Conductor Collection (page 7)

Skircoat Depot, Halifax Corporation Tramways, Halifax, West Yorkshire, fitted with a Kinnear patent steel rolling shutter. Date: circa 1930s

Picture shows a female bus conductor in World War Two. She issues a young girl with a ticket for her bus journey. Women bus conductors were plenty in World War One and also World War Two

Stanley Adams, former Birmingham Schools Music Advisor. 14th July 1974

Robert Sells conducts the choir and orchestra at Liverpools Anglican Cathedral, who were performing a Christmas Carol concert on behalf of the Mersey Regional Health Authority. 12th December 1991

Office Cleaner Mrs Packham seen here on the tram from Vauxhall to Central London, 13th June 1946

Woman Bus Conductor by Red Double Decker Buses - 1960

The Felling Silver Band, (brass band). Three years of hard work is paying off for the members of the band, formely the Heworth Colliery Band and Washington Glebe Colliery Band

A conductor at the Hanwell bus garage of London transport wearing a mock turban to express protest at the fact that sikh Tarsem Singh Sandhu is allowed to wear his turban while driving a bus

"Mutiny on the Buses". With the "On the Buses"
" Mutiny on the Buses". With the " On the Buses" film now breaking all records for popularity. Hammer films are now busy producing another film called " Mutiny

Ted Heath and His Music, Nat King Cole concert, Shepherds Bush, London, 1963

People on a horse drawn omnibus (1843 engraving)
The conductor, the driver and a press of passengers aboard a horse drawn omnibus. Woodcut engraving in sepia on aged paper

Large German Military Brass Band in all its glory! Date: circa 1909

Jacks Back, Jack Hylton with his Band, Eastbourne
Jacks Back, Jack Hylton with his Band, Winter Garden, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. 20th century

Ted Heath and His Music, Nat King Cole concert, London, 1963 Creator: Brian Foskett
Ted Heath and His Music, Nat " King" Cole concert, London, 1963

Duke Ellington Band, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Duke Ellington Band, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963

Mr. E. J. Loder, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. E. J. Loder, 1858. British composer and conductor. At a very early age Edward Loder gave promise of great talent for music...At nineteen years of age he produced his first opera, "Nourjahad

John Philip Sousa, (1904?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
John Philip Sousa, (1904?). Three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left, in uniform. [Composer and conductor known as the "American March King"]

School children of the 6th Division on a Columbia Railway Company trolley car no. 20, (1899?)

Dr. Wylde, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Wylde, 1854. Portrait of British conductor, composer, teacher and music critic Henry Wylde, founder of The New Philharmonic Society. Dr

Conductor JLP01_08_010226
Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. A man conducting a brass band during a sports meeting held at Laings Sports Club in Elstree

Journey to the past
Arnd Gottschalk

Constant Lambert, musical director, Vic-Wells Ballet
Constant Lambert, musical director, The Vic-Wells Ballet Date: 1937

Clifton Industrial School Band
Uniformed boys with their instruments and conductor at the Clifton Industrial School, Bristol. Date: early 1900s

Cartoon, Song and Dance at the Savoy, Gilbert and Sullivan
Cartoon, I wonder what they think of it? Song and Dance at the Savoy, Gilbert and Sullivan. Date: 1891

Julius Harrison
A portrait drawing of English composer and conductor, Julius Allan Greenway Harrison, 1885-1963. Known for his interpretation of operatic works, he also wrote books on music

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Constant Lambert and Florence Shuter
British composer and conductor Leonard Constant Lambert (1905-1951) with his fiancee Florence Shuter. Date: 1931

Leading musicians during the reign of King George V
Leading classical musicians and composers during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Wood, Beecham, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Walford Davies. Date: 1935

Ettore Panizza, orchestral conductor
Signor Ettore Panizza, orchestral conductor Date: 1910

Maurice Frigara, orchestral conductor Date: 1910

Hans Richter, orchestral conductor
Dr Hans Richter, orchestral conductor Date: 1910

Cleofonte Campanini, orchestral conductor Date: 1910

Photographs of opera personalities, within illustrated frame with fuchsias. Including, Mr Robert Radford; A very fine basso, who has long been popular on the concert platform

Music cover, Theme from Tchaikovsky Concerto
Music cover, Bette Davis in The Great Lie, Theme from Tchaikovsky Concerto in Bb Minor, arranged as piano solo by King Palmer. Date: 1942

Mstislav Rostropovich and Galina Vishnevskaya
Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007), renowned Russian cellist and conductor. Seen here with his wife, the Russian soprano Galina Pavlovna Vishnevskaya (b 1926). The couple married in 1955

Sir Malcolm Sargent, English conductor and composer
Sir Harold Malcolm Watts Sargent (1895-1967), English conductor, organist and composer. Seen here taking a bow from the podium at the end of a concert, a bunch of flowers in his hand

Georg Solti, renowned orchestral and operatic conductor
Sir Georg Solti (1912-1997), renowned Hungarian-British orchestral and operatic conductor. Date: circa 1970s

Leopold Stokowski, orchestral conductor
Leopold Anthony Stokowski (1882-1977), British-born naturalised American orchestral conductor. Seen here in later life, conducting from the podium. Date: circa 1960s

Mstislav Rostropovich, renowned Russian cellist
Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007), renowned Russian cellist and conductor. Seen here (centre) with the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (left) and the English composer Benjamin Britten (right)

Valentin Zhuk, Russian violinist, conductor and teacher. Seen here as a young man. Date: circa 1940s

David Wetzel, trades unionist in the transport industry
David (Dave) Wetzel (b 1942), trades unionist (TGWU) with a background in London Transport and Transport for London, where he began his working life as a bus conductor, driver and inspector

Gustav Mahler conducting, from Der Morgen, 12th September 1910 (litho)
GIA3525704 Gustav Mahler conducting, from Der Morgen, 12th September 1910 (litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Gustav Mahler (1860 - 1911)); © Giancarlo Costa

Portrait of Charles Lamoureux (1834-1899), French violinist, first conductor of the Paris Opera
JEB4839957 Portrait of Charles Lamoureux (1834-1899), French violinist, first conductor of the Paris Opera. Photography late 19th century

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Gustav Mahler conducting, caricature from Fliegenden Blattern, March 1901 (litho)
GIA3525706 Gustav Mahler conducting, caricature from Fliegenden Blattern, March 1901 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852 -1924. Irish composer, music teacher and conductor
878595 Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, 1852 -1924. Irish composer, music teacher and conductor. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Sir Joseph Barnby - portrait standing
3919253 Sir Joseph Barnby - portrait standing by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: Sir Joseph Barnby - portrait standing)

Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, 1904 (print)
3919251 Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie, 1904 (print) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); (add.info.: Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie -standing Vanity Fair caricature by Spy)

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"A Symphony of Paws: A Dachshund Choir's Dress Rehearsal Conducted by Herbert Norman Howells" In the enchanting world of music, even our furry friends find their place. Witness a delightful spectacle as a Dachshund choir gathers for a dress rehearsal under the baton of renowned conductor Herbert Norman Howells. These adorable canines harmonize in perfect unison, showcasing their unique talents and love for melody. As we delve deeper into the realm of conducting, let us explore the diverse tapestry woven by maestros throughout history. The Black Dyke Mills Band resonates with powerful brass melodies that stir souls and evoke emotions beyond words. Meanwhile, Nadia-Juliette Boulanger, an influential French music teacher, nurtures countless prodigies who will shape the future of classical music. Gustav Mahler emerges as an Austrian composer and conductor whose symphonies transcend time itself. His caricature captures his intense dedication to his craft and his ability to transport audiences through musical landscapes like no other. Sergei V. Rachmaninov peers over a manuscript at his piano in the late 1920s, revealing glimpses into his creative process and genius compositions. The stage comes alive with Harlequin and Columbine accompanied by a vibrant orchestra—an exquisite fusion of visual artistry and melodic prowess that captivates hearts worldwide. Sergei Rachmaninoff himself takes center stage once again; this time not as a pianist but as both composer and conductor—a testament to his multifaceted talent immortalized in oil by Boris Chaliapin. Amidst this symphonic journey lies knowledge essential to any aspiring musician—the standard electrical circuit symbols that illuminate our understanding of sound production technology behind every performance. Finally, we pay homage to Mrs Henry J. Wood—her pioneering spirit paved the way for female conductors across generations while leaving an indelible mark on the world of classical music.