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Musicians Collection (#7)

"From medieval tales to modern legends, they have shaped the world with their melodies

Background imageMusicians Collection: Musicians, n.d. Creator: Donato Creti

Musicians, n.d. Creator: Donato Creti
Musicians, n.d

Background imageMusicians Collection: Concert Scene, n.d. Creator: Unknown

Concert Scene, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Concert Scene, n.d

Background imageMusicians Collection: Pifferari, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Pifferari, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Pifferari, [in Rome], 1850. Scene depicting The appearance of the peasant minstrels (The Pifferari), whose strains form the very simple

Background imageMusicians Collection: Ornamental Panel: Victoria Augusta, c.1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena

Ornamental Panel: Victoria Augusta, c.1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Ornamental Panel: Victoria Augusta, c.1507

Background imageMusicians Collection: The Chamber Musicians, 1862, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand

The Chamber Musicians, 1862, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Chamber Musicians, 1862, printed 1920

Background imageMusicians Collection: The Street Singers, 1862, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand

The Street Singers, 1862, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Street Singers, 1862, printed 1920

Background imageMusicians Collection: Man Playing Lute and Woman Playing Tamborine, n.d. Creator: Unknown

Man Playing Lute and Woman Playing Tamborine, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Man Playing Lute and Woman Playing Tamborine, n.d

Background imageMusicians Collection: The Street Singers, 1862. Creator: Charles Maurand

The Street Singers, 1862. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Street Singers, 1862

Background imageMusicians Collection: Pa. German Plate, c. 1936. Creator: Eugene Shellady

Pa. German Plate, c. 1936. Creator: Eugene Shellady
Pa. German Plate, c. 1936

Background imageMusicians Collection: Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Creators: Stockdale, Smyth

Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Creators: Stockdale, Smyth
Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Rural entertainment in Devon. And then entered six or seven youths fantastically bedecked with ribbons, and gay

Background imageMusicians Collection: Evening Bell of Dojoji (Dojoji no bansho), no. 1 from the series 'Eight Views of Children... c1764

Evening Bell of Dojoji (Dojoji no bansho), no. 1 from the series "Eight Views of Children... c1764
Evening Bell of Dojoji (Dojoji no bansho), no. 1 from the series "Eight Views of Children (Osana hakkei)", c. 1764

Background imageMusicians Collection: M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Creator: Unknown

M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Creator: Unknown
M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre [London] - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Only conceive Jullien's ordinary orchestra extended and elevated to the very "flies

Background imageMusicians Collection: Yoshitsune's Encouter with Princess Joruri, from 'The Tale of Joruri in Twelve... c. 1684/1704

Yoshitsune's Encouter with Princess Joruri, from "The Tale of Joruri in Twelve... c. 1684/1704
Yoshitsune's Encouter with Princess Joruri, from "The Tale of Joruri in Twelve Episodes (Joruri Junidan Zoshi)", c. 1684/1704

Background imageMusicians Collection: Lichfield 'Greenhill Bower' - the Morris Dancers, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Lichfield "Greenhill Bower" - the Morris Dancers, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lichfield "Greenhill Bower" - the Morris Dancers, 1850. Annual tradition: This very ancient festival was celebrated...with more than its usual ceremonies

Background imageMusicians Collection: National Concert at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1850. Creator: Smyth

National Concert at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1850. Creator: Smyth
National Concert at Her Majesty's Theatre, [London], 1850. It is highly creditable to the direction of the above entertainments at Her Majesty's Theatre

Background imageMusicians Collection: The Canterbury Settlement, New Zealand - sketch on board the 'Randolph' Emigrant Ship, 1850

The Canterbury Settlement, New Zealand - sketch on board the "Randolph" Emigrant Ship, 1850. Colonists depart from the East India Dock on the Thames in London

Background imageMusicians Collection: As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)

As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young, 1662. Found in the Collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Background imageMusicians Collection: The Russian Dance, 1769. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince

The Russian Dance, 1769. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The Russian Dance, 1769

Background imageMusicians Collection: Statuette, c. 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson

Statuette, c. 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Statuette, c. 1937

Background imageMusicians Collection: Group photo of men with musical instruments and playing cards, 1915. Creator: Unknown

Group photo of men with musical instruments and playing cards, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Group photo of men with musical instruments and playing cards, 1915. Dorotea, Lapland

Background imageMusicians Collection: Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915

Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Dance of a bacha [dancing boy], Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. A group of musicians playing for a bacha (dancing boy). In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 150

Background imageMusicians Collection: Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)

Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)
Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Background imageMusicians Collection: The International Exhibition: a scene near the Eastern Dome on the closing day, 1862

The International Exhibition: a scene near the Eastern Dome on the closing day, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: a scene near the Eastern Dome on the closing day, 1862. Whether from accident or with a design to draw off some of the human pressure from the western portion of

Background imageMusicians Collection: 'Music' by A. B. Clay, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H. Harrall

"Music" by A. B. Clay, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: H. Harrall
"Music" by A. B. Clay, from the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The attitude of the head

Background imageMusicians Collection: The music pavilion of the Vienna Schützenfest from 1898. Creator: Gustav Korompay

The music pavilion of the Vienna Schützenfest from 1898. Creator: Gustav Korompay
The music pavilion of the Vienna Schutzenfest from 1898

Background imageMusicians Collection: Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week

Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week
Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics, [Old Street, London]: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week, 1862

Background imageMusicians Collection: Gamelan Musicians

Gamelan Musicians
Ugur Erkmen

Background imageMusicians Collection: John Lennon has a cup of tea 1964

John Lennon has a cup of tea 1964
John Lennon enjoys a cup of tea at London Airport as he prepares to return to France. John and George came back to London on two occasions for discussions with Brian Epstein during TheBeatles stint

Background imageMusicians Collection: TheBeatles in Paris in front of the Arc de Triomphe

TheBeatles in Paris in front of the Arc de Triomphe John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison 1964

Background imageMusicians Collection: Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, sitting

Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, sitting on his bed throne with scimitar and hookah pipe. Princes to the right, court clerks at left, and other courtiers

Background imageMusicians Collection: Victorian Greeting Card - Mice Musicians

Victorian Greeting Card - Mice Musicians
Four mice musicians sitting on a bench playing musical instruments. Date: circa 1890

Background imageMusicians Collection: Toy Theatre, Pollocks New Stage Orchestra

Toy Theatre, Pollocks New Stage Orchestra. 19th century

Background imageMusicians Collection: Rock Musicians

Rock Musicians
Jimi Hendrix, Mick Jagger, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Elton John - Rock Musicians

Background imageMusicians Collection: Two musician dancers of Cambodia, South East Asia

Two musician dancers of Cambodia, South East Asia (then a French Protectorate). 1922

Background imageMusicians Collection: Mick Jagger and David Bowie singing with Dire Straits at Princes Trust concert

Mick Jagger and David Bowie singing with Dire Straits at Princes Trust concert, 23 June 1986

Background imageMusicians Collection: Judy Garland is making recordings of two songs from Lionel Bart

Judy Garland is making recordings of two songs from Lionel Barts newest musical Maggie May and Bart is sitting through he sessions with her. 9th August 1964 Musicians

Background imageMusicians Collection: The Sex Pistols at their press conference, in response to growing criticism over their

The Sex Pistols at their press conference, in response to growing criticism over their television interview on yesterdays " Today" programme

Background imageMusicians Collection: Nick Lowe dark shirt) and Dave Edmunds (in lighter shirt) pictured together in 1979

Nick Lowe dark shirt) and Dave Edmunds (in lighter shirt) pictured together in 1979. Nick and Dave formed the band Rockpile in the late 1970s

Background imageMusicians Collection: Kiki Dee and Elton John attend a House of Commons reception

Kiki Dee and Elton John attend a House of Commons reception, invited along with other pop stars by the Minister for the Arts, Norman St John-Stevas. 3rd August 1980

Background imageMusicians Collection: Pop stars attend a House of Commons reception, invited by the Minister for the Arts

Pop stars attend a House of Commons reception, invited by the Minister for the Arts, Norman St John-Stevas. 3rd August 1980

Background imageMusicians Collection: Maddy Prior and Rick Kemp of folk-rock band Steeleye Span with their baby Alexander

Maddy Prior and Rick Kemp of folk-rock band Steeleye Span with their baby Alexander Allan. Steeleye Span are to reform after being split up for three years. 28th November 1980

Background imageMusicians Collection: The Beastie Boys in Amsterdam with members of Run-DMC. 22nd May 1987

The Beastie Boys in Amsterdam with members of Run-DMC. 22nd May 1987

Background imageMusicians Collection: Actors supporting independence. Elaine C. Smith, Pat Kane and Ricky Ross

Actors supporting independence. Elaine C. Smith, Pat Kane and Ricky Ross. 28th February 1992

Background imageMusicians Collection: The new Loftus Greenjackets banner is held up by Julie Scaife (left) and Burton

The new Loftus Greenjackets banner is held up by Julie Scaife (left) and Burtons training instructor Lucy Antill. In the background are left are (left to right) Sharon Hick, Barbara Jacobs

Background imageMusicians Collection: The British Steel Gala held at Kirkleatham Showground - the 34th Signal Regiment open

The British Steel Gala held at Kirkleatham Showground - the 34th Signal Regiment open the show. 7th July 1996

Background imageMusicians Collection: Going for a burton has paid off for an East Cleveland juvenile jazz band

Going for a burton has paid off for an East Cleveland juvenile jazz band, for two trainees at Guisboroughs Burtons clothing factory have helped stitch up the Loftus Greenjackets with new uniforms

Background imageMusicians Collection: Bob Dylan in concert on stage at Earls Court in London, 15th June 1978

Bob Dylan in concert on stage at Earls Court in London, 15th June 1978

Background imageMusicians Collection: Film premiere of 'Tommy'. Leicester Sq. Theatre

Film premiere of "Tommy". Leicester Sq. Theatre
Film premiere of " Tommy". Leicester Sq. Theatre. Roger Daltrey who attended the premiere of the Ken Russell film Tommy at the Leicester Sq. Theatre last night. March 1975 75-01670-004




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"From medieval tales to modern legends, they have shaped the world with their melodies. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, music transcends time as it weaves a magical spell. Jimi Hendrix, the iconic guitarist, exudes passion and creativity as he strums his strings in an intimate setting. John Lennon and Paul McCartney harmonize effortlessly in a recording studio, crafting timeless songs that resonate with generations. Buddy Holly's infectious tunes continue to inspire aspiring artists worldwide. In Bremen, Germany, a bronze statue pays homage to the Town Musicians of Bremen, reminding us of the power of unity in creating beautiful music together. BB Kings Blues Club stands as a testament to blues' enduring legacy and its ability to touch souls deeply. Tagore's poetic compositions echo through time, stirring emotions and igniting imaginations. George Harrison and his former wife Pattie Boyd share an intimate moment while their guitars whisper secrets only they can understand. The Black Dyke Mills Band showcases the skillful precision of brass instruments merging into one harmonious symphony. A statue of Billy Fury overlooks Albert Dock and the Mersey River in Liverpool—a reminder of how music can etch itself into cityscapes forever. Paul McCartney and George Harrison fine-tune their guitars before taking audiences on unforgettable musical journeys filled with joyous chords and heartfelt lyrics. Giovanni Paolo Panini captures an enchanting musical party hosted by Ca—where notes dance freely through opulent halls. "