Composers Collection (#55)

Famous Musicians of 1909, including Paderewski and Elgar
Famous Musicians of 1909: (top row left) Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941), Polish pianist, composer, politician (and spokesman for Polish independence)

The Abbe Liszt by Mervyn Suart
FRANZ LISZT Hungarian musician (1811-1886) - an unusual composition showing Liszt deep in thought, bathed by candlelight, while a couple dance in a romantic clinch, presumably to his music. Date: 1938

Kathleen Bruckshaw (1877-1921), British composer and pianist, pictured at the time she had played at the Albert Hall Fair in aid of the Concerts of the Front Fund

Madame Novello Davies & her son, Ivor Novello
The Welsh composer, singer and actor, David Ivor Davies (1893-1951), better known as Ivor Novello, pictured with his mother, Madame Novello Davies

Ludwig Geyer
LUDWIG GEYER, the second husband of Richards mother, thus his stepfather : it is widely suspected, though not certainly, that he was the composers real father. Date: 19TH CENTURY

Dr. Henry Coward (1849-1944)
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y00573

Portrait of Antonio Vivaldi (engraving)
XJF1072699 Portrait of Antonio Vivaldi (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian composer and violinist; ); Italian, out of copyright

Ludwig van Beethoven (16 December 1770- 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. He was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical

Ivor Novello (right)
Welsh composer, singer and actor, David Ivor Davies (1893-1951), better known as Ivor Novello, photographed with Swedish cartoonist and caricaturist Einar Nerman (1888-1983) in 1930

M. Massenet the composer at Monte Carlo
Jules Massenet (1842-1912), French composer of operas pictured at the entrance of his villa at Monte Carlo. His new opera, Don Quichotte, was produced at Monte Carlo in 1910

Rosalind Frances Ellicott (1857 - 1924), English composer and musician. C. 1890

William Boyce (1710 - 1779), English composers

Composers and publishers of Tipperary, WW1
The makers of " Its a Long, Long Way to Tipperary" - Harry Williams, part-composer and author; Mr Bert Feldman, the publisher and Jack Judge

Paul A. Rubens, composer
Paul Alfred Rubens (1875 - 1917), English composer who wrote some of the most popular musicals of the Edwardian era. During the First World War, he wrote the patriotic song

Conductors at Bournemouth Festival of Music H. L. Oakley
Five famous conductors who took part in Bournemouths Festival of Music organised by Mr Dan Godfrey at the Winter Gardens. From left, Mr Edward German, Sir Edward Elgar, Sir Alexander Mackenzie

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912), English composer and conductor of African and English parentage. He is best known for his cantata, Hiawathas Wedding Feast

Sir Arthur Sullivan
SIR ARTHUR SEYMOUR SULLIVAN English composer, organist and choirmaster. Collaborated with Ws Gilbert on series of highly successful comic operas Date: c. 1880

Sir William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875), 1847
From a watercolour by J. Wagerman

Source Size = 2717 x 2687
Composers of Opera Bouffe: M. Jacques Offenbach

Source Size = 3773 x 2357
Composers of Opera Bouffe: M. Charles Lecocq (Left), M.F.R. Hervaa (Right)

Bach Family Tree, c. 1750-1770 (pen and ink and pencil on paper)
XPH308419 Bach Family Tree, c.1750-1770 (pen and ink and pencil on paper) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover for the piano and singing parts of La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein
XJF468583 Cover for the piano and singing parts of La Grande Duchesse de Gerolstein, words by Henri Meilhac and Ludovis Halevy and music by J

Jean-Francois Sudre, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c. 1870 (engraving)
KW2619088 Jean-FranAzois Sudre, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-FranAzois Sudre (1787-1862)

Leo Delibes (1836-91) illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes
KW226910 Leo Delibes (1836-91) illustration from The Lure of Music by Olin Downes, 1922 (litho) by Emerson, Chase (1874-1922); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Around the Piano, 1885 (oil on canvas)
BAL16620 Around the Piano, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 160x222 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-94) at piano; ); French

1272682; out of copyright

Memorial to Perucho Figueredo, 1818-1870, composer of Cuban National Anthem, Bayamo, Cuba, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Franz Joseph Haydn 1732 - 1809, known as Joseph Haydn. Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the classical period

Portrait bust of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), German composer and pianist. One of the most influential western composers whose music bridged the Classical and Romantic periods. Musician

Igor stravinsky (far left) with rimsky-korsakov and his first wife, catherine (far right), 1907

From left to right, the composers Pietro Mascagni, Albero Franchetti and Giacomo Puccini before the piano. Photography

The composers Camille Saint-Sa%ns (seated) and Enrique Granados. Photography

Cantigas De Santa Maria
The composers Isaac Alb niz (left) and Toms Bretn. Photograph from 1886. Photography

Johann Strauss statue at Stadtpark, Vienna, Austria, Europe

William Wostenholme, blind organist
Mr William Wostenholme (1865 - 1931), organist and composer. Totally blind from birth, who was a talented musician and studied at the College for Blind Sons of Gentlemen at Worcester

Sir Arnold Bax (1883 - 1953), British composer, who composed a work for mark the Festival of Britain. His name is particularly associated with a Celtic revival in music

Music by King Charles I
Music 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

Music by King Henry VIII
Music and lyrics written by King Henry VIII entitled Passetyme with Goode Company (The Kynges Balade) accompanied by a stylised illustration showing The King conducting a group of musicians

Music cover for A Christmas Bouquet of Choice Dance Music, by Eminent Composers. A cameo picture of a young woman in folk costume is surrounded by holly, mistletoe and flowers

Weber, Carl Maria von 1786 - 1826
Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber. German composer and one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school

Statue of composer Edvard Grieg, Bergen, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Mask on Sibelius monument, Helsinki, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

Statue of Puccini, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Close-up of the face of Sibelius on the monument to the composer in Helsinki, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

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"Captivating Creators: A Glimpse into the World of Composers" Step into a realm where melodies come alive, as we explore the lives and works of renowned composers throughout history. In Josef Lange's mesmerizing oil painting, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart stands tall, his genius immortalized on canvas. The year is 1789, and Mozart's brilliance shines through every stroke. A Punch cartoon warns us about the grandeur of Wagner's Ring Cycle, an epic musical journey that captivates audiences with its enchanting power. Engraved in our minds forever. The vibrant title page of Puccini's opera Tosca transports us to a world filled with passion and drama. Its color litho captures the essence of this timeless masterpiece. Verdi's La Traviata takes center stage as we gaze upon its frontispiece score sheet. Giuseppe Verdi’s genius unfolds before our eyes; his music tells stories that touch our souls. The Leningrad Symphony echoes through time, resonating with emotions untold. Its haunting melody evokes memories from a tumultuous era—a testament to the power of music in times of adversity. Masses Paul Et Virginie remind us that composition transcends borders and languages; it unites hearts across cultures and continents—an ode to universal harmony. Edward Elgar's birthplace becomes a pilgrimage site for enthusiasts seeking inspiration from one who shaped British classical music. Lower Broadheath whispers tales of Elgar’s humble beginnings. Beethoven Listening to a Muse portrays an intimate moment frozen in charcoal on paper—his creative spirit ignited by divine inspiration—the birthplace of masterpieces yet to be heard. Sheet music for "Ave Maria" enchants both believers and non-believers alike—a religious melody adapted for all souls seeking solace within its heavenly notes—a universal hymn for humanity. Carl Schweninger the Younger encapsulates Mozart's essence in a color litho.