Musical Collection (page 2)

Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra
Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon (Mrs Fred Wildon - pictured on left with cello) and her Bijou Orchestra - a musical quintet. The Wildon family ran orchestras of various types during the summer in

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Christmas card in the shape of a banjo. circa 1890s

New bobbed hair conductor for London symphony orchestra. Miss Ethel Leginska, the young woman from Hull with the bobbed hair

Electric guitar and amplifier

SOUTH PACIFIC, 1958. Mitzi Gaynor in the role of Nellie Forbush in the 1958 film adaptation of the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein musical South Pacific

Quiet music practice / W H Robinson
When practicing ones musical instrument, there is only one person who wants to hear it - the aspiring performer. A simple adjustment (as here depicted to the horn)

Boys Band, Hull Sailors Orphanage
Boys naval band at the Hull Sailors Orphanage, also known as Newland Homes. The Homes, a cottage homes development, were established in 1895 by a charity originally called The Port of Hull Society

Antonio Vivaldi / Anon
ANTONIO VIVALDI Italian composer and violinist

Dachshund and Piano
A musical dachshund plays a tune on the piano

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Conductor. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London. Date: circa 1910

Gertie Millar. Actress. One the most famous English singer-actresses the early 20th century, known for her performances in Edwardian musical comedies

Musical Instruments 1883
Various musicians playing various instruments: a harp, a lyre, pipes, hunting horn. Pipes of Pan are also in evidence

Harp with yellow flowers on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

SPAIN. Miguel Bose. 07 / 03 / 2011
SPAIN. Miguel Bose. 07/03/2011

Persian musicians
Three seated Persian musicians, playing a hand drum, what looks like a daf and a kamanche. A tonbak, or goblet drum, lies discarded on the ground. Date: 1870s

Advertisement for the Brinsmead grand piano
An advertisement for the Brinsmead grand piano, the best that British craftsmanship can produce, with a pure singing tone and beauty of finish. Payment by instalments can be arranged... Date: 1913

The Dixieland Jazz Band, c. 1919 Date: c.1919

Horn, Wurlitzer
Three Mellophones or Concert Horns from the Wurlitzer range; the Professional, the Lyric, and the American. Available in various finishes

Trombone, Wurlitzer
Three trombones from the Wurlitzer range

Oboe, Wurlitzer
The Oboe, originally known by its French name, Hautbois

Ukulele, Wurlitzer
A range of Ukuleles sold by the Wurlitzer company

Boys Band, Training Ship Indefatigable
The Boys Band of the Training Ship Indefatigable pose for their photograph in a field, near a tent -- probably at a local fete where they were performing

Adolphe Sax
ADOLPHE SAX French inventor of musical instruments

Verdi conducts Aida
Giuseppe Verdi conducts his Aida at the Paris Opera, 1880

RICHARD WAGNER, 1813-1883, MUSICAL COMPOSER, 1873 engraving

Banjo with pink flowers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 11771896
Cat Persian Chinchilla Golden 14 week old kitten with violin and sheet music Date:

Hey Diddle Diddle
Is the cow jumping over the moon as a result of the cats fiddling, or is the cat simply providing a musical accompaniment to the cows feat ? Difficult questions

Two golden harps on a cutout greetings card with a country scene. Date: circa 1890s

Paul McCartney, formerly of The Beatles, singing with Denny Laine of their group Wings in concert in USA, May 1976

Picture shows the cast of Hair, The Musical. Far left is actor and singer Elaine Paige, wearing a pale jumper with large medallion and dark trousers

Tsai Chin, actress and lead in West End musical play The World of Suzie Wong, which opens next month at The Prince of Wales Theatre, London, pictured during break in rehearsals, 17th October 1959

Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman who are starring in the new musical, The Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Harold Prince. 27th May 1986

Actor Jack Wild who played the role of the Artful Dodger in the 1968 Lionel Bart musical film Oliver! Pictured at home. 28th February 1969

Billy Elliot the Musical Media Preview
(L-R) Actors Wade Neilson, Omar Abiad, River Mardesic and Jamie Rogers pose for a photograph during the media preview of Billy Elliot the Musical at Eternity Playhouse Sydney, Friday, May 31, 2019

Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte
Retro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s

London Trade Card - William Bull, Musical Instruments - trumpets, kettledrums, French horns, speaking trumpets, hearing horns for deaf people, powder flasks

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - trumpeter. circa 1910s

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - playing the piano. circa 1910s

Angel playing a lute, Melozzo da Forli
Melozzo da Forli (1438-1494). Italian painter. Fresco depicting an Angel playing a lute. From the Church of the Twelve Holy Apostles. Pinacoteca Vaticana. Vatican City. Date: circa 1480

Interior of Golden Temple at Amritsar, 1858
Interior of the Golden Temple at Amritsar, India (spelt here as Umritzir), 1858. Gurus reading the Grunt h (or Granth). The Guru is sitting before the Grunt h (sacred text)

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

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)

Advert for Harrods piano sale 1919
Selection of bargain pianos, prices start at 148 gns for a Cramer Baby Grand in rosewood to a Chappell upright Boudoir Grand at 64 gns. 1919

A moment from the final scenes of What A Crazy World (1963)
The main cast and onlookers on set of WHAT A CRAZY WORLD (1963)based on a play by Alan Klein and directed by Michael Carreras

UK Quad for What A Crazy World (1963)
Poster artwork for the release of the musical featuring Joe Brown

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From classic musicals like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to enchanting tales like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, music has always been a powerful force in storytelling. Whether it's an Arab girl dancing to rhythmic beats or the vibrant performances at The Medora Musical in North Dakota, music transcends borders and brings people together. The iconic image of Elvis Presley strumming his guitar reminds us of the timeless appeal of rock 'n' roll. Meanwhile, Me and My Girl teaches us how to dance the Lambeth Walk with infectious energy. And who can resist the allure of Steinway Pianos, as seen in their captivating advertisements? Edward Elgar's Salut D Amour showcases the beauty scores that stir emotions deep within our souls. In Funny Girl, Barbra Streisand captivates audiences not only with her incredible talent but also by performing on roller skates – a testament to creativity and entertainment. Even Soviet propaganda posters recognize the power of music in promoting peace and unity among nations. Show Boat's original Broadway production poster from 1927 serves as a reminder that musicals have long been cherished forms of artistic expression. Lastly, Jeeves and Wooster remind us that even comedic tales can be enhanced by delightful melodies. Music truly knows no boundaries; it is a universal language that unites us all.