Chorus Collection

Windmill Theatre Owner Miss Sheila Van Dam watches as the curtain comes down over the legs of the Windmill Girl Dancers for the last time today as the era of the famous Windmill Theatre London comes

Liszt conducting in Budapest
Franzi Liszt conducting his new Oratorio at Budapest, Hungary, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Angels Announce Jesus
A chorus of angels announce the birth of Jesus

ANTIGONE - CHORUS
Antigone the chorus of elders who comment dispassionately on the action

The Leslie Girls dance troupe - Ella, Dris, Ann, Joyce, Gladys, Georgina, Dulcie, Tlly, Winnie and Kitty. Date: circa 1910

Florrie Forde music hall singer 1875-1940
Florrie Forde (Flora Flanagan) born in Australia, music hall singer known for popular chorus songs, pantomime principal boy. Sang ?It?s a long way to Tipperary? in World War I

Japanese cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying in snow, Hokkiado, Japan, February

Busby Berkeley montage
A Busby Berkeley stage show montage featured in London Life magazine to coincide with a season of films at the National Film Theatre in 1965. Date: 1965

Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving)
XJF323045 Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Town Topics rehearsal in New York
Theatrical, Ned Wayburns Rehearsal for Town Topics. The ladies chorus dressing room of an unidentified theatre with women pictured in various stages of dressing and grooming. Date: c. 1915

Cover of Dance Magazine, Sept 1930 showing a chorus line
Cover of Dance Magazine, September 1930 showing a chorus line. Artwork by Rita Leach Date: 1930

Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO189740 Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

VERDI: ERNANI, 1844. Autograph manuscript of an aria with chorus from Guiseppe Verdis early opera Ernani, 1844

Black howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) male and two females calling from tree, captive, Apenheul Park, Netherlands

The small choir in a TV Christmas 1965 Italy. Date of Photograph:1965

Popular festival Slovenia. Date of Photograph:01/10/1906

The choir of Tintern Abbey, environs of Monmouth, England Great Britain Abbey Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII -XIV sec

Interior of the Church of Saint Jean Baptiste in Saint Jean de Luz. France Saint Jean Baptiste Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Palatine Chapel in the Palazzo Reale in Palermo Palermo Chapel Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:1130 -1143

Concert hall with a large organ. On the stage, the orchestra and the choir, composed of numerous students from public schools; in the hall, the audience. Date of Photograph:1890

Choir of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Amiens (France) France Amiens Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

The remains of the choir of Melrose Abbey, in Scotland Great Britain Scotland, Melrose Abbey Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Interior of the Church of Santissima Annunziata in Genoa Genoa Church of Santissima Annunziata Nave Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Choir of the church of Sainte Madeleine in Vzelay France Vzelay Chapel Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963. Date of Artwork:1215

Detail with choir of the interior of Milan's Cathedral. Milan Nave International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

The choir of the Benedictine abbey of San Martino delle Scale, near Palermo Palermo Abbey of San Martino delle Scale Stall Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the Church of Saint Clement in Rome. Rome Church of Saint Clement Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Palatine Chapel in Palermo: central aisle seen from the apse Palermo Palazzo dei Normanni, Palatine Chapel Chapel Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The moment of pontification of Pius V. Bas-relief of the monument of the same name. Work by Nicol Pippi, Sistine Chapel, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome Rome Basilica of S

Wooden stalls decorated with statues of saints inside niches, work by Giorlamo Rainaldi, Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Giovanni in Laterano, choir

The enclosure of the choir, or schola cantorum, cosmatesque work in the Basilica of S.Clemente, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Clemente Chorus Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

View of the church of San Fortunato in Todi. Todi Church Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIII-XV secc

The Bishops chair, detail of the choir-stalls in the Cathedral of Ascoli Piceno; by Giovanni di Matteo, of the son Paolino d'Ascoli and the maestro Grifone Ascoli Piceno Stall Renaissance

The nave of the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, in Venice Venice Church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the choir in the church of S. Maria del Popolo, Rome Rome Church of S. Maria del Popolo Apse High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Central nave of the San Lorenzo Church, Vicenza Vicenza San Lorenzo church Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV sec

Florence (environs). Certosa del Galluzzo. Interior of the church of San Lorenzo Florence Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo, Church of San Lorenzo Stall Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Inside of the Church of St. Sabina in Rome Rome Basilica of Santa Sabina Nave Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1936-1937 ca

Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple: historiated initial from Choir Book preserved in Piccolomini Library in Siena Siena Cathedral, Piccolomini Library Illumination Early Renaissance

Two allegorical low reliefs showing putti, called "Il gioco delle bocce" (The boccia ball game) and "La musica" (Music)

The choir and chapel of Saint Sepulchre of the Saint John Church at Saluzzo, Cuneo Saluzzo Church of Saint John Chapel Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Verona Cathedral. Verona Duomo Nave Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Interior of the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria in Figline Valdarno Figline Valdarno Piazza Marsilio Ficino Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

School mosaic or sacred choir, in the Museo Campano in Capua Capua Museo Campano Mosaic Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960. Date of Artwork:II-III sec

The Whirl of the World, Palladium Theatre, London
The Whirl of the World, Charles Gullivers revue in 25 scenes, by Albert de Courville, Edgar Wallace and William E Wells, at the Palladium Theatre, London, with a chorus of sixty. circa 1920s

CB Cochran dancers in costume on stage for production of musical Anything Goes, Palace Theatre, 1935

Dancer Chita
The dancer Chita, real name Gladys Hawking, active on the West End cabaret scene. Date: circa 1931

Mimi Jordan had appeared as Miss 1924 at the Palace of Beauty feature, part of the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley Park. She was now part of the cabaret chorus at the Piccadilly Hotel

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"From Windmills to Concert Halls: A Celebration of Chorus" Windmill Theatre Owner Miss Sheila Van Dam watches as the curtain comes down over a mesmerizing performance by the chorus, their harmonious voices lingering in the air like a sweet melody. In Budapest, Liszt conducts with passion and precision, his baton guiding the chorus through symphonies that stir souls and ignite emotions. Angels descend from above to announce Jesus' birth, their heavenly chorus filling hearts with hope and joy during this sacred moment. The Leslie Girls dance troupe captivates audiences with their synchronized movements and enchanting melodies, showcasing the power of unity within a chorus. In "Antigone, " the chorus becomes an integral part of Greek tragedy, lending their voices to amplify the play's themes of fate and defiance. Florrie Forde, a music hall singer from 1875-1940, commands attention on stage as her powerful voice resonates through packed auditoriums. The audience joins in as an impromptu chorus for her beloved songs. Japanese cranes gracefully display in Hokkaido's snowy landscape. Their synchronized dances create a natural spectacle akin to a beautifully choreographed choral performance. Busby Berkeley creates stunning visual spectacles on film with his iconic montage sequences featuring large-scale choruses moving together in perfect harmony. Dance Magazine's September 1930 cover showcases a vibrant lineup of talented dancers forming an exquisite chorus line - capturing both elegance and energy within one captivating image. Hannah Humphrey's publication "Dilettanti Theatricals" offers us a glimpse into the world behind-the-scenes where actors prepare themselves before joining forces as part of an enchanting ensemble or melodious choir. Verdi's autograph manuscript reveals his meticulous attention to detail when composing an aria accompanied by stirring choral arrangements - demonstrating how he harnesses the collective power of voices united in song.