Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum with bicycles in Berlin outside building
A black-and-white outdoor photograph shows two people standing beside their bicycles in a city square. Behind them is a large historic building with a classical façade featuring tall columns, a triangular pediment, and broad steps leading to the entrance. A sculptural monument with seated figures is visible on the left, with decorative fencing surrounding its base. The two people are facing the camera while standing next to their bicycles in the foreground.
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Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum with bicycles in Berlin
A black-and-white outdoor photograph shows two people standing side by side with their bicycles at a street intersection. Behind them, a signpost displays multiple directional signs pointing in different directions. Trees and a park-like setting fill the background, while the cyclists face the camera with their bicycles positioned in front of them.
Joel Chadabe with computer in Copenhagen
A person wearing glasses and a red plaid shirt is seated beside a desktop computer with a CRT monitor, using a mouse while looking at the screen. The computer sits on a table with a keyboard, and nearby audio equipment with rows of controls is visible in the background. Cables and electronic devices are arranged around the workstation, suggesting a recording studio or audio control environment.
Jan Williams teaching percussion in São Paulo with student on stage
Two people are standing on a stage in front of a dark curtain near percussion instruments. One person, wearing glasses and a light-colored jacket, stands beside a snare drum and a vibraphone. The other person, wearing a pink T-shirt and blue jeans, stands nearby with one hand resting at their waist while looking toward the first person. Additional stage equipment and chairs are partially visible around them.
Jan Williams teaching percussion in São Paulo
A person wearing glasses, a light-colored jacket, shirt, and trousers stands on a stage in front of a dark curtain, gesturing with one hand as if speaking or giving instructions. A snare drum and a vibraphone are positioned to the left, while the edge of another person and a music stand are partially visible on the right. Chairs and additional stage equipment are arranged in the background.
Nils Vigeland reading and Jan Williams drinking in Berlin
Two people are seated at a table indoors. The person on the left, wearing a light-colored shirt, looks downward while holding a small object or folded item close to their chest. The person on the right, wearing glasses and a denim shirt, drinks from a white cup. Drinking glasses and tableware are visible on the table, with framed artwork hanging on the wall behind them.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated in a wooden chair, facing slightly to one side while looking toward the camera. The person has short hair, a beard and mustache, and wears glasses, a light-colored button-up shirt, and a dark tie. The plain wall behind them keeps the focus on the seated subject.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated in a wooden chair against a plain wall. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with a dark tie. One hand is raised beneath the chin in a relaxed pose while the person looks toward the camera.
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery at the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person is smiling while facing slightly to one side and looking toward the camera.
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery along the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person is smiling while facing slightly to one side and looking toward the camera.
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery along the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person faces slightly to one side while looking toward the camera with a neutral expression.
Yvar Mikhashoff, Malcolm Goldstein, Joseph Celli, David Moss, Jan Williams, Steven B. Sample, William Ortiz, and Frank Cipolla at the opening concert of the North American New Music Festival
A black-and-white group portrait shows seven people standing side by side indoors behind a vibraphone and a pair of timpani. Several people wear shirts and ties or jackets, while others are dressed more casually. A mallet rests on the vibraphone in the foreground, and the group faces the camera, smiling, in what appears to be a rehearsal or performance space.
Sample, Steven B., 1940- - Administrator
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery along the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person faces the camera with a neutral expression, with their upper body and folded hands partially visible in the frame.
Jan Williams, Nils Vigeland, and Eberhard Blum at Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing side by side indoors near a doorway or entrance. The person on the left wears glasses and a light-colored button-up shirt, the person in the center wears a light shirt with a pen in a chest pocket, and the person on the right wears a dark jacket over a light shirt while holding a small object. A sculpture or carved figure is partially visible behind them, and windows and interior furnishings can be seen in the background.
Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's Why Patterns? for Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. Why patterns? -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing in a large rehearsal room beside a music stand. The person wears glasses, a light-colored button-up shirt tucked into trousers, and holds two percussion mallets while gesturing with one hand as if explaining or demonstrating something. Additional music stands and percussion equipment are visible nearby, with a spacious floor and a doorway in the background.
Orlando García, Ann Holyoke Lehmann and Eberhard Blum together after a North American New Music Festival concert
Three people are standing indoors in a room with white walls and a wooden ceiling. The person on the left has long dark hair and a beard and is wearing a dark jacket over a sweater. The person in the center wears glasses, a light-colored coat, and a patterned scarf while standing with one hand on their hip. The person on the right wears a light-colored jacket and a patterned scarf, facing the other two as they appear to be engaged in conversation. A doorway and interior furnishings are visible in the background.
Jan Williams and Orlando García together after a North American New Music Festival concert
Two people are seated side by side at a dining table indoors. One person with long dark hair and a beard wears a jacket over a dark shirt, while the other has glasses, gray hair, and a beard, wearing a light-colored shirt beneath a jacket. Bread rolls, wine glasses, a glass pitcher, and a bowl are arranged on the table in the foreground. A wall-mounted candle sconce with two lit candles is visible on the wall behind them.
Joel Chadabe and Jan Williams rehearsing Chadabe's Another Approach to Rhythms
Chadabe, Joel. Another approach to rhythms -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a rehearsal or studio space with electronic music equipment set up on folding tables. In the foreground, a seated person works at a laptop or control device surrounded by cables and audio equipment. In the background, another person stands near percussion instruments, including what appears to be a vibraphone and additional equipment. The room has a wooden floor, dark curtains, and an open rehearsal layout.
Jan Williams conducting at a school in São Paulo
A classroom or rehearsal room is filled with percussion instruments, music stands, and shelves holding drums and equipment. A person wearing glasses and a blue shirt stands near the center, gesturing while addressing several seated students arranged in a semicircle with hand drums and percussion instruments. Sheet music rests on the stands in the foreground, while cabinets, storage shelves, and additional percussion instruments line the back of the room.
Nils Vigeland, Madeline Burke-Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Hibbard Williams in Miami
Six people are seated around a round table on a covered outdoor patio during the evening. Drinks, bottles, and glasses are arranged on the table, while white plastic chairs surround it. One person sits in the foreground with legs crossed, and the others are grouped around the table looking toward the camera. A potted tree, tiled floor, and covered structure with open sides are visible in the background.
Nils Vigeland, Madeline Burke-Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Hibbard Williams in Miami
Six people are seated around a round table on a covered outdoor patio during the evening. Bottles, cans, glasses, and other drinks are arranged on the table, with white plastic chairs surrounding it. One person sits in the foreground holding a bottle, while the others are gathered around the table looking toward the camera. A tiled floor, support posts, and a covered open-air structure are visible in the background.
John Cage and audience members at New Music America Festival in Miami
A dimly lit stage shows several people standing in a loose group around a large speaker or equipment case. Some are holding or looking at sheets of paper while appearing to converse. Additional people are partially visible at the edges of the frame, including one person with long hair seen from behind. The dark stage background and scattered equipment suggest a rehearsal or performance setting.
John Cage and Jan Williams' father, Hibbard Williams, at New Music America Festival in Miami
An auditorium with rows of red upholstered seats shows two people near the front of the room. One person sits in a chair wearing a suit and patterned tie, with a trombone resting on a stand beside them. Another person stands facing the seated individual, appearing to converse. Additional people are partially visible at the edges of the frame, and the stage or front seating area is visible in the foreground.
John Cage, Jan Williams and Jan Williams' father, Hibbard Williams, at New Music America Festival in Miami
An auditorium with rows of red upholstered seats shows four people gathered near the front of the room. One person wearing a suit and patterned tie is seated in a chair beside a trombone resting on a stand. Three others stand around the seated person, appearing to converse, while another individual is partially visible at the left edge of the frame. The seating area and dimly lit interior suggest a rehearsal, performance, or event venue.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Bunita Marcus in Slee Hall
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing together on a stage in a rehearsal or performance space. The person on the left wears a long coat and looks downward while holding a briefcase. The person in the center wears a light-colored sweater and stands with an arm around each of the other two people. The person on the right wears a dark sweater and light-colored trousers, facing the group. Microphone stands, music stands, chairs, and a wood-paneled wall are visible in the background.
An auditorium with rows of red upholstered seats shows three people near the front of the room. One person wearing a suit and patterned tie is seated in a chair, looking up toward the two standing people. The standing individuals, seen mostly from the back and side, appear to be engaged in conversation with the seated person. The dimly lit venue and surrounding seating suggest a rehearsal, performance, or event setting.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and friends at a table, eating in Berlin
A black-and-white photograph shows six people seated around a rectangular dining table in a restaurant or dining room. Plates, glasses, cups, bottles, and other tableware are spread across the table after a meal. Large paneled doors form the background, and the group faces the camera, with one person partially visible at the far right edge of the frame.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams at a restaurant in Frankfurt
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing together in a bright indoor public space, possibly a shopping mall or transit terminal. The person in the center wears a flat cap, jacket, and trousers, standing with arms crossed while leaning on a cane. The two people on either side lean toward the center person with their arms around them. Large windows, bright displays, and architectural features are visible in the background.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams in Frankfurt
A black-and-white portrait shows three people posed against a plain dark background. One person is seated in the foreground wearing a light-colored shirt and a scarf draped around the neck. Behind them, two people stand side by side; the person on the left wears glasses, a shirt and tie with a towel draped over one shoulder, while the person on the right wears a dark sweater. All three are facing toward the camera.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams in Frankfurt with poster of concert
A black-and-white photograph shows three people attaching large posters to a wall or window display. The center person is seen from behind while reaching up toward the posters, and the people on the left and right are partially visible, also appearing to assist. The posters prominently display the repeated text "neue musik imStadl" and "Morton Feldman," with reflections visible in the glass behind them, suggesting a storefront or public display.
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing on a cobblestone sidewalk in front of an iron fence covered with posters. The person in the center wears a long overcoat and faces the camera, while the two people on either side stand turned toward the center person. The posters behind them prominently display the repeated text "neue musik imStadl" and "Morton Feldman," with trees visible beyond the fence.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person wearing glasses standing beside a music stand while holding a single percussion mallet in one hand. The person is turned slightly to the side and appears to be speaking or giving instructions. The background is dimly lit, with stage lighting and indistinct equipment visible, suggesting a rehearsal or performance setting.
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing on a cobblestone sidewalk in front of an iron fence covered with posters. The person in the center wears a long overcoat and looks down while holding a sheet of paper. The person on the right wears a flat cap and a dark jacket, facing toward the center, while the person on the left is only partially visible at the edge of the frame. The posters behind them prominently display the repeated text "neue musik imStadl" and "Morton Feldman," with trees visible beyond the fence.
David Del Tredici, Susan Narucki, Lukas Foss, Carol Wincenc, Jan Williams, and unidentified male at the Ojai Festival, May 1987
A black-and-white photograph shows six people standing together outdoors in front of a large band shell or amphitheater. The group is arranged in a loose semicircle, facing one another as if engaged in conversation. Several people wear jackets or blazers, while one person carries a dark clutch or folder. Trees surround the structure in the background, and the scene appears to take place in a park or outdoor performance venue.
Bunita Marcus massaging the chest of Jan Williams
A black-and-white photograph shows one person lying on a padded surface while another person kneels beside them with both hands resting on the person's torso. A chalkboard with handwritten notes is visible in the background, along with curtains and part of the room's wall. The indoor setting resembles a classroom or training environment where a hands-on demonstration or instructional exercise is taking place.
Jan Williams and James Hutchinson, a U.S. Cultural Attache, in Warsaw
A black-and-white photograph shows two people standing indoors engaged in conversation. The person on the left wears glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie, and gestures with one hand held horizontally while speaking. The person on the right is shown in side profile with a beard, wearing a suit jacket and light-colored shirt. The plain background keeps the focus on the interaction between the two people.
Jan Williams and Lejaren Hiller in Warsaw
A black-and-white portrait shows two people standing side by side against a wood-paneled wall. Both wear glasses, suits, white shirts, and patterned ties. The person on the left has light-colored hair and a neutral expression, while the person on the right smiles toward the camera. The close framing focuses on their upper bodies.
Jan Williams and Charles Boone in Slee Hall
Two people are standing indoors in front of large windows or glass panels. The person on the left wears glasses, a collared shirt, and a cardigan while holding a stack of papers and a dark object under one arm. The person on the right wears glasses and a red T-shirt, standing close beside the other person with one arm resting around their shoulder. Both are facing the camera.
Conlon Nancarrow, Lou Harrison, and Virgil Thomson at the Almeida Festival
A black-and-white portrait shows three people posed together against a dark background. One person with glasses, a beard, and a cardigan over a plaid shirt stands behind two seated people. The seated person on the left has a beard and smiles toward the camera, while the seated person on the right wears a jacket over a dark sweater and faces slightly to the side. A faint copyright watermark is visible near the top of the image.
Jan Williams performing Nils Vigeland's Progress at the Almeida Festival
Vigeland, Nils. Progress -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a percussion performance setup on a wooden stage. A vibraphone occupies the foreground, surrounded by cymbals, drums, music stands, and additional percussion instruments arranged for a performance or rehearsal. The stage is viewed from above at an angle, and a faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image.
A black-and-white photograph shows a percussion performance setup on a wooden stage. A vibraphone occupies the foreground, surrounded by cymbals, drums, music stands, chairs, and additional percussion instruments. One person is seated behind the percussion setup, partially obscured by the instruments, suggesting a rehearsal or performance. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person performing at a percussion setup on a wooden stage. The performer is seated or leaning behind a vibraphone while holding two mallets raised above the instrument. Cymbals, drums, suspended percussion instruments, microphone stands, and additional percussion equipment surround the performer. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person performing at a percussion setup on a wooden stage. The performer is positioned behind a vibraphone while raising two percussion mallets overhead. A suspended drum, cymbals, microphone stands, and additional percussion instruments surround the performer. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image, and the dark stage background emphasizes the performance area.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person performing at a percussion setup on a wooden stage. The performer is positioned behind a vibraphone, leaning toward a suspended drum while holding percussion mallets. Cymbals, microphone stands, and additional percussion instruments surround the performance area. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image, and the dark stage background emphasizes the instruments and performer.
Jan Williams rehearsing Rzewski's To the Earth at the Almeida Festival
Rzewski, Frederic. To the earth -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing on a wooden stage beside a small table supporting several bowl-shaped percussion instruments arranged in a row. The person holds a percussion mallet in each hand and appears to be performing or preparing to play. The stage is otherwise mostly empty, with lighting focused on the performer and the instrument table.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing on a wooden stage beside a small table holding several bowl-shaped percussion instruments arranged in a row. The person leans slightly forward while holding a percussion mallet in each hand as if striking or preparing to strike the instruments. The stage is otherwise mostly empty, with focused lighting highlighting the performer and the instrument table. A faint copyright watermark is partially visible near the bottom of the image.
Eberhard Blum, Nils Vigeland, and Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's Crippled Symmetry at the Almeida Festival
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing with their back to the camera behind a semicircle of timpani on a stage. A music stand with open sheet music is positioned in front of the performer, while additional percussion instruments are visible to the left. The wooden stage is sparsely furnished, and the dark background emphasizes the rehearsal or performance setting.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing behind a set of timpani on a stage, facing the camera. The person wears a light-colored button-up shirt with chest pockets and holds a percussion mallet in each hand above the drums. Additional percussion instruments are partially visible at the edges of the frame, while the dark background emphasizes the performer and the stage setting.
Double exposure of Jan Williams, Martin Riches, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Eberhard Blum in Berlin, with picture of Jan Williams on stage superimposed
A black-and-white photograph shows several people gathered around a table indoors, focusing on a small mechanical model or experimental apparatus placed at the center. Glasses, cups, and other tableware are scattered across the tabletop. One person in the background, wearing a shirt and tie, looks toward the group, while others lean in closely to observe the device. Windows behind the group provide natural light to the room.
Jan Williams and members of the UB Percussion Ensemble at the Charles Ives Center for American Music at the Canterbury School
A wide view of a stage shows multiple percussion instruments arranged across the performance area, including drums, keyboards, and large circular gongs or tam-tams. Three people are positioned at different instrument stations, appearing to prepare equipment or rehearse. Several music stands are spaced across the stage, while a person sits near the front edge facing the performers. Decorative acoustic panels line the upper wall above the stage.
Ed Folger playing percussion at the Charles Ives Center for American Music at the Canterbury School
A stage is set up with percussion instruments, music stands, speakers, and audio equipment during what appears to be a rehearsal or setup. One person wearing a plaid shirt and light-colored trousers leans forward while adjusting or arranging percussion instruments. A grand piano is partially visible on the right, with additional stage equipment, cables, and decorative acoustic panels visible in the background.
A wide view of an auditorium stage shows several people positioned at percussion and keyboard instrument stations during a rehearsal or performance. Music stands, vibraphones, drums, keyboards, and additional percussion equipment are arranged across the stage. A few audience members are seated in the foreground facing the performers, while decorative acoustic panels line the upper wall above the brightly lit stage.
Richard Moryl, Jan Williams, Joan Moryl, and Lukas Foss outside the Charles Ives Center at the Canterbury School
Four people are standing side by side outdoors in front of a brick building with tall windows and greenery. One person wears a blue blazer with white trousers, another wears a light-colored suit and tie, a third wears a white dress with a colorful embroidered vest while holding a small purse, and the fourth wears a dark blazer with a tie and khaki trousers. The group stands close together, smiling toward the camera in a landscaped area near the building.
A rehearsal or performance space shows a person seated at an electronic percussion setup surrounded by drums, cymbals, and electronic equipment. The person wears a plaid shirt and holds a percussion mallet while looking toward the camera. A large window in the background lets in daylight, with two people seated at a table visible beyond the instruments. Microphone stands, cables, and audio equipment are arranged around the performance area.
Guy Klusevec, Chester Mais, and Jan Williams
A person wearing glasses is seated in an auditorium chair, holding a pen or pencil raised in one hand while looking attentively toward something off camera. Papers rest on a nearby surface in front of them. Behind the seated person stands another individual with a beard, glasses, and a patterned short-sleeve shirt, leaning slightly forward. Additional auditorium seating fades into the dark background, suggesting a rehearsal, meeting, or production setting.
A rehearsal room contains percussion instruments, music stands, and a grand piano. One person stands near the center wearing a striped shirt, facing toward a chalkboard at the back of the room, while another person stands at a vibraphone on the right holding mallets. Open sheet music rests on several music stands in the foreground, and the chalkboard behind them has faint handwritten markings, suggesting a music rehearsal or instructional session.
A stage is arranged with multiple percussion instruments, including timpani and keyboard percussion, along with music stands holding sheet music. Three people stand behind the instruments while another person kneels or crouches in the foreground, appearing to adjust equipment. The brightly lit stage has a plain backdrop, and the arrangement suggests a rehearsal or preparation for a performance.
Two people are indoors in a classroom or rehearsal room with a large chalkboard on the wall behind them. One person, wearing glasses, a tweed jacket, a checkered shirt, and a patterned tie, stands while holding a dark folder or binder and appears to be speaking. The other person is shown in side profile wearing a denim jacket over a blue shirt, facing the speaker. Faint chalk writing is visible on the board in the background.
Two people are standing indoors in a classroom or rehearsal room. The person on the left wears glasses, a tweed jacket, a red-and-white checkered shirt, and a dark tie, facing toward the other person. The person on the right wears a maroon top and looks toward the camera with a slight smile. A wall clock, bulletin board, cabinets, and tables with papers are visible in the background, suggesting an instructional or meeting space.
Two people are standing indoors in front of a large green chalkboard. The person on the left, partially visible, wears glasses, a tweed jacket, a red-and-white checkered shirt, and a dark tie, with one hand resting on the other person's shoulder. The person on the right wears a denim jacket over a blue shirt and holds a white cup and a small snack while looking off to the side. The room appears to be a classroom or rehearsal space with plain walls and instructional furnishings.
Equipment for John Cage's Atlas Eclipticalis
Cage, John. Atlas Eclipticalis -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a close-up view of a percussion setup. Two circular percussion instruments are mounted at the top of the frame, while a tabletop below holds percussion mallets, drumsticks, beaters, small metal parts, chains, cables, and other accessories arranged across its surface. Part of a music stand with sheet music is visible at the left edge, emphasizing the performance or rehearsal environment.
Two people are seated side by side in an office or technical workspace, facing the camera. One person is wearing a tan blazer, white shirt, tie, and glasses, while the other is wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and smiling. Shelves, boxes, and computer equipment are visible behind them, and part of a keyboard or electronic device appears in the foreground. The image has a warm color tone and the appearance of an older printed photograph.
Jan Williams playing percussion at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing beside a large piece of equipment in a workshop or laboratory. The person is reaching upward with one hand while holding or adjusting a circular object connected by cables or wires. A large angled panel or enclosure occupies the right side of the scene, with additional electronic equipment and components visible below. The image is cropped closely, focusing on the person's interaction with the equipment.
Leo Smit, Jan Williams, and Diane Williams
Three people are standing together indoors against a plain wall. The person in the center is wearing glasses, a blue shirt, a dark tie, and a patterned jacket, facing the camera with a neutral expression. The people on the left and right are partially cropped from the frame, with the person on the left wearing glasses and a bow tie and the person on the right smiling while wearing a dark outfit. The image is closely framed and has the appearance of an older color photograph.
Jan Williams playing a berimbau in Hiller's An Apotheosis of Archaeopteryx
Hiller, Lejaren, 1924-1994. Apotheosis of archaeopterix -- Performances
A person is standing indoors beside a plain wall, holding a long pole marked with colorful bands while looking down at equipment in their hands. The person is wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt. A striped cylindrical object and additional equipment are positioned in front of the person, and a door handle is visible on the wall to the right. The image has the appearance of an older color photograph.
A person is standing indoors against a plain wall, holding a long pole marked with colored bands while looking down at equipment in their hands. The person is wearing a dark jacket over a light shirt. A round striped object is attached near the lower part of the pole, with additional equipment positioned in front of the person. A door handle is visible on the wall to the right. The image has the appearance of an older color photograph.
Jan Williams conducting Elliott Carter's Double Concerto at the Pfeiffer (Center) Theater
Carter, Elliott 1908- Double concerto -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the front of an orchestra, holding a baton in one hand and gesturing with the other. Blurred musicians and music stands are visible in the foreground, with an open sheet of music centered near the bottom of the frame. The background is dark, drawing attention to the conductor, who is wearing a jacket and glasses. The image is vertically framed and captures the conductor mid-performance.
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the front of an orchestra with both arms raised, holding a baton in one hand. The conductor is wearing a suit jacket, shirt, and tie, with glasses visible. Blurred musicians and music stands appear in the foreground, while the dark background emphasizes the conductor. The vertically framed image captures the conductor during a performance.
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor leaning forward while holding a baton and directing an orchestra. The conductor is wearing a suit jacket, shirt, tie, and glasses. Blurred musicians and music stands occupy the foreground, while the dark background keeps the focus on the conductor. The vertically framed image captures the conductor in the midst of a performance.
B&W contact-sheet of 35mm images of Jan Williams conducting Elliott Carter's Double Concerto at the Pfeiffer (Center) Theater
A black-and-white strip of photographic film negatives is shown vertically, containing multiple rows of small sequential frames. The frames depict people in a performance or rehearsal setting, with repeated images of figures standing, seated, or gesturing on a stage. The film sprocket holes and frame borders are clearly visible, emphasizing the contact sheet or negative format rather than the individual images.
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing together in conversation. The person on the left, wearing a light-colored jacket and glasses, is holding a baton while looking downward toward the other person. The person on the right is wearing glasses, a dark jacket, a shirt, and a tie, facing the other person while speaking. The image is closely cropped, focusing on their interaction against a dark background.
Jan Williams, Elliott Carter, Ursula Oppens, and Paul Jacobs
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing together against a dark background. The two people in the center face each other, with one wearing a light-colored jacket over a dark turtleneck and the other wearing a dark top and skirt. The people at the far left and far right are partially cropped from the frame. The person on the far right has a hand raised near their face, and the image is loosely framed, capturing an informal group moment.
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing indoors at what appears to be a gathering or event. The person on the left is wearing glasses, a suit jacket, shirt, and tie, and is holding a small object while facing the camera. The person on the right is wearing glasses, a flat cap, jacket, shirt, and tie, looking downward with hands in their pockets. Several people are visible out of focus in the background, along with large windows that brighten the room.
Jan Williams, Ursula Oppens, and Paul Jacobs
A black-and-white scene shows three people gathered around a piano or music stand indoors. One person is seated in the foreground with a beard, looking toward the sheet music, while two people stand behind, both wearing glasses and leaning in to look at the same area. One of the standing people is gesturing with a hand toward the music. The image is closely framed, emphasizing their collaboration during what appears to be a rehearsal or discussion.
Jan Williams conducting Elliott Carter's Double Concerto at the Center Theater
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing with their back to the camera at the front of an orchestra on a stage. Musicians are seated in semicircular rows behind music stands, with percussion instruments visible toward the back. Two grand pianos occupy the foreground on opposite sides of the conductor. Audience members appear as dark silhouettes along the bottom edge of the image, framing the view from the seating area.
Jan Williams with Bent Lylloff and Brett Dietz at Niagara Falls
A color instant photograph shows six people standing outdoors in a row near a decorative railing. The group is dressed in coats and jackets, with some facing the camera and others turned slightly toward one another. The background is hazy, with a faint view of water or a distant landscape under an overcast sky. Handwritten notes are visible in the white border beneath the photograph.
Jan Williams and Luis De Pablo rehearsing Luis De Pablo's Le Prie dieu sur le terrasse in old Baird Room 100
Pablo, Luis de. Prie dieu sur le terrasse -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing beside percussion instruments in an indoor rehearsal or workshop space. One person stands in the foreground facing the other while gesturing with one hand and holding a mallet in the other. The second person, who has a beard and glasses, stands opposite with a hand raised to their face. Metal shelving and equipment are visible in the background, and a drum occupies the foreground.
Frank Burkett Baird Music Building (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Gideon Steiner, Bent Lylloff, and Jan Williams in Copenhagen
Richard Dufallo conducting the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal of Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra
Foss, Lukas, 1922-2009. Concertos, percussion, orchestra -- Performances
A color photograph shows a conductor standing with their back to the camera at the front of an orchestra, holding a baton in one hand with both arms raised. Musicians are seated on either side behind music stands, with instruments and sheet music visible in the foreground. A large gong and other percussion instruments are positioned toward the back of the stage. The image is taken from behind the orchestra, looking toward the conductor and ensemble.
Jan Williams and Fuzzy on stage during a rehearsal of Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra with the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra
A color photograph shows two people in a dimly lit rehearsal or performance space. One person stands on the left, leaning over a piano or keyboard with a hand resting near the instrument, while the other person sits on the right, looking toward them. Open sheet music is spread across a music stand or surface in the foreground, and another music stand is visible in the background. The image is viewed from the side, focusing on their interaction around the instrument.
A color photograph shows an orchestra in a rehearsal or performance space. The scene is viewed from behind several seated musicians with string instruments and music stands in the foreground. At the front of the ensemble, a conductor stands facing the musicians with one arm raised while holding a baton. A dark stage curtain forms the background, and additional musicians are visible across the stage.
Jan Williams setting up percussion instruments on stage for a rehearsal of Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra
A color photograph shows a person standing at a percussion setup in a rehearsal or performance space. A cymbal, drums, and mounted percussion instruments are arranged around the person, with a set of tubular bells hanging on the left side of the frame. Additional stands, mallets, and percussion equipment are visible throughout the scene. The person is viewed in profile, looking downward toward the instruments.
Jan Williams and Lennart Fessel playing percussion during a rehearsal of Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra with the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra
A color photograph shows a person standing beside percussion instruments in a rehearsal or performance space. The person is holding a pair of drumsticks and facing another person who is partially visible on the right side of the frame. A music stand with open sheet music is positioned behind the standing person, and several drums or timpani occupy the foreground. The scene is dimly lit, focusing on the interaction between the two people and the percussion setup.
A color photograph shows two people standing at a percussion setup in a rehearsal or performance space. Both are holding percussion mallets while facing each other across several drums or timpani in the foreground. A music stand with open sheet music is positioned behind the person on the left, and additional percussion instruments and stands are visible around the space. The dimly lit scene focuses on the musicians and their percussion equipment.
Jan Williams rehearsing Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra with the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion setup in a rehearsal or performance space, facing the camera. Drums, cymbals, tubular bells, and other percussion instruments are arranged around the person, with a music stand visible in the foreground on the right. The background is dark, and the image is framed to include both the person and the surrounding percussion equipment.
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion setup in a rehearsal or performance space. The person is reaching across several drums while holding percussion mallets. Tubular bells and additional suspended percussion instruments are positioned above and around the setup, with more drums visible to the right. The background is dark, and the image is framed to emphasize the percussion instruments and the person's activity.
Richard Dufallo conducting the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra n rehearsal of Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing with their back to the camera at the front of an orchestra, holding a baton in one hand with both arms raised. Musicians are seated on either side behind music stands, with instruments and sheet music visible in the foreground. A large gong and other percussion instruments are positioned toward the back of the stage. The image is taken from behind the orchestra, looking toward the conductor and ensemble.
A black-and-white scene shows an orchestra in a rehearsal or performance space. The view is from behind several seated musicians with string instruments and music stands in the foreground. At the front of the ensemble, a conductor stands facing the musicians with one arm raised while holding a baton. A dark stage curtain forms the background, and additional musicians are visible across the stage.
Jan Williams rehearsing Luis De Pablo's Le Prie dieu sur le terrasse in old Baird Room 100
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion setup indoors. The person is wearing glasses and a dark long-sleeved shirt, holding a percussion mallet above a drum or timpani while looking downward. A horizontal bar or frame extends across the foreground, with additional percussion equipment and stands visible around the instrument. The image is closely framed, focusing on the person and the percussion setup.
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing on opposite sides of a xylophone or marimba in a rehearsal or performance space. Both are holding percussion mallets and facing each other across the instrument. A music stand with open sheet music is positioned behind the person on the left, while additional percussion mallets rest on a nearby surface in the foreground. The image is closely framed, focusing on the musicians and the keyboard percussion instrument.
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing at the front of a stage with both arms raised, holding a baton while facing an orchestra. Several percussion instruments and stands are visible behind the conductor, while the edge of the stage runs along the right side of the frame. The image is viewed from the audience side, with the conductor captured mid-gesture during a rehearsal or performance.
Jan Williams and Lennart Fessel setting up percussion instruments on stage for a rehearsal of Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows three people gathered around a large percussion instrument in a rehearsal or performance space. One person stands with their back to the camera on the left, while another stands across the instrument facing them. A third person stands to the right with a hand near their face, watching the interaction. Additional percussion instruments and stands are visible in the background, and a stage curtain lines the right side of the frame.
Jan Williams setting up percussion instruments on stage for a performance of Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion setup in a rehearsal or performance space. A cymbal, drums, and mounted percussion instruments are arranged around the person, with a set of tubular bells hanging on the left side of the frame. Additional stands, mallets, and percussion equipment are visible throughout the scene. The person is viewed in profile, looking downward toward the instruments.
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion setup in a rehearsal or performance space. The person is positioned among drums, cymbals, and mounted percussion instruments, with a large bass drum visible in the foreground. A music stand with a blank score or papers is positioned to the right, while additional percussion equipment and stands fill the background. The image is framed to show both the person and the surrounding instrument setup.
Richard Dufallo conducting the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra performing Lukas Foss' Concerto for percussion and orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows an orchestra rehearsal viewed from behind several seated musicians and their music stands. A person stands near a large gong and other percussion instruments at the back of the ensemble, facing toward the center of the stage. Additional percussion equipment is arranged nearby, while rows of empty audience seats are visible in the background. The image is framed to emphasize the percussion area within the larger rehearsal space.