Cymbals Collection

Billy Higgins and David Williams, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, Sep 1993. Artist: Brian O Connor
Billy Higgins and David Williams, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, Sep 1993

Various musical instruments

Two kittens with a drumkit
Unusual Friends - two kittens with a drumkit. 1950s

Chinese musical instruments
A selection of Chinese musical instruments, including a bell(1), gong, (2), cymbals(4), a guqin or seven-stringed zither(7), a pipa or four-stringed lute (8), Yueqin or moon-shaped lute(11)

One-Man-Band - With all his complicated apparatus and his collecting box stuck on the end of his clarinet, the one-man-band makes a return to Cardiff - 13th March 1948

Wayne Shorter, London, 1976. Artist: Brian O Connor
Wayne Shorter, London, 1976

Classical musical instruments: lyres 1,2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6,7,8,15, pan pipes 9
FLO4703350 Classical musical instruments: lyres 1,2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6,7,8,15, pan pipes 9, rattlesnakes 11, tuba 12, flutes 10,14,18,19, triangle 16

Indian musician playing the cymbals, in muslin robes, sash and hat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown
FLO4565704 Indian musician playing the cymbals, in muslin robes, sash and hat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes," Ackermann, London

Nautch girl or singing girl, Bengal, India, accompanied by her own musicians on saringee (violin)
FLO4565385 Nautch girl or singing girl, Bengal, India, accompanied by her own musicians on saringee (violin), dhol (drum) and cymbals

A one man band
5312063 A one man band; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a one man band. He is managing to entertain people with a Hurdy Gurdy, Pan Pipes, Spoons, Drum, Triangle, Cymbals, Bells)

Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. 'The pieces of sculpture which were lately bought for the British Museum from the collection in the Farnese Palace at

Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Cymbalist (image 1 of 4), c.1100. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Bracket in the Form of a Celestial Cymbalist (image 1 of 4), c.1100

Ragini Bhairavi, 1600-1625. Creator: Unknown
Ragini Bhairavi, 1600-1625. Melodic musical themes known as modes ("raga") were important subjects in sets of miniatures produced for the regional courts of India in the 17th-19th

Changing of the Guard, 1888. Creator: Erik Henningsen
Changing of the Guard, 1888

Portrait of Dave Tough, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dave Tough, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of Ray McKinley, Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ray McKinley, Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y. ca. Apr. 1946

Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Riverboat on the Hudson, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of George Wettling, Museum of Modern Music program, ABC studio, N.Y. ca. May 1947
Portrait of George Wettling, Museum of Modern Music program, ABC studio, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Dave Tough, Eddie Condon's, New York, ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dave Tough, Eddie Condon's, New York, ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Portrait of Shelly Manne, Art Pepper, and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Shelly Manne, Art Pepper, and Bob Gioga, 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Shelly Manne and Art Pepper, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Shelly Manne and Art Pepper, 1947 or 1948

Affiche pour "Olympia". c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret. Affiche pour "Olympia". c1898
Affiche pour "Olympia". c1898. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Affiche pour le "Concert des Ambassadeurs", c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour le "Concert des Ambassadeurs". c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Deuxième panneau sans texte : "La Musique". c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret
Deuxieme panneau sans texte : "La Musique". c1900. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Mike Bradley, Steyning Jazz Club, Steyning, West Sussex, May 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mike Bradley, Steyning Jazz Club, Steyning, West Sussex, May 2016

Roman musical instruments
Bronze ring with bells 1, sistrum (triangle) and timpani (cymbals) used by Bacchantes from the Museum of Portici 2, bell (tintinnabulum) 3 and stick A, pipes from the Villa Albani 4

Gnawa musicians - ethnic group inhabiting Morocco and Algeria in the Maghreb. Gnawa music is characterized by instrumentation

The Cymbal Player, sculpture in the great parterre at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire
CLF327748 The Cymbal Player, sculpture in the great parterre at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson

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Indian musicians with musical instruments. Man playing bell and conch shell, sankh and ghanta, bansi flutist
FLO4623901 Indian musicians with musical instruments. Man playing bell and conch shell, sankh and ghanta, bansi flutist, surmandal player, dholak drummer, kartal cymbalist, dhak drummer

Chinoiserie with a woman holding cymbals, from Suite de Figures Chinoises... Tire du C... 1755-76
Chinoiserie with a woman holding cymbals, from Suite de Figures Chinoises...Tire du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures...From the Chambers of Mr. d'Azaincourt), 1755-76

Statue of a Faun at a Bacchanalian orgy with cymbals and scabellum
5323814 Statue of a Faun at a Bacchanalian orgy with cymbals and scabellum by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of a Faun at a Bacchanalian orgy with cymbals and scabellum)

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, III, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, III, 1894. Figures on stage, with cymbals player, piper, conductor and drummer in the orchestra pit. From The Yellow Book, Vol. I

Soldiers Recreating, April 1, 1798. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
Soldiers Recreating, April 1, 1798

Plate 17: street musicians and dancing figures, from the series of customs and pastimes of the Spanish people, 1850

Plate 10: two figures dancing, another seated playing an drum, from the series of customs and pastimes of the Spanish people, 1850

Bacchanal, 1871 (oil on canvas)
1262846 Bacchanal, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 42.5x82.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cast after a model by Goldscheider, modelled as a dancing satyr playing the cymbals
1200482 Cast after a model by Goldscheider, modelled as a dancing satyr playing the cymbals, 1894 (bronze) by Klotz, Edmund (1855-1929); height

Bacchanal, 1871 (oil on panel)
CH368176 Bacchanal, 1871 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 42.4x82.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Masaks of Fawns and Bacchante, Thyrsuses, one with a top of ivy leaves the other with a pine cone, Amphorae, Tambourin
5200780 Masaks of Fawns and Bacchante, Thyrsuses, one with a top of ivy leaves the other with a pine cone, Amphorae, Tambourin, Cymbals, Rhytons or drinking horns, Patera, the Jynx

Procession of the chariot of the Roman goddess Cybele, preceded by pipers and cymbal players (engraving)
6029367 Procession of the chariot of the Roman goddess Cybele, preceded by pipers and cymbal players (engraving) by French School

Window w7 depicting an angel musicians (stained glass)
719724 Window w7 depicting an angel musicians (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); French, out of copyright

The Muse of Music (b / w photo)
3096208 The Muse of Music (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Muse of Music)

Dara Shukohs head presented to Aurangzeb, 1659
Dara Shukohs severed head is presented to his brother Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad (later Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb), 1659. La testa di Dara-Chekouh presentata a suo fratello. From a miniature

Costumes of the Gabr disciples, Armenians, Kurds
Costumes of the Gabr disciples of Zoroastrianism, Armenians, Kurds. Abiti di Guebri, degli Armeni de Curdi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Reproduction of a poster advertising an Ambassadors Concert
STC138822 Reproduction of a poster advertising an Ambassadors Concert, Champs Elysees, Paris, 1884 (colour litho) by Cheret

The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail) (see 175762)
BEN175772 The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail) (see 175762) by Ferrari, Gaudenzio (1474/80-1546); Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Saronno, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

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"Cymbals: The Rhythm Makers of the Musical World" From the clash to the delicate shimmering sound they produce, these musical instruments have been an integral part of various music genres throughout history. Whether it's a symphony orchestra or a rock band, cymbals add that extra touch of brilliance and excitement to any composition. Imagine two mischievous kittens exploring a drumkit, their tiny paws playfully tapping on the shiny cymbals. It's in moments like these that we realize how even our furry friends are drawn to the captivating allure of music. In contrast, there is the awe-inspiring sight of a one-man-band with his complicated apparatus and collecting box attached at the end. This lone musician masterfully orchestrates an entire ensemble using drums, trumpets, guitars, and yes, those magnificent cymbals too. His talent mesmerizes audiences as he effortlessly creates harmonies all by himself. The magic continues as we delve into snapshots from iconic performances captured by artist Brian O'Connor. Billy Higgins and David Williams take center stage at Ronnie Scotts in Soho during September 1993 – their synchronized beats resonating through every corner of London's vibrant jazz scene. Traveling further eastward brings us to China where ancient musical traditions come alive with enchanting melodies produced by traditional Chinese instruments including cymbal-like percussions that transport listeners back in time. London again becomes our destination in 1976 when Wayne Shorter graces its stages with his saxophone prowess. As Brian O'Connor captures this momentous occasion through his lens, we can almost hear Shorter's soulful notes blending seamlessly with crashing cymbals creating an unforgettable experience for all who were present. Away from concert halls and onto Castle Howard's great parterre stands "The Cymbal Player, " a sculpture paying homage to these timeless instruments.