Composer Collection (page 10)

Would not that be splendid for an oratorio!, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Would not that be splendid for an oratorio!, (1907). Mendelssohns oratorio " Elijah", was inspired by a passage from the First Book of Kings, beginning with the words, And behold

He was imitating the playing of a violin, (1907). Creator: Unknown
He was imitating the playing of a violin, (1907). Mathias Haydn becomes aware that his five-year-old son Joseph is musically gifted

The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). The German composer Handel is inspired by the sound of a hammer on an anvil: he was overtaken by a heavy shower of rain

A resort to swords, (1907). Creator: Unknown
A resort to swords, (1907). In 1704 the teenaged Handel fought a duel with fellow composer Johann Mattheson: An altercation took place

The Duke praised his performance, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The Duke praised his performance, (1907).. Johann Adolf I, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, admires the young Handels musical talent: the Duke commanded that Handel should be brought before him

He called to the coachman to stop, (1907). Creator: Unknown
He called to the coachman to stop, (1907). The young Handel runs after his fathers carriage: Handel did not know then that no fewer than forty miles lay between his home and the ducal castle

Beckoned silently to the rest to follow him, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Beckoned silently to the rest to follow him, (1907). The young Handel is discovered playing the spinet in an attic at night

Handel, mid 18th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Handel, mid 18th century, (1907). Portrait of German Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), who lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece

During the winter months the scholars were sent out to sing in the streets, (1907). The fifteen-year-old Bach was amongst those scholars who were selected to sing the principal parts in the Church

The King exclaimed repeatedly, Only one Bach! Only one Bach!, (1907)
The King exclaimed repeatedly, " Only one Bach! Only one Bach!", (1907). The German composer Bach impresses Frederick the Great with his talent

By the light of the moon he began his task, (1907). Creator: Unknown
By the light of the moon he began his task, (1907).The young Bach, despite having been forbidden to do so, copies out sheet music at night: and by the light of the moon

Christoph seized the manuscript book and the copy, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Christoph seized the manuscript book and the copy, (1907). As the young Bach sleeps, his older brother takes the music he has secretly been studying

Bach, c1746, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Bach, c1746, (1907). Portrait of German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), considered by many to be the greatest composer in the history of western music

Gazing At Its Covers Through the Lattice Doors of the Cupboard, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Gazing At Its Covers Through the Lattice Doors of the Cupboard, (1907). The ten-year-old Bach looking at sheet music locked away by his older brother

Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Portrait of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Frontispiece to " Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham

Watts Memorial, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Watts Memorial, late 19th century. The Watts Memorial Statue, erected 17 July 1861, in Watts Park, Southampton, Hampshire, in memory of Isaac Watts (1674-1748), English Christian minister

Portrait of the composer Cesar Antonovich Cui (1835-1918), 1900. Creator: Repin
Portrait of the composer Cesar Antonovich Cui (1835-1918), 1900. Private Collection

C. Dibdin, (c1745-1814), 1830. Creator: Unknown
C. Dibdin, (c1745-1814), 1830. Charles Dibdin (c1745-1814) British composer, musician, dramatist, novelist and actor. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Cowper, (1731-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cowper, (1731-1800), 1830. William Cowper (1731-1800) English poet and hymnodist, institutionalised for insanity he found refuge in evangelical Christianity

S. Arnold, (1740-1802), 1830. Creator: Unknown
S. Arnold, (1740-1802), 1830. Samuel Arnold (1740-1802) English composer and organist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Arne, (1710-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Arne, (1710-1778), 1830. Thomas Arne (1710-1778) English composer, best known for his patriotic song Rule Britannia, which has become a second national anthem to God Save the Queen

Queen Victoria Serenaded at Windsor on the Morning of her Eightieth Birthday... 1899, (1901)
Queen Victoria Serenaded at Windsor on the Morning of her Eightieth Birthday by Choral Societies led by Sir Walter Parratt, 24 May 1899, (1901)

Samuel Lover, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Maull & Co
Samuel Lover, c1850, (c1880). Samuel Lover (1797-1868), also known as " Ben Trovato" Irish songwriter, composer, novelist, and painter. [Blackie & Son, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh]

Auber, (1782-1871), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Auber, (1782-1871), c1830. Daniel Auber (1782-1871) French composer. From " Lith de Delpech". [Delpech, Paris]

Boieldieu, (1775-1834), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Boieldieu, (1775-1834), c1830. Francois-Adrien Boieldieu (1775-1834) French composer, mainly of operas, often called the French Mozart. Lithograph after Henri-Francois Riesener

First Singing of the Marseillaise by Rouget De Lisle, (1792), 1890
First Singing of the " Marseillaise" by Rouget De Lisle, (1792), 1890. La Marseillaise was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760-1836)

Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and figure of the Protestant Reformation

Heroic death of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia at Saalfeld, 10 October 1806, (1936). Heldentod Des Prinzen Louis Ferdinand Von Preussen Bei Saalfeld, 10 Oktober 1806

The Crown Prince and his music teacher are interrupted during a flute lesson, 1729, (1936)
The Crown Prince and his music teacher Quantz are interrupted during a flute lesson by Frederick William I, 1729, (1936). Der Kronprinz Und Sein Musiklehrer Quantz Werden Von Friedrich Wilhelm I Beim

Bach visits Frederick the Great, 1747, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Bach visits Frederick the Great, 1747, (1936). Besuch Bachs Bei Friedrich Dem Grossen. German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Paganini, Rome, 1819, (1943). Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Paganini, Rome, 1819, (1943). Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840), Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith, London, 1967

Kate Williams, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, UK, 14 May 2019. Creator: Brian O Connor
Kate Williams, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, UK, 14 May 2019

Duke Ellington, rehearsal for a Sacred Concert at Great St Marys Church, Cambridge, 1967. On February 20, 1967, Duke Ellingtons 15-piece ensemble, featuring many of jazzs all-time greats

Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis and his Fusion Group, North Sea Jazz Festival, The Hague, 1991

Schubert at the piano (Sketch), 1896. Creator: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Schubert at the piano (Sketch), 1896. Private Collection

Edvard Grieg, Norwegian composer and pianist, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist
Edvard Grieg, Norwegian composer and pianist, late 19th or early 20th century. Grieg (1843-1907) is best known for his Piano Concerto in A Minor

John Dankworth, Vic Ash, West Wickham, Kent, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Vic Ash, West Wickham, Kent, 1964

Spike Heatley and Ronnie Stephenson, Dankworth Big Band, Marquee Club, London, 1960

Nietzsche, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Nietzsche, (1919). Portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900), German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, philologist

Handel, c1740, (1920). Creator: William Hoare
Handel, c1740, (1920). George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), English Baroque musical composer, German by origin. Attributed to William Hoare of Bath (1706-1799). Oil on canvas

Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintent, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1967

John Dankworth, Norwich, Norfolk, July 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Norwich, Norfolk, July 2007

John Dankworth Big Band, with Peter King, Beaulieu Jazz Festival, Hampshire, 1960

John Dankworth, Vic Ash and Art Ellefson, West Wickham, Kent, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Vic Ash and Art Ellefson, West Wickham, Kent, 1964

John Dankworth Band, Sunday night sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth Band, Sunday night sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960

Cleo Lane, Johnny Dankworth Band, Sunday Sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960. Creator
Cleo Lane, Johnny Dankworth Band, Sunday Sessions, Marquee Club, London, 1960

John Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995. Creator: Brian Foskett
John Dankworth, Brecon Jazz Festival, Wales, 1995

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