Hi-res stock photography and images

Arnold Schoenberg in the 1920's portrait. Austrian composer 13 April 1874 - 13 July 1951. Stock Photo

RMK0R6W8–Arnold Schoenberg in the 1920's portrait. Austrian composer 13 April 1874 - 13 July 1951.

Johann Walter Johann Walter - Title page of score. Pieces for recorder, violin, lute or other instruments. Eight canons by Johann Walter for the same intruments. Spielstucke fur blockfloten. Published by Bärenreiter, 1930. German composer: 1496 – 25 March 1570. Stock Photo

RMKE549W–Johann Walter Johann Walter - Title page of score. Pieces for recorder, violin, lute or other instruments. Eight canons by Johann Walter for the same intruments. Spielstucke fur blockfloten. Published by Bärenreiter, 1930. German composer: 1496 – 25 March 1570.

Georges Bizet portrait on Wills's Cigarette Card. Published in London. French composer (1838-1875) Stock Photo

RMK6WGHR–Georges Bizet portrait on Wills's Cigarette Card. Published in London. French composer (1838-1875)

Russian folk dancers holding handkerchief. early 20th century postcard Stock Photo

RMK0R7G6–Russian folk dancers holding handkerchief. early 20th century postcard

Verdi's letter to Piave about the Macbeth production intended for Florence. Italian composer (1813-1901). Stock Photo

RMKD6HAX–Verdi's letter to Piave about the Macbeth production intended for Florence. Italian composer (1813-1901).

W.T.Rees (Alaw Ddu). Portrait of Welsh composer. 1838 - 1904 Stock Photo

RMKH92FN–W.T.Rees (Alaw Ddu). Portrait of Welsh composer. 1838 - 1904

Leos Janacek 's opera 'The Excursions of Mr. Broucek' - set designed by Karel Stapfer - A Public Place in Prague. Czech composer, 13 July 1854 - 12 August 1928. Stock Photo

RMKF0HX1–Leos Janacek 's opera 'The Excursions of Mr. Broucek' - set designed by Karel Stapfer - A Public Place in Prague. Czech composer, 13 July 1854 - 12 August 1928.

Jacques Offenbach operetta La Vie Parisenne. La Veuve Du Colonel , Zulma Bouffar in role as Gabrielle at Varietés , Paris 1866. German/French composer (1819-1880) Stock Photo

RMKE53RA–Jacques Offenbach operetta La Vie Parisenne. La Veuve Du Colonel , Zulma Bouffar in role as Gabrielle at Varietés , Paris 1866. German/French composer (1819-1880)

Hamburg in 1727.With a view of the Opera House (nr.16). Handel connection - (German-English composer, 1685-1759) Stock Photo

RMKE53PJ–Hamburg in 1727.With a view of the Opera House (nr.16). Handel connection - (German-English composer, 1685-1759)

MAHLER, Gustav conducting- in 4 poses caricature by Hans Boehler (Böhler) Austrian composer, 1860-1911 Stock Photo

RMKF2RE3–MAHLER, Gustav conducting- in 4 poses caricature by Hans Boehler (Böhler) Austrian composer, 1860-1911

Henry VIII' , the opera in four acts by Camille Saint-Saëns, with libretto by Léonce Détroyat and Armand Silvestre at Academie Nationale de musique, Paris. 1903. Act III. CSS: French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist, 9 October 1835 – 16 December 1921. Tinted version. Stock Photo

RMKF0J1C–Henry VIII' , the opera in four acts by Camille Saint-Saëns, with libretto by Léonce Détroyat and Armand Silvestre at Academie Nationale de musique, Paris. 1903. Act III. CSS: French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist, 9 October 1835 – 16 December 1921. Tinted version.

Rachmaninov in Senar, 1938 Segei Vassilievich Rachmaninov. Russian pianist and composer at his villa in Senar, 1873-1943 Stock Photo

RMK0R4W7–Rachmaninov in Senar, 1938 Segei Vassilievich Rachmaninov. Russian pianist and composer at his villa in Senar, 1873-1943

AUDIENCE... after the performance by Gustave Dore Stock Photo

RMK2YDB4–AUDIENCE... after the performance by Gustave Dore

CHOPIN, Frederic - composed music for the ballet ' Chopiniana ' (Russian title for Les Sylphides ) Polish composer, 1 March 1810 - 17 October 1849 Premiered 23/2/1907, Marinsky Theatre, St Petersburg. Stock Photo

RMKD3T17–CHOPIN, Frederic - composed music for the ballet ' Chopiniana ' (Russian title for Les Sylphides ) Polish composer, 1 March 1810 - 17 October 1849 Premiered 23/2/1907, Marinsky Theatre, St Petersburg.

Plate XXXII from Praetorius's 'Syntagma Musicum' showing: 1. chorus, 2. psaltery, 3 & 4. psaltery decahordun, 5 & 6. cithara hieronimi. Dated 1619. 16th century Renaissance, 17th century early Baroque. Praetorius: German composer and musicologist of sacred and profane music, 18 February 1571 - 15 February 1621. German musician, composer and theorist, 15 February 1571 - 15 February 1621. Stock Photo

RMKD6J06–Plate XXXII from Praetorius's 'Syntagma Musicum' showing: 1. chorus, 2. psaltery, 3 & 4. psaltery decahordun, 5 & 6. cithara hieronimi. Dated 1619. 16th century Renaissance, 17th century early Baroque. Praetorius: German composer and musicologist of sacred and profane music, 18 February 1571 - 15 February 1621. German musician, composer and theorist, 15 February 1571 - 15 February 1621.

Luigi Lablache as Figaro in Gioacchino Rossini 's opera 'Il barbiere di Siviglia' (The Barber of Seville). Italian bass of French and Irish parentage 6 December 1794 - 23 January 1858. Caricature by Dantan. Also Gioachino Stock Photo

RMKF2R5F–Luigi Lablache as Figaro in Gioacchino Rossini 's opera 'Il barbiere di Siviglia' (The Barber of Seville). Italian bass of French and Irish parentage 6 December 1794 - 23 January 1858. Caricature by Dantan. Also Gioachino

A. Segovia, portrait. Spanish Guitarist, (1893-1987) Stock Photo

RMK6WGPY–A. Segovia, portrait. Spanish Guitarist, (1893-1987)

MEYERBEER's The Prophet - Act 4 Scene 4 The "Prophet" (John of Leyden) denies that Fides is his mother. Liebig Meat Advertisement. German composer, 1791-1864 Stock Photo

RMKD3RTK–MEYERBEER's The Prophet - Act 4 Scene 4 The "Prophet" (John of Leyden) denies that Fides is his mother. Liebig Meat Advertisement. German composer, 1791-1864

Musicians from the 16th century - one sits on the other's shoulders and plays a wooden flute. The standing musician is baging a drum. Two dogs barks at the sound. Woodcut by Lorenz Strauch 1554-1636 Drummer. Flautist Stock Photo

RMKFRBK9–Musicians from the 16th century - one sits on the other's shoulders and plays a wooden flute. The standing musician is baging a drum. Two dogs barks at the sound. Woodcut by Lorenz Strauch 1554-1636 Drummer. Flautist

Song composed for George II by Mr. Rann, one of his foresters at Windsor. To the tune of King George's March. George II of Great Britain, King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire. 30 October / 9 November 1683 – 25 October 1760. Stock Photo

RMKH92CF–Song composed for George II by Mr. Rann, one of his foresters at Windsor. To the tune of King George's March. George II of Great Britain, King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire. 30 October / 9 November 1683 – 25 October 1760.

PRAGUE - Interim Theatre, where Dvorak was employed here as a member of the orchestra Stock Photo

RMK0RAA5–PRAGUE - Interim Theatre, where Dvorak was employed here as a member of the orchestra

Dmitri Shostakovich at the piano standing with score in hand, c.1942 Russian composer, 25 September 1906 - 9 August 1975. Schostakowitsch Stock Photo

RMKD6HA9–Dmitri Shostakovich at the piano standing with score in hand, c.1942 Russian composer, 25 September 1906 - 9 August 1975. Schostakowitsch

Rhené-Baton portrait. French conductor and composer (1879-1940), real name René Baton. Photo by Manuel Freres. (1913- 1939) Stock Photo

RMKD3TDE–Rhené-Baton portrait. French conductor and composer (1879-1940), real name René Baton. Photo by Manuel Freres. (1913- 1939)

Title-page of Handel's opera 'Julius Caesar'. / Giulio Cesare in Egitto. First edition, 1724. (English School 18th century). Lady playing clavichord and man with bass viol, in Renaissance/Elizabethan costume. Angels holding parchment and horn player. Heavenly setting. German-English composer, 1685-1759. Stock Photo

RMKD6KAD–Title-page of Handel's opera 'Julius Caesar'. / Giulio Cesare in Egitto. First edition, 1724. (English School 18th century). Lady playing clavichord and man with bass viol, in Renaissance/Elizabethan costume. Angels holding parchment and horn player. Heavenly setting. German-English composer, 1685-1759.

National Theatre, Prague, inaugural concert programme, 1883. Programme of the inaugural concert with which the National Theatre was opened, 18 November 1883. Stock Photo

RMKFRB7A–National Theatre, Prague, inaugural concert programme, 1883. Programme of the inaugural concert with which the National Theatre was opened, 18 November 1883.

Nellie Melba portrait. Australian soprano, 1861-1931 Stock Photo

RMK0R5DJ–Nellie Melba portrait. Australian soprano, 1861-1931

Marlene Dietrich, German actress and singer, b.1904.- 1992. editorial usage only Stock Photo

RMKD6JFE–Marlene Dietrich, German actress and singer, b.1904.- 1992. editorial usage only

Andrea Chenier Act III opera by GIORDANO, Umberto - Italian opera composer. Drawing by A. Bonamore28 August 1867- 12 November 1948 Stock Photo

RMKD6NX6–Andrea Chenier Act III opera by GIORDANO, Umberto - Italian opera composer. Drawing by A. Bonamore28 August 1867- 12 November 1948

PAGANINI, Niccolo, being cheered at end of concert and given a bouquet of flowers by an ardent female admirer. Italian Violinist and Composer (1782-1840) Stock Photo

RMKF2R53–PAGANINI, Niccolo, being cheered at end of concert and given a bouquet of flowers by an ardent female admirer. Italian Violinist and Composer (1782-1840)

Tubo Timpanite. Drum with resonating tube, played with beaters by musician in ancient military costume.Caption reads Tubo Timpanite. Illustration from Filippo Bonanni's 'Gabinetto Armonico' published in 1723, Illustration 80. Engraving by Arnold van Westerhout. Stock Photo

RMKH907R–Tubo Timpanite. Drum with resonating tube, played with beaters by musician in ancient military costume.Caption reads Tubo Timpanite. Illustration from Filippo Bonanni's 'Gabinetto Armonico' published in 1723, Illustration 80. Engraving by Arnold van Westerhout.

Joseph Frankovský - portrait of Czech actor. 13 May 1840 - 15 September 1901. Stock Photo

RMKH92XE–Joseph Frankovský - portrait of Czech actor. 13 May 1840 - 15 September 1901.

YSAYE, Eugene - caricature from Musica 1903 Belgian violinist (1858-1931) Stock Photo

RMK6WG48–YSAYE, Eugene - caricature from Musica 1903 Belgian violinist (1858-1931)

Giacomo Meyerbeer - Robert le Diable - 1831 (Robert the Devil, Robert Der Teufel). Opera act 5 scene 3: Bertram the devil with Alice holding Robert. German composer, 1791-1864 Liebig Fleisch-Extract collection cards. Stock Photo

RMKD6KXH–Giacomo Meyerbeer - Robert le Diable - 1831 (Robert the Devil, Robert Der Teufel). Opera act 5 scene 3: Bertram the devil with Alice holding Robert. German composer, 1791-1864 Liebig Fleisch-Extract collection cards.

Erich Kleiber - portrait of the Austrian conductor by Emil Orlik. EK: 5 August 1890 - 27 January 1956. Father of Carlos Kleiber. Stock Photo

RMKF2T7J–Erich Kleiber - portrait of the Austrian conductor by Emil Orlik. EK: 5 August 1890 - 27 January 1956. Father of Carlos Kleiber.

The Mighty Five or The Mighty Handful (Moguchaya kuchka). Caricature by K E Makovsky, 1871. The five composers Cui, Balakirev, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Borodin had refused to give a private performance of Dargomishsky 's 'Stone Gues' for Turgenev. As T had offended them with remarks about Glinka and Balakirev in his novel 'On the Eve'. From l to r: Cesar Cui, Balakirev with Baton, Stasov in national costume blowing the horn of fame and beating a drum, Victor Hartmann, architect and artist, whose exhibition of paintings inspired Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition', sitting on Stasov Stock Photo

RMKE55NY–The Mighty Five or The Mighty Handful (Moguchaya kuchka). Caricature by K E Makovsky, 1871. The five composers Cui, Balakirev, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Borodin had refused to give a private performance of Dargomishsky 's 'Stone Gues' for Turgenev. As T had offended them with remarks about Glinka and Balakirev in his novel 'On the Eve'. From l to r: Cesar Cui, Balakirev with Baton, Stasov in national costume blowing the horn of fame and beating a drum, Victor Hartmann, architect and artist, whose exhibition of paintings inspired Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition', sitting on Stasov

Tambourine Ancient and primitive instrument consisting of shallow wooden hoop with parchment head. Inserted in its side are small circular metal plates or 'jingles'. Musician is wearing a crown of laurels Stock Photo

RMKF2R6Y–Tambourine Ancient and primitive instrument consisting of shallow wooden hoop with parchment head. Inserted in its side are small circular metal plates or 'jingles'. Musician is wearing a crown of laurels

LISZT, F. Hungarian pianist and composer - in Paris - in the studio of Godebski (sculptor). From "Le Monde Illustré", 3rd April 1886. 22 October 1811 - 31 July 1886. Stock Photo

RMK6WGY7–LISZT, F. Hungarian pianist and composer - in Paris - in the studio of Godebski (sculptor). From "Le Monde Illustré", 3rd April 1886. 22 October 1811 - 31 July 1886.

Richard WAGNER - Caricature - 1879 by CV Grimm Heading: 'Siegfried-Wagner raises the 'treasure' of the Nibelungs.' Wagner has slain the dragon which symbolises the Critics (Kritik). Published in Leipzig, 1879. Villa Wahnfried in backgroundGerman composer & author (1813-1883). Stock Photo

RMK2YCT9–Richard WAGNER - Caricature - 1879 by CV Grimm Heading: 'Siegfried-Wagner raises the 'treasure' of the Nibelungs.' Wagner has slain the dragon which symbolises the Critics (Kritik). Published in Leipzig, 1879. Villa Wahnfried in backgroundGerman composer & author (1813-1883).

The house where Verdi was born in Roncole, Parma, Italy. Stock Photo

RMKE55R8–The house where Verdi was born in Roncole, Parma, Italy.

BRAHMS conducting by Willy von Beckerath. German composer. 1833-1897. Tinted version. Stock Photo

RMKF0J6A–BRAHMS conducting by Willy von Beckerath. German composer. 1833-1897. Tinted version.

Alfredo Catalani 's opera 'La Wally', scene from 1st production, Milan 1892. With CESARI (baritone), Hariclea DARCLÉE (Soprano) and Sophie STEHLE (Soprano). Italian composer, 19 June 1854 - 7 August 1893. Stock Photo

RMK2YDA9–Alfredo Catalani 's opera 'La Wally', scene from 1st production, Milan 1892. With CESARI (baritone), Hariclea DARCLÉE (Soprano) and Sophie STEHLE (Soprano). Italian composer, 19 June 1854 - 7 August 1893.

Isadora Duncan - after portrait by Bakst, 1905. ID: American born dancer, 27 May 1877 — 14 September 1927. LB: Russian painter and scene- and costume designer, member of Ballets Russes, 10 May 1866 – 28 December 1924. Stock Photo

RMKH90XB–Isadora Duncan - after portrait by Bakst, 1905. ID: American born dancer, 27 May 1877 — 14 September 1927. LB: Russian painter and scene- and costume designer, member of Ballets Russes, 10 May 1866 – 28 December 1924.

Lady playing bass viol, 17th century. Stock Photo

RMKH92E6–Lady playing bass viol, 17th century.

Carroll Gibbons. American-born pianist, composer and conductor. 4 January 1903 - 10 May 1954. (Wills's cigarette card) Stock Photo

RMKE5598–Carroll Gibbons. American-born pianist, composer and conductor. 4 January 1903 - 10 May 1954. (Wills's cigarette card)

Slaughter on Tenth Avenue - musical by Richard Rodgers. Score cover with smoking gun. Published by Chappell in 1936. American composer, 28 June 1902 - 30 December 1979. Stock Photo

RMKD6KNJ–Slaughter on Tenth Avenue - musical by Richard Rodgers. Score cover with smoking gun. Published by Chappell in 1936. American composer, 28 June 1902 - 30 December 1979.

Hartford Festival programme 1936. Programme for first Hartford Festival. Contemporary music festival. Stock Photo

RMKH92RW–Hartford Festival programme 1936. Programme for first Hartford Festival. Contemporary music festival.

Arcangelo Corelli - title page of the Italian composer 's 'Trio Sonatas', Op.1, Rome 1681. 17 February 1653 - 8 January 1713. Stock Photo

RMKF2R5P–Arcangelo Corelli - title page of the Italian composer 's 'Trio Sonatas', Op.1, Rome 1681. 17 February 1653 - 8 January 1713.

Mario Lanza, portrait on photographic postcard American singer of Italian descent, 1921-1959. Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Stock Photo

RMKD6K1Y–Mario Lanza, portrait on photographic postcard American singer of Italian descent, 1921-1959. Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

BACH, J S - Caffee Cantata 1734 'The Leipzig Kuchengarten' (in Grimmaischen Steinweg, in the suburb of Gaststätte, South of Leipzig) drawn in 1746. Bach's Collegium Musicum would meet here in the summer. Owned by Katherinenstrasse coffee house owner. Bach's Collegium Musicum would meet there. Stock Photo

RMK0R7PX–BACH, J S - Caffee Cantata 1734 'The Leipzig Kuchengarten' (in Grimmaischen Steinweg, in the suburb of Gaststätte, South of Leipzig) drawn in 1746. Bach's Collegium Musicum would meet here in the summer. Owned by Katherinenstrasse coffee house owner. Bach's Collegium Musicum would meet there.

KETELBEY, Albert W - In a Persian Market Cover of score. Published by Bosworth and Co. London, 1920. British composer and conductor, 1875-1959 Stock Photo

RMK4N511–KETELBEY, Albert W - In a Persian Market Cover of score. Published by Bosworth and Co. London, 1920. British composer and conductor, 1875-1959

Leos Janacek autograph manuscript for 'Conte'/ Pohadka. Fairy tale for cello and Piano. JW 7/5. Czech composer, 13 July 1854 - 12 August 1928. Stock Photo

RMKF0J83–Leos Janacek autograph manuscript for 'Conte'/ Pohadka. Fairy tale for cello and Piano. JW 7/5. Czech composer, 13 July 1854 - 12 August 1928.

The Great Waltz programme cover. Musical romance on life of Johann Strauss, musical adaptation by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Lyrics by Wright and Forrest, book by Jerome Chodorov. Performed at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London from July 1970. Stock Photo

RMKE53JK–The Great Waltz programme cover. Musical romance on life of Johann Strauss, musical adaptation by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Lyrics by Wright and Forrest, book by Jerome Chodorov. Performed at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London from July 1970.

Louis Spohr - portrait of the German violinist in 1858, composer and conductor, 5 April 1784 – 22 October 1859. Stock Photo

RMKFRBC5–Louis Spohr - portrait of the German violinist in 1858, composer and conductor, 5 April 1784 – 22 October 1859.

Tamara Karsavina, pictured in unknown role. Russian ballet dancer, 1885-1978. Stock Photo

RMKD6HJK–Tamara Karsavina, pictured in unknown role. Russian ballet dancer, 1885-1978.

Johannes Brahms and Hans Von Bulow. Brahms: German composer. Bulow: German pianist and conductor, 1830-1894 1833-1897. Colourised version. Stock Photo

RMKF0JGR–Johannes Brahms and Hans Von Bulow. Brahms: German composer. Bulow: German pianist and conductor, 1830-1894 1833-1897. Colourised version.

'The Lovers' (harp, lute and lute-case). Engraving by Israel van Meckenem. (also Israhel) German printer and goldsmith, c. 1445 – 1503. Stock Photo

RMKH90GF–'The Lovers' (harp, lute and lute-case). Engraving by Israel van Meckenem. (also Israhel) German printer and goldsmith, c. 1445 – 1503.

Félicien David score cover for Le Désert - composed music for poem by MA Colim. Drawing on score cover by C. Nanteuil. Published Mayence, B.Schott. French composer 1810-1876 Stock Photo

RMKD6K5W–Félicien David score cover for Le Désert - composed music for poem by MA Colim. Drawing on score cover by C. Nanteuil. Published Mayence, B.Schott. French composer 1810-1876

Pauline Viardot-Garcia. French mezzo-soprano and composer, 1821-1910 Stock Photo

RMKE55FJ–Pauline Viardot-Garcia. French mezzo-soprano and composer, 1821-1910

Ludwig van Beethoven - caricature / drawing of German composer by J.P. Lyser. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827 Stock Photo

RMKE51YD–Ludwig van Beethoven - caricature / drawing of German composer by J.P. Lyser. 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827

Jean Baptiste Lully with a group of court musicians ensemble behind him (violin, viola da gamba) Engraving by Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711). Italian-French composer, 1632-1687. Stock Photo

RMKF2RWM–Jean Baptiste Lully with a group of court musicians ensemble behind him (violin, viola da gamba) Engraving by Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711). Italian-French composer, 1632-1687.

'The Officer of the Mint' - from engraved design by J. Amman, 16th century. Stock Photo

RMKH917M–'The Officer of the Mint' - from engraved design by J. Amman, 16th century.

Gaspare Spontini, portrait. Italian opera composer and conductor, 14 November 1774 – 24 January 1851 Stock Photo

RMKD6NW5–Gaspare Spontini, portrait. Italian opera composer and conductor, 14 November 1774 – 24 January 1851

Paris, view of L'Avenue de L'Opéra from Grand Hôtel du Louvre. Stock Photo

RMKD6NND–Paris, view of L'Avenue de L'Opéra from Grand Hôtel du Louvre.

Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Overture from opera Fidelio, Opus 72b. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911 Stock Photo

RMKD6MD2–Ludwig van Beethoven - opening page of score for Overture from opera Fidelio, Opus 72b. German composer, 17 December 1770 - 26 March 1827. Ernst Eulenburg, Leipzig, 1911

Giacomo Puccini in his motor-boat. 22 December 1858 – 29 November 1924. Stock Photo

RMKE5313–Giacomo Puccini in his motor-boat. 22 December 1858 – 29 November 1924.

Franz Liszt - caricature, after drawing by M. Munkacsy (1844 - 1900). Hungarian pianist and composer, 22 October 1811 - 31 July 1886. Stock Photo

RMKFRB31–Franz Liszt - caricature, after drawing by M. Munkacsy (1844 - 1900). Hungarian pianist and composer, 22 October 1811 - 31 July 1886.

GRIEG family in Landaas Garden Norwegian composer, 1843-1907 Stock Photo

RMK2YCDJ–GRIEG family in Landaas Garden Norwegian composer, 1843-1907

MARTIN, Riccardo - as Enzo in 'La Gioconda' in PONCHIELLI's "La Gioconda" American Tenor (1874-1952) Stock Photo

RMK2YDDA–MARTIN, Riccardo - as Enzo in 'La Gioconda' in PONCHIELLI's "La Gioconda" American Tenor (1874-1952)

Aeolian Orchestrelle - Louvres behind doors increase volume. 'Model Y' made by Aeolian Orchestrelle Company of New York in 1901. Height 8 foot, 4 inches, width 6 foot 4 inches. Utilises 28 stops and cost £600 when first new. Case made from walnut, interior from yellow tulipwood. Plays paper rolls automatically and can be played manually using keyboard. Air is pumped by an electric blower. 2 wooden levers are knee or hand operated. Piano roll is a roll of paper with perforations (holes) punched in it.Produced industrially. Stock Photo

RMKE52YY–Aeolian Orchestrelle - Louvres behind doors increase volume. 'Model Y' made by Aeolian Orchestrelle Company of New York in 1901. Height 8 foot, 4 inches, width 6 foot 4 inches. Utilises 28 stops and cost £600 when first new. Case made from walnut, interior from yellow tulipwood. Plays paper rolls automatically and can be played manually using keyboard. Air is pumped by an electric blower. 2 wooden levers are knee or hand operated. Piano roll is a roll of paper with perforations (holes) punched in it.Produced industrially.

Thomas Britton - portrait of the English coal merchant and concert promoter. TB: 14 January 1644 - 27 September 1714. Established weekly concerts over his shop in London. Stock Photo

RMKFRBCE–Thomas Britton - portrait of the English coal merchant and concert promoter. TB: 14 January 1644 - 27 September 1714. Established weekly concerts over his shop in London.

Pygmalion - opera by French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau. Costume design for Pierre Jeliotte in role of Pygmalion. Artist unknown. JPR: 25 September 1683 - 12 September 1764. Stock Photo

RMKE51FT–Pygmalion - opera by French composer Jean-Philippe Rameau. Costume design for Pierre Jeliotte in role of Pygmalion. Artist unknown. JPR: 25 September 1683 - 12 September 1764.

Kirsten Flagstad as Leonore in Beethoven 's Fidelio. Norwegian soprano 1895-1962. Stock Photo

RMK4N4M2–Kirsten Flagstad as Leonore in Beethoven 's Fidelio. Norwegian soprano 1895-1962.

Hans Sachs in The Mastersingers of Nuremberg. Character in opera by Richard Wagner (German title:' Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg'). Illustration on Liebig card, 1906. Series title: 'Heroes of Wagner's Operas' ('Héros des Opéras de Wagner'). RW: German composer & author, 22 May 1813 - 13 February 1883. Stock Photo

RMKH92CX–Hans Sachs in The Mastersingers of Nuremberg. Character in opera by Richard Wagner (German title:' Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg'). Illustration on Liebig card, 1906. Series title: 'Heroes of Wagner's Operas' ('Héros des Opéras de Wagner'). RW: German composer & author, 22 May 1813 - 13 February 1883.

Vladimir Horowitz portrait. Russian, later American, pianist, 1 October 1904 - 5 November 1989 Stock Photo

RMKF2R4G–Vladimir Horowitz portrait. Russian, later American, pianist, 1 October 1904 - 5 November 1989

Alexander GLAZUNOV Russian composer, 1865-1936 Stock Photo

RMK4N4PN–Alexander GLAZUNOV Russian composer, 1865-1936

Henry PURCELL English composer (1659-1695) Stock Photo

RMK0R7AW–Henry PURCELL English composer (1659-1695)

Prosper Merimee. Painting from 1866, lost in the war. Prosper Merimee 1803-1870. French novelist, archaeologist and historian, wrote CARMEN Stock Photo

RMK0R4Y9–Prosper Merimee. Painting from 1866, lost in the war. Prosper Merimee 1803-1870. French novelist, archaeologist and historian, wrote CARMEN

Michel / Mikhail Fokine in 'Javotte', St. Petersburg, 1902 - photograph by Karl Fischer. MF, Russian dancer & choreographer: 23 April 1880 - 22 August 1942. Worked for Diaghilev in productions of Schumann's Carnaval, Rimsky- Korsakov's Scheherazade and Stravinsky's Firebird etc. Stock Photo

RMKD3T3K–Michel / Mikhail Fokine in 'Javotte', St. Petersburg, 1902 - photograph by Karl Fischer. MF, Russian dancer & choreographer: 23 April 1880 - 22 August 1942. Worked for Diaghilev in productions of Schumann's Carnaval, Rimsky- Korsakov's Scheherazade and Stravinsky's Firebird etc.

Bechstein first factory- advertisement from 1865. Price list. Grand and Upright Pianos. Stock Photo

RMK4N51N–Bechstein first factory- advertisement from 1865. Price list. Grand and Upright Pianos.

Vladimir Horowitz smiling in front of the American flag in an RCA publicity photo. Russian, later American pianist, 1st October 1904 - 5th November 1989 Stock Photo

RMKD6K8N–Vladimir Horowitz smiling in front of the American flag in an RCA publicity photo. Russian, later American pianist, 1st October 1904 - 5th November 1989

Humours of Oxford - frontispiece by William Hogarth, 1729. Comedy play by James Miller. Peformed at Drury Lane, London. Showing the Vice Chancellor with his beadle surprising two Fellows of a College, one of whom is drunk, at a tavern. Engraved by T. Cook. Stock Photo

RMKH92TE–Humours of Oxford - frontispiece by William Hogarth, 1729. Comedy play by James Miller. Peformed at Drury Lane, London. Showing the Vice Chancellor with his beadle surprising two Fellows of a College, one of whom is drunk, at a tavern. Engraved by T. Cook.

Mozart's Il Seraglio. Costume design for Osmin, 1910 production at His Majestys Theatre conducted by Beecham. Stock Photo

RMK2YC8C–Mozart's Il Seraglio. Costume design for Osmin, 1910 production at His Majestys Theatre conducted by Beecham.

KOTHEN .Princess Friederica Henrietta Married Prince Leopold of Anhalt Kothen. BACH appointed Kapellmeister to his court in 1717. Wrote mainly instrumental works while there. Stock Photo

RMK0R75B–KOTHEN .Princess Friederica Henrietta Married Prince Leopold of Anhalt Kothen. BACH appointed Kapellmeister to his court in 1717. Wrote mainly instrumental works while there.

Man playing the Roman Cornu - G-shaped conical tube of bronze. Illustration from Filippo Bonanni's ' Gabinetto Armonico' published in 1723, Illustration 7. Engraving by Arnold van Westerhout. Caption reads Tromba Curua Stock Photo

RMKFRBDD–Man playing the Roman Cornu - G-shaped conical tube of bronze. Illustration from Filippo Bonanni's ' Gabinetto Armonico' published in 1723, Illustration 7. Engraving by Arnold van Westerhout. Caption reads Tromba Curua

BYRD, William-Titlepage from "Psalmes, Sonnets and Songes of sadnes and pietie". Contratenor part. English composer (1543-1623) Stock Photo

RMKD3RXG–BYRD, William-Titlepage from "Psalmes, Sonnets and Songes of sadnes and pietie". Contratenor part. English composer (1543-1623)

Franz Liszt - portrait. Paris, c.1837. Hungarian pianist and composer. 22 October 1811 - 31 July 1886. Stock Photo

RMK0RA36–Franz Liszt - portrait. Paris, c.1837. Hungarian pianist and composer. 22 October 1811 - 31 July 1886.

'Nussdorferlied' by Ernst Arnold. Score cover 1921. Published by Lyra Verlag, Leipzig-Wien, 1921. Dance band with conductor, violinist, accordionist, dancers. Stock Photo

RMK6WGEC–'Nussdorferlied' by Ernst Arnold. Score cover 1921. Published by Lyra Verlag, Leipzig-Wien, 1921. Dance band with conductor, violinist, accordionist, dancers.

Les Huguenots, opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer at Her Majesty's Theatre, London 1858 production (London Illustrated News 24 April, 1858) German composer, 5 September 1791 - 2 May 1864. Stock Photo

RMKE5547–Les Huguenots, opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer at Her Majesty's Theatre, London 1858 production (London Illustrated News 24 April, 1858) German composer, 5 September 1791 - 2 May 1864.

Lavalliere as d'Inesita and Brasseur as Baron de la Palisse in 'Monsieur de la Palisse' by Robert de Flers and G A de Caillavet, music by C Terrasse at Theatre des Varietes. Cover Le Theatre ,December 1904. Photo Paul Boyer. Stock Photo

RMKE53MF–Lavalliere as d'Inesita and Brasseur as Baron de la Palisse in 'Monsieur de la Palisse' by Robert de Flers and G A de Caillavet, music by C Terrasse at Theatre des Varietes. Cover Le Theatre ,December 1904. Photo Paul Boyer.

'There's a Long, Long Trail' - song written by Stoddard King and composed by Zo Elliot. 1913. Popular during World War 1. Page 3 of 3. Stock Photo

RMKH9228–'There's a Long, Long Trail' - song written by Stoddard King and composed by Zo Elliot. 1913. Popular during World War 1. Page 3 of 3.

NAPRAVNIK, Eduard - conducted première of Boris Godunov by Mussorgsky. Composed his pwn operas: Dubrovsky (1895), & Francesca da Rimini (1902) Russian conductor, 1839-1916 Stock Photo

RMKD3RJB–NAPRAVNIK, Eduard - conducted première of Boris Godunov by Mussorgsky. Composed his pwn operas: Dubrovsky (1895), & Francesca da Rimini (1902) Russian conductor, 1839-1916

Eve Lavalliere as Miquette from ' Miquette et sa mere ' at Théâtre des Variétés, Paris. Original photo by Cheri-Rousseau. Stock Photo

RMKF0HYA–Eve Lavalliere as Miquette from ' Miquette et sa mere ' at Théâtre des Variétés, Paris. Original photo by Cheri-Rousseau.

Bedrich Smetana. Czech composer (1824-1884) Stock Photo

RMK2YD4B–Bedrich Smetana. Czech composer (1824-1884)

Alexandre Dumas fils's 'La Dame aux Camélias'. Scene with Armand and Marguerite. French Playwright, 1824-1895. Story was used in Verdi's opera 'La Traviata'. Stock Photo

RMKD6HC1–Alexandre Dumas fils's 'La Dame aux Camélias'. Scene with Armand and Marguerite. French Playwright, 1824-1895. Story was used in Verdi's opera 'La Traviata'.

Eleonora Duse - portrait. Italian actress, 1858–1924. Stock Photo

RMKH90WX–Eleonora Duse - portrait. Italian actress, 1858–1924.

Giuseppe Verdi - portrait of the Italian composer at the time of his opera 'Trovatore' (The Troubadour). Italian composer, 9 or 10 October 1813 - 27 January 1901. Stock Photo

RMKE51EX–Giuseppe Verdi - portrait of the Italian composer at the time of his opera 'Trovatore' (The Troubadour). Italian composer, 9 or 10 October 1813 - 27 January 1901.