Morton Feldman in front of Persian monument
A large carved stone lamassu with a human head, winged body and bull's legs stands against a tall gateway pillar. The sculpture shows detailed beard and patterned body ornamentation and is partially weathered. Several visitors stand nearby on a gravel courtyard, providing scale. The surrounding landscape is arid under a clear blue sky.
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Two people stand next to a large metal gong mounted on a tripod stand under trees. One person wears a yellow polo shirt and dark sunglasses; the other wears a blue shirt and dark trousers. A table and equipment are visible in the shaded background and dappled sunlight falls on the ground.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum in swimming pool
Rectangular outdoor pool with a concrete deck and metal handrails at both ends. Several people are swimming and standing on the deck near a low-rise building with rows of windows. Grass, trees, and a tall chimney are visible beyond the pool area.
Morton Feldman with percussion set-up for performance of his King of Denmark
A person adjusts a large concert drum amid an array of percussion instruments including timpani, gongs, chimes, and a bass drum. Several microphone stands and music stands surround the instruments, with cables on the floor and acoustic panels on the walls. A watermark is visible across the center of the scene.
Several percussion instruments are arranged in a recording studio, including conga drums, a large bass drum, timpani, and suspended gongs. Multiple microphone stands and cables surround the instruments and several music stands are positioned nearby. Acoustic panels line the walls and a person stands by a metal staircase in the background.
At a pedestrian crossing with Belisha beacons, several pedestrians cross the road while a person in a yellow coat carries a plastic bag. A three-story stone building with shopfronts and a Union Jack flag stands across the street, with parked cars along the curb. A curved stone building and trees are visible on the right and in the background.
A person wearing a dark jacket and glasses sits at a black grand piano on a red padded bench. The background is bright white and a section of wooden parquet floor is visible under the piano. A watermark reading "Copyright by Jan Williams" runs across the center.
A person wearing a hooded jacket and trousers stands with hands in pockets on a grassy slope above a rocky shoreline. A second person is visible near the waterline to the left. The coastline features rocky outcrops and a low vegetated headland, and a copyright watermark is overlaid across the scene.
Morton Feldman in front of shop window in Devon, England
Person with dark-framed glasses and a beige jacket stands beside a green-framed storefront window showing ceramics and small objects. A cigarette is visible in the person's mouth. The storefront has white exterior walls and a wooden overhang above the window.
Morton Feldman with Martha Herr Hanneman and Eberhard Blum in Devon, England
Feldman, Morton, 1926- Blum, Eberhard, 1940- Herr, Martha
Three people stand on a sidewalk in front of a shop; one person has their back to the camera and leans toward the display window, another stands near a green door facing the camera, and a third is in the foreground wearing a light-colored coat. The storefront features multiple green pillars and large glass panes with items displayed inside.
Morton Feldman at Valley Gardens, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England
A person wearing a light jacket, shirt and beige trousers stands next to a large clump of lobed, umbrella-like leaves, likely gunnera. A paved walkway runs beside the planting with a few pedestrians visible in the distance. Low rocks and small flowering groundcover edge the bed and dense trees form the background.
Morton Feldman at Totnes Castle, Devon, England
A person stands on grass within a round stone keep surrounded by high crenellated walls. Sections of stone foundations and a low rectangular outline are visible to the right, with a wooden railing along the left wall. Rolling green hills appear beyond the weathered masonry and the person carries a small bag while dressed in casual clothing.
Two people stand on a wooden platform near a vibraphone, bass drum, and other percussion instruments arranged with music stands. A grand piano sits in the background in front of a large stone fireplace, and a bouquet of flowers is placed near the music stand. The floor is polished wood and there are additional chairs and lighting stands around the space.
An individual wearing light-colored trousers and brown shoes climbs a three-step wooden stile to cross a split-rail fence beside a narrow paved road. Mature trees and hedgerows line the lane and cast dappled shadows across the grass and fence. A grassy verge and small wooden posts sit at the base of the stile.
A person wearing sunglasses, a light jacket and blue jeans stands on a wooden stile over a fence. A two-story brick building with rectangular windows sits behind the field. Trees and branches frame the top of the scene and grass and undergrowth cover the foreground.
A person walks on a paved turnout beside an orange hatchback with a yellow rear license plate reading ROH 506R. Two black-and-white cows move along the roadside behind a low stone wall. Trees and rolling hills form the background and several parked cars are visible.
A cylindrical advertising pillar is plastered with colorful posters and flyers, several in German promoting music events and cultural notices. A person wearing a dark overcoat and glasses stands nearby facing the pillar. Bare trees and a paved walkway are visible in the background.
A person sits on a piano bench with hands on the keys of a black grand piano. Behind the instrument is a large framed artwork showing a figure upside down and a tall arched window admitting daylight. A music stand or easel is visible to the left and wooden paneling lines the walls.
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Sala Maggiore
A person wearing a beige suit, white shirt and red tie stands beside a long table with audio gear, cables and a small mixer. The room features rows of wooden chairs, hanging dome lights, religious paintings and an altar area. A drum kit and microphone stands are visible near the back of the space.
A person wearing glasses, a dark jacket, a pink shirt and a green tie stands among aisles of fixtures and appliances. Shiny metal sinks and other plumbing fixtures occupy the foreground, with retail displays and signage visible throughout the store. Other shoppers and shelving are visible in the background under overhead lighting.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Renée Levine, and Dennis Kahle
Five people wearing coats stand along the railing of a pedestrian bridge over a river. A multi-story modern building with large windows and other urban structures are visible on the far bank. The bridge walkway extends to the right where two additional pedestrians are walking away. A visible watermark reads "Copyright by Jan Williams."
Benjamin Hudson (violin), Ralph Jones (in doorway), Eberhard Blum (flute), Julius Eastman (piano), and Amrom Chodos (clarinet)
Several musicians sit behind music stands holding wind instruments in front of a grand piano and a pipe organ. Microphones, amplifiers, and equipment cases are arranged around the performers on a wooden floor. A decorative wall hanging and an open doorway are visible in the background.
Morton Feldman with Martha Herr Hanneman and Eberhard Blum in Totnes, Devon, England
Three people stand beside a stone wall that bears a directional sign reading 'Castle Hill Beauty Spot' with 'No Cycling' below. Several parked cars and a grassy mound are visible behind the wall. A large tree and a blue freestanding sign appear further in the background.
Two pedestrians stand on a riverside walkway beside a metal railing, with one facing the camera and the other turned toward the camera. A large civic building and several high-rise structures are visible across the river. Additional pedestrians walk away along the path and a watermark reading "Copyright by Jan Williams" is visible across the center.
Morton Feldman with Jan Williams and Dennis Kahle
Three people stand along a seaside railing with a motorcycle parked at the left. The left person wears a suit and overcoat, the center person holds a wrapped bundle, and the right person wears glasses and a sweater under a jacket. The sea and several ships are visible on the horizon behind them.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum, Nils Vigeland, and Martha Herr Hanneman
Four people wearing casual clothing, including denim jeans and a patterned shirt, stand close together in a narrow alley flanked by rough stone walls. The alley floor is paved with rectangular tiles and contains a drain cover. One person holds a brown bag. A building with a tiled roof and a downspout is visible at the alley entrance.
Four people sit on a low stone wall by a well-kept lawn with trees and a stone building featuring an arched doorway in the background. One person holds a sheet of paper and another wears sunglasses and a light-colored sweater. The group is seated close together on the edge of the wall.
Morton Feldman with Nils Vigeland at Totnes Castle, Devon, England
Two people stand on a narrow stone path along a grassy slope below a crenellated stone wall that suggests old fortifications. A low stone retaining wall and a rope handrail border the path. Tall grass covers much of the hillside above the path.
Two individuals stand within the arch; one holds a small notebook and wears a dark green shirt, the other wears a light jacket and glasses and leans on the wall. The arch is constructed from irregular dressed stone and sits above a grassy, worn stone foreground. Through the opening a valley with houses and trees is visible.
Morton Feldman with Nils Vigeland in Totnes, England
A shopfront with a sign reading "STAN POPHAM LTD" and a large display window showing "TURF ACCOUNTANTS" signage. Two people stand on the pavement next to a parked car. The shop interior and framed pictures are visible through the window and a circular vent is mounted above the display.
Two adults stand on a sunlit cobblestone sidewalk beside a building with arched windows. One wears a suit, tie and has an overcoat draped over shoulders; the other wears a sweater and a jacket. A double-decker bus is parked along the curb and several vehicles and street signs are visible down the road. A copyright watermark is visible across the center of the scene.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum and Filippo Juvarra
Three people stand on a paved walkway beside a narrow canal lined with multi-story buildings. A low stone railing separates the walkway from the water where small boats are moored. A pedestrian bridge spans the canal in the distance and sunlight casts shadows on the pavement.
Narrow paved alley runs between tall stone buildings with sunlight illuminating the right wall. Three people stand partway down the alley near an arch that opens to a brighter area beyond. Small orange fragments are scattered on the pavement and a watermark is visible across the center of the scene.
Ralph Jones, Benjamin Hudson, Julius Eastman, and Eberhard Blum
Four people occupy a wood-floored room with a violinist seated at a music stand and a pianist at a grand piano. Another person leans over the piano while a fourth stands near a doorway. A decorative hanging tapestry showing figures and a tree is mounted on the wall beside exposed organ pipes and microphones.
Two people stand in the foreground beneath arched vaults and stone columns, wearing casual clothing including a cardigan and a jacket. A small group of people is visible in the shaded archway in the background. The floor is paved with stone and a trash bin sits near a column. A watermark reading "Copyright by Ian Williams" runs across the center.
Morton Feldman with Filippo Juvarra going to Cappella degli Scrovegni
Four people walk on a gravel path in front of a rectangular brick church with a gabled roof, a central arched window, and a decorated arched doorway. The building sits behind a low fence with trees and hills in the background and a small cross at the roof peak.
The cabin shows blue upholstered seats, overhead bins, and a narrow aisle leading to a rear doorway. A seated person wearing glasses and a blazer holds a small object and has a cigarette in the mouth. Another person stands in the aisle reaching toward the overhead compartment, and a copyright watermark runs across the center of the scene.
Two people stand on the edge of a raised stone fountain in a sunlit courtyard surrounded by small trees. A stone building with arched openings and small windows forms the background. One person wears a long dark overcoat and glasses over a light suit, the other wears a shorter coat and scarf; pigeons and other visitors are visible in the background.
Morton Feldman with David Gibson and Dennis Kahle
Three people stand on a patterned plaza in front of a multi-tiered fountain with multiple water jets and sculptural figures at its base. Behind the fountain are several multi-story buildings and a large circular rooftop sign. A low hedge separates the fountain basin from the pedestrian area.
Two people sit facing a small table in a train compartment; one wears glasses and a suit jacket while the other wears a knit sweater and trousers. A can of beer and printed materials lie on the table between them. A window behind them shows a bright reflection from a camera flash.
Two people stand on a raised stage arranged with a piano and several percussion instruments beneath tall arched windows. Rows of wooden chairs occupy the foreground and pendant lights hang from the ceiling. Projection equipment and cables are visible near the stage edge.
Morton Feldman with Julius Eastman, Ralph Jones, and Peter Gena
Several people sit around a small table with playing cards and counters while another person stands nearby holding a cigarette. The carriage has upholstered seats with headrests and a window showing a small reserved sign. A visible watermark reads "Copyright by Jan Williams".
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum and Bunita Marcus
Three individuals sit side by side on a black bench; the left person wears a blue jacket and jeans with legs crossed. The center person has a striped shirt, brown jacket and light-colored trousers. The right person wears a floral blouse and holds a folded beige coat and scarf.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum and Dennis Kahle (partial)
They stand beside a striped red-and-green awning and a street stall. A map kiosk and traffic are visible under the overpass in the background. One person wears glasses and a long dark coat and has a cigarette, while the other wears a dark coat and holds a small suitcase.
Two people occupy a platform bench area; one stands holding a small object and the other sits. A prominent wall advertisement composed of connected reflective spheres covers the background. A station sign reading "PASSY" is visible above the scene.
Jan and Diane Williams using their short wave radio set
A black-and-white scene of two people seated at a vintage radio communication station. One person wears glasses and a headset while holding a handheld microphone, and the other leans in beside them, looking toward the equipment. The station includes multiple radios, control panels, dials, switches, and meters arranged on a desk, with curtains visible in the background.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Ann Noël, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Diane Williams, seated at a table in Blum's home in Berlin
A group of five people are seated around a wooden table in an indoor room. The table is set with several cups, mugs, and small items. Behind them are shelves filled with books and various objects, and a patterned wall hanging decorates one wall. Curtains cover a window on the left, and another window is visible on the right. The room contains a mix of wooden and upholstered chairs.
Diane Williams, Eberhard Blum, Martin Riches, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Jan Williams seated at a table in Blum's home in Berlin
Five people are seated around a wooden table in an indoor room. The table holds several cups, glasses, bottles, and small items. Behind them are shelves filled with books and other objects, along with a patterned wall hanging. Curtains cover a window on the left, and another window is visible on the right. The room is furnished with a mix of wooden and upholstered chairs.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in front of a statue in Berlin
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing two people standing on either side of a decorative stone fountain or sculptural feature. One person wears a dark jacket with light-colored trousers, while the other wears a suit jacket, shirt, and tie. Architectural details and carved stone elements are visible in the background.
Eberhard Blum standing on a pedestal in Berlin
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing a person standing on a stone ledge in front of a decorative metal fence with a lattice pattern. The person is wearing a suit jacket, collared shirt, tie, and trousers, with their arms resting at their sides. Stonework forms the base of the fence, and foliage is visible through the metalwork in the background.
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing three people positioned around a decorative stone fountain or sculptural feature. One person is seated on the stone edge in the foreground wearing a dark jacket and light-colored trousers, while two others stand behind on either side of the sculpture. One standing person wears a suit jacket, collared shirt, and tie, and the other wears a dark jacket with light-colored trousers. Architectural details, carved stone elements, and windows form the background.
Diane Williams, Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing on Unter den Linden with Brandenburg Gate in background
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing four people standing together on a wide cobblestone path. Two people wear jackets with light-colored trousers, one wears a dark suit with a tie, and another wears a light-colored outfit while holding a handbag. A parked car is visible to the left, trees line both sides of the path, and a large building appears in the distance.
Diane Williams, Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing in front of a statue in Berlin
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing five people standing closely together in a doorway framed by large stone columns. One person points upward while the others look in the same general direction or toward the camera. The group is dressed in a mix of jackets, a suit and tie, and a long coat. A sculpted decorative element is mounted above the doorway, and the stone building façade forms the background.
Eberhard Blum and Diane Williams standing on Unter den Linden with Brandenburg Gate in background
Two people standing at a sidewalk. person on left is earing a light color attire and the other in a dark suit.. person one standing sideways.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum standing on a pedestal in Berlin
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing four people standing closely together in a doorway framed by large stone columns. The group is dressed in a mix of jackets, a suit with a tie, and a long coat. A sculpted bust is mounted above the doorway, centered over the group. The stone building façade forms the background.
Eberhard Blum, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Jan Williams standing in front of a church door in Berlin
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing four people standing together in front of an ornate doorway. The entrance is framed by carved stone columns and decorative architectural details, with a metal gate featuring a lattice pattern behind the group. The people are dressed in a mix of jackets, light-colored trousers, and a long coat. The stone building façade fills the background.
Diane Williams, Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing on Unter den Linden with the Brandenburg Gate in the background
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing four people standing together on a wide cobblestone path. The group is dressed in a mix of jackets, light-colored trousers, a dark suit with a tie, and a light-colored outfit with a handbag. Trees line both sides of the path, a few cars are visible along the roadway, and a large building appears in the distance.
A black-and-white outdoor scene showing two people standing side by side on a small stone platform in front of a decorative metal fence with a lattice pattern. The image is tightly cropped, cutting off the tops of their heads. One person wears a suit jacket, collared shirt, tie, and trousers, while the other wears a dark jacket with light-colored trousers. Stonework forms the base of the fence, with foliage visible behind it.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum by a statue in Berlin
Two people are standing on either side of a stone statue positioned in front of an ornate decorative backdrop with gold-colored trim and patterned panels. One person wears a dark jacket with light-colored trousers, and the other wears a blue jacket, collared shirt, tie, and brown trousers. The statue stands on a pedestal, and carved stone architectural details are visible along the left side of the scene.
Jan Williams, Diane Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing on Unter den Linden with the Brandenburg Gate in the background
Four people are standing together on a wide cobblestone path outdoors. The group is dressed in a mix of jackets, light-colored trousers, a shirt and tie, and a light-colored coat while one person carries a handbag. Trees line both sides of the roadway, with several parked cars visible along the right side. A large building appears in the distance at the end of the path, and a small flag is visible above it.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum on a bench in Berlin
Two people are positioned in front of a stone statue displayed within an ornate architectural setting. One person is seated on a stone ledge wearing a dark jacket and light-colored trousers, while the other stands nearby wearing a blue jacket, collared shirt, tie, and brown trousers. The statue stands on a pedestal against a decorative backdrop with gold-colored trim and patterned panels. Carved stone figures and architectural details frame the display on either side.
Eberhard Blum, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, Diane Williams, and Jan Williams in front of a church door in Berlin
Jan Williams and Bent Lylloff in Copenhagen
Two people are seated side by side on a pink couch in an office or study. One person wears a pink long-sleeved shirt and glasses, while the other wears a light blue and white striped polo shirt and has an arm around the other's shoulder. Behind them are shelves filled with binders, a framed abstract artwork, and a wall-mounted decorative object.
Bent Lylloff, Jerzy Zgodzinski, Dave Weckl, and Jan Williams at the home of Bent Lylloff during Williams' induction into the Danish Percussion Society
Four people stand side by side in a living room with a chandelier overhead and a pool table light visible in the background. From left to right, they wear a patterned blue shirt, a dark suit and tie, a white sweater with a patterned skirt or pants, and a brown sweater with glasses. Part of a child's head is visible at the bottom edge of the frame, and framed artwork and windows are visible around the room.
Jan Williams with Bent Lyllof during Williams' induction into the Danish Percussion Society at Lyllof's home in Copenhagen
An indoor gathering takes place in a living room with two people standing near the center of the room. One person wearing a patterned blue shirt holds a sheet of paper while facing another person in a dark sweater and glasses, who is also holding papers. Other people are partially visible seated and standing along the left edge of the image. A side table with drinks and refreshments, windows, a chandelier, and a hanging pool table light are visible in the background.
Four people stand side by side in a living room with a chandelier overhead and a green hanging pool table light visible behind them. From left to right, they wear a patterned blue shirt, a dark suit and tie, a white short-sleeved top with a patterned skirt or pants and a waist pouch, and a brown sweater with glasses. Framed artwork hangs on the walls, and windows and furnishings are visible in the background.
Eberhard Blum, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Diane Williams sitting outside in Miami
An outdoor scene shows a person standing on a walkway in front of a building with large windows and a white railing. The person is wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt, a tie, light-colored trousers, and dark shoes. Several other people are seated at tables behind the railing, and sunlight casts strong shadows across the ground.
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Renée Levine Packer, Hibbard Williams, and John Cage at the New Music America Festival in Miami
An indoor gathering shows several people standing and talking around an elderly seated person wearing a blue suit and patterned tie. A walker is positioned in front of the seated person. One standing person wears a light-colored short-sleeved shirt, another wears a red dress, and another wears a dark jacket. The room has recessed ceiling lights, and additional people are partially visible at the edges of the frame.
An indoor scene shows an elderly person seated on a chair wearing a blue suit and patterned tie while facing another person standing nearby in a blue jacket and dark pants. A walker is positioned beside the seated person. Rows of red chairs, wood-paneled walls, and recessed ceiling lights are visible in the background, suggesting a meeting or event space.
Nils Vigeland, Madeline Burke-Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Hibbard Williams sitting at a table in Miami
An outdoor patio scene shows seven people seated around a round table with drinks and small items on its surface. White plastic chairs surround the table, and several people are smiling toward the camera. A building with large windows, structural beams, steps, and potted greenery forms the background, suggesting a restaurant or café terrace.
An outdoor patio scene shows seven people seated on white plastic chairs gathered around a table with drinks and small items. Several people smile toward the camera while one person reclines slightly in a chair at the right. The setting includes tiled flooring, overhead awnings, potted greenery, and a building with windows and walkways in the background.
Jan Williams and Joel Chadabe in Århus, Denmark
An outdoor scene shows two people seated on a wooden bench with a gorilla statue positioned beside them. One person wears sunglasses, a light jacket, and a red plaid shirt, while the other wears glasses, a dark jacket, and a light-colored shirt. Behind them are parked cars and a traditional half-timbered building with trees visible in the background.
An indoor portrait shows a person seated in a chair, smiling toward the camera. The person wears a light-colored jacket over a red plaid shirt with light-colored pants. A brick wall and upholstered seating are visible in the background, creating a casual indoor setting.
Jan Williams rehearsing on stage for his solo recital in Århus, Denmark
An indoor music room shows a person standing behind four timpani drums with a music stand positioned in front of them. Colorful geometric wall panels, orange curtains, a large speaker, and blue walls form the background. Additional percussion instruments are visible nearby, suggesting a rehearsal or performance setting.
The view from the audience shows an auditorium with rows of empty seats leading to a stage. On the stage are several percussion instruments, including timpani, a marimba or xylophone, music stands, chairs, and other equipment arranged for a rehearsal or performance. Colorful geometric wall panels, orange curtains, blue walls, and speakers frame the stage.
Jan Williams, and Henrik Svitzer in Copenhagen
A black-and-white indoor scene shows two people seated at a table with bottles, glasses, and other dining items in the foreground. The person on the left wears glasses and a checkered shirt and looks toward the camera, while the person on the right wears glasses and looks downward. A spinning wheel and framed wall decorations are visible in the background.
Jan Williams, John Rowland, and Edward Burnham after a school concert in Buffalo
An outdoor scene shows a large group of children gathered closely together on a residential street, many smiling, waving, or looking toward the camera. The children wear jackets, hats, and winter clothing, suggesting cool weather. Parked cars, leafless trees, houses, and utility poles are visible in the background.
Jan Williams setting up percussion instruments for Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. King of Denmark -- Performances
The view from the audience shows an auditorium stage with a person standing beside a group of percussion instruments, including timpani and other drums, appearing to adjust or arrange the setup. Music stands, tables, and additional percussion equipment are spread across the stage, with a dark curtain as the backdrop. Rows of empty chairs are visible in the foreground.
View of stage at the at the Schauspielhaus, Berlin, set for performance of Morton Feldman's King of Denmark
The view from the audience shows an auditorium with rows of empty seats facing a stage prepared for a percussion performance. A marimba or xylophone is centered on the stage, with music stands, tables, and additional percussion instruments arranged across both sides. A large projection screen, stage lighting, and tall white architectural panels frame the performance space.
Jan Williams, Nils Vigeland, Diane Williams, and Yvar Mikashoff
An outdoor scene shows four people standing closely together with their arms around one another near a waterfront railing. One person wears a light-colored sweater, another a dark sweater, a third a light-colored jacket, and the fourth a dark jacket over a light shirt. Wind blows their hair and clothing, while cloudy skies, water, and distant buildings are visible in the background.
Eberhard Blum, Mrs. Weisman, Adam Weisman, and Jan Williams at Blum's apartment in Berlin
An indoor scene shows four people seated around a small table with cups, plates, and snacks. Bookshelves filled with books and CDs line the wall behind them, and a window with curtains is centered in the background. One person sits at each side of the table, with additional chairs, a small side table, and household furnishings visible throughout the room.
Jan Williams and John Patrick Thomas standing in front of the water in Lübeck
Thomas, John Patrick - Voice (Counter-tenor)
An outdoor scene shows two people standing side by side in front of a metal railing along a waterfront. Both wear dark coats and face the camera. Behind them, a tall-masted historic ship is docked in the harbor, with brick buildings, additional boats, and a church tower visible in the background under an overcast sky.
Jan Williams sitting in front of a statue of Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig
An outdoor scene shows a large stone monument with a statue of Johann Sebastian Bach standing on a pedestal engraved with the name "JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH." A person sits on a wooden bench at the base of the monument. The square is surrounded by historic stone buildings with tall windows, and leafless trees frame the scene.
Jan Williams with Joel Chadabe (back to camera), Arna Suttle, Clark Suttle, and Erik Jacobsen at the home of Torben Elmøe after a Sjelland Symphony Orchestra concert
An indoor dining scene shows four people seated around a table covered with a pink tablecloth. Plates, cups, wine glasses, and bottles are arranged on the table, suggesting a shared meal. Framed artwork decorates the walls, shelves with dishes are visible in the background, and additional people are partially visible at the edges of the image.
Jan Williams and the Perceum Percussion group
An indoor stage scene shows six people standing in a line facing the camera. They are dressed casually in T-shirts, jeans, shorts, and button-up shirts. A drum set is partially visible at the right edge of the stage, with additional percussion equipment near the left. The backdrop consists of large light-colored acoustic wall panels, and a small object rests on the stage floor in front of the group.
John Patrick Thomas, Diane Williams, and Richard Reeve by the water in Hamburg, Germany
Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
An indoor stage scene shows a person standing behind a collection of percussion instruments, including conga drums, timpani, a suspended gong, and a music stand. The person holds a small handheld gong or cymbal near their head while standing at the center of the setup. Tables with additional percussion instruments and a black stage curtain are visible in the background.
Stage of the Schauspielhaus shown on monitor backstage
A close-up view shows a Sharp television monitor with the stage image visible on its screen. The display shows percussion instruments arranged on a stage, including timpani and other drums, viewed from a distance. The monitor is surrounded by its black bezel with control buttons and labels visible along the bottom, and additional equipment is partially visible around it.
Percussion setup for Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Schauspielhaus, Berlin
A stage is set up with several percussion instruments, including a marimba in the foreground, a large concert bass drum, a drum set, suspended gongs, and music stands. The instruments are arranged for a rehearsal or performance in front of a large projection screen, with stage lighting illuminating the performance area.
Percussion setup for Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
A stage is prepared with a variety of percussion instruments arranged for a performance or rehearsal. Visible instruments include conga drums, a large concert bass drum, suspended gongs, cymbals, and a drum set, with a music stand positioned near the center. The instruments are set against a black stage curtain, and the wooden stage floor is visible in the foreground.
An indoor stage scene shows a person in a blue long-sleeved shirt leaning over a percussion setup while adjusting or arranging instruments. The setup includes bongos, cymbals, a drum set, a xylophone or marimba, music stands, and additional percussion equipment spread across the stage. The photograph is taken from an elevated angle, showing the wooden stage floor and performance setup.
The view from the stage looks out over an empty auditorium with rows of seats. In the foreground are a marimba, cymbals, music stands, and additional percussion instruments arranged for a performance or rehearsal. Warm stage lighting illuminates the instruments, while balconies and wood-paneled walls frame the audience area in the background.
Eberhard Blum rehearsing at the Schauspielhaus, Berlin
An indoor stage scene shows a person standing behind a music stand while playing a flute. Percussion instruments, including a marimba, cymbals, and other equipment, are arranged across the stage. A large projection screen and stage lighting form the backdrop, indicating a concert or rehearsal setting.
Eberhard Blum and Jan Williams in Fasanenstrasse, Berlin
A nighttime street scene shows two people standing side by side on a sidewalk, both wearing coats suitable for cool weather. One person wears a light-colored overcoat and a dark flat cap, while the other wears a blue sweater under a dark jacket. Illuminated storefronts, parked cars, and a vertical theater or cinema sign are visible in the background, with streetlights reflecting off the wet or dark pavement.
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Lars Petter Hagen at the Edvard Munch House in Warnemünde (Rostock, Germany)
An indoor gathering shows three people standing side by side in a modern room with track lighting and a staircase in the background. The person on the left wears a dark sweater and glasses and holds a drink, the person in the center wears a black top and also holds a drink, and the person on the right wears a white T-shirt and smiles toward the camera. Two additional people are partially visible in the background near the staircase.
Ernstalbrecht Stiebler and Ann Holyoke Lehmann at the Edvard Munch House in Warnemünde (Rostock, Germany)
Stiebler, Ernstalbrecht, 1934- - Composer
An indoor scene shows two people standing side by side against a plain light-colored wall, each holding a glass of red wine. The person on the left wears glasses and a dark jacket over a dark shirt, while the person on the right wears a black top. The setting appears to be a casual social gathering with minimal background details visible.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum and unidentified man at the Edvard Munch House in Warnemünde (Rostock, Germany)
An indoor scene shows a room with music stands, percussion instruments, and other equipment. A person wearing a white shirt stands in the foreground facing to the right, while another person in a dark jacket stands at the right edge holding papers. In the background, another person bends over near a music stand, and a fourth person stands in a doorway. Large windows, track lighting, and an open doorway are visible in the room.