Pianist Collection (#2)

Monument to Franz Liszt, 1902, by sculptor Hermann Hahn, Carrara marble, Weimar, Thuringia, Germany

CHOPIN: PRELUDE, c1838. Autograph manuscript of Frederic Chopins Prelude No. 15 in D-flat Major, known as the Raindrop prelude (Op. 28, No. 15), c1838

MOVIE THEATER, 1920s. Interior of an unidentified New York City motion picture theatre showing a film with Buster Keaton, 1920s

Paul Jones and Manfred Mann, West Wickham, Bromley, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
Paul Jones and Manfred Mann, West Wickham, Bromley, London, 1964

Nina Simone, Mstricht Jazz Festival, 1992. Creator: Brian Foskett
Nina Simone, Mstricht Jazz Festival, 1992. Simone was an American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist

Musical Mozarts
German composer Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787) playing the violin accompanied by his seven year old son Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) on the harpsichord

Austria, Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828)
Austria - 19th century. Portrait of Franz Peter Schubert (Vienna, 1797-1828), Austrian composer

Germany, portrait of German composer, pianist and conductor, Johannes Brahm at piano
Portrait of Johannes Brahms (Hamburg, 1833 - Vienna, 1897), German composer, pianist and conductor, at the piano

Austria, Vienna, portrait of German composer, pianist and conductor, Johannes Brahms in home
Johannes Brahms (Hamburg, 1833 - Vienna, 1897), German composer, pianist and conductor in his house in Vienna

DUKE ELLINGTON (1899-1974). Edward Kennedy Ellington. American musician and composer. Photographed, 1929

Chopin profile
Frederic Chopin in 1847. Digitally colored halftone reproduction of a Winterhalter drawing from life

Pianist Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt at the piano. Digitally colored engraving from a 19th-century photograph

Chopin
Portrait of composer Frederic Chopin. Photogravure of a 19th century portrait

Frances, Lady Byron (d. 1757), Third Wife of the 4th Lord Byron
Artist: Dahl, Michael I - Title: Frances, Lady Byron (d.1757), Third Wife of the 4th Lord Byron - Date: 1720 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 124.4 x 99.5

The death mask of Beethoven, molded by Josef Danhauser around twelve hours after Beethovens death. Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827. German composer and pianist

Winifred Atwell music sheet for Black and White Rag. Winifred Atwell (1914-1983) Trinidadian pianist and entertainer who made a big impact in Britain in the 1950s. Date: 1950s

Oscar Peterson, Wembley Town Hall, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Oscar Peterson, Wembley Town Hall, London, 1968

Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955
Oscar Peterson looking forward to dinner at Marcos Restaurant after a concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

Musical evening with the composer Anton Rubinstein. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Tom holds a morning reception at his new palatial town lodgings. Vistors offer their services: a jockey, a dancing-master (with violin)

Cat playing the piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Portrait of Franz Liszt (1811-86) 1839 (oil on canvas)
XIR19157 Portrait of Franz Liszt (1811-86) 1839 (oil on canvas) by Lehmann, Henri (Karl Ernest Rudolf Heinrich Salem) (1814-82); 140x87 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

MALFATTI FAMILY, c1810. Concert at the Malfattis; Therese at the piano and Anna with the guitar
MALFATTI FAMILY, c1810. Concert at the Malfattis ; Therese at the piano and Anna with the guitar, surrounded by family members. Oil on canvas, c1810

Austria, Vienna, Painting of Performance of Franz Peter Schubert in Josef von Spauns House
Austria - 19th century. Exibition of Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) in Josef Von Spauns House. Detail

Johannes Brahms, German composer and pianist (1833-1897) (b / w photo)
814057 Johannes Brahms, German composer and pianist (1833-1897) (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Brahms)

Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York, USA (chromolitho)
6030786 Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York, USA (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for E Gabler & Bro pianos, New York)

HRH Princess Diana, Princess of Wales is greeted by singer Elton John for a charity performance of Tango Argentino in aid of National Aids Trust at Londons Aldwych Theatre. 23rd May 1991

Watford FC Chairman Elton John pictured at the Hillingdon v Watford match. FA Cup 2nd round, final score was 3-2 to Watford. 11th December 1976

Elton John, just back from a tour of America, wants to be a director of Watford FC. He has always been a fan, and has just been made a vice president

Ronnie Scott, The Old Place, Gerrard Street, London, 1959. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ronnie Scott, " The Old Place", Gerrard Street, London, 1959

Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967

Opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams, Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Herts, 1978
Official opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1978

The Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980

Great Musicians - Plate X. c1880, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Great Musicians - Plate X. 1895. Portraits of classical musicians; Wilma Neruda, Lady Halle, (1838-1911), Charles Halle (1819-1895), Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941)

Ludwig Van Beethoven
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827). (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Cavalier King Charles spaniel at the piano
Unusual Friends - Cavalier King Charles spaniel at the piano. 1950s

Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving)
XJF323045 Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

FRANZ SCHALK (1863-1931). Austrian conductor. Seated at right beside his brother, pianist Joseph Schalk (1857-1900)

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Mary Bennet entertaining the party at Netherfield. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

Bernstein
8th December 1966: US composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990) conducting. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Austria, Vienna, Composer Franz Peter Schubert Plays Piano for his Friends in Vienna, lithograph
Austria - 19th century. Composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) plays piano for his friends in Vienna. Lithography

Music at home - little girl at the piano
Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Sir William and Lady Maria Somerville, plays the piano on tiptoe. Date: 1866

CHAMBER MUSICIANS, c1935. Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals, and Alfred Cortot. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

SOUSA & SAINT-SAENS, c1915. American composer John Philip Sousa (left) with French composer and pianist Camille Saint-Saens. Photograph, c1915

Carl Czerny (1791-1857) (litho)
CBF152346 Carl Czerny (1791-1857) (litho) by English School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Franz Schubert (1768-1827) (engraving)
CBF171229 Portrait of Franz Schubert (1768-1827) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; German, out of copyright

Silhouette of Franz Peter Schubert (litho)
REV382362 Silhouette of Franz Peter Schubert (litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); ); Austrian, out of copyright

The composer Franz schubert accompanies tenor Johann Michael Vogl at a musical evening at
LRI4637180 The composer Franz schubert accompanies tenor Johann Michael Vogl at a musical evening at the Baron von Spaun (Drawing, 19th century) by Schwind

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"Pianist: Masters of the Keys and Melodies" From the soulful compositions of Johannes Brahms to the virtuosic performances of Franz Liszt at 30 years of age, pianists have mesmerized audiences throughout history. Their fingers dance across the ivory keys, breathing life into music that transcends time. Leonard Bernstein's passionate interpretations ignite emotions in every note he plays, while Ludwig Van Beethoven's revolutionary compositions continue to inspire generations. McCoy Tyner's captivating performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in July 1978 brought jazz enthusiasts to their feet, showcasing the versatility and improvisation skills of a true maestro. Even beyond classical realms, George Gershwin enchanted listeners with his fusion of jazz and classical elements. Meanwhile, ballet dancers rehearsing Coppelia find solace in the delicate accompaniment provided by talented pianists who bring their movements to life. Clara Schumann not only showcased her prowess as a German pianist but also composed beautiful works that challenged societal norms during her time. Sergei V. Rachmaninov poured his heart into each composition as he meticulously crafted melodies at his piano in the late 1920s. Vladimir Horowitz captivated audiences with his electrifying performances on both sides of the Atlantic, leaving an indelible mark on Carnegie Hall during his concert there in April 1966. And let us not forget Franz Liszt himself - a pioneer who pushed boundaries and redefined what it meant to be a pianist. These extraordinary individuals embody passion, dedication, and artistry within their fingertips. As they navigate through intricate harmonies and unleash powerful crescendos upon enraptured audiences worldwide, these pianists remind us why this instrument holds such timeless allure for both performers and listeners alike.