Casals, Pablo, 1876-1973 - Instrumentalist - violoncello - Has inscription
A black and white portrait shows a person with glasses positioned behind a cello with their hands on the instrument. The background includes bunches of flowers and framed pictures on a wall. At the bottom of the image, handwritten text reads "Pablo Casals" and "1928".
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Milstein, Nathan, 1903- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait depicts a person playing a violin. The individual is dressed in a suit and tie, holding the instrument's neck with one hand and the bow with the other. A handwritten signature and the year 1949 are located in the top right corner, and a studio logo appears in the bottom left corner.
Kreisler, Fritz, 1875-1962 - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person with light-colored hair and a mustache holds the neck and scroll of a violin. A handwritten signature and the date 1948 are written across the bottom right, and the name Fritz Kreisler is printed on a white border below. The portrait is rendered in a monochromatic style against a dark background.
Iturbi, José, 1895- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person with short, slicked-back hair wears a collared shirt, a dark necktie, and a textured blazer. They are smiling while holding a tobacco pipe in one hand. A signature in dark ink is scrawled across the center of the person's torso over the clothing. The background is out of focus with light and dark vertical tones.
A person in formal attire is seated at a desk against a dark background. They have short hair and a mustache, wearing a three-piece suit and a patterned tie. One hand holds a pen poised over a piece of paper, and a signature is inscribed in the lower right portion.
Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965 - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
A person with light-colored hair and a prominent mustache is captured in profile while playing a keyboard instrument. They wear a light-colored jacket over a dark shirt with a bow tie, and their hands are visible on the keys. A cursive signature reading "Albert Schweitzer" appears on the lower right of the jacket against a dark background.
Heifetz, Jascha, 1901- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait shows a person in profile seated before a music stand. The individual is dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, looking down at pages of musical scores while holding a pen. A violin is partially visible on the right side of the frame near the music stand.
Rubinstein, Artur, 1887- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person with short, curly hair is depicted from the waist up wearing a dark suit jacket and a light-colored collared shirt. Dramatic lighting illuminates the individual's face and hands against a dark background. Handwritten text is visible on the right side, and a copyright notice is placed across the center of the frame.
Menuhin, Yehudi, 1916- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person with short hair wearing a dark suit and white shirt holds a violin across their torso. Handwritten cursive text is inscribed on the left side of the frame, including the name Yehudi Menuhin and the year 1954. The person's left hand is on the neck of the instrument and their right hand rests on its base.
Segovia, Andrés, 1893- - Instrumentalist - guitar - - Has inscription
A person wearing a checkered jacket and round-framed glasses has hands crossed over the body of a classical guitar. This black and white portrait features a light, plain background. Handwritten text and a signature dated 1954 appear in the upper left corner.
Artur Schnabel, piano, with conductor Frederick Stock
Schnabel, Artur, 1882-1851 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
Stock, Frederick, 1872-1942 - Conductor - - Has inscription
This black and white scene features a person conducting a pianist and a violinist in an orchestral setting. The person on the left wears a suit and holds a baton, while the person in the center sits behind a piano. To the right, another individual looks at sheet music next to a violin. Hand-written signatures for "Frederick Stock" and "Artur Schnabel" are inscribed in white over the top portion of the frame.
Dupré, Marcel, 1886-1971 - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
A person in formal attire is seated at an organ console featuring several rows of keys and numerous white stop knobs. Their hands are positioned on the keyboards, and the background is dark and out of focus. Handwritten text is visible on the left side of the instrument, including a signature and the date February 1953.
Casals, Pablo, 1876-1973 - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
A person in profile plays a cello in this black and white scene. They wear glasses and a light-colored, button-up shirt with cursive writing on the sleeve. In the background, a small horse head figurine sits on a shelf.
Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person dressed in a formal suit stands in a wood-paneled room, reading an open book. To the left, a fireplace with a decorative mantel sits below a framed painting of horses. Tall shelves filled with books line the wall behind the person, and a basket of logs sits on the floor nearby.
Gulda, Friedrich, 1930- - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person sits at a piano in a black and white scene. The individual wears a blazer, a collared shirt, and a patterned necktie with their gaze directed downward toward the instrument. The background is a plain surface with shadows, and a small white logo is visible in the bottom-left corner.
A person with short, wavy hair and a mustache is shown from the chest up, wearing a pinstripe suit and patterned necktie. They hold the scroll and neck of a violin in one hand. Handwritten cursive text and a signature are visible at the bottom of the frame.
Firkusný, Rudolf, 1912- - Instrumentalist - piano - -
Short biography of pianist Rudolph Firkusny
The page contains a biographical article titled "Introducing RUDOLPH FIRKUSNY" enclosed within a thin red border. A black and white profile portrait of the person is positioned in the upper right, with text columns describing their life and career as a musician. The bottom right corner indicates the content continues on the next page and shows the page number 9.
Grumiaux, Arthur - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person wearing formal attire holds a violin and bow while looking down at the instrument. The scene is captured in black and white, showing the person from the waist up against a plain background. They support the violin with both hands, with one hand holding the body and the other at the neck holding the bow.
Bolet, Jorge - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with dark hair and a mustache wearing a suit, collared shirt, and tie. The individual sits with their hands clasped together, looking toward the right side of the frame. Handwritten blue ink across the lower portion includes a signed message dated March 1957.
Rabin, Michael, 1936-1972 - Instrumentalist - violin - -
This black and white portrait depicts a person in profile with a violin resting under their chin. The individual wears a white collared shirt and a dark jacket, while holding a bow against the strings of the instrument. Handwritten markings are visible in the lower corners of the frame against a plain background.
Kurtz, Edmund, 1900- - Instrumentalist - violoncello - -
A person wearing a suit sits and plays a cello against a dark background. The scene is captured from a low angle, emphasizing the person's hands on the bow and strings. High-contrast lighting highlights the person's face and the body of the instrument.
Marchal, André, 1894- - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
An individual with gray hair and a mustache is wearing a suit and tie while positioned in front of numerous metallic organ pipes. These pipes are arranged in several rows and extend vertically toward the top of the frame. A handwritten signature is visible on the right side of the background pipes.
Preves, Milton - Instrumentalist - viola - - Has inscription
A person with short hair wearing a dark suit and collared shirt holds a viola and draws a bow across the strings. Blue handwriting in the top right corner contains a message addressed to Mr. Warren Perry and signed by Milton Preves. This black and white depiction shows the person from the chest up against a light background.
Altobelli, Enzo - Instrumentalist - violoncello - -
Member of I Musici. -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions, NYC
A person sits on a wooden chair and plays a cello in a room with paneled walls. They are dressed in formal clothing consisting of a tailcoat and a white shirt. The person holds a bow in their right hand against the strings while their left hand is positioned on the neck of the instrument.
Slebos, Jenska - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with short, wavy hair and a pearl necklace holding a cello. One hand is placed on the fingerboard of the instrument. In the top right corner, there is a signature written in blue ink.
Paderewski, Ignace Jan, 1860-1941 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A black and white portrait depicts a person with light-colored, messy hair and a thick mustache facing forward. They wear a dark jacket with a white collared shirt and a light-colored tie. The background is dark and indistinct, while a copyright symbol is located in the bottom left corner.
Levitzki, Mischa, 1898-1941 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person in a suit is positioned behind the open lid and internal components of a grand piano. The individual wears a three-piece suit with a tie and a pocket square while looking toward the side. The foreground shows the strings and tuning pins of the piano, and the lid extends diagonally across the top left. The scene is depicted in monochromatic sepia tones with soft lighting.
Janis, Byron - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person in a dark suit and tie seated at a grand piano. One hand is placed on the piano keys while the other arm rests on the piano's body above the Steinway & Sons logo. Handwritten inscriptions and a signature are visible over the right portion of the piano and background.
Solomon, 1902- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person is seated in profile with their hands positioned over the keys of a grand piano. They are wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt, and a dark tie. Blue handwritten text and a signature are visible in the background above the piano.
Serkin, Rudolf, 1903- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person wearing a suit and glasses is seated at a piano with their hands on the keys. The black and white scene includes a window and a desk with papers in the background. Handwritten text in the top right corner contains a dedication and signature dated November 21st, 1952.
A person wearing a pinstriped suit, white shirt, and dark tie is shown in profile while playing a violin. The individual looks down toward the instrument as they hold a bow across the strings. Handwritten blue text is present in the upper left corner, and a small alphanumeric code appears in the bottom left.
Ayo, Felix - Instrumentalist - violin - -
Member of I Musici -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions
A person stands in front of a neutral-colored wall with decorative trim, dressed in a black tuxedo with a white bow tie and waistcoat. They hold a violin tucked under their chin, with their left hand on the fingerboard and their right hand grasping a bow. The individual looks toward the side while posed with the instrument.
Arrau, Claudio, 1903- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person with a mustache wearing a dark suit and white bowtie leans over the top edge of a grand piano with their hands clasped. They are looking to the left, while a reflection of their face appears in the piano's polished lid above them. The top left corner contains a handwritten signature that reads "Claudio Arrau" and the date "1952". A small copyright mark for "NEWMAN" is visible in the bottom right corner of the black and white composition.
Primrose, William, 1904- - Instrumentalist - viola - - Has inscription
A person with short, slicked-back hair and a thin mustache holds a stringed instrument near their shoulder in this black and white portrait. They wear a suit jacket, collared shirt, and striped necktie. A handwritten signature, "William Primrose," is written across the neck of the instrument, and a photographer's mark appears in the lower-right corner.
Novaes, Guiomar - Instrumentalist - piano - -
This close-up portrait features a person with short, dark, styled hair wearing a pearl necklace and a ring. The person rests their chin on their hand against a light, neutral background. Bright lighting emphasizes the subject's features, and a signature is visible in the bottom left corner.
Spalding, Albert, 1888-1953 - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person in formal attire, including a dark suit and tie, holds a violin by the neck and a bow in their hands. The individual has short dark hair and faces the viewer directly. The backdrop features a dark field with a light, textured patch centered behind the person.
Stern, Isaac, 1920- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person wearing a dark suit and tie plays a violin in a black and white setting. They hold the instrument under their chin while drawing a bow across the strings. Behind them, an ornate clock stands against a light-colored wall and casts a shadow to the right.
Oistrakh, David Fedorovich, 1908-1974 - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person is shown from the shoulders up against a neutral background in a black and white format. The individual has dark, slicked-back hair and wears a light-colored collared shirt, a dark patterned tie, and a heavy textured coat. Lighting from the side creates shadows across one side of the face.
Kapell, William, 1922-1953 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person in formal attire is seated at a grand piano with the lid open. This black and white composition shows the individual looking down at the keyboard with a handwritten inscription on the wall behind them. The inscription reads, "To Warren Perry, with best wishes from William Kapell 5/14/52."
A monochromatic scene depicts two individuals in a room with dark wooden paneling and several tapered organ pipes. One person wears a suit and holds the top of a pipe, while the other person stands beside them wearing a long dark coat. The base of the image includes a wide border with handwritten signatures.
Bey, Emmanuel - Instrumentalist - piano -
This black and white scene features a person in formal attire holding a violin and bow in a playing position. Another person sits at a piano to the right, with their hands resting on the keyboard. A red handwritten signature is present in the upper right corner, and a watermark is visible across the center.
Spivakovsky, Tossy, 1907- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person in formal wear plays a violin against a backdrop of dramatic studio lighting. The individual is dressed in a dark suit with a white bow tie, holding the instrument's bow against the strings. Handwritten text in the upper left corner is signed by Tossy Spivakovsky and dated 1952. The black and white composition features sharp angular shadows in the background.
A person in profile is seated at a piano wearing a dark suit and white bowtie. The cursive name "Rudolf Serkin" and date "Nov. 23rd 1953" are inscribed in the center of the frame. The background is a dark gradient, and the subject wears glasses while looking down toward the keys.
Cliburn, Van, 1934 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person with wavy hair wears a suit and bow tie while positioned in profile at a piano keyboard. Their hands are placed on the keys against a dark, solid background. This monochromatic composition focuses on the subject's upper body and the front of the instrument.
Ganz, Rudolph, 1877-1972 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A black and white studio portrait features a person from the waist up against a dark background wearing a double-breasted suit and tie. Handwritten cursive text across the middle of the frame includes the name Rudolph Ganz and the date 1950. A studio mark reading "BLACKSTONE STUDIOS, Inc" is located in the bottom right corner.
Ricci, Ruggiero, 1918- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person is shown in profile from the chest up, looking down at a violin with their chin on the instrument. One hand is visible holding a bow against the strings. Text at the bottom edge identifies the subject as Ruggiero Ricci and provides agency information for the National Concert and Artists Corporation.
Ganz, Rudolph, 1877-1972 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - piano - -
Reverse stamped: NBC Artists Service, NY
A seated person is positioned against a mottled, neutral background in this black and white portrait. They have short, slicked-back hair and a mustache, and are dressed in a dark suit jacket, white collared shirt, and dark necktie. White text identifying a studio and a serial number is visible in the lower left corner of the frame.
Petri, Egon - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person sits at a grand piano in a black and white portrait, shown in profile against a dark background. They wear a suit and bowtie, with their left hand resting on the white keys of the piano. Their right hand is positioned in the air just above the keyboard.
Iturbi, Amparo, 1898-1969 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A black and white portrait features a person with dark hair styled in waves and a side part. The person looks down and away from the camera, wearing dark lipstick and a single pearl earring. Light shines from the side, highlighting one side of the face while casting the other in shadow. The person wears a light-colored, draped garment with a visible sheen.
Malcuzynski, Witold, 1914- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
This black and white illustration depicts a person wearing a dark suit and a white bowtie. A piano keyboard runs diagonally behind the person's head against a dark, textured background. The person has hair combed back and faces forward. A signature is visible on the lower portion of the person's white shirt.
Morini, Erica - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
Reverse stamped: Management, NBC Concert Service
A person with dark hair is seated at a piano, holding a violin while pointing a pencil at sheet music on the stand. The sheet music has a handwritten signature at the top. The person wears a light-colored garment with puffed sleeves and a patterned vest.
Oistrakh, David Fedorovich, 1908-1974 - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person in profile plays a violin in a black and white photograph. The person wears a dark textured suit and holds the violin under their chin while moving a bow across the strings. A signature and date are written across the bottom left of the subject's jacket.
Gilels, Emil - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person wearing a black tuxedo jacket with a pin on the lapel, a white waistcoat, and a white bow tie stands next to a piano. Their right hand rests on the edge of the instrument. The background includes handwritten Cyrillic script and the date 1935 in the upper right corner.
Lympany, Moura, 1916- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person in profile plays a keyboard instrument in a black and white scene. The individual has dark hair styled in an updo and wears a dark, long-sleeved garment. Their hands are positioned over the keys, and a signature in light blue ink is visible across the bottom right area of the keyboard.
Casadesus, Robert, 1899-1972 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
Signed: Dec. 1953 -- Musical quotation: Mozart, KV 488
A black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up with their hand supporting their chin. Handwritten musical notation and the name "Mozart" are visible in the top left, while the top right corner contains a signed inscription dated "Dec. 1953". The subject is dressed in a dark jacket and white shirt against a light, neutral background.
Mischakoff, Mischa, 1895-1981 - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person appears in profile holding a violin under their chin against a dark background. The subject has short, wavy hair and wears a collared shirt with a tie, with light illuminating one side of their face. Handwritten text across the top edge says "Mischa Mischakoff Summer 1955," and a signature is located in the bottom right corner.
Moiseiwitsch, Benno, 1890-1963 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person is shown from the chest up in a profile view against a neutral background. They are wearing a dark suit jacket, a white high-collared shirt, and a dark necktie. The person has short, dark, wavy hair, and a studio watermark is visible in the lower-left corner.
Bachauer, Gina - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A black and white profile portrait features a person with hair pulled back, looking towards the right side of the frame. The subject's hands are clasped under their chin, and they are wearing a dark top with a white, pointed collar. Below the portrait, text identifies the person as Gina Bachauer, a pianist, and provides the name and address of the National Artists Corporation.
A person wearing a dark suit, light shirt, and patterned tie sits behind a grand piano, looking downward. The black and white composition shows the internal mechanisms and strings of the piano in the foreground. A handwritten signature is visible on the inner frame of the instrument.
Laszlo, Ervin, 1932- - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person wearing a pinstriped suit jacket, white shirt, and necktie is seated at a piano with their hands resting on the keys. They are looking down toward the keyboard in this black and white scene. The individual is positioned in profile against a dark background.
Hess, Myra, Dame, 1890-1965 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with dark hair looking toward the right side of the frame. The person wears a dark top with horizontal stripes and a single strand of pearls around their neck. The bottom margin contains a handwritten message addressed to Warren Perry and signed by Myra Hess, with a studio mark in the corner.
A person with short, dark hair and a mustache looks toward the camera while leaning their head on their right hand. The individual wears formal black clothing with a white collared shirt and bowtie. Handwritten text in blue ink across the bottom includes the signature "Jorge Bolet" and the date "June 1958".
Reverse stamped: David Libidins, independent concert management
A black and white portrait features a person in a tuxedo and bowtie positioned in front of a grand piano. The individual has one hand resting on the piano keys and the other on their lap while looking toward the side. A handwritten signature is present in the upper left corner against a neutral background.
Badura-Skoda, Paul - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person in a formal dark jacket and white bow tie looks down while seated at a piano. The upper right corner contains a handwritten blue ink message signed by Paul Badura-Skoda and dated December 1953. This black and white portrait features studio lighting and a plain background.
Gieseking, Walter, 1895-1956 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person wearing a dark suit and light shirt sits in profile at a grand piano. Their hands are positioned on the keys, and the background is composed of dark, draped fabric. Small white text is located in both lower corners.
Lipkin, Seymour - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person in a suit and tie is shown in profile from the waist up while seated at a piano. The person's hands rest on the keys, and their head is tilted downward. Printed text at the bottom identifies the individual as "SEYMOUR LIPKIN, pianist" and lists the "NATIONAL CONCERT AND ARTISTS CORPORATION."
Fox, Virgil, 1912-1980 - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
A person with short curly hair and glasses wears a suit and patterned tie while leaning over the back of a chair. White cursive handwriting across the center of the portrait reads, "For Warren Perry Sincerely Virgil Fox." The subject is positioned against a plain, shaded background and looks off to the side. A small logo for "Bruno of Hollywood" appears in the bottom right corner.
Fleisher, Leon - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person in a dark suit and glasses is positioned in profile while playing a grand piano. Their hands are placed on the keys, and their head is tilted toward the instrument. A handwritten signature and date are located on the right side of the scene.
Pictures Paderewski's (?) hands -- Reverse stamped: NBC Artists Service
This black and white graphic displays three identical, vertically aligned panels showing a person's hands on a piano keyboard. In each panel, the hands are positioned with fingers curved over both white and black keys against a dark background. A light-colored sleeve is partially visible in the upper right corner of each frame.
Krasner, Louis, 1903- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person plays a violin while wearing a suit jacket and tie. The individual looks down toward the instrument with their hands positioned on the strings and bow. This black and white scene features soft lighting and shadows against a plain background.
Anda, Geza - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A black and white profile view shows a person wearing a suit, tie, and dark glasses with their hands clasped together near their chin. Dark handwriting is inscribed across the lower half of the subject, which includes a signature and the date "12.12.55." Small printed text in the bottom right corner reads "#534 C/DOUGLAS GLASS".
Curzon, Clifford, 1907- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person wearing a dark suit, tie, and round glasses sits at a grand piano. Their arms rest on the back of a chair and the edge of the piano keyboard. Handwritten text and a signature are located in the upper left corner.
Rose, Leonard - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait depicts a person in a suit and bow tie playing a cello. The individual holds a bow across the strings while their other hand is positioned on the instrument's neck. A handwritten message to Dr. Warren Perry signed by Leonard Rose appears on the left side, and a studio mark is visible in the bottom right corner.
Stock, Frederick, 1872-1942 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person with light-colored hair and a mustache faces forward against a plain, light-colored background. The individual wears a suit jacket over a collared shirt and a striped necktie. A small signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
This black and white portrait features a person with dark, wavy hair wearing a herringbone-patterned suit jacket, white shirt, and striped tie. The individual leans their arms on a white surface while looking toward the side against a neutral background. The top left corner contains the handwritten words "Best wishes William Kapell" in cursive.
Goldberg, Szymon, 1909- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
Reverse stamped: Saturday Oct 9, 1948 -- Annie Friedberg, NY
A person in a dark suit holds a violin under their chin while drawing a bow across the strings. This sepia-toned portrait shows the individual against a neutral background with their hair combed back. Text in the bottom right corner reads "PARTICAM PICTURES AMSTERDAM."
Particam Pictures (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Backhaus, Wilhelm, 1884-1969 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait shows an individual with light hair wearing a suit, collared shirt, and patterned tie. The subject's gaze is directed toward the upper right of the frame, and the lower portion of the foreground is out of focus. On the right, blue handwriting includes the name Wilhelm Backhaus and the date February 21, 1955.
Piatigorsky, Gregor, 1903-1976 - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
A person is shown from the chest up in profile, looking toward the upper right while holding the neck of a cello. The individual wears a light-colored, patterned suit jacket over a collared shirt and dark tie. A handwritten signature is positioned in the upper right corner, and text at the bottom credits the work to Ruth Orkin.
Elman, Mischa, 1891-1967 - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person in a dark suit holds a violin and bow in a playing position. A large shadow of the individual and the instrument is cast against the wall behind them. Handwritten text is present on the right side, and printed markings are visible in the bottom corners.
Serkin, Rudolf, 1903- - Instrumentalist - piano - -
Signed, handwritten letter from Rudolf Serkin
White stationery with a Chicago's Bismarck Hotel logo features a handwritten note in blue ink. The text, addressed to Warren Perry, expresses gratitude for a previous letter and its contents. The note concludes with well wishes and a signature by Rudolf Serkin in the bottom right corner.
Vronsky, Vitya - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
Babin, Victor, 1908-1972 - Instrumentalist - piano -
Two people in formal wear stand behind the inner frame of a grand piano, with its metal plate and strings in the foreground. One person wears a tuxedo with a white bowtie and leans their head on a hand, while the other person wears a dark dress and rests their hand on the piano. Handwritten blue ink inscriptions are visible on the white background above and to the right of the subjects.
Garatti, Maria Teresa - Instrumentalist - piano - -
Member of I Musici -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions, NY
A person with dark, wavy hair is shown in profile seated at a grand piano. They wear a dark, patterned short-sleeved garment and have their hands positioned on the keyboard. The background features a light-colored wall with decorative molding.
Skolovsky, Zadel - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A black and white studio portrait shows a person from the waist up wearing a dark, textured suit jacket over a light-colored dress shirt and a striped tie. The person has dark hair styled away from the face and is looking directly forward. Their hands are resting in front of them, with one arm laid across the other. A signature and identification number appear in the bottom left corner.
A person is shown from the shoulders up in a black and white portrait, wearing a dark suit, striped shirt, and tie. Handwritten cursive text in blue ink is inscribed across the subject's clothing, dated 1947. Small numbers are visible in the lower-left corner against a plain, light background.
Two people are positioned around a stand containing sheets of paper. One person, wearing a three-piece suit and tie, has their hands on the papers. The other person, wearing a dark sweater and white shirt, stands next to them looking toward the documents. The scene is presented in black and white with a dark background.
Kapell, William, 1922-1953 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person stands in a grassy field leaning against a rustic wooden fence with trees and rolling hills in the background. The individual is dressed in a light-colored button-up shirt and dark trousers. Handwritten ink script is present in the lower-left corner of the frame.
A sepia-toned studio portrait shows a person sitting behind an open grand piano. The person is dressed in a double-breasted suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a patterned tie, with their arms resting on the piano's edge. Handwritten script in the top right corner includes a signature and the date "2 November 1952." A studio mark is visible in the bottom right corner.
Stock, Frederick, 1872-1942 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person sits in a high-backed chair holding a violin and bow in front of a lit fireplace. Above the fireplace hangs a framed landscape painting, and a handwritten inscription across the top of the scene reads, "With all good wishes! Frederick A. Stock." The individual is dressed in formal clothing, and a small photographer's mark is visible in the bottom left corner.
This black and white portrait features a person in a tuxedo holding a viola and bow against a dark background. The individual has short, slicked-back hair and a mustache. The name "William Primrose" is written in cursive at the bottom of the frame.
Duo harpsichordists, Philip Manuel and Gavin Williamson
Manuel, Philip - Instrumentalist - harpsichord - -
Williamson, Gavin - Instrumentalist - harpsichord -
A black and white scene shows two people positioned near two large keyboard instruments. One person in the foreground has their hands on the keys of a double-manual instrument, while the other person sits on a bench in the background. The instruments are arranged with their lids open in a room with horizontal window blinds.
Istomin, Marta Casals - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
A person sits on a bench and plays a cello with a bow. The individual is positioned in front of an ornate dark wood cabinet and wears a light-colored short-sleeved garment. A signature appears in the bottom right corner of the frame.
Templeton, Alec, 1910-1963 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person in a tuxedo and white bow tie is seated at a piano. One hand is placed on the keyboard while the other arm rests on the edge of the instrument. The name Alec Templeton is written in cursive script in the upper right portion of the scene.
Szigeti, Joseph, 1892-1973 - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person wearing a collared shirt stands next to a wooden secretary desk, holding a violin and looking at sheet music placed in the hutch. The desk is filled with various papers, and floral curtains are visible in the background. A handwritten message and signature are located at the bottom of the scene.
Cliburn, Van, 1934 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person is shown from the chest up wearing a dark jacket, a white shirt, and a white bowtie. Blue handwritten text is located in the upper-left corner, and a printed signature is at the bottom right. The background behind the person has a grid-like pattern.
Casals, Pablo, 1876-1973 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
Istomin, Marta Casals - Instrumentalist - violoncello -
Two people walk forward in front of a group of bystanders and the white side of a large vessel. The person on the left wears a dark suit, tie, and black fedora while carrying a folded umbrella. To their right, a person wears a dark sleeveless dress, a white hat, and dark heels while carrying a bag.
Johansen, Gunnar - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A black and white portrait shows a person reflected on a dark surface, positioned above the hammers and strings of a piano. The person wears a dark suit, a light-colored collared shirt, and a patterned tie. The reflection is framed by a diagonal dark element across the top and the piano's internal parts along the bottom edge. Handwriting in the lower right corner reads "BY DR. ALEX. ARKATOU".
Gilels, Emil - Instrumentalist - piano - -
This document is a typewritten letter addressed to Mr. Warren Perry at Northwestern University, dated October 31, 1955. The text states that an autographed photograph is being sent as requested. The letter is signed with a handwritten name in blue ink and includes the typed name E. Gilels. Several dark, irregular stains appear along the top edge of the paper.
Druian, Rafael - Instrumentalist - violin - -
This head and shoulders portrait shows a person in formal attire against a solid black background. The person has short, dark, slicked-back hair and wears a dark jacket over a white dress shirt and a white bowtie. Their gaze is directed forward and slightly to the side.
Whittemore, Arthur Austin - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait shows two people in suits and ties, with one positioned slightly behind the other. The person in the foreground wears a striped tie, while the person in the background wears a dark solid tie. Cursive handwriting and signatures are visible across the upper section of the portrait.
Ney, Elly, 1882-1968 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person with short curly hair stands in front of a grand piano with hands resting on its surface. They wear a sleeveless dark dress featuring light-colored, cascading U-shaped bands and a long fabric trail that extends onto a patterned rug. The setting includes a stool to the side and a small statue resting on top of the piano.