Composing Collection (#4)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart writing a concerto in the presence of his father, Leopold
XEE938519 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart writing a concerto in the presence of his father, Leopold, illustration from La Musique Populaire, 1882 (coloured engraving) by French School

Portrait of Jean-Ferry Rebel (1666-1747) engraved by Moyreau (engraving)
CBF171219 Portrait of Jean-Ferry Rebel (1666-1747) engraved by Moyreau (engraving) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving)
1061471 Character Sketches in the House of Commons during the Debate on the Vote of Censure (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

holyday conserve
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

digital goes wild
Marcus Hennen

The 22nd Ivor Novello Awards, presented by BASCA and sponsored by PRS. Held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Elton John pictured with his statuette for the Best Pop Song " Don t Go Breaking

Composer Klemperer, 1916. Creator: Ernst Kirchner
Composer Klemperer, 1916

Beauty Writing a Letter (copy of a section of the Hikone Screen), 17th-18th century

They found Schubert hard at work, (1907). Creator: Unknown
They found Schubert hard at work, (1907). In 1817, Franz Schober takes Johann Vogl, a famous opera singer in Vienna, to meet his friend the young composer Schubert

The Deathbed of Mozart, 1910. Creator: Henry Nelson O Neil
The Deathbed of Mozart, 1910. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 5" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1910]

An Ancient Chinese Poet, facsimile of original Chinese scroll (coloured engraving)
XTD141118 An Ancient Chinese Poet, facsimile of original Chinese scroll (coloured engraving) by Chinese School; Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

George Herbert at Bemerton, Salisbury, 1860, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
George Herbert at Bemerton, Salisbury, 1860, (c1902). After a painting in the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. George Herbert (1593-1633), religious poet, orator and priest

Charles Santley, 1886. Artist: Jonnard
Charles Santley, 1886. Santley (1834-1922) was one of the foremost operatic and concert baritone singers of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. From The Magazine of Art

Damascene sword maker 1900 Damascus steel forged steel
Damascene sword maker 1900, Damascus steel was the forged steel composing the blades of swords smithed in the Middle East

King Robert, Son Of Hugh Capet, Composing Sequences And Responses In Latin. After A Miniature From The 14Th Century Manuscript Chroniques De France

The Raised Skirt, 1742. Artist: Francois Boucher
The Raised Skirt, 1742. From a private collection

Richard Strausz - Geb. 1864, 1934. Richard Georg Strauss (1864-1949), German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

View of Composing Room, 1919. Leicester Co-operative Printing Society Ltd.s establishment. From The British Printer Vol. XXXII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

A View of the Largest Battery of Composing Machines in the World, 1916. The U.S.A. Government Printing Offices establishment, Washington D.C. From The British Printer Vol. XXIX

Mr Austin Dobson and Mr Edmund Gosse Composing a Ballade, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Mr Austin Dobson and Mr Edmund Gosse Composing a Ballade, 1904. Scene: the Board of Trade. Time: office hours in the early eighties

Young Woman with Earrings, 1657. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Woman with Earrings, 1657

Mozart working on the overture for Don Giovanni, 1787, (1906). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) wrote the overture on the night of 28 October 1787 ready for its first performance at the National

Mozart working on his opera The Magic Flute, 1791, (1906). Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), and Emanuel Schikaneder (1751-1812), the librettist

WW1 - To My Dear One - A Drummer pens a poem to his love, using his magnificent bass drum as a writing stand. " Though from your side I am away; My thoughts are with you night & day; With eyes

Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration, 1885

Laying out Type
Laying out the type in the Salisbury Times composing room Date: 1950s

Cherubini and his Muse
Luigi Carlo Zenobio Salvatore Maria CHERUBINI depicted by Ingres in the act of being inspired by his Muse on a day in 1840 when he only had two years of composing before him Date: 1760 - 1842

Eta Hoffmann / Henzel
ETW HOFFMANN also known as ETA HOFFMANN (he took the name Amadeus when composing) German Romantic writer and composer Date: 1776 - 1822

Barnby Conducts (Ward)
Sir Joseph Barnby, musician and composer, wielding the baton Date: 1838 - 1896

Musical monkey on a Christmas card. circa 1890s

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

Hanging Fragment Bird Basket 4th century / excavated Egypt
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Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration"
Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration, 1885

Treble clef, sharp sign and musical note on stave, close up

The Anniversary of the Little Boys Homes at Farningham and Swanley, the Home
The Anniversary of the Little Boys Homes at Farningham and Swanley, the home at Farningham: the Tailors Shop (Left), the Composing Room (Right), UK

Source Size = 1893 x 1720
The Paris International Exhibition: Delcambres Type Composing Machine, France, 1867

Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens A Flat Major Sonata, Opus 26 (pen & ink)
KW417980 Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens A Flat Major Sonata, Opus 26 (pen & ink) by Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens Sonata in A, Opus 101 (pen & ink)
KW417979 Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens Sonata in A, Opus 101 (pen & ink) by Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Leopold Kozeluch, engraved by William Ridley, 1797 (engraving)
XJF343680 Leopold Kozeluch, engraved by William Ridley, 1797 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (oil on canvas)
XPH330635 Portrait of Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (oil on canvas) by Serov, Valentin Aleksandrovich (1865-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carlo Goldoni, aged 8, writes his first piece in the presence of his mother and the
XJF425384 Carlo Goldoni, aged 8, writes his first piece in the presence of his mother and the Abbot of Bergamasco, from Opere di Carlo Goldoni, engraved by Antonio Baratti

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) c. 1770 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XJF264499 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) c.1770 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Guttenbrunn, Ludwig (c.1750-1819); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) engraved by Schiavonnetti, 1792 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF264498 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) engraved by Schiavonnetti, 1792 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Guttenbrunn, Ludwig (c.1750-1819) (after); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Portrait of Victor Rifaut (1798-1838) 1822 (oil on canvas)
XIR212547 Portrait of Victor Rifaut (1798-1838) 1822 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 46x37 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

The Composer, 19th century
BAL20720 The Composer, 19th century by Archainbaud, P.G. (fl.1887-90); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Relief depicting an Allegory of Music (lapis lazuli)
XIR184060 Relief depicting an Allegory of Music (lapis lazuli) by French School, (16th century); 12.8x9.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: allegorie de la musique composant; ); French

Poets Inspiration, 1785 (oil on canvas)
BAL174048 Poets Inspiration, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Rossi, Marco (fl.1785); 96x133 cm; Arkhangelsk Cathedral Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Giovanni Paesiello (1740-1816) (oil on canvas)
XIR108100 Giovanni Paesiello (1740-1816) (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 129x94 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Masterpieces: A Glimpse into the World of Composing" Step into the captivating world as we journey through time and witness the creative process of renowned musical geniuses. In 1938, Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich immersed himself in his study, pouring his soul into every note he composed. Frederic Chopin's ethereal melodies come to life as we delve into his enchanting Etude and Nocturne compositions. Each stroke of his pen on paper reveals a glimpse into his profound emotions and delicate artistry. Wagner's powerful symphonies resonate with intensity, crafted meticulously with each stroke on a Balestrieri instrument. The Preludes by Frederic Chopin transport us to an era where passion intertwines effortlessly with melancholy. Mozart and Beethoven, two titans of classical music, are captured in their most vulnerable moments while composing. Witness their genius at work as they shape timeless masterpieces that continue to inspire generations. Eta Hoffmann finds solace within himself as he composes passionately, creating harmonies that reflect his own inner world. His signature graces each page like a personal seal upon his musical creations. The portrait of Mikhail Glinka during the composition of Ruslan opera captures him amidst inspiration, showcasing the dedication required to bring forth grand operatic tales that captivate audiences worldwide. A man on a road photo symbolizes the endless possibilities awaiting composers who embark on their artistic journeys. Every step taken is filled with anticipation for what lies ahead - new melodies waiting to be discovered. Robert Schumann's compositions echo through time, resonating deeply within our hearts. With each note penned onto Balestri paper, he unveils stories untold and emotions unspoken. Finally, words by King Charles II remind us that composing is not merely an act but an expression of one's deepest thoughts and feelings set ablaze through the universal language of music.