image is a vibrant advertisement for an experimental program on the Challis pedal harpsichord by E. Power Biggs, which took place in 1968 at MIT Students' Auditorium and was sponsored by various organizations such as J.S.Bach Society, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Paul Hindemith Institute, Institute Of Technology And Science, and others.
The poster has a striking magenta background with white diagonal lines resembling the keys on a harpsichord. At the top right corner are details about admission price ($2.00) for MIT students at 5:00 PM and general admissions (MIT Students - $3.60). Below that, "E Power Biggs" is prominently displayed in large white letters with an underline consisting of purple harpsichord keys.
The poster indicates the program was part of a series called An Experimental Program on the Challis Pedal Harpsichord by E. Power Biggs and includes additional information about works by J.S.Bach, Cesar Franck, Paul Hindemith, Institute Of Technology And Science, Antonio Soler, etc., with specific dates such as April 24, 1968 for performances.
The overall design is simple yet eye-catching, utilizing a bold color scheme and geometric shapes to convey the musical nature of the event.

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