Musicalinstrument Collection

Pipe organ built by Flight and Robson.. Front and side plans of the pipe organ built by Benjamin Flight and Joseph Robson for the Earl of Kirkwall

Viol d amour, mandore, Spanish guitar and lute.. Viol d amour (1), mandore (2), Spanish guitar (3) and lute (4). Copperplate engraving by John Lee after a drawing by T

Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara
6338717 Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara)

Portrait of Antonio Sarti (1784-1855) (oil on canvas)
884931 Portrait of Antonio Sarti (1784-1855) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy

Woman playing organ, 1924 (illustration)
5975893 Woman playing organ, 1924 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover in: Le Mirror des Modes, France, 1924); Photo © CCI

David playing the harp, and other miniatures from manuscripts of the 9th Century (chromolitho)
7173011 David playing the harp, and other miniatures from manuscripts of the 9th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David playing the harp)

Indian musician in dhoti and necklace playing the pennak.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Hunting horns, serpent, French horn, bugle and trombone.. Hunting horns (1, 2), serpent (3), French horn (4), bugle (5) and sacbut or trombone (6). Brass and woodwind musical instruments

Indian cart, palanquin, musical instrument, books, fans, etc.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Xhosa man in grass belt and woman suckling a baby.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Flutes, fifes, flageolet, gongs and tabours.. English flute (1), German flute (2), improved German flute with additional keys (3), hautboys or oboes (4, 5), B fife (6), C fife (7)

Violin, sordine, violoncello, violino piccola and viola de gamba.. Violin and bow (1, 2), sordine or mute (3), violoncello (4), violino piccola or kit (5), Viola de Gamba of the 16th century (6)

Soldier drummer, Abraham de Bruyn, 1550 - 1587

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"Unveiling the Melodic Tapestry: A Journey through Musical Instruments" Step into a world where melodies transcend time and cultures, as we explore the enchanting realm of musical instruments. From the delicate strains of a Viol d'amour to the rhythmic plucking of a mandore, each instrument tells its own unique story. Travel to distant lands with us, where an Indian musician adorned in traditional attire captivates our senses with his skillful rendition on the pennak. The Spanish guitar and lute transport us to sun-drenched Mediterranean landscapes, evoking emotions that only these strings can conjure. Venturing deeper into history, we encounter an array of horns - hunting horns, serpent, French horn, bugle and trombone - their resounding calls echoing across centuries. And amidst this symphony stands a majestic pipe organ built by Flight and Robson; its grandeur resonating within ancient walls. Marvel at artistry beyond sound as we discover a pattern for a tapestry woven in bronze thread depicting Apollo with his lyre or cithara – an exquisite fusion of music and visual art. Antonio Sarti's portrait immortalizes him in oil on canvas; his passion for music radiating from every brushstroke. Witness the power of music through time itself; from illustrations capturing women playing organs in 1924 to miniatures from manuscripts dating back to the 9th century portraying David serenading with his harp. These glimpses remind us that music has always been intertwined with human existence. As our journey continues, we encounter diverse scenes: an Indian cart carrying not just musical instruments but also books and fans; Xhosa man donning a grass belt while nearby a woman tenderly nurses her baby – all united by the universal language of rhythm. Finally, immerse yourself in harmonious diversity as flutes whisper secrets known only to them while fifes dance alongside flageolets.