Otto Luening, Joel Chadabe, and Carol Plantamura
Black-and-white scene with several people standing in a dimly lit room. An older person with white hair and a mustache wears a light coat and holds documents and a hat while talking to a person in a casual long-sleeve shirt. Other attendees stand nearby and folding chairs are visible in the background.
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Yvar Mikhashoff, Jan Williams, Bud Jacobs, and Paul Goodman
Three people wearing suits and ties stand together near a table with bottles and cans, each holding a drink. Curtains and large windows are visible in the background. A large watermark text spans across the scene.
Two people sit on an upholstered couch facing each other; one wears a dark suit with hands clasped and legs crossed, the other wears a sweater and holds a camera on the lap. A side table with a lamp and glassware is visible to the left and a multi-pane window is behind them. A copyright watermark runs across the center of the image.
Three people stand near the front row of an auditorium with empty seats visible behind them. One person holds papers and another carries a shoulder bag while wearing a jacket and jeans. Additional attendees are visible in the dimly lit background and a copyright watermark stretches across the scene.
Jan Williams, Joel Chadabe, and Yvar Mikashoff
Three people stand side by side in a narrow interior space. The left figure wears eyeglasses and a light-colored coat, the center figure wears a button-up shirt, and the right figure wears eyeglasses and a dark leather jacket. A large watermark reading "Copyright by Michael Mandolfo" stretches across the frame and a Hallwalls poster is visible on the wall behind them.
One person holds folded papers and a flat cap while wearing a coat and tie. Another person wears a button-up shirt and has an arm around the first person's shoulder. Several other attendees are visible in the background.
La Barbara, Joan, 1947- - Voice (Soprano)
Black-and-white portrait showing a person wearing a loose, striped garment with a triangular decorative inset and long earrings. Both hands are raised at chest level with palms visible. A dark background contrasts with a white border at the bottom containing printed capital letters.
Black-and-white studio portrait with a plain light background. The person wears a pinstripe suit jacket, white collared shirt, and patterned tie, with neatly combed short hair. The face is shown from the shoulders up and is oriented toward the camera with a neutral expression. Lighting is even with minimal shadows.
Amherst Saxophone Quartet with instruments, in marble and wrought iron staircase
Rosenthal, Stephen, 1954- - Saxophone(s)
Andolina, Salvatore, 1956- - Saxophone(s)
Four people in formal evening tails stand on a curved marble staircase holding different-sized saxophones, including a baritone. A decorative wrought-iron railing lines the stairwell and polished stone steps form the setting. The photograph is black-and-white and presented as a formal portrait.
A person with a mustache wearing a sleeveless shirt and trousers stands on grass and places both hands on a cymbal mounted on a stand. Dense foliage and a fence are visible in the background. The sleeveless shirt has block lettering across the chest. The scene is rendered in high-contrast black-and-white.
Close-up portrait showing a person with short hair and a visible earring. The person is positioned near a piano with part of the instrument visible at the right edge of the frame. High-contrast lighting accentuates facial features and hair.
Left-facing profile of a person with short dark hair against a plain white background. The close-up framing shows the forehead, nose, lips, chin, and neck, and the person wears a dark top. High-key lighting creates strong contrast between the hair and background.
Black-and-white close-up showing a person with voluminous curly hair, light skin, and well-defined eyes. The person wears a small pearl earring and has glossy lipstick. The background is plain and out of focus and the lighting evenly illuminates the face.
B&W contact-sheet of 35mm images, including John Cage, Morton Feldman, Jan Williams
Contact sheet presents sequential 35mm frames from a performing arts event, including shots of a stage with chairs and music stands and groups of people gathered onstage. Other frames show individuals conversing and exchanging papers in a lobby or backstage area. Film sprocket holes, frame numbers, and Kodak TX 5063 markings are visible.
Two people crouch on a studio floor in front of a plain textured wall and a heavy machine mounted on a wheeled cart. One wears a patterned jacket over an open-collar shirt and has an open mouth, while the other wears a plain jacket and rests a hand near the face. Studio equipment and cables are visible around them.
Buffalo New Music Ensemble, including Michael McCandless (piano), Donald Miller (trombone). Bernadette Speach (composer), William Ortiz (composer), Michael Colquhoun
Miller, Donald G. (Donald Garfield), 1933- -
Eight individuals stand together in two rows against a plain backdrop. Clothing includes sweaters, jackets, and a velvet wrap, with varied hairstyles. The scene is rendered in high-contrast black-and-white with even lighting, and faces are clearly visible and evenly spaced.
Black-and-white portrait showing a person seated with an acoustic guitar held across the lap. The person wears a suit jacket, shirt and tie and has medium-length hair and a mustache. The left hand is positioned on the guitar neck while the right hand is near the sound hole. A printed name appears in the white margin at the bottom of the print.
Bertram Turetzky playing double bass with two unidentified percussionists
Three musicians stand in a rehearsal room with columns and music stands. One person holds and plays a double bass, another is positioned at a set of timpani, and a third plays a conga drum on a stand. Sheet music sits on several stands and the floor is parquet.
Joel Chadabe, electronics, with Jan Williams, percussion, in background, on stage at University of Illinois
A person sits at a folding table surrounded by electronic boxes, a small monitor, and numerous cables. Several cables run across the wooden floor toward a power unit at the front. Another person stands at a table in the background beside additional equipment and stacked chairs.
Close-up portrait of a person turned slightly to the left, with short hair and noticeable sideburns. The person wears a light-colored turtleneck under a dark sweater. The plain background and high-contrast lighting emphasize facial features.
Black-and-white full-length portrait of a musician standing and holding a clarinet while looking slightly to the side. The subject wears dark clothing and polished shoes and holds the instrument with both hands positioned on the keys. Printed text appears at the bottom of the photo identifying the subject and instrument.
Photographic prints -- 1991-2000 Portrait photographs -- 1991-2000
5th Species (woodwind quintet) at telephone booths
Five people stand or lean at stainless-steel payphone booths, each holding a handset. The scene is rendered in black-and-white with visible phone cords and booth panels. Clothing and hairstyles suggest a late 20th-century setting, and one person stands with arms crossed while others hold handsets to their ears.
SONOR: 22 musicians outdoors, some holding instruments
About twenty people are positioned on a grassy lawn in front of a large baroque-style building with a mansard roof and arched windows. Several individuals hold musical instruments, including violin, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and guitars. A fountain and formal gardens are visible to the left and landscaping surrounds the group. The sky is clear and the scene is brightly lit.
B&W contact-sheet of 35mm images, including Jan Williams, Joel Chadabe, Yvar Mikhashoff, Otto Luening, Carol Plantamura
Contact sheet shows multiple rows of small frames labeled with frame numbers and "KODAK TX 5063", depicting groups and pairs of people interacting in an indoor space with tables, chairs, easels, and camera equipment. Scenes include standing conversations, seated discussions, and candid exchanges across a social or work setting. The negatives are arranged in a grid with visible sprocket edges and numbering.
The performer holds a violin under the chin and draws a bow across the strings while wearing a white long-sleeve shirt. The left hand fingers press the fingerboard near the instrument's scroll. A dark background contrasts with a bright stage light visible at the right.
B&W contact-sheet of 35mm images, including Philip Glass, Jon Gibson, Yvar Mikhashoff, Lejaren Hiller, Thomas Halpin
Hiller, Lejaren Arthur, 1924- - Composer
Contact sheet contains multiple small frames arranged in rows with visible Kodak PX 5062 markings. Frames depict a concert stage with a grand piano, performers and presenters standing and walking on stage, and candid group shots taken offstage or in a lobby. The photographs are high-contrast grayscale and show both onstage and offstage activity.
A centered head-and-shoulders portrait of an adult individual wearing a dark high-neck garment and framed by a sweeping curved dark shape. High-contrast lighting highlights facial features while the background remains mostly dark. Text printed below the portrait displays a name but is not transcribed here.
Close-up portrait showing a person with short hair, full beard and metal-framed glasses wearing a short-sleeved embroidered shirt. One hand is raised and rests under the chin, with a ring visible on a finger. The background is plain white and the lighting is high contrast.
Philip Mead at piano keyboard with Stepen Monahan writing music
Two people are at a grand piano; one is seated at the keyboard and the other leans over to adjust sheet music on the music stand. Microphones are positioned inside the piano and a large speaker cabinet is visible in the background. The scene is rendered in black-and-white and shows studio curtains behind the piano.
Person wearing a white jacket holds a metal concert flute horizontally with fingers on the keys. Short curly hair is visible and the eyes are closed. The portrait is black-and-white against a plain backdrop with a handwritten signature and date visible along the bottom edge.
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person with curly hair, a mustache and a small goatee. The person wears a dark, narrow-striped button-down shirt against a plain backdrop. A printed label and contact information appear along the bottom margin. The photograph is black-and-white with moderate contrast.
Bearded individual with a receding hairline wearing a jacket, collared shirt, and striped tie. Right hand is raised with fingers touching the chin in a three-quarter portrait view. Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait against a plain light background.
The person wears round eyeglasses, a collared shirt, a dark tie, and a textured jacket. Hair is medium-length and combed back. The photograph is closely cropped around the head and upper torso with a softly blurred background.
Sepia-toned oval portrait showing a seated elderly person wearing a loose shirt, hands clasped in the lap and arms resting. Hair is long and light-colored and the face shows pronounced lines and features. The background is plain and the composition has an aged, high-contrast appearance.
SONOR members Philip Larson and Carol Plantamura
Two people lean against a concrete wall in a black-and-white scene. The person on the left wears a leather jacket over a checked shirt and dark sunglasses. The person on the right has short dark hair, large sunglasses, hoop earrings, and holds a stack of papers.
Color contact sheet of 35mm images, including Lejaren Hiller, Philip Glass, Allen Sigel, Yvar Mikhashoff, Jan Williams, Stephen Manes
Three rows of 35mm frames showing groups of people standing and seated in a residential or reception space, holding drinks and conversing. Film sprocket edges and Kodak VPS 5026 markings are visible along the borders. Multiple candid frames capture small clusters by sofas, windows, and doorways during the event.
A light-haired person wearing glasses and a white button-up shirt holds four mallets while positioned at a marimba. Wooden bars of the marimba occupy the foreground, running diagonally across the view. The setting has wood-paneled walls and a wooden floor.
Person wearing a short-sleeve button-up shirt and dark trousers stands with one leg slightly bent against a wall covered in black graffiti markings. A wristwatch is visible on the left wrist and hair is short and dark. The scene is shown in black and white with a vertical composition.
Person wearing a tailcoat, white waistcoat, and bow tie stands next to an upright double bass. One hand rests on the instrument's neck while the other rests on a hip. Black-and-white studio portrait with a neutral backdrop.
The person leans on one arm resting on the piano keyboard and faces the camera with a smile. They have short hair, wear a short-sleeved top, a dangling earring, and layered necklaces. The photograph is high-contrast black-and-white with a dark background.
Person with a full beard and round glasses sits in front of a piano with sheet music visible on the stand. The person wears a herringbone tweed jacket, a collared shirt, and a striped tie.
The person wears eyeglasses and a light-colored striped button-down shirt while holding a folder with a printed music score visible. A poster with bold typographic design and photographic elements is attached to a dark vertical-paneled wall behind them. The score shows staff lines and notation and the scene is rendered in black and white.
Black-and-white portrait showing a person in a dark turtleneck holding a metal-bodied motion picture camera with knobs, a viewfinder eyepiece, and a lens. The person uses both hands to support the camera and is looking at its controls. The scene is lit with directional light, producing high contrast and soft shadows.
Head-and-shoulders black-and-white portrait showing a person with short hair wearing a patterned bow tie and a striped jacket. The person faces the camera directly. Scratches and crease marks are visible across the surface. The background is plain and evenly lit.
SONOR: From left, Edwin Harkins (trumpet), Carol Plantamura (vocalist), Bert Turetzky (double bass), Cecil Lytle (piano)
Four people stand side by side against a plain white background. From left to right they wear a leather jacket, a knit sweater over a collared shirt, a cable-knit sweater while holding a double bass, and a striped shirt with a tie. The portrait is black-and-white and framed from mid-thigh upward.
B&W contact sheet of 35mm images, including Chester Mais, Poul Ruders, Jan Williams, Colin Bright, Yvar Mikhashoff
Contact sheet shows multiple black-and-white film frames arranged in rows, featuring head-and-shoulder portraits, small group shots near a piano, and larger rehearsal scenes with musicians and a conductor in a concert hall. Film edge markings "KODAK TX 5063" and frame numbers are visible along the strips. Lighting and composition vary between tighter studio-style portraits and wider rehearsal views.
Frieda and Stephen Manes seated at grand piano
A person in formalwear with a white bow tie and jacket sits at the left, resting an arm on the piano keys. A person with a short bowl haircut and a long-sleeve top sits at the right with one hand on the keyboard. The grand piano's open lid and strings are visible and a printed credit 'Photo: Peter Schaaf' appears in the lower right.
New Winds (Robert Dick, J. D. Parran, and Ned Rothenberg) playing instruments
Three performers stand on an outdoor stage playing wind instruments: a flute, a single-reed woodwind, and a saxophone. They wear casual shirts and trousers, and two performers wear sunglasses. Large architectural panels form the backdrop and bright daylight casts shadows across the scene.
A person sits behind a table with an electric guitar positioned lengthwise toward the foreground. Several electronic boxes and small mechanical components are arranged around the instrument. The scene is high-contrast black-and-white with the person wearing a dark button-up shirt and looking slightly to the side.
Kryszak, Alan, 1961- - Guitar (Electric)
A person with a mustache and large wraparound sunglasses reclines on a floral-patterned upholstered couch. They wear a pullover sweatshirt and light-colored pants, with one hand resting on the armrest showing a ring. A round table with a cloth and embroidered floral design is visible behind the couch.
Close-up head-and-shoulders portrait showing an older adult with medium-length hair and pronounced facial wrinkles. The subject wears a collared shirt and a dark jacket and stands against a blurred brick background with lighting that highlights facial texture and contours.
Udow, Michael W. (Michael William) - Composer
Head-and-shoulders portrait showing a person with a receding hairline and a full beard and mustache. The person wears a dark high-collar shirt and faces the camera. The background is plain and the photograph is rendered in grayscale.
The person is shown in left profile with a receding hairline and short hair at the sides, wearing a dark jacket and a high-necked shirt. Teeth are visible and facial lines are present around the eye and cheek. The background is out of focus with vegetation and the photograph has a film-grain, vintage appearance.
Two older adults wearing suits and glasses stand close together in a room. One person wears a checkered shirt, dark tie, dark jacket, and a tie clip, while the other wears a light-colored blazer. A board with musical staff lines is visible on the wall behind them and curtains are at the left side of the frame. The photograph is in black and white.
The subject is seated in a studio portrait wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and tie. Hands are visible and positioned on an oboe held vertically with the reed at the top. The portrait is black and white with a plain dark background and even studio lighting.
The person has shoulder-length dark wavy hair and red lipstick. The face is lit from the front, producing soft shadows and visible skin texture. A wood-paneled wall is visible in the background. The person is looking toward the camera.
Close-up, high-contrast black-and-white portrait showing a bald person in three-quarter profile. A hand rests across the cheek and jaw, with fingers near the eye. Dramatic side lighting creates deep shadows and bright highlights against a smoky background. Text is printed along the lower border of the print.
Close-up shows tousled hair and light-colored eyes directed slightly to the side. The person wears a plaid zip-up jacket and a paisley neck scarf. High-contrast lighting emphasizes facial features against a plain dark background.
Sound Pressure (Musical group) - Ensemble
Five people stand closely in a vertical arrangement wearing dark suits and white shirts. Several hold instruments, including a saxophone, a violin, and a trombone. High-contrast lighting produces strong shadows across faces and clothing.
Head-and-shoulders composition showing a person with short hair, a mustache, and light facial stubble. The person wears a collared shirt and a diagonally striped tie. The background is plain and light, with strong side lighting creating contrast across the face.
The subject appears in right-facing profile with a full white beard and short hair visible under a weathered brimmed hat. The hat shows metal eyelets and a small side button. A dark collared jacket with visible stitching covers the shoulders. The plain light background creates high contrast with the figure.
A person with short dark hair looks toward the camera with a hand resting under the chin. They wear a white collared shirt against a plain light background. The photograph is high-contrast and framed tightly around the face. Lighting highlights facial features and casts minimal shadows.
A performer is centered with arms extended forward, gripping two microphone cables while wearing a low-cut outfit. Strong directional lighting creates bright highlights and deep shadows across the face and torso, with reflective droplets visible on the skin. Dark background isolates the figure.
B&W contact-sheet of 35mm images, including Jan Williams, Frank Cipolla, Malcolm Goldstein, Joseph Celli, David Moss
A full contact sheet containing multiple small frames arranged in rows, with film edge markings reading "Kodak Safety Film 5063." Scenes include groups around a table, individuals holding saxophones, shots of a drum set, and various head-and-shoulder portraits. The frames show a range of poses and camera angles, including group arrangements and close-up musician portraits.
Charles Dodge in electronic music studio
A person sits on a stool in front of a modular synthesizer and mixing console surrounded by reel-to-reel tape machines, patch cables, and control units. Posters and charts with Polish-language text about electronic music are visible on the wall behind the equipment. The scene depicts a studio workspace with vintage audio gear and cabinetry.
A person wearing a tuxedo rests one hand on their chin and leans on a piano with the other arm on the instrument's surface. The background is plain and light-colored. The portrait is black and white.
SONOR: John Silber (left), Thomas Nee (front), Carol Plantamura (right), and two unidentified musicians
Five adults stand together against a plain background with one person holding a cello at center front. Clothing ranges from a suit and tie to casual sweaters and a flannel shirt. Two people wear eyeglasses and the group is closely arranged.
Joan La Barbara: three pictures of Joan singing into a piano.
Three stacked black-and-white frames show a short-haired performer leaning over the exposed strings and internal components of a grand piano. The performer wears a top with laced cutout sleeves and is positioned against a pleated curtain backdrop. Editorial marks and signatures appear along the right margin and a printed name band runs along the bottom edge.
Elliott Schwartz reading score at piano.
Person wearing a suit, tie, and glasses is seated at a grand piano with open sheet music on the music rack. Hands are positioned near the keys and the score. A wooden instrument console with rows of round controls is visible behind the person.
Talking Drums (Bill Ruyle, Kory Grossman, Michael Pugliese)
Talking Drums (Musical group) - Ensemble
Three people rest their arms on a large cylindrical metal drum with visible rivets and scuffs. The person on the left wears glasses and a wristwatch, the center has shoulder-length hair, and the right has short hair. The background is dark and out of focus, creating high contrast with the subjects.
Eberhard Blum playing flute with Nils Vigeland on piano
A person plays a flute while another sits at a grand piano. Several music stands and microphone stands are positioned between them. The setting has a plain white background and a carpeted floor.
The subject has a full beard and short brown hair, wearing a light-colored striped button-down shirt. The composition is a head-and-shoulders studio portrait against a soft, neutral background. Lighting is even, highlighting facial features.
Michael Pugliese holding six yarn mallets
A person faces the camera holding eight yarn-wrapped percussion mallets fanned out in front of the chest. The person wears a dark sweater with horizontal light stripes and has short dark hair. The backdrop is a mottled studio background.
Close-up frontal headshot of a person with voluminous curly hair and light makeup. The image is monochrome with even studio lighting and a plain dark background. The subject wears small stud earrings and has a small beauty mark near the mouth.
Buffalo New Music Ensemble with instruments (James Perrone, Marsha Hassett, Robert Schultz, Ferruccio Germani, Kunda Magenau, Paul Schlossman, Michael McCandless).
Seven musicians wearing tuxedos and dark formal clothing are arranged against a plain backdrop while holding instruments. Visible instruments include clarinet, oboe, cello, violin, and snare drum. Some members are seated in the front row while others stand behind them.
Two people stand against a textured white wall; the left person wears a patterned shirt and checkered blazer while the right person wears a dark T-shirt and a casual jacket with arms crossed. Strong directional lighting creates high contrast and casts shadows on the wall behind them. The composition is horizontal with both figures centered in the frame.
Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of a bearded person with short hair, a full beard and mustache, and metal-rimmed eyeglasses. The person wears a collared shirt under a knit sweater vest. The background is a light textured wall.
B&W contact-sheet of 35mm images, including Jan Williams, David Felder, János Négyésy, Thomas Halpin, Ralph Shapey
The contact sheet contains multiple small frames arranged in rows showing stage scenes with a grand piano, percussion instruments, and small ensembles. Several frames show people conversing in corridors and exterior shots near an entrance. Film edge markings along the strips read "KODAK TX 5063" and frame numbers are visible.
A performer holds a cello vertically with the bow raised above the instrument. Strong backlighting creates a bright spotlight and dramatic shadows on the face and instrument. The photograph is black-and-white with visible grain and a dark background.
A person wearing a light-colored T-shirt and a red wristwatch holds an upright double bass, left hand on the fingerboard and right hand near the instrument's body. The setting is indoors with light-colored curtains and a piano visible in the background. The person has short hair and a mustache.
Casavant, Charles Ewing, 1945- - Composer
Head-and-shoulders portrait with a plain light background. The individual has a mustache and combed-back hair and is wearing a dark suit jacket, white dress shirt, and patterned tie. The photograph is evenly lit and the individual faces forward.
Close-up black-and-white portrait showing a person with short hair and a mustache. An electric bass body is positioned behind the head and the neck of another guitar crosses the right shoulder. High-contrast lighting highlights facial features and the instrument details.
Close-up head-and-shoulders view showing short curly hair and visible teeth. The person wears a corduroy jacket over a dark turtleneck and looks toward the camera. The background is out of focus and the photograph has high-contrast black-and-white toning.
Laske, Otto E. (Otto Ernst), 1936- - Composer
Person wearing round glasses and a collared shirt sits near a rack containing a reel-to-reel tape machine, control knobs, and a cassette deck. The print shows high-contrast halftone dot texture and is rendered in black and white.
Person sits on a piano bench with one knee raised and one hand resting on the open piano rim. The person wears a light-colored collared shirt, dark trousers, suspenders and a mustache. The grand piano lid is raised, exposing the strings and soundboard against a plain studio background.
A person wearing large rectangular eyeglasses, a mustache and goatee, and a small earring. The person is dressed in a dark suit jacket, white collared shirt and a diagonally striped tie. Hair is short with a receding hairline. The portrait is black-and-white with a plain light background.
An individual wearing a wide-brim hat, jacket, and trousers stands in tall grass. A weathered wooden fence stretches behind them across the field. Low rolling hills and a cloudy sky fill the distant background.
A person wears a sleeveless ribbed knit top and a long beaded necklace, standing against a plain light backdrop. One hand is extended holding a small round object while the other rests near the hip, and a ring is visible on a finger. The mouth is open and the head is tilted back. Printed text appears in the lower margin of the print and a photographer credit is visible in the corner.
A barefoot individual wearing jeans plays a large accordion while seated on a rustic stone and log bench. Pebbles cover the ground and dense plants fill the background. The scene is rendered in black and white with pronounced contrast and visible texture on the instrument and surroundings.
McCandless, Michael, 1957-1993 - Composer
SONOR: 12 musicians some with instruments, some holding cards with letters S-O-N-O-R
A group of about a dozen people stand in a row outdoors in front of a building and a tree. Several hold brass instruments and one holds a large upright bass in a case. Five individuals display letter signs that together spell SONOR.
Amherst Saxophone Quartet (Harry Fackelman, Michael Nascimben, Stephen Rosenthal, Salvatore Andolina) with instruments, on marble and wrought iron staircase.
Four people in white tie and tails stand on a marble staircase holding saxophones. The group includes several saxophone types, including a large baritone sax. The setting features carved stone walls and decorative columns.
Head-and-shoulders view showing a person with short curly hair and large wire-rimmed glasses. The person wears a small-check collared shirt and is turned slightly to the right with lips parted. A plain neutral background and even lighting present the subject in grayscale.
Person with dark curly hair, round eyeglasses, and a full beard wearing a white striped button-up shirt. The background features vertical wood paneling. The collar is open and the person is seated.
About twenty people posed on a lawn in front of an inflatable play structure and buildings. Several people hold musical instruments including a violin, acoustic guitar, trumpet, clarinet and trombone. Some people are seated while others stand in rows and one person reclines at the front, with instrument cases and bags on the grass.
The person wears a suit jacket, collared shirt, and patterned tie. Hair is short and combed to one side and the face is clean-shaven. The photograph uses soft lighting and a plain gradient background with framing centered on the head and upper torso.
Black-and-white composition showing a person wearing eyeglasses and a button-down shirt with rolled sleeves, seated next to a tall dark ceramic vessel. The background is a light-colored wall with the corner of a frame visible at the top edge. A blurred foreground object appears along the lower right.
B&W contact sheet of 35mm images, including Yvar Mikhashoff, Jan Williams, Lejaren Hiller, Ralph Shapey, Joseph Celli, Carol Plantamura, Jacob Druckman
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - Ensemble
A photographic contact sheet with multiple black-and-white frames arranged in rows showing an orchestra on stage, musicians at a piano, and audience views in a concert hall. Several frames include close-ups of performers at the piano and wider shots of the full ensemble on a stage with curtains. The sheet also contains a small group portrait and a few rehearsal or backstage shots; film edge markings and "KODAK TX 5063" are visible.
Close-up portrait of a bearded person wearing round glasses positioned next to a keyboard. The left side shows the face and dense beard, while the right side shows several white and black keys. The composition is high-contrast black-and-white with strong lighting that emphasizes facial texture and keyboard details.
A person with short curly hair and a trimmed goatee against a dark background. One side of the face is strongly lit, creating sharp contrast and a halftone texture across the portrait. The subject wears a collared shirt and is turned slightly to the viewer's left.