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Musicians with instruments on a Christmas and New Year cardMusicians with instruments on a Christmas card, with a quotation from The Merchant of Venice: I am never merry when I hear sweet music. Date: circa 1890s
Pau Casals (1876-1973). Cellist, composer and conductorPablo (Pau) Casals (1876-1973). Cellist, composer and conductor. Sculture. Montserrat Mountain. Barcelona province. Catalonia. Spain
Cats enjoying a dance on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Bernard Richards Cellist RehearsingBernard Richards and an unidentified fellow English Chamber Orchestra cellist at rehearsal of an Aldeburgh Festival concert in the early 1960s Date: early 1960s
Rostropovich (cello) and Benjamin Britten (Harpsichord)Rostropovich (cello) and Benjamin Britten standing at the Harpsichord. Rostropovichs hosts were introducing him to the church in which he would give his first Aldeburgh Festival performance (of Bach)
Rostropovich, Yehudi Menuhin, Diana Gould at OrfordLeft to right: Unidentified assistant, Mrs Menuhin (Diana Gould the ballerina), Yehudi Menuhin arriving for the Choral and Orchestral Concert during the Aldeburgh Festival on 23 June 1963 Date: 1963
The Dalrymple Orchestra, photographed in a gardenMembers of the Dalrymple Orchestra, photographed in a garden. Date: 1907-1908
WW1 era - The Femina QuartetteWW1 era - The Femina String Quartette presented by Nathan P. Haimsohn. Date: circa 1916
Preparing for the Childrens Party - Now, one, two, and three - a man plays the cello while two little girls practise their dance. circa late 19th century
Rudolf Barshai conducting Bournemouth Symphony OrchestraRudolf Borisovich Barshai (1924-2010), Russian musician, conducting the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He was their Principal Conductor from 1982 until 1988. Date: circa 1980s
Two cellos by Ruggerius and Stradivarius, both belonging to J R Bridson. 1875
Musical cat, dog and owl on a Victorian scrap, playing the violin, singing operatically, and playing the cello. Date: circa 1890s
Alfredo PiattiALFREDO PIATTI Italian cellist Date: 1822 - 1901
St Cecilia / Fry / MignardSAINT CECILIA Roman saint and martyr, patron saint of musicians, playing a harp while a cherub sings from a score Date: 2nd - 3rd century
The Cumaean SybilTHE CUMAEAN SYBIL It was she who offered Tarquinius Superbus the Sybilline Prophecies
Victorian Scrap, Clown playing an instrumentVictorian Scrap, Clown playing a musical instrument. circa 1880s
Young girl holding up a musical score for two medieval musicians.. Handcolored lithograph after an illustration by J. E. Rogers from Francis Cowley Burnands Present Pastimes of Merrie England
WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key NotesWW2 poster, G R [Goods Received?] Notes are the Key Notes of harmonious store keeping. Wrong information and careless handling causes discord. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s
Mstislav Rostropovich, Aldeburgh FestivalRostropovich in the Aldeburgh Parish Church, Aldeburgh Festival. Rostropovichs hosts were introducing him to the church in which he would give his first Aldeburgh Festival performance (of Bach)
Peter Pears and Mstislav RostropovichPeter Pears standing by Rostropovich in the Aldeburgh Parish Church, Aldeburgh Festival. Rostropovichs hosts were introducing him to the church in which he would give his first Aldeburgh Festival
Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears and Mstislav RostropovichPeter Pears (tenor) talking with Rostropovich (cello). Benjamin Britten talking to unidentified man. Rostropovichs hosts were introducing him to the church in which he would give his first Aldeburgh
Beatrice Harrison playing the Cello 1924Beatrice Harrison (1892 - 1965), British cellist who by the age of 11 was an Exhibitor at the Royal College of Music and by age 14 a Scholar. Date: 1924
Military amateur dramatic clubThe Band of the 2nd SOM.L.I, dramatic club, in opera Pip-ard. British army amateur dramatic club, probably the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers stationed in China around 1911. Date: C.1911
Johann SchenckJOHANN SCHENCK German-Dutch musician whose compositions inspired Bachs cello pieces. [Do not confuse with 18th century Austrian, same name] Date: 1660 - 1712
WPA. Federal Music Project offers instruction in piano, voice, violin, cello, theory... Lectures and concerts for children and adults at Christodora House
WPA. Federal Music Project offers the following courses for adults - piano, voice, violin, cello, ear training, theory, and ensemble appreciation at the Chelsea Community Music Center
Julian Clifford conducting at the Royal Hall, HarrogateSilhouette of Julian Seymour Clifford (1877-1921), English conductor, composer and pianist, conducting an 8pm concert at the Royal Hall (or Kursaal), Harrogate, Yorkshire. 1919
Concert at Princes Hall, 1883Concert at Princes Hall for the New Building of Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Piccadilly. Date: 1883
Silhouette of conductor and musiciansSilhouette of a conductor and a musicians, probably on a bandstand. A tuba player can be seen on the left, a cello is leaning up in the middle, and a woman plays the cornet on the right
Silhouette of a 19th century danceSilhouette of couples at a 19th century dance (Jane Austen period), with a trio of musicians in the background. 1818
Chamber Quartet, 1875A quartet of musical enthusiasts are surveyed from above by two busts of rather more eminent musicians. Date: 1875
Geraldo Gaucho BandThe Geraldo Gaucho Tango Orchestra. Date: 1930s
London street musicians, 1848A musical trio ply their trade on the streets of London. Date: 1848
Music at home - a trio of musiciansThree ladies play musical instruments together ina domestic setting. Date: 1886
Jazz band, 1919A stylized black jazz band performs on stage. Date: 1919
Music at home - young musicians practiceTwo boys practice their cello and flute. The boy on the left is Bill Marriott, who became a flautist with Halle symphony orchestra. Practice makes perfect! Date: c.1908
A music evening at home, 1882. A cello, squeeze box and piano are in evidence. No one looks as if they are enjoying themselves. Date: 1882
Music by King Charles IMusic and lyrics by King Charles I entitled Mark How The Blushful Morn accompanied by a stylised illustration depicting the King playing the cello while seated on the throne
Shakespeare: fairiesShakespeare:fairies
Dr Syntax with musiciansDr Syntax with a group of musicians. He plays the violin; there is a lady violinst, a cellist, and an Indian bugler with turban
St Cecilia / RaphaelSAINT CECILIA Roman saint and martyr, patron saint of musicians, carrying a portative organ while angels sing in the clouds above
Cellist Tunes up 1931A bespeckled cellist tunes his instrument
Grandville Steam OrchA steam orchestra with, drums, cello, violin, french horn and trombone
Gaspar Cassado / PostcardGASPAR CASSADO Spanish cellist
The Garden TrioDr Syntax as part of a string trio in the garden, with a potential brass player waiting for his opportunity on the right
Friends Visit MiltonJOHN MILTON, blind in old age, visited by his friends
Music making in an aristocratic home, with violin, cello, spinet and singer