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State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Slee Sinfonietta members rehearsing Steve Reich's Daniel Variations
Multiple people stand behind percussion instruments featuring rows of metal bars. They hold four mallets simultaneously while performing on a stage with a dark background. One person wears a dark blue polo shirt while another wears a white button-down shirt.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Center for the Arts
Multiple people in dark clothing use green-tipped mallets to play keyboard percussion instruments. Music stands with sheet music are positioned in front of the musicians. The scene is set in a dark environment with focused lighting on the performers.
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble members Greg Stuart, Justin DeHart, Gustavo Aguilar, and Robert Esler rehearsing Roger Reynolds's composition, Sanctuary
Red Fish Blue Fish (Musical group) - Ensemble
Four people are positioned behind various percussion instruments, including drum sets and xylophones, on a large stage. The space is dimly lit by wall-mounted lights and contains additional equipment such as tables, music stands, and a ladder in the background. Each individual holds drumsticks or mallets over their instruments.
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble members Robert Esler and Fabio Oliveira rehearse Daniel Van Hassel's composition, Trudge Blasted Exotic
Two people are positioned behind several percussion instruments on a dark stage. The person on the left stands behind small drums and a cymbal, while the person on the right sits at a drum kit. A large gong hangs between them next to a music stand with sheet music.
Two people play various percussion instruments in a darkened space illuminated by circular spotlights. One individual stands on the left side playing a keyboard percussion instrument and drums, while the other sits on the right at a drum kit. A music stand with sheet music is positioned between them, and a copyright watermark is visible across the center.
Composer Daniel Van Hassel watches as Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble members Fabio Oliveira and Robert Esler rehearse Van Hassel's composition, Trudge Blasted Exotic
Three individuals are positioned around various percussion instruments against a dark background. One person sits on the left with a drum set, while another stands in the center behind a gong and a music stand. A third person stands on the right holding drumsticks over additional drums on a stage lit from the front.
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble members Ross Karre, Robert Esler, Steve Schick, and Fabio Oliveira rehearsing Charles Wuorinen's Percussion Quartet
Four people are positioned around a setup of percussion instruments including marimbas, vibraphones, and drums. They use mallets and drumsticks to play while looking at sheet music on stands. The scene is lit by spotlights on a dark stage with soft circular lights in the background.
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble members Justin DeHart and Fabio Oliveira rehearsing Ya-Ting Lee's composition, Ritual
Two people stand behind several large, ornate drums and strike them with wooden sticks. The drums feature colorful designs on their sides and a red, yellow, and blue symbol in the center of the drumheads. Sheet music sits on a stand in the foreground against a dark background.
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble members Justin DeHart, Matthew Jenkins, Johannes Fischer, and Fabio Oliveira rehearsing Ya-Ting Lee's composition, Ritual
Four musicians stand behind various percussion instruments on a dark stage with sheet music stands. In the foreground, two large drums feature colorful traditional designs and are being played with wooden sticks. Other people in the background interact with smaller drums and metal percussion setups. A translucent watermark spans across the middle of the frame.
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble, with Johannes Fischer conducting, Matthew Jenkins, Robert Esler, Greg Stuart, and Fabio Oliveira rehearsing Aubrey Byerly's composition, …woven with a silent motto
Four individuals stand behind music stands and use mallets to strike percussion instruments, including woodblocks and drums. A fifth person stands with their back to the camera, gesturing with one hand and holding sheet music to direct the group. The stage is filled with musical equipment such as a vibraphone, timpani, and various drums.
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble, with director Steve Schick, composer Lee Weisert, Justin DeHart?, and Matthew Jenkins, rehearsing Weisert's composition Rockaby
Five people are arranged across a dark stage playing mallet percussion instruments, drums, and other objects. Most individuals wear dark clothing, while one person wears a red t-shirt. Music stands and various instrumental setups are positioned in front of the group as they hold mallets.
Red Fish Blue Fish Percussion Ensemble, with director Steve Schick (lower left), Ross Karre, Johannes Fischer, Justin DeHart, Robert Esler, Fabio Oliveira, Ian Saxton (technical assistant), and Matthew Jenkins, with the Waterphone used in Roger Reynolds's composition, Sanctuary
Six people stand in a row behind a large, perforated metal drum featuring several upright rods. Two individuals kneel on the floor in the foreground on either side of the object. All eight people look toward the camera with their hands positioned on or near the central drum.
A person with dark hair pulled back wears a black shirt while standing among several percussion instruments. They hold two bows against the edge of a large hanging gong. A vibraphone, sheet music on a stand, and a drum are also visible in the workspace.
Frank B. and Cameron Baird Music Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
A person wearing a blue shirt holds a wooden violin against their shoulder while pressing their fingers onto the fingerboard. A bow is positioned across the strings, and the individual's face is visible as they look toward the instrument. The background consists of dark brown vertical wooden panels.
Conductor Brad Lubman examining score of Charles Wuorinen's Percussion Quartet with percussionists Jason Treuting, Jon Hepfer, and Fabio Oliveira
Four people stand together looking at a spiral-bound musical score titled "Wuorinen Percussion Quartet." Two people hold the score open while another person holds a cup and a fourth person holds musical mallets. A music stand with sheet music is visible in the lower left corner against a dark background.
Brad Lubman conducting the Slee Sinfonietta in rehearsal of Steve Reich's Tehillim
A person in a pink shirt stands at a music stand and holds a baton, directing a group of musicians seated on a stage. The musicians hold string instruments and have music stands with sheet music in front of them. The stage is dimly lit with several overhead lights visible against a background of empty auditorium seats.
Brad Lubman conducting vocalists and the Slee Sinfonietta in rehearsal of Steve Reich's Tehillim
A conductor stands on a platform facing a large group of musicians and singers. The ensemble includes vocalists with microphones, string players, pianists at grand pianos, and percussionists in the back. The stage is dark with bright lighting focused on the performers and their instruments.
A conductor stands on a platform facing a group of musicians and singers performing in front of a black background. String players sit in a semi-circle, while four vocalists stand at microphones behind them and percussionists occupy the far left and right. Audio equipment, including monitors and speakers, is positioned around the performing space.
A conductor with their back to the viewer directs an ensemble on a dark stage. Four individuals stand in a row behind microphones while others are seated in front with instruments such as a cello and a keyboard. One person in the middle holds a pair of maracas aloft. Music stands are placed in front of several performers.
Conductor Brad Lubman with composer Steve Reich
Two people stand in the foreground of a theater, facing one another. One individual wears a light blue button-up shirt, and the person on the right wears a baseball cap and glasses. Other people stand in the background among rows of theater chairs.
A person with long, dark hair sits on a dark surface wearing a shiny silver top and blue jeans. They hold a book of music notation open across their lap in front of rows of empty theater seats. The background consists of multiple tiers of auditorium seating.
Composer Fusun Koksal with violist Ralf Ehlers
A person wearing glasses and a blue shirt holds a black binder while facing another person with dark curly hair who holds a white paper and a pencil. Both individuals are in a room with red tiered seating and wooden panels on the wall. The person on the right has a cream-colored sweater draped over their shoulders.
Composer Fusun Koksal with violinist Irvine Arditti and violoncellist Lucas Fels
A person in a white shirt holds a stack of papers while two others stand beside them, all three looking down at the pages. The documents are positioned over a black bag on a table in an indoor space with acoustic wall panels.
Nicholas Isherwood performing David Felder's Chasmal
A person wearing a dark garment is positioned in the bottom right corner against a black background. Above and to the left of the person, a hazy purple projection shows vertical columns of bright, out-of-focus lights. A watermark is visible across the middle of the projected light.
A bright, rectangular projection of intertwined tree branches fills the upper center of a black space. In the bottom right, a person is partially lit, facing forward with an open mouth. A semi-transparent watermark is overlaid across the central projection.
A large rectangular screen is centered in a dark space, displaying a layered view of dense pine trees and branches. To the lower right, a person in dark clothing is lit from the front, looking forward. A faint watermark text is overlaid across the middle of the screen's image.
A large projection screen displays a dark red field filled with blurred hexagonal lights in shades of pink, orange, green, and white. In the bottom right foreground, a person in a black jacket is spotlit while looking toward the screen. A large text watermark is overlaid across the central portion of the projected image.
A rectangular screen shows out-of-focus hexagonal shapes in shades of red, white, and green against a dark background. Below the screen on the right, a person is visible from the waist up with their mouth open. A faint watermark text reading "Copyright by Irene Haupt" is layered across the center.
A large screen displays a black-and-white video of water ripples in a darkened room. In the foreground, a person wearing a dark jacket sits with their face lit and mouth open. Semi-transparent text reading "Copyright by Irene Haupt" is layered over the middle of the frame.
Nicholas Isherwood performing Roger Reynolds's The Palace
A person with short, spiky hair stands behind a dark horizontal surface. Cyan light shines on the individual's face and suit jacket, while the surrounding area remains in deep shadow. A translucent watermark reading "Copyright by Irene Haupt" is positioned across the center.
A person with spiky hair and a dark jacket is lit by a green spotlight from the side. They are positioned behind a dark horizontal surface and looking downward. A copyright watermark is visible across the middle of the frame.
A person with short hair and a goatee looks downward, with their face centered in a dark frame. One side of the face is lit with warm orange light, while the other side is lit with green light. The words "Copyright by Irene Haupt" are superimposed across the middle of the person's face.
A person's face is centered against a black background, lit with orange-red light on one side and green light on the other. The individual has short dark hair and a goatee, with a thin microphone wire visible near their jawline. A semi-transparent text watermark across the middle reads "Copyright by Irene Haupt".
Charles Haupt, Tony Arnold, and Rin Ozaki rehearsing John Aylward's End of winter
One person in an orange shirt sits on a red chair, while a second person stands behind a vibraphone holding mallets. A third person sits on a bench and plays a violin. The room features green chalkboards with musical staff lines and two gongs hanging from a red frame.
Charles Haupt, Tony Arnold, John Aylward, and Rin Ozaki
A group of four people stands together while looking at a document. The person on the left holds a violin and bow, and multiple individuals point toward various parts of the paper. An orange curtain hangs in the background to the right.
Charles Haupt, Rin Ozaki, and Tony Arnold
On the left, a person with gray hair and glasses holds a violin and bow next to a vibraphone. In the center, a person with long dark hair holds sheet music, while a third person in an orange shirt stands to the right. A green chalkboard and a wooden cabinet are visible in the background.
John Harbison examining score with students Aubrey Byerly, Bert Van Herck, Fusun Koksal, J.T. Rinker, and Lee Weisert
Six people are positioned around a table containing three sheets of paper, with three individuals seated and three standing behind them. Everyone in the group looks down toward the documents. A white board with horizontal lines is mounted on the wall in the background.
John Harbison and conductor Harold Rosenbaum during rehearsal of Harbison's But Mary Stood, with Deborah Wong, violin, Lois Martin, viola, and Chris Finckel, violoncello
Three people are seated and playing string instruments while two others stand nearby in conversation. Multiple music stands with sheet music are positioned across the wooden stage area. Rows of empty red seats and large architectural columns fill the background.
John Harbison with conductor Harold Rosenbaum rehearsing Harbison's But Mary Stood, with Calvin Weirsma and Deborah Wong, violins, and Lois Martin, viola
Two people stand near the center of a stage, with one positioned on a small riser behind a music stand. Three other people are seated with stringed instruments, including cellos and violins. In the background, rows of red seats fill an auditorium hall with tall wooden pillars.
John Harbison with conductor Robert Franz and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - Orchestra
An orchestra of musicians with string instruments is seated in front of a person standing on a black podium. Another individual stands on the stage floor beside the podium, gesturing toward the group. The background features a large wall composed of vertical wooden slats.
John Harbison in Music Library Seminar Room
A person with a mustache rests their hand against their chin while sitting in front of a large whiteboard with musical staff lines. To the left is a television on a metal stand. They wear a dark jacket over a collared shirt.
Students David Hanner (right), John Aylward, and Fusun Koksal examining a score during a lecture by David Felder
Three people are seated in an auditorium with rows of red chairs. The person on the right wears a white shirt and looks at papers, while the person on the left wears a black shirt and holds a hand near their chin. A third person sits in the row behind them, wearing a green vest and a dark scarf.
Jonathan Golove performing on violoncello while composer Jane Stanley watches (rehearsal of her work, Deep turn)
A person with glasses and a beard sits while playing a cello and wearing a checkered button-down shirt. A second person with shoulder-length dark hair stands behind them wearing a black garment and a white shawl with embroidered patterns. A music stand is positioned to the left, and percussion instruments are visible in the background.
Johannes Fischer performing with bass drum
A person wearing a dark shirt and light pants is captured mid-jump with drumsticks raised above their head. They are surrounded by various instruments, including a large bass drum tilted on its side and a set of timpani. Another person sits to the far left behind music stands in the dimly lit performance space.
A person stands beside a large black bass drum that is tilted on a metal stand and strikes it with drumsticks. They wear a dark short-sleeved shirt, light-colored pants, and glasses. Various other percussion instruments, including cymbals and a mallet instrument, are visible in the background on a dark stage.
David Felder examining score with students Jeff Silva, Daniel Blake, and Dominique Schafer
Four individuals are gathered around a wooden ledge that holds several spiral-bound books of sheet music. They are standing in an auditorium with rows of red chairs and large vertical pillars in the background. The people are dressed in casual attire, and some wear eyeglasses.
David Felder commenting on a score, with students Michael McBride and Jane Stanley
An individual wearing glasses and a patterned shirt leans over a table, gesturing toward an open book containing musical notation. Two other people sit at the table and look toward the document. In the background, a whiteboard with musical staff lines is visible on the wall.
David Felder examining score with students Aaron Helgeson, Jane Stanley, Eliza Brown, and Michael McBride
Five individuals are gathered around a table to view papers. Two people are seated in the foreground, while three others stand behind them and lean forward. A whiteboard with musical staff lines is positioned in the background.
David Felder with the Arditti String Quartet during rehearsal of Felder's String Quartet no. 2
Four individuals sit in a semi-circle holding violins and a cello in front of music stands. A fifth person stands to the side of the group, looking towards them. In the background, there are various instrument cases and larger stringed instruments leaning against the wall.
Four people play violins and a cello while seated around music stands in a room. A fifth person sits in the foreground holding a sheet of music. The background contains a piano, instrument cases, and various wooden stands against a plain wall.
David Felder, with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Robert Franz during rehearsal of Felder's Three pieces for orchestra
A person in a light green shirt stands on a small platform facing a seated ensemble of musicians with violins and cellos. Another person in an orange shirt stands below the platform, holding papers and looking toward the person on the stand. The group is positioned on a wooden stage in front of a wall with vertical wooden slats.
David Felder during seminar at June in Buffalo 2007
A person with short hair and glasses sits behind a wooden table with an open book, gesturing with both hands. In the background, a rack of electronic audio equipment is visible next to a large blue speaker on a stand. A watermark is visible across the center of the scene.
A person with glasses and a black collared shirt is captured from the torso up with one hand raised in a gesture. They sit in a room with an upright piano to their right and a speaker on the brick wall to their left. A watermark reads "Copyright by Irene Haupt" across the middle of the frame.
A person wearing glasses and a patterned long-sleeved shirt sits at a wooden table with both hands held up. The background features dark cabinets above a metallic surface and a large black speaker. A watermark reading "Copyright by Irene Haupt" is layered over the middle of the scene.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with Robert Franz, conductor
A person in a light green shirt stands on a platform and holds a baton while facing a group of seated musicians. The orchestra members play string instruments like violins and cellos behind music stands. The room features vertical wood paneling and several metallic organ pipes visible above the performers.
Tony Arnold, vocalist, and Christian Baldini, conductor, rehearsing Paolo Cavallone's Scendero a patti with ensemble of Sabatino Scirri, flute, Rin Ozaki, percussion, Will Chapin, guitar, and Jonathan Golove, violoncello
A group of people sits and stands on a stage with various musical instruments. One person conducts the group while others play a flute, an acoustic guitar, a cello, and percussion. On the right, a person holds a megaphone to their mouth.
Tony Arnold, Paolo Cavallone, and Christian Baldini
Three individuals stand near a table covered in percussion instruments, including drums and metallic bells. One person holds a piece of white paper while the others look toward it. Hanging gongs and a marimba are positioned in the background.
Three individuals are gathered behind a marimba that has several mallets resting on its wooden keys. One person holds a white binder open, and the others stand nearby looking toward it. Large storage trunks are visible in the background.
Arditti String Quartet with workshop participants, Dominique Schafer, Trevor Bjorklund, Carmel Raz, Aaron Helgeson, Fusun Koksal, and Bert Van Herck
Nine individuals pose in two rows on a wooden stage against a backdrop of white panels. Three people crouch in the front row near a cello on the floor, while six others stand behind them, some holding violins and a viola. A piano is visible on the left side of the frame.
Four individuals stand in a rehearsal space, with two holding violins and bows in the foreground. Music stands are positioned in front of them, and a large red curtain hangs in the background. The people wear casual clothing such as button-down shirts, a t-shirt, and slacks or jeans.
Arditti String Quartet in rehearsal onstage in Slee Hall
Four people sit in a semi-circle playing string instruments, including violins and a cello. They are positioned in front of music stands with sheet music, with several microphones on boom arms nearby. The background consists of dark wood paneling, and one person on the far left wears headphones.
Four people perform on violins and a cello in a room with a piano in the background. Each musician is seated and uses a music stand to hold their sheet music. One person is shown from behind, while the others face forward or sideways.
One person wearing a black t-shirt stands next to another person in a floral print shirt. Both individuals have their heads tilted toward something below the camera's view. A large watermark is superimposed across the center of the frame.
A person stands in a dimly lit room with their hands resting near a large audio mixing board and a laptop. They wear a dark sweater, a collared shirt, and glasses. Other people and empty chairs appear in the background behind them.
A person wearing glasses and a dark jacket over a white shirt sits on a chair while playing an acoustic guitar. A music stand holding sheets of music is positioned in front of the guitarist, and other musicians are partially visible in the background. The indoor setting includes various instruments such as a piano and woodwinds.
James Avery, conductor, and John Berners, composer
Two people stand behind a vibraphone and a music stand, looking down toward the instrument. A large wooden harp is positioned on the left, and string instruments are visible in the background. One person wears a plaid shirt and a name tag, and the other person wears a button-down shirt and glasses.
Charles Wuorinen, composer with trombonist David Taylor and violinist Charles Haupt
A person in a red shirt and shorts crouches on a wooden stage while looking down at an object in their hands. In the aisle next to the stage, a person in a patterned blazer gestures with their hands while another person stands holding a red folder. The background features rows of empty red theater seats and wood-paneled walls.
Charles Wuorinen, composer with conductor Harvey Sollberger
Two individuals are positioned in an auditorium filled with empty red seats. One person is dressed in a grey t-shirt, and the other wears a light striped short-sleeved shirt and glasses while holding a red folder. A watermark is visible across the center of the frame.
Charles Wuorinen, composer with conductor James Avery
Two people stand and converse in a room with vertical wood-paneled walls. The person on the left wears a yellow and blue striped short-sleeved shirt and glasses, while the person on the right wears a light gray long-sleeved button-down shirt. A copyright watermark is visible across the middle of the frame.
Charles Wuorinen, composer, with trombonist David Taylor
Two people lean over a large volume of musical scores laid out on a wooden surface. The person on the left wears a light-colored striped shirt and spectacles, pointing at the pages. The person on the right is dressed in a red short-sleeved shirt and tan shorts, positioned in front of rows of unoccupied red theater seating.
Augusta Read Thomas, composer, with conductor James Avery and violinist Mosves Pogossian
A person in a light blue button-down shirt and tan pants faces toward the center of the group. In the middle, a person wears a blue and black striped sweater, while a person on the right wears a dark polo shirt and glasses. They are standing in an indoor space with vertical wooden wall paneling and a light wood floor.
David Taylor, trombonist, with Charles Wuorinen, composer, Harvey Sollberger, conductor, Stephen Gosling, pianist, and members of the Slee Sinfonietta
Eleven individuals stand on a wooden stage alongside a grand piano, percussion instruments, and music stands. A large pipe organ is integrated into the wall behind the performers, and the foreground shows rows of red theater seats and the tops of audience members' heads.
A person with glasses holds a brass trombone with the large bell facing the camera. A white brick wall serves as the background, and a watermark is visible across the center. The person's left hand is shown wearing a wrist watch while holding the instrument.
A person in a yellow cap, dark sunglasses, and a maroon t-shirt stands in front of a concrete pillar. They hold a large brass trombone vertically in front of them while wearing khaki shorts. Dark shadows are cast on the tiled wall behind the person.
Harvey Sollberger (conductor), Tony Arnold (soprano), and members of the New York New Music Ensemble: Chris Finckel (violoncellist), Linda Quan (violinist), and Jayn Rosenfeld (flutist)
Six people are positioned on a wooden stage, with one person sitting behind a music stand and five others standing nearby. The background features vertical wood paneling and a black speaker on a tall stand. Red theater seating is visible in the background to the left.
A person wearing glasses and a patterned shirt holds a silver-colored flute to their mouth. They stand behind a music stand with open sheet music in a dimly lit auditorium. A microphone on a boom stand is positioned to the right, and a large watermark is visible across the center.
A person in a gray checkered shirt and glasses plays a flute in front of a stand with sheet music. A microphone is positioned to the right against a solid black background. The person has gray hair and is shown in profile.
Harvey Sollberger, holding Charles Wuorinen score
The person in the foreground holds a large music book open towards the viewer. Another person sits in the background holding a flute. The room features vertical wood paneling and contains music stands and chairs.
A person with glasses gestures with their hands while holding a baton over a music stand. The back of another person's head and a brass instrument are visible in the foreground against a dark background. Watermark text is displayed across the center of the scene.
A person with short white hair and a patterned shirt looks toward the right side of the frame. Their right hand is raised in front of them with fingers extended and a ring on one finger. A watermark is visible across the center of the frame.
A person with short gray hair wears a button-down shirt and a checkered blazer. Their hands are raised and held open in front of them. A watermark reading "Copyright by Irene Haupt" is visible across the center.
An individual with white hair stands indoors wearing a plaid blazer over a light-colored button-up shirt. They hold a white publication titled "Of Reminiscences and Reflections" by Gunther Schuller and a dark fabric bag with a floral print. A brick pillar and a doorway are visible in the background.
A person wears a light green shirt under a blue and white checkered blazer while holding their hands out in front of them. Gold rings are visible on the fingers of both hands. The background is blurred, and a copyright watermark is visible across the center of the frame.
A person with short white hair and fair skin wears a blue and white checkered blazer over a light green button-up shirt. They are positioned in the left side of the frame with their arms extended and hands open in a gesturing motion. A watermark reading "Copyright by Irene Haupt" is layered across the center of the scene.
An older person with grey hair and blue eyes faces forward. They wear a light green button-down shirt underneath a blue and white plaid blazer. A large copyright watermark is centered over the person.
An older person with short grey hair and blue eyes gestures with both hands held in front of their chest. They wear a light blue and white checkered blazer over a lime green button-up shirt. Gold rings are visible on their fingers, and a watch is on their left wrist. A large watermark is superimposed across the middle of the frame.
A person with short white hair wears a light blue and white plaid jacket over a pale yellow shirt. Their right hand is raised in a gesture with a gold ring visible on a finger. The background is out of focus, showing a dark curtain and a light-colored window area.
A person with shoulder-length hair stands while holding a silver flute to their mouth. They are dressed in a red and black patterned long-sleeved shirt and black pants. The background features a wood-paneled room with a grand piano, musical equipment, and organ pipes.
A person with short gray hair and glasses is shown from the chest up in black and white. They wear a dark, open jacket over a t-shirt with "USA" printed on it. The background is a plain, light-colored wall.
Bernard Rands, composer, with James Avery, conductor
Two individuals wearing glasses stand together looking down at papers on a stand. One person wears a light blue button-down shirt, while the other wears a black jacket over a red shirt. The background shows a dimly lit indoor venue with rows of seats and large columns.
A person with short white hair and wire-rimmed glasses is shown from the chest up. They wear a dark jacket over a red t-shirt featuring a Nike logo and a Portugal crest. One hand is raised with the fingers partially clenched, and a watch is visible on the wrist.
A person with short grey hair and glasses wears a black jacket over a blue shirt. One hand is raised with fingers spread while the other rests near a black surface. The background is a plain white wall, and a watermark stating "Copyright by Irene Haupt" is visible across the subject.
This individual with short grey hair and glasses wears a black zip-up jacket over a blue t-shirt. Both hands are raised in a gesturing motion, showing a ring on one hand and a watch on the other wrist. A copyright watermark is visible across the middle of the frame in front of a neutral background.
A person with glasses wears a black t-shirt and tan pants while holding a violin to their shoulder. They stand before a music stand displaying several pages of sheet music. Rows of unoccupied red seats in a performance hall occupy the background.
A person in a black polo shirt and glasses holds a baton while looking down at a music stand. Their left arm is extended to the side, and the background shows tiered seating in a darkened auditorium. Part of another person's head is visible in the lower right corner.
Nicholas Isherwood, baritone, lower right, with projected image
Several blurred hexagonal light shapes in yellow, green, and orange are centered on a light purple rectangular screen. The screen is surrounded by a black border, and faint text reading "Copyright by Irene H" is overlaid in the center. Three small orange light artifacts are visible on the right side of the dark frame.
A person with short hair and a goatee is wearing a formal black tuxedo with a white bowtie, shirt, and vest. They have a small stud earring and are turned toward the side with their teeth showing. A large copyright watermark is visible across the middle of the frame.
Nicholas Isherwood, baritone, with projected image of himself in background
A person wearing a tuxedo with a white bow tie stands in the bottom right corner of a dark setting. A large screen displays blue-tinted, distorted close-up faces with open mouths looking upward. The person on stage also has an open mouth and looks toward the projection, which has a watermark reading "Art by Irene" across it.
A person wearing a white bow tie and dark jacket is illuminated from below in a black environment. Positioned above them is a large, brightly lit projection of their face with wide eyes and bared teeth. The high-contrast lighting makes only the person and the projection visible against the darkness.