Portrait of Ed Yadzinski with his clarinet at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
A close-up outdoor portrait shows a person wearing dark sunglasses and a light-colored shirt. The person holds a clarinet upright so that it runs vertically through the center of the image, partially obscuring their face. The background consists of softly blurred trees and foliage, emphasizing the person and the instrument.
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Lukas Foss and Charles Haupt assisting with set-up for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows three adults gathered near a metal fence in a sunny area. One person wearing a light-colored sweater and white shorts bends over near a table or equipment, while another person stands shirtless facing them. A third person, wearing a striped shirt, stands with their back to the camera. Trees and foliage fill the background, and the bright daylight suggests a warm-weather setting.
Two unidentified people walking outside at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows two people walking side by side across a grassy park while talking. One person wears a dark top with a red skirt or shorts, and the other wears a dark top with light-colored trousers. The view is partially framed and obscured by several tree trunks in the foreground, with a paved path, open lawn, and scattered trees visible throughout the park.
Charles Haupt assisting with set-up for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing a striped short-sleeve shirt and dark trousers standing and looking toward the camera while holding a bottle in one hand and a small object in the other. Behind them, two shirtless people sit near a low wall or table beside equipment or containers. Trees and dense greenery fill the background, and the bright sunlight suggests a warm day.
Lukas Foss and Ed Yadzinski at the set-up for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows two adults standing and talking in a work or event setup area. One person wears a light-colored hat, sunglasses, and a white T-shirt with hands on their hips, while the other wears a white sleeveless shirt and dark trousers, leaning against a structure. A ladder stands behind them, with temporary buildings, equipment, and trees visible in the background. The bright daylight and surrounding materials suggest preparations for an outdoor event or installation.
Jesse Levine walking outside at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing sunglasses, a short-sleeve shirt, and dark trousers standing on a grassy lawn. The view is partially framed and obscured by dark tree trunks or nearby structures in the foreground, with another person partially visible at the left edge of the image holding a bag or folder. Sunlit grass, trees, and a paved path are visible in the background, creating a park-like setting.
Portrait of Jesse Levine at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
A close-up shows a person outdoors wearing dark sunglasses and a collared, striped shirt. The person has a shaved or bald head and is smiling toward the camera. The image is dimly lit with strong shadows across the face, and the background is blurred with patches of green and indistinct figures, suggesting an outdoor setting.
Jesse Levine and Ed Yadzinski at the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
A person stands outdoors wearing dark sunglasses and a short-sleeved collared shirt with horizontal striped patterns across the chest. The person is smiling toward the camera, with a shoulder strap crossing the front of the shirt. Trees, a stone building, and a parked vehicle are visible in the softly blurred background under bright daylight.
New Percussion Quartet rehearsing in old Baird Hall
An indoor rehearsal room contains several percussion instruments, including multiple timpani in the foreground and a drum set in the background. A person seen from behind stands at the timpani wearing a light-colored shirt and dark trousers, facing a music stand with an open score. Another seated person is positioned at the drum set, while shelving, cinderblock walls, and windows are visible around the room.
Frank Burkett Baird Music Building (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Two unidentified people walking outside the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows two people walking side by side on a paved path, partially obscured by several tree trunks in the foreground. One person wears light-colored pants and a dark top, while the other wears darker clothing. A brick building, shrubs, a grassy area, and a metal handrail are visible in the background. The image is slightly out of focus.
Francis Miroglio and Ed Yadzinski talking during set-up for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows several people gathered near a structure with multiple wooden ladders leaning against it. In the foreground, a smiling person wearing a light-colored hat, sunglasses, and a short-sleeved shirt turns toward the camera. Two other people stand nearby, one with gray hair wearing a striped top and another in a checkered shirt, while a fourth person wearing a hat walks behind them. The partially constructed or renovated building fills the background.
George Ritscher, Marie Yadzinski, Diane Williams, Brian Israel, and one unidentified person outside the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows six people standing together on a grassy lawn beneath a tall abstract metal sculpture with hanging geometric forms. Trees surround the area, casting shade across the grass, and buildings are partially visible through the trees in the background. The group faces the camera while standing in front of the sculpture.
Ed Yadzinski playing clarinet outside during set-up for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a person standing on a dirt path in a wooded area, holding a long, narrow object upright with both hands. The person is wearing sunglasses, a short-sleeved collared shirt, and dark trousers. Stacks of lumber are piled behind the person, with trees, tall grass, and scattered sunlight visible throughout the background.
Setting up inside the tent for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
A spacious indoor area is covered by large sheets of red, white, and blue fabric suspended across the ceiling, creating a tent-like canopy. Lighting stands, cables, speakers, chairs, and other equipment are arranged across the floor, suggesting an event or production setup. One person stands near the center of the space, while additional equipment and structural supports are visible throughout the scene.
A wide view of a spacious indoor area shows large red, white, and blue fabric panels suspended overhead, forming a canopy across the ceiling. Lighting stands, speakers, cables, chairs, and various equipment cases are spread across the floor, suggesting preparations for an event or production. A vertical dark structural element frames the right edge of the image, and no people are visible.
Setting up percussion for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a person standing and holding an electric guitar near a collection of percussion instruments and equipment. In the foreground, parts of several drums and a seated person facing away from the camera are visible. Music stands, a large gong, amplifiers, and other equipment are arranged around an open paved area, with trees and shrubs surrounding the space in bright daylight.
Setting up for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows a group of people standing with their backs to the camera, facing a large red-and-white striped tent or canopy. The roof of a white car occupies the foreground, while trees surround the area under a clear blue sky. Another large white tent-like structure is partially visible on the left, suggesting an outdoor event or gathering.
An outdoor performance or rehearsal area contains percussion instruments, including parts of a drum set and timpani in the foreground. A seated person faces away from the camera at the drum set while another person stands nearby holding and playing an electric guitar. A large gong, music stands, amplifiers, and other equipment are arranged around the open space, with trees and shrubs surrounding the area in bright daylight.
An outdoor scene shows a large red-and-white striped tent or canopy set up in a parking area surrounded by trees. Several people stand in small groups facing the tent, while parked vehicles, including a van on the left and a white car on the right, frame the foreground. The tent appears partially open or being assembled, with the fabric draped unevenly across its structure under a clear blue sky.
Musicians preparing for the Nuits de la Fondation Maeght, 1970: L'Art vivant aux États-Unis
An outdoor scene shows several percussion instruments, including timpani in the foreground and a large gong mounted on a stand in the middle distance. A person wearing light-colored clothing stands at the left edge of the frame near the instruments. Temporary structures, music equipment, and a partially covered platform are visible in the background, with tall trees surrounding the area in bright daylight.
An outdoor scene shows the side of a person partially visible in the left foreground beside an open vehicle door. In the middle distance, several people are gathered near a large red-and-white striped tent or canopy set up among trees. Parked vehicles, including a blue vehicle in the foreground, frame the scene, with bright daylight and a wooded setting visible throughout.
Bent Lylloff with Claus B. Jensen and his son outside of the Lylloff Musikstudie
Douglas Davis, Ed Yadzinski, and Lukas Foss dining at a table
A dimly lit indoor dining scene shows three people seated around a table covered with a white tablecloth. The table holds plates, glasses, bottles, cups, and condiments as the group appears to be eating and conversing. One person in the center looks down toward their plate, while the others sit on either side. Additional diners and restaurant furnishings are faintly visible in the background.
Ed Yadzinski playing piano on stage during Warsaw Autumn Festival
A stage in an auditorium is set up with percussion instruments, including large bass drums and music stands, while a grand piano sits on the right side. A person is seated at the piano facing the keyboard. Blue stage curtains hang in the background, and the wooden stage floor is brightly lit. A blue bag rests on the floor near the front edge of the stage.
Poster for Creative Associates concert in Warsaw
A close-up shows three printed posters mounted on a wall. A large yellow poster in the center prominently features the word "KOMEDIA" in bold lettering along with smaller Polish text and a simple black line illustration of a standing figure. It is flanked by two red posters with additional Polish text in vertical and horizontal layouts. The posters show signs of wear and overlap slightly at their edges.
A close-up focuses on a red poster covered with Polish text arranged in multiple sections. The word "WARSZAWSKA" appears vertically in large letters along the left edge, while smaller headings and lists of names or program details are printed across the center. The poster is mounted against a dark background, with only a narrow strip of an adjacent surface visible along the right edge.
Douglas Davis, Lukas Foss, and others exiting a plane in Warsaw, Poland
An outdoor airport scene shows several people walking down the mobile stairs from a passenger airplane. Most are wearing dark business suits, while one person near the front wears sunglasses and a light-colored jacket over darker clothing. The airplane's white fuselage with blue accents is visible behind them under a clear blue sky, and the group appears to be arriving or disembarking.
Douglas Davis, Ed Yadzinski, and Bent Lylloff looking at a poster in Copenhagen
An outdoor scene shows two people wearing dark suits standing beside a bulletin board or poster display. One person gestures toward the display with an outstretched hand while the other looks on. A residential-style building with windows, greenery, and trees is visible in the background, and part of the display contains printed text and graphics.
Creative Associates (State University of New York at Buffalo) - Ensemble
A black-and-white collage poster displays numerous photographs of people arranged around a central panel that reads "WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?" with "UB Creative Associates" printed beneath the title. The surrounding images depict individuals in a variety of settings, including portraits, conversations, performances, and work activities. Additional text appears along the bottom of the poster, though it is too small to read clearly.
Erik Oña conducting at a rehearsal for Yvar Mikhashoff's The Windwife
Mikhashoff, Yvar. Windwife -- Performances
An indoor auditorium scene shows a bearded person seated near the front of the seating area, facing toward the stage while gesturing with both hands. The person is wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt and appears to be engaged in discussion or directing. Rows of red upholstered theater seats, tall columns, and the stage edge are visible in the background, with papers resting on a nearby surface in the foreground.
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Aki Takahashi and Frances-Marie Uitti at a reception following memorial concert for Yvar Mikhashoff
An indoor social event shows two people standing close together and smiling toward the camera. One person holds a stemmed glass containing a beverage, while the other holds a large folder or portfolio under one arm. Warm overhead lighting illuminates the space, and additional attendees are visible in the softly blurred background.
Yvar Mikhashoff and Fred Cohen at Jan and Diane Williams' house (63 Anderson Place, Buffalo, New York)
An indoor social gathering shows two people standing with their arms around each other, smiling toward the camera. One person is wearing a light-colored blazer over dark clothing, while the other is dressed in formal attire with a black jacket, red bow tie, and red cummerbund. Several seated attendees are visible in the foreground and to the right, with framed artwork and a chandelier decorating the room.
John Boudler in a chair at Jan and Diane Williams' house (63 Anderson Place, Buffalo, New York)
An indoor scene shows a bearded person wearing glasses seated in a wooden armchair. Behind the chair, white bookshelves are filled with books, framed artwork, and decorative objects, including pottery and small sculptures. Additional framed pictures hang above the shelves, and papers are partially visible in the foreground.
Bent Lylloff on a couch at Jan and Diane Williams' house (63 Anderson Place, Buffalo, New York)
An indoor scene shows a person seated in a wooden chair with one leg crossed over the other. The person is wearing a long-sleeved tan shirt, light-colored trousers, and a wristwatch, with one hand resting near the chest. A large window with white curtains, a cushioned bench, and a handbag are visible in the background, while a small table is partially visible at the left edge of the image.
Diane Williams, Carol Plantamura, Renee Levine, and Sylvia Dimiziani on a couch at Jan and Diane Williams' house (63 Anderson Place, Buffalo, New York)
An indoor scene shows four people seated side by side on a couch, smiling toward the camera. Behind them, white bookshelves are filled with books, framed artwork, and decorative objects. A floor lamp stands beside the shelves, and a coffee table in the foreground holds a handbag and several books or magazines. A window is partially visible on the left side of the room.
Bent Lylloff and Yvar Mikashoff on a couch at Jan and Diane Williams' house (63 Anderson Place, Buffalo, New York)
An indoor scene shows two people seated side by side on a red couch, smiling toward the camera. One person is wearing a tan long-sleeved shirt and light-colored trousers, while the other is wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt and dark trousers. White curtains frame a large window behind them, and both appear relaxed with their arms resting comfortably as they sit together.
A black-and-white studio portrait shows a person with short dark hair smiling directly toward the camera. The person is wearing a dark top and geometric dangling earrings. The background is plain and dark, drawing attention to the person's face and expression.
Merce Cunningham portrait with reflection in mirror, inscribed to Jan Williams
A black-and-white promotional photograph shows two people standing back-to-back with their shoulders touching, each facing in opposite directions. One person is smiling with their head tilted back, while the other faces away from the camera with their head lowered. A handwritten dedication appears on the right side of the image. Printed text along the bottom identifies the performers and includes management and contact information.
Diane Williams at rehearsal of John Cage's Concerto for Prepared Piano
Cage, John. Concertos, piano, orchestra -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a person with short hair in profile, holding a violin beneath their chin while looking forward. The person is seated among other musicians, with blurred figures partially visible in the foreground and background. The close framing emphasizes the musician's face, instrument, and attentive posture.
John Cage and John Rowland looking ovr percussion part at rehearsal of Cage's Concerto for Prepared Piano
A black-and-white photograph shows two people seated side by side, viewed from behind, looking at an open sheet of music on a stand. One person has light-colored hair, while the other wears a light shirt with dark suspenders. Additional music stands, blurred musicians, and large columns are visible in the background, suggesting an orchestra or ensemble rehearsal.
John Cage examining percussion instruments before rehearsal of his Concerto for Prepared Piano, with Coni Burnham and Diane Williams in background
A black-and-white photograph shows a person wearing a light-colored shirt and dark tie standing beside a music stand holding an open score. The person looks downward with one hand at their waist. Large percussion instruments, including tubular bells, are visible to the right, while several other people stand and converse in the background, suggesting a rehearsal or performance setting.
Ed Burnham at performance at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white photograph shows a person wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt turning to look over their shoulder. Large percussion instruments are visible nearby, including a tall cylindrical drum or case in the foreground and additional equipment to the left. Recessed ceiling lights illuminate the indoor rehearsal or performance space, with the background softly out of focus.
Inside of piano, prepared for John Cage's Concerto for Prepared Piano
A black-and-white close-up shows the interior of a grand piano with rows of strings, tuning pins, and structural braces extending across the frame. Part of a circular metal component is visible on the right side, while the image emphasizes the instrument's internal construction and hardware.
John Cage conducting his Concerto for Prepared Piano
A black-and-white photograph shows a person wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt standing beside a music stand with an open score. The person is looking down while holding a small object with both hands. Several empty chairs and additional music stands are arranged around the rehearsal space, with a door and wood-paneled walls visible in the background.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing on a stage wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and dark tie. The person has one hand raised near their face while standing behind a music stand with an open score. Additional music stands, a stool, and stage equipment are arranged around the performance space, with several blurred objects visible in the foreground.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt standing beside a music stand with an open score. The person is looking downward while holding a small object with both hands. Empty chairs and additional music stands are arranged throughout the rehearsal space, with wood-paneled walls and a large column visible in the background.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - Ensemble
A black-and-white photograph shows a spacious rehearsal hall with numerous empty chairs and music stands arranged across the floor. In the distance, a person wearing a light-colored shirt stands beside a music stand, while several other musicians are seated nearby. A piano is partially visible in the left foreground, and large columns, wood-paneled walls, and percussion instruments are visible throughout the room.
John Cage conducting his Concerto for Prepared Piano with Lukas Foss at the piano
A black-and-white photograph shows a stage with a grand piano at the center. Two people are seated near the piano, while another person stands beside it facing toward the group. Music stands and chairs are arranged across the stage, with wood-paneled walls forming the backdrop. The image is taken from the audience area, with the front edge of the stage visible in the foreground.
A black-and-white photograph shows a large rehearsal hall with rows of empty chairs and music stands in the foreground. In the middle distance, a person wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt stands beside a music stand while several seated musicians are positioned nearby. A grand piano, percussion instruments, and additional music stands are arranged across the room, with tall wood-paneled walls and large columns forming the background.
A black-and-white photograph shows a large stage set up for an orchestra rehearsal. Musicians are seated across the stage behind music stands, with a grand piano positioned near the center and large percussion instruments, including tubular bells, on the right. A person stands near the center of the stage, while wood-paneled walls form the backdrop. The photograph is taken from the audience area, with the front edge of the stage visible in the foreground.
A black-and-white photograph shows a rehearsal hall with numerous empty chairs and music stands in the foreground. In the middle distance, a person wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and dark tie stands beside a music stand with one hand raised near the face. A grand piano and several seated musicians are positioned behind the person, with additional music stands and stage equipment visible throughout the hall.
A black-and-white photograph shows a spacious rehearsal hall with a grand piano positioned on the stage. A person wearing a light-colored shirt stands near the piano, while another seated person is partially visible at the instrument. Empty chairs and music stands occupy the foreground, and tall wood-paneled walls with large vertical columns rise behind the stage.
Jan Williams with the NEXUS Percussion Ensemble at the OJAI Festival after a performance of Les Noces
An indoor group portrait shows eight people standing close together behind several percussion drums in the foreground. Most are dressed in dark jackets or sweaters, with one person near the center wearing a suit and tie. The group is smiling toward the camera in a rehearsal or performance space with overhead lighting and a dark background.
John Rowland preparing for rehearsal of John Cage's Concerto for Prepared Piano at Kleinhans Music Hall
A black-and-white photograph shows a person bending over to adjust or inspect percussion instruments in a rehearsal space. A snare drum, cymbal, tubular bells, and music stands with sheet music are arranged around the person. Wood-paneled walls form the background, and the scene suggests preparation for a rehearsal or performance.
Ed Burnham playing percussion at a performance at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing behind two timpani in a rehearsal or performance space. Additional percussion instruments, including a vibraphone and a triangle suspended from a stand, are arranged nearby. Draped fabric hangs behind the instruments, and a grand piano is partially visible in the background. Music stands and microphones are positioned around the setup, suggesting preparation for a rehearsal or performance.
Rehearsal in old Baird Hall, Room 101, with Charles Joseph, Jean Dupouy, and Jay Humeston
A black-and-white photograph shows several seated musicians in a rehearsal room, viewed from the side. The musicians hold string instruments and face toward music stands outside the frame. Another person stands near the back of the room against a cinderblock wall, while instrument cases and rehearsal equipment are visible in the background. A blurred sheet of music occupies the foreground.
Rehearsal in old Baird Hall, Room 101, with Stanley Silverman, Karl Kraber, and Sherman Friedland
A black-and-white photograph shows a person in a light-colored shirt standing and speaking with another person whose back is to the camera. A seated musician is visible in the foreground beside a music stand with an open score. The rehearsal room includes cinderblock walls, a projection screen, chairs, and music stands, suggesting a discussion during a break or rehearsal.
Andrew White playing English horn at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing in an auditorium holding a clarinet beside an open instrument case resting on a seat. Rows of empty upholstered theater seats fill the background, where another person stands farther back in the aisle. Additional instrument cases and personal belongings are placed on nearby seats, suggesting preparation for or a break during a rehearsal.
Room with instruments and chairs at Percussive Arts Society International Convention
An indoor rehearsal room contains numerous blue upholstered chairs arranged in a large circle on a patterned carpet. Percussion instruments and accessories, including a snare drum, drumsticks, cymbals, and instrument cases, are placed on chairs and the floor throughout the space. Several people are visible in the background near additional equipment, suggesting the room is being set up for or cleared after a rehearsal.
Greater Columbus Convention Center (Columbus, Ohio)
Jan Williams and Nestor Astuti in Buenos Aires
A dimly lit indoor scene shows two people standing side by side and smiling toward the camera. One person has a beard and is wearing dark clothing, while the other is wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt with one hand resting on their hip. The background is mostly dark, with only a few indistinct objects and faint lighting visible around the room.
Jan Williams with Gary Rutkowski, John Bacon Jr., and Bob Accurso at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention
An indoor rehearsal room shows four people standing behind a setup of percussion instruments, microphones, music stands, and audio equipment. A large bass drum is partially visible on the left, while additional percussion instruments and cases are arranged on tables and stands to the right. The room has carpeted flooring, plain walls, and several empty chairs in the foreground, suggesting preparation for or a break during a rehearsal.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's For Philip Gustin
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. For Philip Guston -- Performances
A wide view of an auditorium stage shows a grand piano on the left, a seated person at center, and another person standing behind a large percussion instrument on the right. Additional equipment, instrument cases, and music stands are arranged across the stage. Rows of empty audience seats occupy the foreground, while a large framed artwork hangs on the wall behind the performers beneath ceiling-mounted lights.
A wide view of an auditorium stage shows a grand piano on the left, a seated person at the center, and another person standing behind a large percussion instrument on the right. Instrument cases, music stands, and additional equipment are arranged across the stage. Rows of empty audience seats fill the foreground, while a large framed artwork hangs on the back wall beneath ceiling-mounted lights.
Eberhard Blum, Nils Vigeland, and Jan Williams at a piano during rehearsal of For Philip Gustin by Morton Feldman
An indoor stage scene shows one person seated at a grand piano while two others stand nearby, looking toward the keyboard and sheet music. One person leans slightly over the piano, and the other stands with a hand on their hip beside a small table holding a red folder. The dark stage background and focused arrangement of the group suggest a rehearsal or musical discussion.
Nils, Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams in Gütersloh, Germany
An indoor scene shows three people standing side by side in a room furnished with upholstered chairs, tables, chandeliers, and patterned rugs. The person in the center is wearing a long dark coat, while the others wear casual jackets and hold small personal items. Framed artwork, table lamps, and decorative curtains are visible throughout the warmly lit room.
Eberhard Blum, Christian Wolff, Roland Dahinden, Jan Williams, and Steffen Schleiermacher at rehearsal of Christian Wolff's Exercises
An indoor scene shows five people standing in a line on a polished wooden floor, smiling toward the camera. They are dressed in a mix of casual and business-casual clothing. The room features tall decorative columns, red upholstered seating along the walls, and a high ceiling with ornate architectural details. The spacious interior is brightly lit, with the group positioned at the center of the room.
Poster for the New York School concert in Berlin
A dark scene shows an illuminated horizontal sign with colorful text listing names including "Arie Brown," "Morton Feldman," "John Cage," and "Christian Wolff." Additional text reads "The New York School" near the top, with "June 1993" printed vertically along the left edge. The sign appears to be mounted against a dark background, making the bright lettering stand out clearly.
Earle Brown, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum in Berlin
An indoor scene shows three people seated side by side in chairs, looking toward the camera. The person in the center has a white beard and glasses, while the people on either side rest an arm along the back of the center chair. The room contains framed artwork, a fireplace mantel with decorative objects and flowers, and additional people seated in the background, creating the atmosphere of a social gathering.
Ann Holyoke Lehmann and Jan Williams in Berlin
An indoor scene shows two people seated side by side in an auditorium or theater. One person in the foreground is wearing a blue top layered over a light-colored shirt, while the other wears glasses, a dark jacket, and a collared shirt. Rows of upholstered seats extend into the background, and the image is softly focused with warm indoor lighting.
Eberhard Blum and Jan Williams in Berlin
An indoor scene shows two people seated side by side at a table, facing the camera. One person is wearing a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt, while the other has glasses and a white beard and is wearing a light blue button-up shirt. A bottle sits out of focus in the foreground on the table, and a large framed landscape painting hangs on the wall behind them.
Eberhard Blum, Elizabeth Williams, and Jan Williams in Berlin
An indoor scene shows three people seated closely together at a table, facing the camera. Two people are seated on either side, while a third person leans in from behind between them, smiling. A bottle is blurred in the foreground on the table, and a large framed landscape painting hangs on the wall behind the group. The setting appears to be a restaurant or dining room with soft indoor lighting.
Jan Williams during hat-ART recording of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston
An indoor rehearsal or recording space shows a person standing behind a marimba while holding mallets. Several microphone stands with suspended microphones are positioned around the instrument, and a music stand with sheet music is placed nearby. Additional percussion instruments, including large gongs mounted on stands, are visible behind the performer. The room has wood-paneled walls and a polished wood floor, suggesting a professional recording or performance environment.
An indoor performance or recording space shows a person standing behind a mallet percussion instrument while holding two mallets. Large suspended microphones extend over the instrument, and a set of tubular bells stands to the left. Additional percussion instruments are partially visible on the right, with rows of red auditorium seats in the background. The stage is brightly lit, suggesting a rehearsal or recording session.
Nils Vigeland at hat-ART recording session for Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston
An indoor rehearsal or recording space shows a person seated in profile beside a grand piano, resting an arm on the back of a chair while looking toward the sheet music on the piano's music stand. The side of the piano displays the name "Baldwin." Shelving and additional room furnishings are visible in the softly lit background.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams performing Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at a recording session for hat-ART records
An indoor performance or recording space shows a wide stage with a grand piano on the left and several percussion instruments, including a marimba, on the right. Multiple microphone stands with suspended microphones are positioned across the stage. Several people are seated or standing near the instruments and music stands, while wood-paneled walls and a polished wood floor form the backdrop, suggesting a rehearsal or recording session.
Art Lang, Peter Pfister, and Werner X. Uehlinger at hat-ART recording session of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston
Sound Recording Executives and Producers
An indoor control room shows one person standing beside a large audio mixing console while another person sits operating the controls. A third person sits farther back reading a newspaper. Audio equipment racks, cables, and stacked equipment cases line the room, suggesting a recording or live sound production environment.
Ann Holyoke Lehmann kissing Jan Williams
An indoor scene shows two people leaning toward each other in a cheek-to-cheek greeting while holding each other's arms. One person has short dark hair and is wearing a light-colored jacket, while the other has gray hair, glasses, and a beard and is wearing a dark sweater over a collared shirt. The softly lit room has a wooden door or cabinet visible in the background.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Emmett Williams in Dublin
An outdoor scene shows three people standing close together on a paved area beside a large stone building with classical architectural details. One person wears a light-colored jacket over darker clothing, while the other two wear darker jackets. One person holds a small orange booklet or pamphlet. A decorative lamppost, balustrade, and additional buildings are visible in the background, and part of another person holding a camera appears at the left edge of the image.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Bernard --? at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Three adults are standing together on a city sidewalk, dressed in coats over sweaters or suits with ties visible. Behind them is a row of multistory brick buildings across the street, along with a lamppost and part of a stone structure. One person is partially cropped at the left edge of the frame, and the top of another person's head is visible in the lower-right corner.
Jan Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Bernard --? at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Three people are seated indoors against a light-colored wall beneath framed paintings. The person on the left wears glasses and a dark red sweater with one hand resting on their chest. The person in the center wears a patterned blue sweater over a white collared shirt with their arms crossed. The person on the right wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and red tie while holding a small object in both hands. Red chair seats are partially visible beneath them.
Steffen Schleiermacher, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum rehearsing at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Three people are standing indoors in a spacious hall with tall white columns, tiled floors, and exposed wooden ceiling beams. A keyboard on a stand and a nearby music stand are positioned to the left, with several chairs arranged nearby. The person in the center wears a white shirt and red tie, while the others wear darker clothing. Additional furnishings and architectural details are visible in the background, suggesting a performance or rehearsal space.
Jan Williams and Werner X. Uehlinger at hat-ART recording session for Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston Sessions
Two people are indoors in a storage or multipurpose room with stacks of folded chairs arranged on rolling racks in the background. One person wearing a maroon polo shirt is seated on a chair holding a small object, while the other stands nearby wearing a dark shirt with one hand on their hip. A gray trash can, a white folding chair, bags, and other equipment are scattered around the room, with a tiled floor and plain walls completing the setting.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, Martin Riches, and Emmett Williams at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Four people are gathered indoors in a spacious room with tall white columns and framed artwork on the walls. One person in a light-colored jacket is seen from behind facing three others, who appear to be conversing. A piano is partially visible on the left, while music stands and other equipment are positioned in the foreground. The setting resembles a rehearsal or performance space with open doorways and decorative architectural features.
Two people are greeting each other indoors with a cheek kiss while embracing. One person, wearing a light-colored jacket, has their back mostly toward the camera, while the other wears glasses, a collared shirt, and a dark sweater. The room has cream-colored walls, exposed wooden ceiling beams, a large wooden cabinet, and framed artwork visible in the background.
A spacious indoor hall with tall white columns, tiled floors, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and large abstract paintings serves as the setting for a musical performance or rehearsal. A person stands at the right playing a saxophone beside a music stand, while another person sits at a grand piano near the center. Additional music stands, a chair, and part of another piano are visible, with a few people seated in the background.
Jan Williams playing percussion at a rehearsal at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a music stand while holding a saxophone at their side. The person is dressed in a light-colored shirt, dark tie, and light trousers. A microphone stand, cables, and parts of nearby musical equipment are visible, with only the lower portion of the person's face included in the frame.
Steffen Schleiermacher, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum performing at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white scene shows a grand piano in a large room with framed artwork on the walls. One person sits at the piano on the left, another sits near a music stand holding a hand near their face, and a third person stands beside them, appearing to observe or converse. Music stands and chairs are arranged around the performers, suggesting a rehearsal or practice session.
Steffen Schleiermacher, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum bowing after a performance at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white scene shows two people leaning forward in a bow toward one another in a spacious hall with tall white columns and large framed paintings on the walls. A grand piano and a chair are visible on the left, while a low platform or bench sits in the foreground. The open room and musical furnishings suggest a rehearsal or performance setting.
Jan Williams with Ann Holyoke Lehmann, Eberhard Blum, Steffen Schleiermacher, Eva Züchner, Martin Riches, and other friends in Dublin
A black-and-white outdoor group portrait shows a number of people standing closely together in a line, facing the camera. The group is dressed in coats, jackets, and long outerwear suitable for cool weather. The people at both the far left and far right edges are partially cropped by the frame, while the background is an open, bright sky with little additional detail visible.
Jan Williams, Martin Riches, Eva Züchner, Eberhard Blum, Steffen Schleiermacher, and two unidentified males outside the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in Dublin
A black-and-white indoor portrait shows two people seated side by side, smiling as they lean slightly toward one another. One person wears a dark jacket over a light shirt, while the other wears glasses, a light-colored button-up shirt with chest pockets, and a dark tie. Behind them is a mantel displaying decorative objects, including a small clock, vases, and framed items, creating a warm interior setting.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in front of posters in Dublin
A black-and-white street scene shows two people standing close together beside a wall covered with large posters and advertisements. The person on the left wears a long dark overcoat and holds a sheet of paper while facing the camera. The person on the right wears glasses, a dark leather jacket, a light shirt, and light-colored trousers, with one arm resting around the other person's shoulder. A sidewalk runs along the left side of the image, and several partially visible posters with large lettering fill the background.
Jan Williams, Nils Vigeland, and Eberhard Blum at a restaurant in Dublin
A black-and-white photograph shows three people seated at a round restaurant table covered with a white tablecloth. Glasses, bottles, and table settings are arranged on the table, while one person is seen from behind and the other two face the camera. The dining room contains additional tables and chairs, a large potted plant, lace curtains over the windows, and hanging light fixtures overhead.
Jan Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Eberhard Blum riding bikes in Berlin outside Mitropa
A black-and-white street scene shows three people standing side by side with bicycles in front of the entrance to a building. A large sign reading "MITROPA" spans above the doorway, with windows visible on either side of the entrance. The bicycles are positioned in the foreground, and the group faces the camera from the sidewalk.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in front of a statue in Dublin
A black-and-white outdoor photograph shows two people standing side by side in front of a large carved stone or wooden monument with partially visible engraved lettering. The person on the left wears a dark jacket, while the person on the right wears glasses, a dark leather jacket, and light-colored trousers with one hand in a pocket. Buildings, fencing, and landscaping are visible in the background, suggesting an urban or institutional setting.
Jan Williams and friends at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white photograph shows a group of people gathered in an art gallery with large abstract paintings displayed on white walls. One person is crouching near the center while others stand around observing the artwork, some with their backs to the camera. The gallery has a light-colored floor and spacious interior, with the visitors spread out across the room examining the exhibition.
Jan Williams conducting Koussevitzky's Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra with Clark Suttle and the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra
Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951. Concertos, double bass, orchestra -- Performances
A dimly lit performance stage shows three people positioned among musical equipment. On the left, a seated person appears to be holding a cello while looking toward the center of the stage. Another person sits farther back near the middle, partially illuminated. On the right, a person wearing a plaid shirt sits on a tall stool with their back to the camera. Stage lighting overhead and microphone stands are visible, suggesting a rehearsal or live performance setting.
Jan Williams conducting Koussevitzky's Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra with the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra
A dimly lit stage shows an orchestra seated with music stands arranged in rows during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands near the center facing the musicians with arms raised, while additional people stand nearby. The musicians hold various instruments, and the empty audience seating is faintly visible in the background beyond the stage.
A dimly lit stage shows an orchestra during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands on a podium with one arm raised, facing away from the camera while directing the musicians. String players, including a cellist and a double bassist, are visible on either side with music stands and instruments arranged across the stage. Microphone stands and stage equipment are positioned around the performers, and the dark auditorium forms the background.
A dimly lit stage shows an orchestra rehearsal in progress. A conductor wearing a plaid shirt stands near a music stand, turned toward the camera with a baton in hand. In the foreground, a person bends over near a large double bass, while the instrument's neck extends upward along the right side of the frame. Additional musicians and stage equipment are partially visible around the edges, with the dark auditorium in the background.