Yvar Mikhashoff and Aki Takahashi performing at two pianos
A black-and-white scene shows two grand pianos positioned close together in an indoor performance space. Both instruments have their lids raised, exposing their strings and interior frames, with keyboards visible along the edges. A textured wall forms the background, and a copyright watermark appears near the top.
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Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket standing next to a wall with the ship Queen Elizabeth 2 in the background
A person wearing a dark suit, light-colored shirt, tie, and pocket square stands outdoors with their body turned slightly to the side and their head facing the camera. The background is softly focused with broad areas of dark green, orange, and pale green. A copyright watermark extends across the center.
A close-up shows a smiling person seated indoors and looking toward the camera. They have short hair, a mustache and goatee, and wear a light-colored collared shirt beneath a darker outer layer. A bright window or open area and part of the surrounding interior are visible in the background.
A large stone building rises above a densely wooded hillside, with multiple levels of windows, a steep dark roof, and pointed towers at the corners. A crenellated stone wall runs along the slope below the building, and part of another light-colored structure is visible on the left beneath a pale sky.
Karlštejn (Stredoceský kraj, Czech Republic)
Yvar Mikhashoff in profile, casual photograph
A black-and-white close-up shows a person seated in a dark chair, wearing a light-colored striped shirt. They have dark, wavy hair, a mustache, and a goatee, and their head is turned downward and slightly to the side. A plain light-colored wall fills most of the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff and Frances-Marie Uitti mugging for the camera
Two people sit side by side indoors with their arms around each other, smiling toward the camera. The person on the left has light, curly hair and wears a dark red top with a necklace, while the person on the right has glasses, a mustache, a light-colored striped shirt, and holds a bottle in one hand. A door, wood-paneled walls, and a dark patterned wall hanging are visible behind them.
Yvar Mikhashoff and his father, Emil Mackay
Two people stand closely together indoors, smiling toward the camera. The person on the left wears glasses, a mustache, a dark tuxedo jacket, a patterned white shirt, and a black bow tie. The person on the right wears glasses, a dark suit, a white shirt, and a patterned tie. A wall-mounted light fixture and pale paneled wall are visible behind them.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket speaking into microphone while seated at piano
Two people sit together beside a grand piano in a wood-paneled performance space. The person near the center wears a dark suit and tie and sits facing the camera with one leg extended, while the person on the left wears a light-colored shirt and jeans and gestures toward them. The raised lid and keyboard of the grand piano fill much of the right side.
Yvar Mikhashoff in formal dress as Monsieur Fred in Bussotti's opera, Le Racine
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with dark hair and a mustache wearing a dark tuxedo jacket, white shirt, and light-colored bow tie. The person is shown from the chest up, with their face turned slightly upward toward the camera. Strong lighting illuminates one side of the face while the other remains in shadow against a black background.
A person wearing a dark suit, light-colored shirt, tie, and pocket square stands beside a low stone wall with their hands clasped in front. Their head is tilted upward and to the side. Broad areas of orange, green, and dark gray fill the background, and a copyright watermark appears across the lower portion.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white jacket in front of roughly textured wall, contact sheet
A black-and-white contact sheet contains three horizontal rows of small sequential photographs. The upper row focuses on a hand making different gestures against a dark background. The middle and lower rows show a person with a mustache wearing a light-colored shirt, photographed in several poses and expressions, including one frame with their head tilted sideways.
Yvar Mikhashoff and Frederic Rzewski in conversation at Almeida Theatre
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated facing each other on a dark stage. The person on the left wears glasses, a dark suit, and a bow tie and sits with legs crossed while smiling. The person on the right wears glasses and a dark jacket and sits with one hand raised near their face. A copyright watermark appears across the lower portion.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white jacket in front of roughly textured wall
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with dark, curly hair and a mustache standing against a textured wall. They wear a light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, dark tie, and dark pocket square and face the camera with their upper body slightly angled to the side.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket and white shirt, head shot
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person with curly hair and a mustache wearing a dark suit jacket and light-colored shirt. Their head is turned slightly to the side, with their gaze directed upward. The softly blurred background appears to be outdoors.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white shirt at piano with head thrown back
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a piano wearing a light-colored shirt with the sleeves rolled up. One hand rests on the keyboard while their upper body leans backward and their head is tilted upward. Open sheet music sits on the piano in front of them.
Yvar Mikhashoff in headdress in Israel playing folk flute
A person stands outdoors playing a wooden flute held diagonally across their chest. They wear a black-and-white checkered head covering and a patterned garment over dark clothing. Several other people, tents or poles, and an open sky are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket, seated, holding piece of music, in Mexico City
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with curly hair and a mustache wearing a dark suit jacket, light-colored shirt, patterned tie, and pocket square. They are shown from the waist up, facing the camera against a plain background. A copyright watermark appears across the lower portion.
Yvar Mikhashoff playing piano in Israeli home, Isabelle Ganz singing
An indoor scene shows several people gathered around a piano in a living room. One person in dark clothing sits at the piano with sheet music propped above the keyboard, while another stands behind with both arms extended outward. Other people sit in chairs nearby. Bookshelves, curtains, lamps, plants, and bottles on a table are visible around the room.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket with carnation in lapel, sitting at piano with score of Bussotti's Fogli at Almeida Festival
A black-and-white scene shows a person with a beard seated beside a piano, smiling toward the camera. They wear a dark jacket with a light-colored flower and pocket square. An open book or display rests above the piano keyboard, showing a portrait on one page. A copyright watermark appears across the center.
A black-and-white portrait shows a smiling person standing outdoors and facing the camera. They have shoulder-length hair pulled back from the face and wear a sleeveless, light-colored dress with a floral pattern. Dense leafy vegetation fills the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white jacket and striped shirt seated in a restaurant with a menu
A person with curly dark hair and a mustache sits at a table, looking toward the camera. They wear a white jacket over a light-colored striped shirt, with a red pocket square and a small flower pinned to the lapel. Papers are visible on the table, with dark leafy plants in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff with unidentified Asian friends
Four people sit closely together at a table, each wearing a hat and light-colored clothing. Several tall glasses, bottles, dishes, and other items cover the table in front of them. Various decorative objects and hanging fabric or banners are visible on the wall behind the group.
Yvar Mikhashoff at the piano onstage with Isabelle Ganz and Joseph Rothstein
A black-and-white scene shows several people seated in a spacious room with a polished floor and vertically paneled walls. A grand piano stands on the left with a person seated nearby, while another person sits in an armchair near the center with legs crossed. A third seated person is partially visible on the right.
Yvar Mikhashoff standing in concert hall at Schiller College (location not specified)
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing in front of tall decorative paneled doors, wearing a light-colored suit jacket, dark trousers, a shirt, and a tie. Their hands are clasped at chest level, and the top of their head is cropped from the frame. Part of a chair and a small rectangular object are visible near the right edge.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket at piano and Frances-Marie Uitti, violoncello
A black-and-white scene shows two people playing instruments in a room with a checkered floor. In the foreground, a person with light-colored curly hair sits playing a cello with a bow. Behind them, another person wearing dark clothing sits at a grand piano with their hands at the keyboard.
Yvar Mikhashoff in black turtleneck, facing camera with piano to right
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing beside a grand piano against a plain light-colored wall. They wear a dark long-sleeved top and dark trousers, with their hands held behind their back and one leg crossed in front of the other. The piano keyboard and part of the instrument extend into the frame from the right.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket at the piano with Isabelle Ganz, vocalist and Wayne Crouse, viola
Three people perform on a stage in front of a closed curtain. One person sits at a piano on the left with sheet music above the keyboard, while two others stand near the center, one holding a woodwind instrument. Several music stands and additional sheets of music are arranged on the right side of the stage.
Yvar Mikhashoff seated at piano at Schiller College (location not specified)
A black-and-white scene shows two people beside a grand piano in a performance space. The person in front wears a suit and tie and sits on a chair facing the camera. Behind the piano, another person with curly hair sits near the keyboard and looks toward the camera. Curtains and part of the stage are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff at the piano with Isabelle Ganz, Candice Channing, and Joseph Rothstein
A black-and-white scene shows several people spread across a stage in front of a dark curtain. Near the center, a person stands beside a microphone stand with their hands raised near their face. Two empty armchairs sit behind them, while other people are partially visible at the left and right edges of the stage.
Yvar Mikhashoff in black turtleneck, with hands plucking strings of piano
A black-and-white scene shows a person leaning forward over the keyboard of a grand piano with their hands near the keys. The piano lid is fully raised, creating a diagonal line across the upper portion, while the strings, frame, and other interior components fill much of the foreground. The person wears dark clothing and looks downward toward the keyboard.
Yvar Mikhashoff standing in front of a replica of the Statue of Liberty
A reddish-tinted view shows the Statue of Liberty rising above a large stone pedestal. The statue is partially cropped at the top, while the pedestal occupies much of the center of the scene. A row of dark trees stretches across the background beneath a pale sky.
Yvar Mikhashoff standing in front of piano at Schiller College (location not specified)
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing beneath an elaborate arched entrance, wearing a light-colored double-breasted suit, dark tie, and pocket square. They have a mustache and face the camera with one hand in a trouser pocket. Decorative carved details surround the upper portion of the doorway, with dark doors or panels behind them.
A black-and-white scene shows a person with curly hair and a mustache standing indoors, wearing a dark tuxedo jacket, white ruffled shirt, and dark bow tie. Their head is turned slightly to the side, and their hands are held together at waist level. Paneled walls, curtains, and part of a lampshade are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff, Henry Brant, and friends at outdoor café (3 snapshots conjoined)
A group of people pose together on an outdoor café patio, with several standing behind others seated at tables. Green-and-white striped umbrellas shade the tables, which are surrounded by matching chairs. A brick building with windows, awnings, and flower boxes forms the background, with additional people seated nearby.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white suit at piano onstage with unidentified female vocalist
A black-and-white scene shows two people performing in a spacious room with a broad patterned wall behind them. One person sits at a grand piano on the left with sheet music above the keyboard, while another stands to the right wearing a long, light-colored outfit. A large open floor fills the foreground.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket standing on a veranda in Newport, Rhode Island
A person wearing a dark suit and light-colored shirt stands beside an ornate stone balustrade with one hand resting on the railing. Large decorative stone urns, dense green shrubs, and trees surround the sunlit garden. A copyright watermark extends across the center.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket, head shot
A black-and-white close-up portrait shows a person with light-colored hair and a mustache looking toward the camera with a slight smile. They wear a dark sweater over a collared shirt with a patterned scarf draped around their neck. Shelves and curtains are softly visible in the background, and a copyright watermark extends across the lower portion.
A black-and-white scene shows a person with a mustache standing in a formal interior, wearing a light-colored double-breasted suit, dark tie, and pocket square. They face slightly to the side beneath an ornate domed ceiling decorated with repeating circular details and a hanging chandelier. Dark doors or panels and architectural columns are visible behind them.
Yvar Mikhashoff in red sweater standing in Egyptian landscape
A black-and-white scene shows two grand pianos positioned side by side on a raised platform. Both instruments have their lids open, with keyboards and benches visible nearby. A brick wall forms the background, and a copyright watermark appears near the top.
Yvar Mikhashoff with John Costa (left) and Erastus Corning
Corning, Erastus, 1909-1983 - Politician
John Costa was president of the Albany Musicians Union and Erastus Corning was mayor of
Three people stand closely together in a wood-paneled interior, facing the camera. The person in the center has a mustache and wears a brown jacket with a striped tie, while the people on either side wear dark suits and ties. A framed decoration hangs on the wall to the left, and handwritten numbers appear along the top edge.
A black-and-white scene shows two grand pianos positioned close together on a stage, viewed from above. Both instruments have their lids raised, exposing their strings and interior frames. Parts of people are visible at the outer edges of the scene, and a copyright watermark appears near the top.
Yvar Mikhashoff in red jacket and white trousers in front of flower bed
A person with glasses and a mustache stands beside a lamppost in a landscaped garden, wearing a red sweater over a collared shirt and white pants. One arm rests against the lamppost while the other hand is placed on their hip. Beds of red, yellow, pink, and white flowers and dark green foliage fill the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff and Conlon Nancarrow in Nancarrow's Mexico City apartment
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated in armchairs facing each other in a room. The person on the left wears glasses and a loose sweater and sits with legs crossed, looking toward the other person. The person on the right wears a light-colored shirt and tie and gestures with one hand while holding papers on their lap. A window with curtains and framed wall decor are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket seated on stone bench next to flower pot in Newport, Rhode Island
A person with a mustache stands outdoors, wearing a dark suit jacket, light-colored shirt, and tie while looking toward the camera. Green foliage, pink flowers, and decorative stone planters are visible in the sunlit background. A copyright watermark extends across the lower portion.
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated closely together, smiling toward the camera with their arms around each other’s shoulders. The person on the left wears a light-colored collared shirt, while the person on the right has a mustache and wears a light-colored shirt with a dark striped tie. Glasses and other items are visible on the table in front of them.
Yvar Mikhashoff standing across street from Hotel Eden in Czechoslovakia
A person wearing dark clothing stands beside a cluster of tall ornamental plants in a grassy area. A street with several parked cars runs behind them, with a multi-story building containing storefronts and rows of windows on the opposite side. Part of a pond or water feature is visible in the lower right corner.
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated on simple chairs on a stage. The person on the left wears glasses, a light shirt, dark jacket, dark pants, and dress shoes, with their legs crossed and hands held near their lap. The person on the right wears a dark T-shirt with lettering, dark pants, and boots, with their arms crossed. A dark backdrop is behind them, and a copyright watermark runs across the center.
Yvar Mikhashoff in tan sweater at piano with unidentified male
An indoor scene shows two people seated beside an upright piano. The person on the left holds several sheets of printed music, with additional sheet music propped above the piano keys. The person on the right sits facing the piano with one hand resting near their chin. A small framed object and other items rest on top of the piano.
Yvar Mikhashoff in blue shirt in apartment
An indoor scene shows a person wearing a blue shirt seated on a sofa beside a low white table. Several drinking glasses, small containers, and other objects are arranged on the table. Cushions rest on the surrounding seating, while numerous potted plants fill the area behind the sofa. Large windows in the background look out toward a street with parked vehicles and buildings.
Yvar Mikhashoff dancing with unidentified female
An indoor scene shows two people embracing near a doorway. One person wears glasses, a white shirt, and a red tie and smiles toward the camera while holding a small glass in one raised hand. The other person, dressed in light-colored clothing with dark hair, faces away from the camera with both arms around the first person. Patterned wallpaper and a dark doorway are visible in the background.
Contact sheet with images of Paul Schmidt, Joan Collopy, Yvar Mikhashoff, and Frances-Marie Uitti
A black-and-white contact sheet contains several horizontal rows of small photographic frames. Many frames show one or more people seated, standing, or interacting, while other frames contain close-up views of objects or partially visible figures. Dark borders separate the individual frames, and handwritten or printed markings appear along some edges.
Yvar Mikhashoff at the piano with Isabelle Ganz and Benjamin Hudson
A black-and-white scene shows three people gathered closely behind a grand piano. One person with long dark hair stands on the left, while two others lean together near the center of the piano. The piano dominates the foreground, with its large lid raised diagonally above the group. A plain light-colored wall forms the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in black turtleneck, seated at piano facing camera
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a grand piano with its lid raised. The person wears dark clothing and leans forward with one arm extended over the piano's exposed interior. The strings, metal frame, and other internal components fill much of the foreground, while a plain light-colored wall forms the background.
A loosely sketched portrait shows a person with short, textured hair and a mustache resting their head against one hand. The face, hand, neck, and upper clothing are outlined with thin dark lines, while several small unfinished marks appear below the figure. Much of the background is left blank.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket and light trousers performing at piano
A black-and-white scene shows a person in a dark suit seated at a grand piano. The person leans forward with their head lowered and one hand extended over the keyboard. The raised piano lid and dark body of the instrument fill much of the background, while the person is shown from the side.
Giacinto Scelsi and Rohan de Saram, violoncellist
Probably at Almeida Theatre, London, 1986
A black-and-white scene shows one person standing in the foreground wearing a dark suit, with both hands raised in front of them. Behind them, another person wearing glasses sits holding a large upright string instrument and a bow. Music stands with open sheet music occupy the lower foreground, and the background is dark.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark suite and light trousers performing at piano
A color scene shows a person wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie seated at a grand piano. The person looks down toward the keyboard with both hands positioned over the keys. Sheet music rests above the keyboard, and the dark piano and background fill most of the scene.
Yvar Mikhashoff standing in front of stone building in Czechoslovakia
An outdoor scene shows a person walking along a narrow path beside a tall, weathered stone wall. The wall has several small openings and areas of discoloration, with a tiled roof visible along the top. Flowering plants and greenery line the base of the wall, and a low stone barrier runs across the foreground.
Yvar Mikhashoff in formal attire, with unidentified man in Albany Institute of History and Art
An indoor scene shows two people standing side by side in dark suits and light-colored shirts. The person on the left has one arm at their side, while the person on the right has both hands clasped in front. Framed artwork hangs on the light-colored walls behind them, and a wooden cabinet, patterned rug, doorway, and microphone stand are also visible.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white jacket and dark trousers performing at Almeida Festival, with Bob Briggs, page-turner
A black-and-white scene shows a person in a light-colored jacket seated at a grand piano on a dark stage. The person faces the keyboard with both hands near the keys, while open sheet music rests above the keyboard. Another person is partially visible behind the seated figure, and a copyright watermark extends across the lower portion of the scene.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket standing before flower garden in Newport, Rhode Island
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing a dark double-breasted blazer, light-colored shirt, tie, and gray trousers standing beside a large carved stone fountain. Behind them, curved beds of yellow, purple, and red flowers extend across a manicured lawn, with trees and hedges in the background. A copyright watermark appears across the lower center.
Yvar Mikhashoff, in his teens or early twenties
A black-and-white close-up shows a person's face filling most of the frame. The person has dark hair and looks directly toward the camera while resting one side of their face against a hand. The composition is tightly cropped around the eyes, nose, mouth, and hand.
Yvar Mikhashoff in red bath robe playing piano in his house in Buffalo
An indoor scene shows a person wearing a red outfit seated at a black grand piano with both hands on the keys. Open sheet music rests above the keyboard, and a vase of flowers sits on the piano. A large poster hangs on the wall behind the piano, with windows and blinds visible on either side.
Yvar Mikhashoff in formal dress, in front of trees
A black-and-white close-up shows a person with short hair, a mustache, and a goatee facing the camera. The person wears a dark suit jacket, light-colored shirt, and dark tie. Leafy plants and branches fill the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark suit, standing next to piano, looking towards ceiling
A black-and-white scene shows a person wearing glasses, a dark suit, light-colored shirt, and tie standing beside a grand piano. The person faces the piano with their head tilted upward and both hands near the edge of the instrument. Sheet music rests above the keyboard, and the raised piano lid fills much of the right side of the frame.
Yvar Mikhashoff with blue bow tie, with unidentified friends
An indoor scene shows several people gathered closely together and facing the camera. The person at the center wears a dark double-breasted coat and has a mustache, while others stand partially behind and beside them. One person on the left holds a glass, and another is partly cropped at the right edge. Framed items and wall-mounted equipment are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff with Nils Vigeland (left) and brother, Topper Mackay (right) and unidentified male
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing closely together indoors. The person on the left wears glasses, a dark jacket, light-colored shirt, and striped tie, while the person in the center wears a light-colored jacket over a dark shirt. A third person in a dark jacket stands on the right looking downward. Handwritten text appears along the lower edge of the frame.
Yvar Mikhashoff in black turtleneck, side view with piano to right
A black-and-white scene shows a person with dark hair and facial hair standing beside a grand piano. The person wears dark clothing and stands with their arms crossed while facing toward the camera. The piano keyboard and part of the instrument extend into the frame from the right, with a plain light-colored wall in the background.
Paul Schmidt? In straw hat seated in wicker chair
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated in a wicker chair against a dark background. The person wears a brimmed hat, dark jacket, light-colored trousers, and dark shoes, and holds a sheet of paper with both hands while looking down at it. Their legs are crossed at the ankles, and the chair and figure are illuminated against the otherwise dark setting.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white shirt and tie at piano, contact sheet
A black-and-white contact sheet contains several horizontal rows of small photographic frames. Many of the frames show a person seated at a piano from different angles and in varying positions, with the keyboard and parts of the instrument visible. Dark borders and light strips separate the rows, and several frames near the bottom are very dark.
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing a light blue top and dark trousers standing on rocky, pale-colored ground beside a camel. The camel stands slightly behind the person to the left. Sparse shrubs and patches of vegetation extend across the dry landscape, with a narrow strip of water or light-colored terrain visible in the distance.
Yvar Mikhashoff, Heinz Rehfuss, and Carlo Pinto
A black-and-white scene shows three people standing closely together in formal attire. The person on the left wears glasses, a dark suit, light-colored shirt, and patterned tie. The person in the center wears a double-breasted suit and tie, while the person on the right wears glasses, a dark tuxedo, white shirt, and bow tie. A stone or marble column is visible behind the group.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket standing on a veranda beside large stone flower pot in Newport, Rhode Island
An outdoor scene shows a person wearing a dark blazer, light-colored shirt, and patterned tie standing with their hands clasped in front. Behind them are large planters filled with flowers and tall plants, trimmed hedges, stone steps, and a white building with large windows. A decorative stone sculpture is visible on the left, and a watermark extends across the lower center.
William Kirkpatrick, dancer, onstage with beanbag cushion
Rehearsal or performance of dance portion of work by Sylvano B
A black-and-white scene shows a person lying in a deep backward arch on a dark stage. Their head and upper back are near the floor, with both arms extended outward and their hands resting on the stage. The person wears light-colored clothing and is illuminated against a nearly black background.
Aaron Copland in a rare photograph by Carl Van Vechten about 1930
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated and looking toward the right side of the frame. The person wears a dark suit jacket, light-colored shirt, dark tie, and a folded pocket square. A densely patterned floral or decorative surface fills the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white shirt and tie, profile
A color close-up shows a person with dark hair and a mustache facing toward the left side of the frame. The person wears tinted glasses, a white collared shirt, and a red tie. A paneled door and dark interior surfaces are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white suit and shoes, seated in wicker chair
A black-and-white scene shows a person dressed in a light-colored suit, shirt, and shoes seated in a wicker chair. The person leans back with one hand raised near their face and the other resting on the arm of the chair. Their legs extend forward, and a plain light-colored wall and dark floor form the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket and tie taking bow with Amy Winn, flute, and Wayne Crouse, viola
A color scene shows three performers on a stage in front of a large curtain. The person in the center wears a long light-colored outfit and stands upright with hands held together, while the people on either side bend forward in a bow. A grand piano is visible on the left, and percussion instruments, including drums and cymbals, are arranged on the right.
Yvar Mikhashoff and unidentified male at restaurant table
A black-and-white scene shows two people seated closely together and facing the camera. The person on the left wears a light-colored jacket and has a mustache. The person on the right wears dark-framed glasses, a dark jacket, light-colored shirt, patterned tie, and pocket square, with one hand resting against the side of their face. A tiled wall and a table with several objects are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff at keyboard in home studio
Yvar Mikhashoff, Isabelle Ganz, Candice Channing, and Joseph Rothstein posed shots, contact sheet
A black-and-white contact sheet contains two horizontal strips of photographic frames. The upper strip shows several views of people gathered in a room with tables and furnishings, while the lower strip contains darker frames showing groups seated or standing around tables. Film perforations and frame markings are visible along the edges of both strips.
Yvar Mikhashoff, Isabelle Ganz, Joseph Rothstein, and Candice Channing
A black-and-white scene shows four people gathered closely together indoors. Two people wearing dark suits are positioned on the left and center-right, while two others sit between and beside them in dark clothing. A tall floor lamp stands behind the group, with patterned curtains, upholstered furniture, and framed artwork visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff standing at the piano onstage with the Albany Symphony Orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows a view from the rear of an auditorium toward a brightly lit stage. A grand piano is positioned near the center with a seated performer, while an orchestra is arranged behind and around it. Dark silhouettes of audience members fill the foreground, and curtains and architectural details frame the stage.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with curly dark hair and a mustache facing the camera. The person wears a dark tuxedo jacket, bow tie, and a light-colored ruffled shirt with a decorative pattern. The figure is positioned against a softly shaded plain background.
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing together indoors and facing each other. The person on the left wears glasses, a dark suit, light-colored shirt, and tie, with their hands held in front. The person on the right wears glasses, a dark tuxedo, white shirt, and bow tie, with one hand raised near the front of the jacket. A doorway and another person are visible in the dark background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket aboard the Queen Elizabeth II with New York City skyline in background
A color scene shows a person wearing a dark suit, light-colored shirt, and tie standing beside a wooden railing and facing the camera. The person rests both hands on the railing. A wide body of water extends behind them, with tall city buildings visible across the water in the distance. A copyright watermark appears across the lower portion.
Yvar Mikhashoff in black leather jacket, side view
A black-and-white scene shows a person with dark hair and a mustache standing in profile beside a light-colored wall. The person wears a dark leather jacket and trousers, with one hand resting near their hip. A strong shadow of the figure falls across the wall, and part of an oval window or opening is visible at the right edge.
A black-and-white portrait shows a young person with short, neatly combed hair facing directly toward the camera. The person wears a dark patterned jacket over a light-colored collared shirt. The portrait is closely cropped around the head and upper torso against a plain, light background.
Yvar Mikhashoff at piano with Halina Moretti on floor
In performance of Sylvano Bussotti's Pianobar pour Phedré
A black-and-white stage scene shows a grand piano on the left and a tall, dark music stand near the center-right. A person lies on the floor beside the stand with one arm extended outward. Sheet music rests on the piano, and a patterned rug covers much of the stage floor. A copyright watermark appears across the upper portion.
A color scene shows two people standing closely together indoors. The person on the left has curly dark hair and a mustache and wears a dark tuxedo, bow tie, and light-colored ruffled shirt while smiling toward the camera. The person on the right wears glasses, a dark suit, light-colored shirt, and dark tie. A plain wall and doorway are visible in the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff and David Felder outside Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing together on a grassy area outdoors. The person on the left wears a dark textured sweater and trousers with their arms at their sides. The person on the right wears a dark suit, light-colored shirt, and tie, with their hands clasped in front. Part of a light-colored building is visible in the background.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with dark hair and a mustache facing the camera with their head slightly raised. The person wears a dark tuxedo jacket, a light-colored pleated shirt, and a bow tie. Strong lighting highlights the face and formal clothing against a nearly black background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in white shirt, holding ornate umbrella, standing on stairs of temple in Bangkok, Thailand
A color scene shows a person wearing a light-colored uniform and hat standing near an ornate temple structure. A large rounded golden architectural feature dominates the left side, while decorative stone railings, pointed roof details, and carved surfaces surround the area. The person holds a round decorated object, and a tall dark pole rises beside them.
A black-and-white scene shows a person wearing glasses and a dark jacket seated at a grand piano. The person leans toward the instrument with both hands positioned over the keys. Open sheet music rests above the keyboard, and the raised lid and glossy body of the piano fill much of the right side of the frame.
Yvar Mikhashoff performing at piano with unidentified page turner
A black-and-white scene shows two people at a grand piano. The person in the foreground wears a light-colored shirt and dark vest and sits at the keyboard with both hands near the keys. Another person stands behind and leans toward the piano. Open sheet music rests above the keyboard, and the raised piano lid fills much of the right side of the frame.
Yvar Mikhashoff in green sweater performing at piano
A color scene shows a person wearing glasses and a light-colored jacket seated at a grand piano on a stage. One hand is positioned near the keyboard while the other is raised in front of them. The large black piano occupies most of the right side of the frame, with a paneled wall forming the background.
Yvar Mikhashoff in dark jacket, seated, in Mexico City
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with wavy hair and a mustache facing the camera with a slight smile. The person wears a dark suit jacket, light-colored shirt, patterned tie, and pocket square. Their arms are held across the lower part of the frame, and a plain light background is behind them.
Yvar Mikhashoff, Isabelle Ganz, Candice Channing, and Joseph Rothstein taking bow
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing in a row on a stage. The person on the far left wears a dark suit, while the other three wear a mix of light and dark formal clothing. Several members of the group lean forward, and one person near the center holds a long, thin object angled toward the floor. A chair and dark curtains or wall panels are visible behind them.