Recital Collection (#5)

MUSICIANS, 1773. Line engraving, English, 1773

BEETHOVEN & MOZART, 1787. Ludwig van Beethoven at the piano while his teacher, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, looks on, at a Viennese salon in 1787

The Graphic Christmas Number front cover 1930
Front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number featuring a pre-WWI Christmas party with people enjoying a music recital. Date: 1930

Mozart performs for Kaiser Josef II c. 1780
Mozart performs at the piano for Kaiser Josef II, patron of the arts and music lover, c.1780. Date: c. 1780

Piano Girls
Four young ladies listening to a piano recital. Date: 1930s

Music at home - young musicians practice
Two boys practice their cello and flute. The boy on the left is Bill Marriott, who became a flautist with Halle symphony orchestra. Practice makes perfect! Date: c.1908

Music at home - boring recital by child
Listeners stifle their yawns as a serious-looking child performs a dull or lengthy piece on the piano. Date: 1843

Music at home - young violinist
A young violinst performs for his family at home

MUSICAL EVENING AD, c1890. A musical evening in a Victorian parlor. Lithograph advertising poster of the Estey Organ Company of Brattleboro, Vermont, c1890

RUDOLF SERKIN (1903-1991). Bohemian (naturalized U. S. ) pianist. Adolf Busch (1897-1952), on left
RUDOLF SERKIN (1903-1991). Bohemian (naturalized U.S.) pianist. Adolf Busch (1897-1952), on left. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

Bardic Recital
A bard in ancient Germany tells of the heroes, the monsters, the gods, the battles of their race

Broadcasting a violin recital with sound and vision. Two television cameras record the performer from different angles. The microphone is suspended to obtain the sound recording

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"Captivating Moments: A Journey Through the World of Recitals" Step into the enchanting world of recitals, where music and poetry intertwine, captivating audiences throughout history. From Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten rehearsing their harmonious melodies to the mesmerizing performance captured in James Tissot's painting "Hush. (The Concert), " these recitals have left an indelible mark on our cultural tapestry. In Jane Austen's masterpiece "Pride & Prejudice, " Mary Bennet entertains with her melodic voice, adding a touch of elegance to the party at Netherfield. Meanwhile, a string quartet from 1846 transports us back in time through their wood-engraved notes, evoking emotions that transcend centuries. Witness Friedrich von Schiller, the German poet and playwright, as he passionately recites his work at the court of Weimar in Eduard Ender's captivating painting. The London Sketch Club Smoker leaflet from November 1929 invites you to join an artistic gathering where laughter mingles with creativity. Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer known for his virtuosity, comes alive through Hungarian caricatures that capture his passion for music. And who could forget Robert Lee Frost's poignant moment when he recited a poem at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration? His words echoed through Washington D. C. 's Capitol on that historic day in 1961. Freida Hempel enchants us with her angelic voice while a musical quintet rehearses classical masterpieces during the vibrant 1930s. These moments remind us of how music unites souls across generations, and are not just performances; they are gateways to emotions untold and stories yet unwritten. They transport us beyond ordinary existence into realms where artistry reigns supreme. So let your heart be moved by these captivating moments as we celebrate the timeless beauty of recitals.