RMK0R77X–MAPLESON, James H - portrait English impresario (1830-1901)
RMKFRB6Y–The Admiral Crichton by J.M. Barrie, c. 1902. Programme for the production at the Duke of York Theatre, London, which opened on the 4th November 1902. J.M. Barrie: Scottish dramatist and author, b. 9 May 1860 - d. 19 June 1937
RMKFRB70–Scene from The Admiral Crichton by J.M. Barrie, c. 1902. Scene with Crichton (played by Mr H.B. Irving), and Lady Mary (played by Miss Irene vanBrugh). From the production at the Duke of York Theatre, London, which opened on the 4th November 1902.
RMKH92FD–John James (Johann Jacob) Heidegger (1659–1749), Swiss count and leading impresario of masquerades in the early part of the 18th century. William Hogarth published a satire on Heidegger in his print, Masquerades and Operas. Handel connection.
RMKE53PP–John James (Johann Jacob) Heidegger (1659–1749), Swiss count and leading impresario of masquerades in the early part of the 18th century. William Hogarth published a satire on Heidegger in his print, Masquerades and Operas. Handel connection.
RMKH92K9–John James (Johann Jacob) Heidegger (1659–1749), Swiss count and leading impresario of masquerades in the early part of the 18th century. William Hogarth published a satire on Heidegger in his print, Masquerades and Operas. Handel connection.
RMKF2TAW–James Quin as Sir John Falstaff, a character created by William Shakespeare. Original mezzotint by James McArdell. JQ: English actor, 24 February 1693 – 21 January 1766. WS: English poet and playwright baptised 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616.
RMKE53XP–John James (Johann Jacob) Heidegger (1659–1749), playing the cembalo or harpsichord at a chamber music gathering in Montague House, London. Drawing by Marcellus Laroon. (Swiss count and leading impresario of masquerades in the early part of the 18th century. William Hogarth published a satire on Heidegger in his print, Masquerades and Operas.)
RMKE51HE–Sir Augustus Harris (also known as Augustus Druriolanus) - the actor, impresario, and dramatist (on the left) with James 'Michael' Glover. Pantomime rehearsal at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. Caption reads: 'Scene: Drury Lane Stage. Period: Pantomime Rehearsal. Dramatis Personae: Sir Augustus Harris and Mr. James 'Michael' Glover. An occasion when Druriolanus was really annoyed with me'. AH: 1852 - 22 June 1896.
RMKH92HP–T. Meurig James - Welsh opera singer.
RMKE55T6–St James' Hall Concert, London 1858. Illustrated London News 10 April 1858. Colourised version.
RMK4N53Y–Spinet/Virginal 'Queen Elizabeth's Virginal', c1570 Drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKD6HAM–Henry Carey portrait. Carey is thought to have composed ' God save the King' / Queen. Composed in the reign of James II.
RMKE2M8P–James Melton - portrait of the American tenor 2 January 1904 - 21 April 1961. Painting style poster produced by RCA.
RMK4N552–HARPSICHORD The 'Empress' Harpsichord - made by Shudi (Tschudi) and Broadwood, c1773 drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N544–Hunting horn Oliphant - Ivory Hunting Horn, mid 16thC drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N53W–INSTRUMENTS - STRING - HARP - CELTIC 'The Lamont Harp' - Highland Harp drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N54H–CLAVICHORD Late 18thC Clavichord, with chinese decoration on lid drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N564–INSTR - EARLY - LUTE - CHITARRONE 3 Chitarroni - Italian, early 17thC Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N579–INSTRUMENTS - EARLY - DULCIMER 17thC Dulcimer, with painted lid played by Hammers Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK6WG62–CARNEGIE, James - caricature by 'Spy' from Vanity Fair, 29 October 1903. Caption:'Free Libraries' Carnegie Hall (NY) is named after him
RMK4N54E–INSTR - PERCUSSION - MARIMBA Zulu harmonicon. South Africa. )African type xylophone) drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKD6KGX–Delius lived in Jacksonville when young. Skyline and Hemming Park from St James Building, Jacksonville, Florida. English composer (1862-1934)
RMKH90JN–Pablo de Sarasate drawing by James McNeill Whistler 1834 - 1903. PdS: Spanish violinist and composer, 10 March 1844 - 20 September 1908.
RMKFRBTA–Pablo de Sarasate drawing by James McNeill Whistler 1834 - 1903. PdS: Spanish violinist and composer, 10 March 1844 - 20 September 1908.
RMK4N4CF–Bohuslav Martinu - The tower of St. James' Church in Policka where he was born. BM: Czech composer, b. December 8, 1890 – August 28, 1959.
RMK4N54D–INSTR/WORLD - INDIA (l-r): Súrsanga; Mahati Vina; 3 stringed Sitar Drawn 1921 by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKD6H5T–James P. Johnson, American composer and pianist, at the piano with the band he led at the Apollo Theatre and Small's Paradise in Harlem, 1934-35. (1894-1955)
RMK4N548–INSTR - KEYBOARD - ORGAN - REGAL Bible Regal (below) and Portative Organ (above) 16thC drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKF2T6G–Oklahoma ! poster for theatre production at St James Theatre, New York, USA. Opened 31 March, 1943. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein (II) musical.
RMK4N53G–INSTR/WORLD - JAPAN l-r: Samisen (played with plectrum); Kokiu (played with bow); Biwa Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKD6M3X–Stephen Sondheim ( American composer and lyricist 22 March 1930- ) musical ' Into the Woods ' produced by Trinity College of Music at Greenwich Theatre 2003. Book by James Lapine.
RMK4N56T–Double Spinet, 1580 Double Spinet/Virginal by Hans Ruckers, 1580 with removable octave spinet drawn 1921 by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N539–INSTR/WORLD - CHINA l-r: Hu-ch'in, with bow; Sheng; San-Hsien; Pipa Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N553–INSTR - STRING - HARP Pedal Harp (once in the possession of George IV - early 19thC) drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKH92F4–The London String Quartet in 1922. With James Levy (1st violin), Thomas Petre (2nd violin). C. Warwick -Evans (Viola), H. Waldo Warner (cello).
RMK4N563–Transverse Spine English Spinet on 6 legged stand. Made by Stephen Keene, late 17thC tDrawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKD6NGC–Harry James - performing on stage - American turmpet player - with his band, the Music Makers - established in 1939 - 15 March 1916 - 5 July 5 1983
RMK4N537–INSTRUMENTS - EARLY - LUTE - THEORBO Theorbo made by Giovanni Krebar, Padua, 1629. Front and Back Views Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N53T–INSTRUMENTS - STRINGS - HARP - CELTIC 'Queen Mary's Harp' - Gaelic Harp, believed to have belonged to Mary Stuart (16thC) drawn 1921, by Hipkins (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N545–INSTR - KEYBOARD - ORGAN - POSITIVE ORGAN French Positive Organ/Chamber organ - mid 17thC (Louis XIII) drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N554–INSTR -WIND - GENERAL l-r: Double Flageolet; German Flute; Bass Recorder; Double Flageolet; Recorder drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKD6ND5–Rule Britannia - first verse. Poem by James Thomson (1700-48) - put to music by Thomas Augustine Arne around 1740 . on commemorative postcard. Unofficial anthem of Britain.
RMKD6JJJ–Silver state trumpet adorned with bannerets of the Royal Arms in crimson and gold. Made during the reign of George III and now in St James Palace. Drawn by Hipkins, 1921.
RMK4N546–INSTR - KEYBOARD - ORGAN - REGAL Swiss Regal, late 16thC. Prototype of modern harmonium, but with 'beating' not 'free' reeds. drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKF2RAB–CAMPION, Thomas - MASQUE for Lord James Haye, 1607. English Composer, 1567-1620. Design by INIGO JONES for a figure in the Masque for the wedding of Lord James Hay (at Whitehall, 1607)
RMK4N556–INSTR - WIND - GENERAL l-r: Dolciano; Oboe; Bassoon; Oboe da Caccia; Basset Horn Orchestral Wind Instruments drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N538–INSTRUMENTS - EARLY - LUTE Italian Lute, c1600 (label reads - 1600, in Padova Vvendelio Venere) Front and Back Views Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK2YDGG–CAMPION, Thomas - MASQUE for Lord James Haye, 1607. English Composer, 1567-1620. Design by INIGO JONES for a figure in the Masque for the wedding of Lord James Hay (at Whitehall, 1607)
RMK4N540–Rizzio Guitar - RENAISSANCE 'The Rizzio Guitar' - Spanish Renaissance Guitar of tortoisesell, mother of pearl, ivory and ebony said to have belonged to David Rizzio Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK6WFBK–Pandora/ penorcon- made by John Rose, London, 1580. Front, back & side views. Wrongly named 'Queen Elizabeth's Lute'. Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N562–INSTR - STRING - GUITAR - BAROQUE Baroque Guitar by Stradivarius - inscription reads Ant Stradivarius Cremonenen F 1680 Front and back views Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N559–INSTR - BRASS - GENERAL Lituus (straight with curved end); Buccina (curved); Cornet; 2 Trumpets (made by J W Haas, Nuremberg) drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N578–VIOLIN - STRADIVARIUS The 'Hellier' Stradivarius, made 1679, bought by S Hellier, 1734. Front, back and side views. Also bows by F Tourte Drawn 1921 by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N54C–INSTR/WORLD - INDIA Indian Drums: Wooden Drum (above); Tabla/M'ridang (below, l); earthenware Tam-Tam (below, r) drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N54B–INSTR - EARLY - CITTERN Cetera/Cittern. Details showing elaborate carving on rose, back & scroll, Italian, early 16thC drawn 1921, by Hipkins. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK6WGXX–Musicians from Coronation Procession of James II, in Westminster Abbey, 1687. Drummers, Flautist. Ceremonial costume. Time of Purcell, J Clarke, P Humfrey, Blow, Lawes: early Baroque, 17th century.
RMKF2TEA–Musicians from Coronation Procession of James II, in Westminster Abbey, 1687. Drummers, Flautist. Ceremonial costume. Time of Purcell, J Clarke, P Humfrey, Blow, Lawes: early Baroque, 17th century.
RMKF0J86–Rule Britannia - first verse.Words by James Thomson - put to music by Thomas Augustine Arne , composed for 'The Masque of Alfred' 1740.around 1740 . English composer, 28 May 1710 - 5 March 1778
RMK4N56R–INSTRUMENTS - KEYBOARD - VIRGINAL Virginal, made by Iohannes Rucker, Antwerp, 1622. Inscribed Omnis Spiritum Laudet Dominum Joannes Ruckers Fecit Antverpiae Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N53A–INSTR/WORLD - CHINA l-r: Ti-Tzu (flute); So-na; Yueh-Chin (moon guitar); Hiji-riki; La-pa (trumpet) Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK6WFJ3–Gustav Mahler - JIHLAVA/IGLAU - Town Square, mid 19thC Town Square of Iglau. Mahler grew up here, & sang in the choir at St James' Church (seen to the left). Austrian composer, 1860-1911
RMK4N531–INSTRUMENTS - WIND - BAGPIPES l-r: Musette (French)(with bellows, worked by player's arm); Calabrian Bagpipe/Zampogna (Italian); Cornemuse. Traditional celtic instrument. Drawn by Hipkins, 1921 (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N56W–INSTR - EARLY - QUINTERN Quintern by Joachim Tielke, Hamburg, 1676. Front & Back views. Made of tortoiseshell, ebony & ivory also mandolin (centre) Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N55G–INSTRUMENTS - EARLY - VIOL - VIOLA D'AMORE 17thC Viola D'Amore - Front, side and back views. nb shape of sound board & rose under fingerboard. Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N55H–INSTR - EARLY - CITTERN - STRADIVARIUS Italian Cittern/Cetera by Stradivarius, dated 1700. nb elaborate carving on scroll/headbox. Front & Back Views. Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKFRARF–The Two Mrs. Carrolls, by Martin Vale's, with Leslie Banks and Elena Meramova on the cover of Theatre World, November 1935. St. James' Theatre, London. Play was later made into a film starring Humphrey Bogart and Barbara Stanwyck.
RMKH92HX–Edwin Frederick James, Frank Greenland James, Frank Greenland James and Wilfred James - Welsh bassoonist, trumpet and solo cornet player and bassoonist respectively. Brothers. Born: 16 February 1861; 30 September 1862; 5 March 1872.
RMK4N565–INSTR - EARLY - VIOL - VIOLA DA GAMBA Viola da Gamba, made by Joachim Tielke, 1701. Made of Rosewood and Ivory. Details showing front, back and pegbox/scroll Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMK4N533–INSTRUMENTS - WIND - BAGPIPES - British Modern Northumbrian Bagpipe (crimson bag); Ancient Northumbrian Bagpipe (blue bag); Traditional Celtic Pipes. Lowland Scotch Bagpipe (green bag). Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKH92W4–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.
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.
RMKFRBKC–'Now, when I think thereupon' by Handel - score of tenor aria. From Chandos anthem 'As pants the hart'. Handwritten. Composed by Handel for James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos ((1673–1744). German-English composer, 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759
RMKH90D3–'Now, when I think thereupon' by Handel - score of tenor aria. From Chandos anthem 'As pants the hart'. Handwritten. Composed by Handel for James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos ((1673–1744). German-English composer, 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759
RMK4N56Y–INSTR - BRASS - GENERAL - MILITARY Cavalry Bugle (with tassels); Cavalry Trumpet (embossed); Trumpet (with crooks - used at Battle of Salamanca, 1812) Gilt Trumpet by Harris, 1730; Silver Trumpet by Bull, 1680 Drawn by Hipkins, 1921. (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKFRBNJ–Thomas Morell . Engraving by James Basire the Elder (1730-1802), 1762,after work by William Hogarth (1697-1764). TM worked with Handel on several oratorios, including Theodora. TM: classical scholar and librettist.18 March 1703 – 19 February 1784
RMKH90P0–Thomas Morell . Engraving by James Basire the Elder (1730-1802), 1762, after work by William Hogarth (1697-1764). TM worked with Handel on several oratorios, including Theodora. TM: classical scholar and librettist.18 March 1703 – 19 February 1784
RMKFRBXW–Thomas Morell . Engraving by James Basire the Elder (1730-1802), 1762, after work by William Hogarth (1697-1764). TM worked with Handel on several oratorios, including Theodora. TM: classical scholar and librettist.18 March 1703 – 19 February 1784
RMKH90FR–Thomas Morell . Engraving by James Basire the Elder (1730-1802), 1762,after work by William Hogarth (1697-1764). TM worked with Handel on several oratorios, including Theodora. TM: classical scholar and librettist.18 March 1703 – 19 February 1784
RMK4N4CE–Bohuslav Martinu - View from the tower of St. James' Church in Policka where he was born and spent his childhood. The family lived in the tower as his father worked as a bell-ringer and town watchman. BM: Czech composer, b. December 8, 1890 – August 28, 1959.
RMKD6M29–Chopin Centenary Programme of 1949, under the patronage of His Excellency the Polish Ambassador, for three Chopin recitals at Wigmore Hall. Three Chopin Recitals: Natalia Karp October 12, Reizenstein, Marjorie Thomas, Alfredo Campoli, James Whitehead October 20, Stefan Askenase, October 22.
RMKH92A6–Zofia Zamoyska - portrait. Daughter of Prince Adam Kazimierz Czartoryski, wife of Count Stanislaw Zamoyski and founder of Charitable Society in Warsaw. 1779 - 1837. Young Frederic Chop played in her drawing rooms. From steel engraving by James Hopwood after portrait by Jean-Baptiste Isabey.
RMK6WHA4–VIOLIN S- STRADIVARIUS & Guanerius 'Alard' Stradivarius (left, front & back views), 1715. 'King Joseph' Guarnerius del Gesu (right, front & back views).Also Tourte Bow, mounted with gold, silver, mother-of pearl. Drawn 1921 by Hipkins (Alfred James Hipkins 1826-1903)
RMKD6P2T–'The Ould Irish Jig' - painting of couple dancing in traditional dress, with man playing flute behind, late 19th century. Caption reads: 'Then a fig for the new fashioned waltzes imported from Spain and from France, and a fig for the thing called the polka, our own Irish jig we will dance.' from poem by James McKowen, Irish poet 1814 - 1889.
RMKH91G3–Die Fledermaus - opera by Johann Strauss II. Poster for Sadler's Well's Opera production at London Coliseum, from 16 April 1958. Original libretto by Richard Genée and C. Haffner. New English version by Christopher Hassall. Conducted by Vilem Tausky. Produced by Wendy Toye. Designs by James Bailey. JS: Austrian composer, conductor & violinist, 25 October 1825 - 3 June 1899.
RMKFRB4Y–Yankee Doodle Boy by George M. Cohan - score cover. Patriotic song from 1942 American biographical musical film Yankee Doodle Dandy, based on Broadway musical. Shows James Cagney as Yankee Doodle Dandy. Produced by Warner Brothers studios. GC: American playwright, lyricist and entertainer, 3 July 1878 – 5 November 1942. JC: American film actor, 17 July 1899 – 30 March 1986.
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