Recital Collection

Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten Rehearsing
Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten rehearsing violin and piano in the Jubilee Hall for the Piano Trios recital in Aldeburgh Parish Church on 24 June 1963. Date: 1963

L Ouie. Found in the Collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. Artist: James Tissot
Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. From the Manchester Art Gallery collection

AUSTEN: PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Mary Bennet entertaining the party at Netherfield. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

FRIEDRICH von SCHILLER (1759-1805). Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller. German poet and playwright. Reciting his work at the court of Weimar. Painting by Eduard Ender (1822-1883)

STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

Leaflet, London Sketch Club Smoker, November 1929
Leaflet advertising a London Sketch Club Smoker (smoking party), taking place on 15 November 1929 at a venue in Marylebone Road, London NW1, with pictures from 6.30

At the Piano, (oil on canvas)
651477 At the Piano, (oil on canvas) by Priechenfried, Alois Heinrich (1867-1953); 75x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Piano. Alois Heinrich Priechenfried (1867-1953). Oil on canvas

Lady playing the piano in a parlour to guests. Another lady says, She's very talented
FLO4691327 Lady playing the piano in a parlour to guests. Another lady says, She's very talented. She thinks, Now we have to swallow a concerto

Engraving depicting a woman playing the violin to an gathering in her home, 19th century
5308615 Engraving depicting a woman playing the violin to an gathering in her home, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a woman playing the violin to an gathering in her home)

Performance of Bach's The Passion, in the Ancient Conservatory, 16th May 1885
XZO60551 Performance of Bach's The Passion, in the Ancient Conservatory, 16th May 1885; Private Collection; out of copyright.

Interior with musicians, 1723-1760. Creator: Nicolaas Aartman
Interior with musicians, 1723-1760

A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839

Recital. Figures in Louis XIII costume, c1830. Creator: Gustave Morin
Recital. Figures in Louis XIII costume, c1830

Elegant company at a salon concert. Creator: Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916)
Elegant company at a salon concert. Private Collection

Elegant company at a salon concert. Creator: Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916)
Elegant company at a salon concert. Private Collection

Vera Mirova in her snake dance, 1928
Vera Mirova, who specialises in authentic oriental (from Burma, Java, Japan and East India) dances, in her snake dance, 1928 which she was performing in New York Date: 1928

Freida Hempel (1855-1955). Seen here in a Jenny Lind costume recital. Date: circa 1905

A musical quintet rehearse a piece of classical music. Date: 1930s

Hush! (The Concert), c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
2653752 Hush! (The Concert), c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 73.6x112.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street. Creator: Unknown
An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street

At the Harpsichord: My Children, 1907 (oil on canvas)
CH137835 At the Harpsichord: My Children, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Harcourt, George (1868/69-1947); 280.5x194.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Incantation, illustration for Gazette du Bon Ton, 1922 (pochoir print)
STC226949 Incantation, illustration for Gazette du Bon Ton, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

"Tink ob yer mercies, chillen, tink ob yer mercies", from Little Women published by Associated Newspapers
2638149 " Tink ob yer mercies, chillen, tink ob yer mercies", from Little Women published by Associated Newspapers Limited, c.1940 (colour litho) by Tarrant

First performance of Leaving for Syria in front of Napoleon, his son and the Comte de Laborde (graphite)
6352468 First performance of Leaving for Syria in front of Napoleon, his son and the Comte de Laborde (graphite, w/c & bodycolour heightened with white on paper) by Isabey

A garden scene, from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili attributed to Francesco Colonna (c)
STC170879 A garden scene, from Hypnerotomachia Poliphili attributed to Francesco Colonna (c.1432-1527), published 1499 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Women in the Music Room, 1885 (oil on canvas)
OVR328449 Women in the Music Room, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Dietrichson, Mathilde (1837-1921); 60x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Recital, (oil on canvas)
989283 The Recital, (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); 62.2x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recital. Federigo Andreotti (1847-1930). Oil on canvas

The composer Orlande de Lassus conducting a recital of his Penitential Psalms in the presence of King Charles IX of
3647759 The composer Orlande de Lassus conducting a recital of his Penitential Psalms in the presence of King Charles IX of France, 1571 (engraving) by European School

Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas)
3822370 Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Kershaw, George (fl.c.1836); 60x70 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; out of copyright

The Organ Rehearsal, 1885 (oil on canvas)
5667146 The Organ Rehearsal, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Lerolle, Henri (1848-1929); 236.9 x 362.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Happy Age: at Romainville (colour litho)
6031101 The Happy Age: at Romainville (colour litho) by Balluriau, Paul (1860-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Happy Age: at Romainville)

William, Crown Prince of Germany listening to a piano recital at his headquarters, pub
1073665 William, Crown Prince of Germany listening to a piano recital at his headquarters, pub. 1917 (colour lithograph) by Pape

Man and woman playing a player piano, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381261 Man and woman playing a player piano, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Four men, one playing an H. Bruman Co. player piano, 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381229 Four men, one playing an H. Bruman Co. player piano, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 19.2x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Pastilles Geraudel Poster (colour litho)
747076 Pastilles Geraudel Poster (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: If you cough, take Geraudel Pastilles)

Comic postcard, Couple reading concert poster Date: 20th century

A summer scene showing Paris fashions at a piano recital, Paris, 1920s. Sketch by Hemjic. Fashions from Alice Bernard, Max, Blanche Lebouvier and Bernard et Cie Date: 1926

Felicia Sorel and Senia Gluck in a pose from their
Felicia Sorel and Senia Gluck (Gluck Sandor) in a pose from their Geometric Charleston, who will be giving a series of concerts in New York, 1927 Date: 1927

The flapper and the Quarterback - Ruth Page and Jorg Fasting in a series of poses from their dance performed in recital this season, 1928 Date: 1928

The Assembly at the Concert, engraved by Francois Nicolas Barthelemy Dequevauviller
DEC84579 The Assembly at the Concert, engraved by Francois Nicolas Barthelemy Dequevauviller (1745-1807) (engraving) by Lafrensen

Pierre Corneille (1606-84) reading Polyeucte at the Hotel de Rambouillet, c
CHT233062 Pierre Corneille (1606-84) reading Polyeucte at the Hotel de Rambouillet, c.1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Concert at the house of the Countess of Saint Brisson, engraved by L
DEC84580 The Concert at the house of the Countess of Saint Brisson, engraved by L. Provost (engraving) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807) (after); 31x43 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection

The Concert Party, 1784 (w / c)
DEC84530 The Concert Party, 1784 (w/c) by Dunthorne, John the Younger (fl.1783-94); 32x49.5 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; eGerald Coke Handel Collection

The Music Room, from Views of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton
STC59435 The Music Room, from Views of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton by John Nash (1752-1835) 1826 (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Concert (oil on canvas)
SCP38615 The Concert (oil on canvas) by Falcone, Aniello (1607-56); 109x127 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

The Weimar Court of the Muses: German poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller reading at Schloss Tiefurt
5208084 The Weimar Court of the Muses: German poet and playwright Friedrich Schiller reading at Schloss Tiefurt, with Christoph Martin Wieland

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"Captivating Moments: A Journey Through the World of Recitals" Step into the enchanting world of recitals, where music and poetry intertwine, captivating audiences throughout history. From Yehudi Menuhin and Benjamin Britten rehearsing their harmonious melodies to the mesmerizing performance captured in James Tissot's painting "Hush. (The Concert), " these recitals have left an indelible mark on our cultural tapestry. In Jane Austen's masterpiece "Pride & Prejudice, " Mary Bennet entertains with her melodic voice, adding a touch of elegance to the party at Netherfield. Meanwhile, a string quartet from 1846 transports us back in time through their wood-engraved notes, evoking emotions that transcend centuries. Witness Friedrich von Schiller, the German poet and playwright, as he passionately recites his work at the court of Weimar in Eduard Ender's captivating painting. The London Sketch Club Smoker leaflet from November 1929 invites you to join an artistic gathering where laughter mingles with creativity. Franz Liszt, the Hungarian pianist and composer known for his virtuosity, comes alive through Hungarian caricatures that capture his passion for music. And who could forget Robert Lee Frost's poignant moment when he recited a poem at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration? His words echoed through Washington D. C. 's Capitol on that historic day in 1961. Freida Hempel enchants us with her angelic voice while a musical quintet rehearses classical masterpieces during the vibrant 1930s. These moments remind us of how music unites souls across generations, and are not just performances; they are gateways to emotions untold and stories yet unwritten. They transport us beyond ordinary existence into realms where artistry reigns supreme. So let your heart be moved by these captivating moments as we celebrate the timeless beauty of recitals.