Pianist Collection

FREDERIC CHOPIN (1810-1849). Polish composer and pianist. Photographed in 1849

CLARA SCHUMANN (1819-1896). German pianist. Wife of Robert Schumann (1810-1856). German composer. Photographed in 1850

Sergei Rachmaninov, Russian composer, pianist and conductor, Ivanovka, Russia, 1913. Rachmaninov (1873-1943) with his daughter Irina and pet dog

Johannes Brahms at the piano. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a charcoal drawing

Franz Liszt at 30 Years of Age
Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886) at the age of 30. Original Artwork: Reproduced from a daguerreotype, the first commercially successful photographic process

Leonard Bernstein
American composer Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990), writer of symphonic music as well as Broadway shows. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Ludwig Van Beethoven
German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827). Original Artwork: Portrait August von Kloeber (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

SERGEI RACHMANINOFF. (1873-1943). Russian pianist, composer and conductor. Oil by Boris Chaliapin

George Gershwin / Musician
GEORGE GERSHWIN American composer

Ballet dancers rehearsing Coppelia
Ballet dancers from the French Academie de Musique et de Danse rehearsing Coppelia (music by Delibes). Mademoiselle Carlotta Zambelli, Italian dancer and teacher, is in pink on the left

McCoy Tyner performing at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough, July 1978

Mrs Mills, celebrity pianist, with dog
Unusual Friends - Mrs Mills, celebrity pianist, with dog. 1960s

Franz Liszt
Portrait of Franz Liszt. Photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Johannes Brahms, German composer and musician. Seen here in profile, playing a grand piano

Igor Stravinsky
Russian-born American composer, conductor and pianist Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) conducting at a recording session in London. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Russian composer, sergei v, rachmaninov, looking over a manuscript at his piano in the late 1920s

Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintet, 1960

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980: Count Basie (piano), Cleveland Eaton (bass), Freddie Green (guitar), Gregg Field (drums)

FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. Photograph, c1860

VLADIMIR HOROWITZ (1903-1989). American (Ukrainian-born) pianist, in concert at Carnegie Hall, April 1966

Clara Schumann
Pianist Clara Schumann, wife of Robert Schumann. Digitally tinted halftone reproduction of a photograph

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

Jack DeJohnette, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1989. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jack DeJohnette, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, 1989

Leonard Bernstein
20th February 1970: American composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein (1918 - 1990). (Photo by William H. Alden/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Duke Ellington in London
6th October 1958: American big band leader and legendary jazz pianist Duke Ellington (1899 - 1974), in London. (Photo by Reg Davis/Express/Getty Images)

CLARA SCHUMANN (1819-1896). German pianist and composer. Mrs. Robert Schumann: lithograph, 19th century

FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. Painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach

DUKE ELLINGTON (1899-1974). American musician and composer. Photographed in 1934 by Maurice Seymour

Vladimir Horowitz / Hrand
VLADIMIR HOROWITZ American pianist, born in Russia

Johannes Brahms playing the piano (engraving)
814059 Johannes Brahms playing the piano (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Brahms playing the piano. German composer and pianist (1833-1897)

American singer, Nina Simone, in the UK recording a television programme called Sound of Soul for London Weekend Television

Miles Davis Quintet, 1960. Creator: Brian Foskett
Miles Davis Quintet, 1960

IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882-1971). American (Russian-born) composer. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955. Artist: Denis Williams
Oscar Peterson in concert at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1955

JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897). German composer and pianist. Original cabinet photograph, 1893

Piano teacher and pupil, 1915
Teacher: What does ff mean? Child(learning military march): Fump! Fump! Date: 1915

GEORGE GERSHWIN. (1898-1937). American composer. Caricature by William Auerbach-Levy

Sergei Vasilevich Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
Photograph portrait of Sergei Vasilevich Rachmaninov, the Russian composer and pianist, probably made in the 1930 s

Rubinstein Plays Piano
ANTON RUBINSTEIN over-enthusiastic pianist plays a tune. So caught up in his performance he is lifted bodily from the stool, long hair & coat-tails flying

Johannes Brahms, German composer and musician

Johannes Brahms, German composer and musician, seen here as a young man, sitting at a grand piano

Russian pianist and composer Anton Grigorevic Rubinstein
Half-length portrait of the famous Russian pianist and composer Anton Grigorevic Rubinstein (1829-1894) - founder of the St Petersburg Conservatoire in 1862. Date: circa 1890

Paul Jones and Manfred Mann, West Wickham, Bromley, London, 1964. Creator: Brian Foskett
Paul Jones and Manfred Mann, West Wickham, Bromley, London, 1964

Statue of Franz Liszt, Budapest, Hungary

Two Young Girls at the Piano, 1892. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Two Young Girls at the Piano, 1892

At the Piano, 1914. Artist: Sergey Vinogradov
At the Piano, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Belorussian Republic, Minsk, Belarus

Portrait of Franz Schubert (1797-1828) engraved by H. Roemer (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR194126 Portrait of Franz Schubert (1797-1828) engraved by H. Roemer (engraving) (b/w photo) by Jaeger, Carl (1833-87) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

CHOPIN: PRELUDE, c1838. Autograph manuscript of Frederic Chopins Prelude No. 15 in D-flat Major, known as the Raindrop prelude (Op. 28, No. 15), c1838

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"Pianist: Masters of the Keys and Melodies" From the soulful compositions of Johannes Brahms to the virtuosic performances of Franz Liszt at 30 years of age, pianists have mesmerized audiences throughout history. Their fingers dance across the ivory keys, breathing life into music that transcends time. Leonard Bernstein's passionate interpretations ignite emotions in every note he plays, while Ludwig Van Beethoven's revolutionary compositions continue to inspire generations. McCoy Tyner's captivating performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in July 1978 brought jazz enthusiasts to their feet, showcasing the versatility and improvisation skills of a true maestro. Even beyond classical realms, George Gershwin enchanted listeners with his fusion of jazz and classical elements. Meanwhile, ballet dancers rehearsing Coppelia find solace in the delicate accompaniment provided by talented pianists who bring their movements to life. Clara Schumann not only showcased her prowess as a German pianist but also composed beautiful works that challenged societal norms during her time. Sergei V. Rachmaninov poured his heart into each composition as he meticulously crafted melodies at his piano in the late 1920s. Vladimir Horowitz captivated audiences with his electrifying performances on both sides of the Atlantic, leaving an indelible mark on Carnegie Hall during his concert there in April 1966. And let us not forget Franz Liszt himself - a pioneer who pushed boundaries and redefined what it meant to be a pianist. These extraordinary individuals embody passion, dedication, and artistry within their fingertips. As they navigate through intricate harmonies and unleash powerful crescendos upon enraptured audiences worldwide, these pianists remind us why this instrument holds such timeless allure for both performers and listeners alike.