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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow- American poet, 27 February 1807- 24 March 1882. Stock Photo

RMERHFCG–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow- American poet, 27 February 1807- 24 March 1882.

Ernest Reyer's opera 'Salammbô' based on novel by Flaubert. Also unfinished opera by Mussorgsky. French composer, 1823 - 1909. Stock Photo

RMKD6HBN–Ernest Reyer's opera 'Salammbô' based on novel by Flaubert. Also unfinished opera by Mussorgsky. French composer, 1823 - 1909.

London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Meissen Porcelain Striking Mantel Clock, The Porcelain Circa 1765, Blue Crossed Swords And Dot Mark To Underside, The Movement 19th Century, Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000 -and other items A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh a Stock Photo

RM2MXDNDD–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Meissen Porcelain Striking Mantel Clock, The Porcelain Circa 1765, Blue Crossed Swords And Dot Mark To Underside, The Movement 19th Century, Estimate GBP 6,000 - GBP 10,000 -and other items A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh a

Absconded from Wurtemberg, South Germany Stock Photo

RMD8Y453–Absconded from Wurtemberg, South Germany

RMERHFCH–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow- American poet, 27 February 1807- 24 March 1882.

Hector Berlioz's portrait on cover of book: 'Une Vie Romantique', Broschot, 1927. French composer (1803-1869) Stock Photo

RMK6WGJ6–Hector Berlioz's portrait on cover of book: 'Une Vie Romantique', Broschot, 1927. French composer (1803-1869)

London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. The wounded hound by Richard Ansdell, 1847 (estimate: £200,000-300,000) provides the background as Lily, a 4 year old poodle, enjoys the collection of dog pictures - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sac Stock Photo

RM2MXDNDC–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. The wounded hound by Richard Ansdell, 1847 (estimate: £200,000-300,000) provides the background as Lily, a 4 year old poodle, enjoys the collection of dog pictures - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sac

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Blackheath Hall, London’s oldest concert venue, (now incorporated with Trinity College of Music. ) Built in 1895. Architecture, building. Stock Photo

RMERGT4R–Blackheath Hall, London’s oldest concert venue, (now incorporated with Trinity College of Music. ) Built in 1895. Architecture, building.

RMKD6JK8–Hermann Levi, profile portrait. German conductor, 1839-1900. Conducted the première of Wagner's 'Parsifal' at Bayreuth. Photo: Atelier Elvira, Munich.

London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. Silverware and dinner services in front of The Return by Alfred de Dreux, 1859 (estimate: £400,000-600,000) - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sackville family at Knole. Estimates range from £600 up to Stock Photo

RM2MXDT6J–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. Silverware and dinner services in front of The Return by Alfred de Dreux, 1859 (estimate: £400,000-600,000) - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sackville family at Knole. Estimates range from £600 up to

Provincial Police Headquarters. Stock Photo

RMD8Y44Y–Provincial Police Headquarters.

Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm - Brothers Grimm German authors of fairy tales, folk songs, folk tales based on pre-Christian Germanic Stock Photo

RMERHDKX–Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm - Brothers Grimm German authors of fairy tales, folk songs, folk tales based on pre-Christian Germanic

Felix Mendelssohn's drawing of the organ at Heidelberg at the church of the Holy Ghost. German composer, 1809-1847 Stock Photo

RMKD6KGC–Felix Mendelssohn's drawing of the organ at Heidelberg at the church of the Holy Ghost. German composer, 1809-1847

London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. John Constable's Flatford Mill from the tow path (estimate: £80,000-120,000) - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sackville family at Knole. Estimates range from £600 up to £600,000. The pre-sale free pub Stock Photo

RM2MXDTEX–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. John Constable's Flatford Mill from the tow path (estimate: £80,000-120,000) - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sackville family at Knole. Estimates range from £600 up to £600,000. The pre-sale free pub

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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - portrait. British author, 30 August 1797 – 1 February 185. Author of Frankenstein. Married to Stock Photo

RMERHN5F–Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley - portrait. British author, 30 August 1797 – 1 February 185. Author of Frankenstein. Married to

Johannes Brahms study and library in Vienna. German composer ( 1833 - 1897 ) Stock Photo

RMK0R820–Johannes Brahms study and library in Vienna. German composer ( 1833 - 1897 )

London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A member of staff sits on a Regence Giltwood Reclining Fauteuil, Circa 1715, Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000 amongst other items - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sackville family at Knole. Estimates Stock Photo

RM2MXDT6N–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A member of staff sits on a Regence Giltwood Reclining Fauteuil, Circa 1715, Estimate GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000 amongst other items - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh at Easton Neston and the Sackville family at Knole. Estimates

Pinkerton's National Detective Agency -- 'We Never Sleep.' Stock Photo

RMD8Y41B–Pinkerton's National Detective Agency -- 'We Never Sleep.'

Anton Chekhov - with wife O L Knipper-Chekhova 1901 Russian dramatist / playwright; 17 January 1860 - 2 July 1904. Stock Photo

RMERHFAD–Anton Chekhov - with wife O L Knipper-Chekhova 1901 Russian dramatist / playwright; 17 January 1860 - 2 July 1904.

Anton Bruckner's memorial in Vienna. Austrian composer and organist, 1824-1896. Stock Photo

RMKD6HK4–Anton Bruckner's memorial in Vienna. Austrian composer and organist, 1824-1896.

London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Silver-Mounted Horn Smoker's Companion, Mark Of Joseph Braham, London, 1905, Retailed By J. C. Vickery, est £1000-1500 in front of Kim Brooks, Dawn Patrol, Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000 - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh a Stock Photo

RM2MXDNDJ–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Silver-Mounted Horn Smoker's Companion, Mark Of Joseph Braham, London, 1905, Retailed By J. C. Vickery, est £1000-1500 in front of Kim Brooks, Dawn Patrol, Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000 - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh a

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Anton Chekhov - portrait 1888 at Feodossia in the Crimea Russian dramatist / playwright; 17 January 1860 - 2 July 1904. Stock Photo

RMERHFAG–Anton Chekhov - portrait 1888 at Feodossia in the Crimea Russian dramatist / playwright; 17 January 1860 - 2 July 1904.

Rose Caron as Djamileh in Bizet's opera 'Djamileh'. Text by Louis Gallet, after Alfred de Musset's poem 'Namouna'. 1899. French composer, 1838-1875. Caron, Frenh soprano, 1857-1930. Stock Photo

RMKD6HP6–Rose Caron as Djamileh in Bizet's opera 'Djamileh'. Text by Louis Gallet, after Alfred de Musset's poem 'Namouna'. 1899. French composer, 1838-1875. Caron, Frenh soprano, 1857-1930.

RM2MXDT6X–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Silver-Mounted Horn Smoker's Companion, Mark Of Joseph Braham, London, 1905, Retailed By J. C. Vickery, est £1000-1500 in front of Kim Brooks, Dawn Patrol, Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000 - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh a

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Anton Chekhov - portrait painting. Russian dramatist / playwright; 17 January 1860 - 2 July 1904. Stock Photo

RMERHDM1–Anton Chekhov - portrait painting. Russian dramatist / playwright; 17 January 1860 - 2 July 1904.

Siegfried and the Rhinemaidens from Wagner's Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) in the Ring Cycle. Rhine maiden maidens. German composer & author, 1813-1883. Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). Wagnerian tetralogy. Postcard Detail. Stock Photo

RMKD6KBA–Siegfried and the Rhinemaidens from Wagner's Götterdämmerung (Twilight of the Gods) in the Ring Cycle. Rhine maiden maidens. German composer & author, 1813-1883. Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). Wagnerian tetralogy. Postcard Detail.

RM2MXDTEY–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Silver-Mounted Horn Smoker's Companion, Mark Of Joseph Braham, London, 1905, Retailed By J. C. Vickery, est £1000-1500 in front of Kim Brooks, Dawn Patrol, Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 25,000 - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master paintings, fine furniture, clocks, porcelain, silver, soft-furnishings and lighting. Some works come from the collections of Alberto Bruni Tedeschi, the Lords Hesketh a

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RMERHFCJ–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow- American poet, 27 February 1807- 24 March 1882.

Joseph Joachim Hungarian (Germanised) violinist, composer and conductor, 1831-1907. Stock Photo

RMKD6HKW–Joseph Joachim Hungarian (Germanised) violinist, composer and conductor, 1831-1907.

London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Louis XV Ormolu 'Europa And The Bull' Striking Mantel Clock With Calendar, The Movement By Roque, Paris, The Enamel Dial By Georges-Adrien Merlet, Mid-18th Century, Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000, with in the background Sir Joshua Reynolds's half-length Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mrs. Elizabeth Sheridan (estimate: £50,000-80,000) - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master pa Stock Photo

RM2MXDNDT–London, UK. 3 Feb 2023. A Louis XV Ormolu 'Europa And The Bull' Striking Mantel Clock With Calendar, The Movement By Roque, Paris, The Enamel Dial By Georges-Adrien Merlet, Mid-18th Century, Estimate GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000, with in the background Sir Joshua Reynolds's half-length Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mrs. Elizabeth Sheridan (estimate: £50,000-80,000) - A preview of An Opulent Aesthetic: An Important Private Collection from an English Country House, at Christies, which will be auctioned on February 9. The sale comprises 266 lots spanning 19thcentury and Old Master pa

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Richard Wagner in Paris as a young man. German composer. Drawing by E.B. Kietz, signed 1842. (1813-1883) Stock Photo

RMERGHPE–Richard Wagner in Paris as a young man. German composer. Drawing by E.B. Kietz, signed 1842. (1813-1883)

Georges Bizet's 'Carmen' with C. Galli-Marié (1840-1905) as the first Carmen. French composer, 1838-1875. Stock Photo

RMK0RA7Y–Georges Bizet's 'Carmen' with C. Galli-Marié (1840-1905) as the first Carmen. French composer, 1838-1875.

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Goethe Faust. Scene from act IV, Valentin's death. Faust and Mephistopheles. Illustration on early 20th century postcard. Stock Photo

RMERHDMD–Goethe Faust. Scene from act IV, Valentin's death. Faust and Mephistopheles. Illustration on early 20th century postcard.

Klementine Wieck (neé Fechner), Frederick Wieck's second wife and Clara Wieck's (later Schumann) stepmother. Clara Schumann: German pianist (1819-1896), wife of the composer, Robert Schumann. Stock Photo

RMKD6H7W–Klementine Wieck (neé Fechner), Frederick Wieck's second wife and Clara Wieck's (later Schumann) stepmother. Clara Schumann: German pianist (1819-1896), wife of the composer, Robert Schumann.

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Goethe 's ' Faust '. Painting of Henry Ainley as Faust and Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Mephistopheles by Buchel. Early 20th Stock Photo

RMERHETF–Goethe 's ' Faust '. Painting of Henry Ainley as Faust and Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Mephistopheles by Buchel. Early 20th

Felix Mendelssohn portrait. German composer, 1809-1847 Stock Photo

RMK0R90H–Felix Mendelssohn portrait. German composer, 1809-1847

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Richard Wagner's opera 'The Flying Dutchman' (Der fliegende Höllander). Illustrated scene showing Senta leaping to the Flying Stock Photo

RMERFEH0–Richard Wagner's opera 'The Flying Dutchman' (Der fliegende Höllander). Illustrated scene showing Senta leaping to the Flying

MENDELSSOHN's sisters, Fanny and Rebecca(on left), 1828. Sepia, by Wilhelm Hensel (1794-1861). German composer, 1809-1847. Stock Photo

RMK4N4A5–MENDELSSOHN's sisters, Fanny and Rebecca(on left), 1828. Sepia, by Wilhelm Hensel (1794-1861). German composer, 1809-1847.

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The Musical Union, 1851. A Gathering of Musicians. Violin, double-bass, grand piano. Stock Photo

RMERFEY0–The Musical Union, 1851. A Gathering of Musicians. Violin, double-bass, grand piano.

Franz Liszt's birthplace in Raiding (Doborján), Hungary. After a drawing by F. Grünes. Lithographed by T. Stadler. Hungarian pianist and composer, 1811-1886. Stock Photo

RMKD6K29–Franz Liszt's birthplace in Raiding (Doborján), Hungary. After a drawing by F. Grünes. Lithographed by T. Stadler. Hungarian pianist and composer, 1811-1886.

Hornberg, Schwarzwald (Black Forest), Germany Stock Photo

RMD7M33X–Hornberg, Schwarzwald (Black Forest), Germany

Lola Montes (or Montez). Lithograph by Alophe after a portrait by Dartiguenave. Irish adventurer and dancer (1818-1861) who Stock Photo

RMERFF3H–Lola Montes (or Montez). Lithograph by Alophe after a portrait by Dartiguenave. Irish adventurer and dancer (1818-1861) who

Bizet's opera 'Carmen' with Medea Figner as Carmen and Nikolay Figner (her husband) as Don José. MF:Italian, later Russian mezzo-soprano later soprano 1859-1952. NF: Russian tenor 1857-1918. Stock Photo

RMKD6HT8–Bizet's opera 'Carmen' with Medea Figner as Carmen and Nikolay Figner (her husband) as Don José. MF:Italian, later Russian mezzo-soprano later soprano 1859-1952. NF: Russian tenor 1857-1918.

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Giuseppina Strepponi and Verdi's caricaturist Melchiorre De Filippis-Delfico kissing the soprano's hand. Caricature by Delfico (1825-1895). Caption reads: 'Delfico e Madama Strepponi'. Italian soprano, 1815-1897. Stock Photo

RMERFEHK–Giuseppina Strepponi and Verdi's caricaturist Melchiorre De Filippis-Delfico kissing the soprano's hand. Caricature by Delfico (1825-1895). Caption reads: 'Delfico e Madama Strepponi'. Italian soprano, 1815-1897.

Charles Gounod, portrait of him with his arms folded. French composer 1818-1893 Stock Photo

RMKD6HND–Charles Gounod, portrait of him with his arms folded. French composer 1818-1893

Denniston Incline, ca 1880s-1890s Stock Photo

RME0BXH9–Denniston Incline, ca 1880s-1890s

Verdi, caricatured at a table, drooping on score with his hand holding his forehead. Caricature by Delfico. Caption reads: 'Lo Stock Photo

RMERFEHN–Verdi, caricatured at a table, drooping on score with his hand holding his forehead. Caricature by Delfico. Caption reads: 'Lo

Pyotr Tchaikovsky's programme for 'Concert Russe', Paris 1878. Directed by N Rubinstein, Music by Tchaikovsky, Glinka and others. Stock Photo

RMK0RA83–Pyotr Tchaikovsky's programme for 'Concert Russe', Paris 1878. Directed by N Rubinstein, Music by Tchaikovsky, Glinka and others.

RME0DTF0–Owen Chase

Felix MENDELSSOHN'S workroom in Goldschmidtstrasse 12, Leipzig. piano covered with cloth. German composer, 1809-1847 Stock Photo

RMERFF15–Felix MENDELSSOHN'S workroom in Goldschmidtstrasse 12, Leipzig. piano covered with cloth. German composer, 1809-1847

Hector Berlioz conducting the 'Tuba Mirum' from his Requiem, with angels playing trumpets around him. Painting by Fantin-Latour. French composer, 1803-1869. Stock Photo

RMKD6HCW–Hector Berlioz conducting the 'Tuba Mirum' from his Requiem, with angels playing trumpets around him. Painting by Fantin-Latour. French composer, 1803-1869.

RME0DTAC–Arthur Cooper

Couple dancing the polka. 1844 engraving by Watzeck. Cherubs playing drums and trumpet. Dvorak Smetana Czech Stock Photo

RMERFF3T–Couple dancing the polka. 1844 engraving by Watzeck. Cherubs playing drums and trumpet. Dvorak Smetana Czech

Johannes Brahms house in Hamburg, his birth place German composer, 1833-1897. Stock Photo

RMK0R6X4–Johannes Brahms house in Hamburg, his birth place German composer, 1833-1897.

Fred Parker, Hermit of Quidnet Stock Photo

RME0DTF4–Fred Parker, Hermit of Quidnet

Robert and Clara Schumann, 1850. Hamburg daguerreotype. Colour version. Clara Schumann 1819-1896-German pianist and composer Stock Photo

RMERFEGR–Robert and Clara Schumann, 1850. Hamburg daguerreotype. Colour version. Clara Schumann 1819-1896-German pianist and composer

Arthur Sullivan portrait on Wills's Cigarette Card Published in London. English Composer, 1842-1900 Stock Photo

RMK6WGHH–Arthur Sullivan portrait on Wills's Cigarette Card Published in London. English Composer, 1842-1900

Wilhelmina Neruda playing violin Stock Photo

RME0DPPE–Wilhelmina Neruda playing violin

Antonio Barezzi portrait. He was Verdi's patron and also the father of Verdi's first wife Margherita. Italian composer Stock Photo

RMERFEJY–Antonio Barezzi portrait. He was Verdi's patron and also the father of Verdi's first wife Margherita. Italian composer

Teresa Stolz portrait by Giovanile. Created 'Aida' in Verdi's opera and sang in premiere of Verdi's Requiem. Bohemian-Italian soprano 1834-1902. Stock Photo

RMKD6HGN–Teresa Stolz portrait by Giovanile. Created 'Aida' in Verdi's opera and sang in premiere of Verdi's Requiem. Bohemian-Italian soprano 1834-1902.

The Gimenez family with their instruments Stock Photo

RME0DPWC–The Gimenez family with their instruments

Verdi, caricatured at the piano during rehearsal with prima donna Fioretti (soprano) and tenor Fraschini ( for 'Simon Stock Photo

RMERFEHM–Verdi, caricatured at the piano during rehearsal with prima donna Fioretti (soprano) and tenor Fraschini ( for 'Simon

'Dance Mania' or 'La Manie de la Danse' by Debucourt, 1803. Stock Photo

RMKD6HBY–'Dance Mania' or 'La Manie de la Danse' by Debucourt, 1803.

RME0DTAN–Maria Mitchell

Hector Berlioz's first wife Harriet Smithson Irish Actress. Inspiration for his 'Symphonie Fantastique'. Portrait by Devéria. Stock Photo

RMERFEBM–Hector Berlioz's first wife Harriet Smithson Irish Actress. Inspiration for his 'Symphonie Fantastique'. Portrait by Devéria.

Notice for evening with Johann Strauss from Dommayer's Casino announcing dance evening (soiree dansante) on 15th October 1844. Stock Photo

RMK4N4BJ–Notice for evening with Johann Strauss from Dommayer's Casino announcing dance evening (soiree dansante) on 15th October 1844.

RMD7ANN5–Rock Formation: The Arches

Countess Karoline Esterhazy After a lost water-colour by Josef Teltscher, 1828. Pupil of Schubert. Daughter of Schubert's Stock Photo

RMERFF0N–Countess Karoline Esterhazy After a lost water-colour by Josef Teltscher, 1828. Pupil of Schubert. Daughter of Schubert's

Title-page of Rossini's opera 'Mosè in Egitto' ('Moses in Egypt'), new edition of score, published a few years after original production. Italian composer, 1792-1868. Stock Photo

RMKD6JP4–Title-page of Rossini's opera 'Mosè in Egitto' ('Moses in Egypt'), new edition of score, published a few years after original production. Italian composer, 1792-1868.

Agnes Mary Claypole Moody (1870-1954) Stock Photo

RMD5E3X8–Agnes Mary Claypole Moody (1870-1954)

Paris Conservatoire in the 1830's. Exterior with carriage and people gathered around the entrance. Liszt, Berlioz and Frederic Stock Photo

RMERFFF0–Paris Conservatoire in the 1830's. Exterior with carriage and people gathered around the entrance. Liszt, Berlioz and Frederic

Jacques Offenbach portrait on Wills's Cigarette Card. German/French Composer (1819-1880) Stock Photo

RMK4N3RJ–Jacques Offenbach portrait on Wills's Cigarette Card. German/French Composer (1819-1880)

(clockwise from left): Agnes J. Quirk, Helen Morgenthau Fox (1884-1974), and Florence Hedges (1878-1956) Stock Photo

RMD5E3E2–(clockwise from left): Agnes J. Quirk, Helen Morgenthau Fox (1884-1974), and Florence Hedges (1878-1956)

Verdi caricatured posing for Morelli in the painter's studio ('Nello studio di Morelli'). The composer is visibly tortured. Stock Photo

RMERFEHT–Verdi caricatured posing for Morelli in the painter's studio ('Nello studio di Morelli'). The composer is visibly tortured.

Antonin Dvorak portrait on Wills's Cigarettes Card Published in London. Czech composer (1841-1904) Stock Photo

RMKD3RPR–Antonin Dvorak portrait on Wills's Cigarettes Card Published in London. Czech composer (1841-1904)

Gerharda Wilbrink (1875-1962) Stock Photo

RMD5E40G–Gerharda Wilbrink (1875-1962)

Frédéric Chopin 's death mask, 1849. Polish composer. Mask by A. Clésinger. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). Stock Photo

RMERF71Y–Frédéric Chopin 's death mask, 1849. Polish composer. Mask by A. Clésinger. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849).

Bizet portrait with scene from his opera 'Carmen'. Escamillo the toreador in costume. French composer, 1838-1875. French composer, 1838-1875. Stock Photo

RMKD6HBR–Bizet portrait with scene from his opera 'Carmen'. Escamillo the toreador in costume. French composer, 1838-1875. French composer, 1838-1875.

RMD5E36P–Florence Hedges (1878-1956)

Hector Berlioz conducting orchestra with cannon shooting off in the middle. Caricature by Grandville, 1846. French Stock Photo

RMERFEBG–Hector Berlioz conducting orchestra with cannon shooting off in the middle. Caricature by Grandville, 1846. French

August Manns portrait on Wills's cigarettes card, published in London. German-born conductor, 1825-1907. Stock Photo

RMKD6H92–August Manns portrait on Wills's cigarettes card, published in London. German-born conductor, 1825-1907.

June Etta Downey (1875-1932) Stock Photo

RMD5E35F–June Etta Downey (1875-1932)

'Ronde -Tarentelle': round dance score humorously illustrated with small human figures representing the notes, and performing Stock Photo

RMERFEJ4–'Ronde -Tarentelle': round dance score humorously illustrated with small human figures representing the notes, and performing

Michael W. Balfe Portrait of the composer at his desk. Irish composer, 1808-1870 Postcard Stock Photo

RMKD6K8B–Michael W. Balfe Portrait of the composer at his desk. Irish composer, 1808-1870 Postcard

(left to right): An unidentified woman (possibly Alice Haskins) sitting with Lucia McCulloch (1873-1955), Clara H. Hasse (1880?-1926), and Mary K. Berger Stock Photo

RMD5E3DN–(left to right): An unidentified woman (possibly Alice Haskins) sitting with Lucia McCulloch (1873-1955), Clara H. Hasse (1880?-1926), and Mary K. Berger