John Rowland preparing for rehearsal of John Cage's Concerto for Prepared Piano at Kleinhans Music Hall
Cage, John. Concertos, piano, orchestra -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a person bending over to adjust or inspect percussion instruments in a rehearsal space. A snare drum, cymbal, tubular bells, and music stands with sheet music are arranged around the person. Wood-paneled walls form the background, and the scene suggests preparation for a rehearsal or performance.
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Ed Burnham playing percussion at a performance at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing behind two timpani in a rehearsal or performance space. Additional percussion instruments, including a vibraphone and a triangle suspended from a stand, are arranged nearby. Draped fabric hangs behind the instruments, and a grand piano is partially visible in the background. Music stands and microphones are positioned around the setup, suggesting preparation for a rehearsal or performance.
Rehearsal in old Baird Hall, Room 101, with Charles Joseph, Jean Dupouy, and Jay Humeston
A black-and-white photograph shows several seated musicians in a rehearsal room, viewed from the side. The musicians hold string instruments and face toward music stands outside the frame. Another person stands near the back of the room against a cinderblock wall, while instrument cases and rehearsal equipment are visible in the background. A blurred sheet of music occupies the foreground.
Frank Burkett Baird Music Building (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Rehearsal in old Baird Hall, Room 101, with Stanley Silverman, Karl Kraber, and Sherman Friedland
A black-and-white photograph shows a person in a light-colored shirt standing and speaking with another person whose back is to the camera. A seated musician is visible in the foreground beside a music stand with an open score. The rehearsal room includes cinderblock walls, a projection screen, chairs, and music stands, suggesting a discussion during a break or rehearsal.
Andrew White playing English horn at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing in an auditorium holding a clarinet beside an open instrument case resting on a seat. Rows of empty upholstered theater seats fill the background, where another person stands farther back in the aisle. Additional instrument cases and personal belongings are placed on nearby seats, suggesting preparation for or a break during a rehearsal.
Room with instruments and chairs at Percussive Arts Society International Convention
An indoor rehearsal room contains numerous blue upholstered chairs arranged in a large circle on a patterned carpet. Percussion instruments and accessories, including a snare drum, drumsticks, cymbals, and instrument cases, are placed on chairs and the floor throughout the space. Several people are visible in the background near additional equipment, suggesting the room is being set up for or cleared after a rehearsal.
Greater Columbus Convention Center (Columbus, Ohio)
Jan Williams and Nestor Astuti in Buenos Aires
A dimly lit indoor scene shows two people standing side by side and smiling toward the camera. One person has a beard and is wearing dark clothing, while the other is wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt with one hand resting on their hip. The background is mostly dark, with only a few indistinct objects and faint lighting visible around the room.
Jan Williams with Gary Rutkowski, John Bacon Jr., and Bob Accurso at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention
An indoor rehearsal room shows four people standing behind a setup of percussion instruments, microphones, music stands, and audio equipment. A large bass drum is partially visible on the left, while additional percussion instruments and cases are arranged on tables and stands to the right. The room has carpeted flooring, plain walls, and several empty chairs in the foreground, suggesting preparation for or a break during a rehearsal.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's For Philip Gustin
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. For Philip Guston -- Performances
A wide view of an auditorium stage shows a grand piano on the left, a seated person at center, and another person standing behind a large percussion instrument on the right. Additional equipment, instrument cases, and music stands are arranged across the stage. Rows of empty audience seats occupy the foreground, while a large framed artwork hangs on the wall behind the performers beneath ceiling-mounted lights.
A wide view of an auditorium stage shows a grand piano on the left, a seated person at the center, and another person standing behind a large percussion instrument on the right. Instrument cases, music stands, and additional equipment are arranged across the stage. Rows of empty audience seats fill the foreground, while a large framed artwork hangs on the back wall beneath ceiling-mounted lights.
Eberhard Blum, Nils Vigeland, and Jan Williams at a piano during rehearsal of For Philip Gustin by Morton Feldman
An indoor stage scene shows one person seated at a grand piano while two others stand nearby, looking toward the keyboard and sheet music. One person leans slightly over the piano, and the other stands with a hand on their hip beside a small table holding a red folder. The dark stage background and focused arrangement of the group suggest a rehearsal or musical discussion.
Nils, Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams in Gütersloh, Germany
An indoor scene shows three people standing side by side in a room furnished with upholstered chairs, tables, chandeliers, and patterned rugs. The person in the center is wearing a long dark coat, while the others wear casual jackets and hold small personal items. Framed artwork, table lamps, and decorative curtains are visible throughout the warmly lit room.
Eberhard Blum, Christian Wolff, Roland Dahinden, Jan Williams, and Steffen Schleiermacher at rehearsal of Christian Wolff's Exercises
An indoor scene shows five people standing in a line on a polished wooden floor, smiling toward the camera. They are dressed in a mix of casual and business-casual clothing. The room features tall decorative columns, red upholstered seating along the walls, and a high ceiling with ornate architectural details. The spacious interior is brightly lit, with the group positioned at the center of the room.
Poster for the New York School concert in Berlin
A dark scene shows an illuminated horizontal sign with colorful text listing names including "Arie Brown," "Morton Feldman," "John Cage," and "Christian Wolff." Additional text reads "The New York School" near the top, with "June 1993" printed vertically along the left edge. The sign appears to be mounted against a dark background, making the bright lettering stand out clearly.
Earle Brown, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum in Berlin
An indoor scene shows three people seated side by side in chairs, looking toward the camera. The person in the center has a white beard and glasses, while the people on either side rest an arm along the back of the center chair. The room contains framed artwork, a fireplace mantel with decorative objects and flowers, and additional people seated in the background, creating the atmosphere of a social gathering.
Ann Holyoke Lehmann and Jan Williams in Berlin
An indoor scene shows two people seated side by side in an auditorium or theater. One person in the foreground is wearing a blue top layered over a light-colored shirt, while the other wears glasses, a dark jacket, and a collared shirt. Rows of upholstered seats extend into the background, and the image is softly focused with warm indoor lighting.
Eberhard Blum and Jan Williams in Berlin
An indoor scene shows two people seated side by side at a table, facing the camera. One person is wearing a dark jacket over a light-colored shirt, while the other has glasses and a white beard and is wearing a light blue button-up shirt. A bottle sits out of focus in the foreground on the table, and a large framed landscape painting hangs on the wall behind them.
Eberhard Blum, Elizabeth Williams, and Jan Williams in Berlin
An indoor scene shows three people seated closely together at a table, facing the camera. Two people are seated on either side, while a third person leans in from behind between them, smiling. A bottle is blurred in the foreground on the table, and a large framed landscape painting hangs on the wall behind the group. The setting appears to be a restaurant or dining room with soft indoor lighting.
Jan Williams during hat-ART recording of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston
An indoor rehearsal or recording space shows a person standing behind a marimba while holding mallets. Several microphone stands with suspended microphones are positioned around the instrument, and a music stand with sheet music is placed nearby. Additional percussion instruments, including large gongs mounted on stands, are visible behind the performer. The room has wood-paneled walls and a polished wood floor, suggesting a professional recording or performance environment.
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
An indoor performance or recording space shows a person standing behind a mallet percussion instrument while holding two mallets. Large suspended microphones extend over the instrument, and a set of tubular bells stands to the left. Additional percussion instruments are partially visible on the right, with rows of red auditorium seats in the background. The stage is brightly lit, suggesting a rehearsal or recording session.
Nils Vigeland at hat-ART recording session for Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston
An indoor rehearsal or recording space shows a person seated in profile beside a grand piano, resting an arm on the back of a chair while looking toward the sheet music on the piano's music stand. The side of the piano displays the name "Baldwin." Shelving and additional room furnishings are visible in the softly lit background.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams performing Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston at a recording session for hat-ART records
An indoor performance or recording space shows a wide stage with a grand piano on the left and several percussion instruments, including a marimba, on the right. Multiple microphone stands with suspended microphones are positioned across the stage. Several people are seated or standing near the instruments and music stands, while wood-paneled walls and a polished wood floor form the backdrop, suggesting a rehearsal or recording session.
Art Lang, Peter Pfister, and Werner X. Uehlinger at hat-ART recording session of Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston
Sound Recording Executives and Producers
An indoor control room shows one person standing beside a large audio mixing console while another person sits operating the controls. A third person sits farther back reading a newspaper. Audio equipment racks, cables, and stacked equipment cases line the room, suggesting a recording or live sound production environment.
Ann Holyoke Lehmann kissing Jan Williams
An indoor scene shows two people leaning toward each other in a cheek-to-cheek greeting while holding each other's arms. One person has short dark hair and is wearing a light-colored jacket, while the other has gray hair, glasses, and a beard and is wearing a dark sweater over a collared shirt. The softly lit room has a wooden door or cabinet visible in the background.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Emmett Williams in Dublin
An outdoor scene shows three people standing close together on a paved area beside a large stone building with classical architectural details. One person wears a light-colored jacket over darker clothing, while the other two wear darker jackets. One person holds a small orange booklet or pamphlet. A decorative lamppost, balustrade, and additional buildings are visible in the background, and part of another person holding a camera appears at the left edge of the image.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Bernard --? at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Three adults are standing together on a city sidewalk, dressed in coats over sweaters or suits with ties visible. Behind them is a row of multistory brick buildings across the street, along with a lamppost and part of a stone structure. One person is partially cropped at the left edge of the frame, and the top of another person's head is visible in the lower-right corner.
Jan Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Bernard --? at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Three people are seated indoors against a light-colored wall beneath framed paintings. The person on the left wears glasses and a dark red sweater with one hand resting on their chest. The person in the center wears a patterned blue sweater over a white collared shirt with their arms crossed. The person on the right wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and red tie while holding a small object in both hands. Red chair seats are partially visible beneath them.
Steffen Schleiermacher, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum rehearsing at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Three people are standing indoors in a spacious hall with tall white columns, tiled floors, and exposed wooden ceiling beams. A keyboard on a stand and a nearby music stand are positioned to the left, with several chairs arranged nearby. The person in the center wears a white shirt and red tie, while the others wear darker clothing. Additional furnishings and architectural details are visible in the background, suggesting a performance or rehearsal space.
Jan Williams and Werner X. Uehlinger at hat-ART recording session for Morton Feldman's For Philip Guston Sessions
Two people are indoors in a storage or multipurpose room with stacks of folded chairs arranged on rolling racks in the background. One person wearing a maroon polo shirt is seated on a chair holding a small object, while the other stands nearby wearing a dark shirt with one hand on their hip. A gray trash can, a white folding chair, bags, and other equipment are scattered around the room, with a tiled floor and plain walls completing the setting.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, Martin Riches, and Emmett Williams at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Four people are gathered indoors in a spacious room with tall white columns and framed artwork on the walls. One person in a light-colored jacket is seen from behind facing three others, who appear to be conversing. A piano is partially visible on the left, while music stands and other equipment are positioned in the foreground. The setting resembles a rehearsal or performance space with open doorways and decorative architectural features.
Two people are greeting each other indoors with a cheek kiss while embracing. One person, wearing a light-colored jacket, has their back mostly toward the camera, while the other wears glasses, a collared shirt, and a dark sweater. The room has cream-colored walls, exposed wooden ceiling beams, a large wooden cabinet, and framed artwork visible in the background.
A spacious indoor hall with tall white columns, tiled floors, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and large abstract paintings serves as the setting for a musical performance or rehearsal. A person stands at the right playing a saxophone beside a music stand, while another person sits at a grand piano near the center. Additional music stands, a chair, and part of another piano are visible, with a few people seated in the background.
Jan Williams playing percussion at a rehearsal at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a music stand while holding a saxophone at their side. The person is dressed in a light-colored shirt, dark tie, and light trousers. A microphone stand, cables, and parts of nearby musical equipment are visible, with only the lower portion of the person's face included in the frame.
Steffen Schleiermacher, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum performing at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white scene shows a grand piano in a large room with framed artwork on the walls. One person sits at the piano on the left, another sits near a music stand holding a hand near their face, and a third person stands beside them, appearing to observe or converse. Music stands and chairs are arranged around the performers, suggesting a rehearsal or practice session.
Steffen Schleiermacher, Jan Williams, and Eberhard Blum bowing after a performance at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white scene shows two people leaning forward in a bow toward one another in a spacious hall with tall white columns and large framed paintings on the walls. A grand piano and a chair are visible on the left, while a low platform or bench sits in the foreground. The open room and musical furnishings suggest a rehearsal or performance setting.
Jan Williams with Ann Holyoke Lehmann, Eberhard Blum, Steffen Schleiermacher, Eva Züchner, Martin Riches, and other friends in Dublin
A black-and-white outdoor group portrait shows a number of people standing closely together in a line, facing the camera. The group is dressed in coats, jackets, and long outerwear suitable for cool weather. The people at both the far left and far right edges are partially cropped by the frame, while the background is an open, bright sky with little additional detail visible.
Jan Williams, Martin Riches, Eva Züchner, Eberhard Blum, Steffen Schleiermacher, and two unidentified males outside the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in Dublin
A black-and-white indoor portrait shows two people seated side by side, smiling as they lean slightly toward one another. One person wears a dark jacket over a light shirt, while the other wears glasses, a light-colored button-up shirt with chest pockets, and a dark tie. Behind them is a mantel displaying decorative objects, including a small clock, vases, and framed items, creating a warm interior setting.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in front of posters in Dublin
A black-and-white street scene shows two people standing close together beside a wall covered with large posters and advertisements. The person on the left wears a long dark overcoat and holds a sheet of paper while facing the camera. The person on the right wears glasses, a dark leather jacket, a light shirt, and light-colored trousers, with one arm resting around the other person's shoulder. A sidewalk runs along the left side of the image, and several partially visible posters with large lettering fill the background.
Jan Williams, Nils Vigeland, and Eberhard Blum at a restaurant in Dublin
A black-and-white photograph shows three people seated at a round restaurant table covered with a white tablecloth. Glasses, bottles, and table settings are arranged on the table, while one person is seen from behind and the other two face the camera. The dining room contains additional tables and chairs, a large potted plant, lace curtains over the windows, and hanging light fixtures overhead.
Jan Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Eberhard Blum riding bikes in Berlin outside Mitropa
A black-and-white street scene shows three people standing side by side with bicycles in front of the entrance to a building. A large sign reading "MITROPA" spans above the doorway, with windows visible on either side of the entrance. The bicycles are positioned in the foreground, and the group faces the camera from the sidewalk.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in front of a statue in Dublin
A black-and-white outdoor photograph shows two people standing side by side in front of a large carved stone or wooden monument with partially visible engraved lettering. The person on the left wears a dark jacket, while the person on the right wears glasses, a dark leather jacket, and light-colored trousers with one hand in a pocket. Buildings, fencing, and landscaping are visible in the background, suggesting an urban or institutional setting.
Jan Williams and friends at the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
A black-and-white photograph shows a group of people gathered in an art gallery with large abstract paintings displayed on white walls. One person is crouching near the center while others stand around observing the artwork, some with their backs to the camera. The gallery has a light-colored floor and spacious interior, with the visitors spread out across the room examining the exhibition.
Jan Williams conducting Koussevitzky's Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra with Clark Suttle and the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra
Koussevitzky, Serge, 1874-1951. Concertos, double bass, orchestra -- Performances
A dimly lit performance stage shows three people positioned among musical equipment. On the left, a seated person appears to be holding a cello while looking toward the center of the stage. Another person sits farther back near the middle, partially illuminated. On the right, a person wearing a plaid shirt sits on a tall stool with their back to the camera. Stage lighting overhead and microphone stands are visible, suggesting a rehearsal or live performance setting.
Jan Williams conducting Koussevitzky's Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra with the Sjelland Symphony Orchestra
A dimly lit stage shows an orchestra seated with music stands arranged in rows during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands near the center facing the musicians with arms raised, while additional people stand nearby. The musicians hold various instruments, and the empty audience seating is faintly visible in the background beyond the stage.
A dimly lit stage shows an orchestra during a rehearsal or performance. A conductor stands on a podium with one arm raised, facing away from the camera while directing the musicians. String players, including a cellist and a double bassist, are visible on either side with music stands and instruments arranged across the stage. Microphone stands and stage equipment are positioned around the performers, and the dark auditorium forms the background.
A dimly lit stage shows an orchestra rehearsal in progress. A conductor wearing a plaid shirt stands near a music stand, turned toward the camera with a baton in hand. In the foreground, a person bends over near a large double bass, while the instrument's neck extends upward along the right side of the frame. Additional musicians and stage equipment are partially visible around the edges, with the dark auditorium in the background.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum with bicycles in Berlin outside building
A black-and-white outdoor photograph shows two people standing beside their bicycles in a city square. Behind them is a large historic building with a classical façade featuring tall columns, a triangular pediment, and broad steps leading to the entrance. A sculptural monument with seated figures is visible on the left, with decorative fencing surrounding its base. The two people are facing the camera while standing next to their bicycles in the foreground.
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum with bicycles in Berlin
A black-and-white outdoor photograph shows two people standing side by side with their bicycles at a street intersection. Behind them, a signpost displays multiple directional signs pointing in different directions. Trees and a park-like setting fill the background, while the cyclists face the camera with their bicycles positioned in front of them.
Joel Chadabe with computer in Copenhagen
A person wearing glasses and a red plaid shirt is seated beside a desktop computer with a CRT monitor, using a mouse while looking at the screen. The computer sits on a table with a keyboard, and nearby audio equipment with rows of controls is visible in the background. Cables and electronic devices are arranged around the workstation, suggesting a recording studio or audio control environment.
Jan Williams teaching percussion in São Paulo with student on stage
Two people are standing on a stage in front of a dark curtain near percussion instruments. One person, wearing glasses and a light-colored jacket, stands beside a snare drum and a vibraphone. The other person, wearing a pink T-shirt and blue jeans, stands nearby with one hand resting at their waist while looking toward the first person. Additional stage equipment and chairs are partially visible around them.
Jan Williams teaching percussion in São Paulo
A person wearing glasses, a light-colored jacket, shirt, and trousers stands on a stage in front of a dark curtain, gesturing with one hand as if speaking or giving instructions. A snare drum and a vibraphone are positioned to the left, while the edge of another person and a music stand are partially visible on the right. Chairs and additional stage equipment are arranged in the background.
Nils Vigeland reading and Jan Williams drinking in Berlin
Two people are seated at a table indoors. The person on the left, wearing a light-colored shirt, looks downward while holding a small object or folded item close to their chest. The person on the right, wearing glasses and a denim shirt, drinks from a white cup. Drinking glasses and tableware are visible on the table, with framed artwork hanging on the wall behind them.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated in a wooden chair, facing slightly to one side while looking toward the camera. The person has short hair, a beard and mustache, and wears glasses, a light-colored button-up shirt, and a dark tie. The plain wall behind them keeps the focus on the seated subject.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person seated in a wooden chair against a plain wall. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with a dark tie. One hand is raised beneath the chin in a relaxed pose while the person looks toward the camera.
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery at the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person is smiling while facing slightly to one side and looking toward the camera.
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery along the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person is smiling while facing slightly to one side and looking toward the camera.
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery along the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person faces slightly to one side while looking toward the camera with a neutral expression.
Yvar Mikhashoff, Malcolm Goldstein, Joseph Celli, David Moss, Jan Williams, Steven B. Sample, William Ortiz, and Frank Cipolla at the opening concert of the North American New Music Festival
A black-and-white group portrait shows seven people standing side by side indoors behind a vibraphone and a pair of timpani. Several people wear shirts and ties or jackets, while others are dressed more casually. A mallet rests on the vibraphone in the foreground, and the group faces the camera, smiling, in what appears to be a rehearsal or performance space.
Sample, Steven B., 1940- - Administrator
A black-and-white outdoor portrait shows a person standing in front of a textured stone or concrete wall with low shrubbery along the base. The person has short light-colored hair, glasses, and a beard and mustache, and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt with two chest pockets. The person faces the camera with a neutral expression, with their upper body and folded hands partially visible in the frame.
Jan Williams, Nils Vigeland, and Eberhard Blum at Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Cologne
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing side by side indoors near a doorway or entrance. The person on the left wears glasses and a light-colored button-up shirt, the person in the center wears a light shirt with a pen in a chest pocket, and the person on the right wears a dark jacket over a light shirt while holding a small object. A sculpture or carved figure is partially visible behind them, and windows and interior furnishings can be seen in the background.
Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's Why Patterns? for Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. Why patterns? -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing in a large rehearsal room beside a music stand. The person wears glasses, a light-colored button-up shirt tucked into trousers, and holds two percussion mallets while gesturing with one hand as if explaining or demonstrating something. Additional music stands and percussion equipment are visible nearby, with a spacious floor and a doorway in the background.
Orlando García, Ann Holyoke Lehmann and Eberhard Blum together after a North American New Music Festival concert
Three people are standing indoors in a room with white walls and a wooden ceiling. The person on the left has long dark hair and a beard and is wearing a dark jacket over a sweater. The person in the center wears glasses, a light-colored coat, and a patterned scarf while standing with one hand on their hip. The person on the right wears a light-colored jacket and a patterned scarf, facing the other two as they appear to be engaged in conversation. A doorway and interior furnishings are visible in the background.
Jan Williams and Orlando García together after a North American New Music Festival concert
Two people are seated side by side at a dining table indoors. One person with long dark hair and a beard wears a jacket over a dark shirt, while the other has glasses, gray hair, and a beard, wearing a light-colored shirt beneath a jacket. Bread rolls, wine glasses, a glass pitcher, and a bowl are arranged on the table in the foreground. A wall-mounted candle sconce with two lit candles is visible on the wall behind them.
Joel Chadabe and Jan Williams rehearsing Chadabe's Another Approach to Rhythms
Chadabe, Joel. Another approach to rhythms -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a rehearsal or studio space with electronic music equipment set up on folding tables. In the foreground, a seated person works at a laptop or control device surrounded by cables and audio equipment. In the background, another person stands near percussion instruments, including what appears to be a vibraphone and additional equipment. The room has a wooden floor, dark curtains, and an open rehearsal layout.
Jan Williams conducting at a school in São Paulo
A classroom or rehearsal room is filled with percussion instruments, music stands, and shelves holding drums and equipment. A person wearing glasses and a blue shirt stands near the center, gesturing while addressing several seated students arranged in a semicircle with hand drums and percussion instruments. Sheet music rests on the stands in the foreground, while cabinets, storage shelves, and additional percussion instruments line the back of the room.
Nils Vigeland, Madeline Burke-Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Hibbard Williams in Miami
Six people are seated around a round table on a covered outdoor patio during the evening. Drinks, bottles, and glasses are arranged on the table, while white plastic chairs surround it. One person sits in the foreground with legs crossed, and the others are grouped around the table looking toward the camera. A potted tree, tiled floor, and covered structure with open sides are visible in the background.
Nils Vigeland, Madeline Burke-Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Hibbard Williams in Miami
Six people are seated around a round table on a covered outdoor patio during the evening. Bottles, cans, glasses, and other drinks are arranged on the table, with white plastic chairs surrounding it. One person sits in the foreground holding a bottle, while the others are gathered around the table looking toward the camera. A tiled floor, support posts, and a covered open-air structure are visible in the background.
John Cage and audience members at New Music America Festival in Miami
A dimly lit stage shows several people standing in a loose group around a large speaker or equipment case. Some are holding or looking at sheets of paper while appearing to converse. Additional people are partially visible at the edges of the frame, including one person with long hair seen from behind. The dark stage background and scattered equipment suggest a rehearsal or performance setting.
John Cage and Jan Williams' father, Hibbard Williams, at New Music America Festival in Miami
An auditorium with rows of red upholstered seats shows two people near the front of the room. One person sits in a chair wearing a suit and patterned tie, with a trombone resting on a stand beside them. Another person stands facing the seated individual, appearing to converse. Additional people are partially visible at the edges of the frame, and the stage or front seating area is visible in the foreground.
John Cage, Jan Williams and Jan Williams' father, Hibbard Williams, at New Music America Festival in Miami
An auditorium with rows of red upholstered seats shows four people gathered near the front of the room. One person wearing a suit and patterned tie is seated in a chair beside a trombone resting on a stand. Three others stand around the seated person, appearing to converse, while another individual is partially visible at the left edge of the frame. The seating area and dimly lit interior suggest a rehearsal, performance, or event venue.
Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Bunita Marcus in Slee Hall
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing together on a stage in a rehearsal or performance space. The person on the left wears a long coat and looks downward while holding a briefcase. The person in the center wears a light-colored sweater and stands with an arm around each of the other two people. The person on the right wears a dark sweater and light-colored trousers, facing the group. Microphone stands, music stands, chairs, and a wood-paneled wall are visible in the background.
An auditorium with rows of red upholstered seats shows three people near the front of the room. One person wearing a suit and patterned tie is seated in a chair, looking up toward the two standing people. The standing individuals, seen mostly from the back and side, appear to be engaged in conversation with the seated person. The dimly lit venue and surrounding seating suggest a rehearsal, performance, or event setting.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and friends at a table, eating in Berlin
A black-and-white photograph shows six people seated around a rectangular dining table in a restaurant or dining room. Plates, glasses, cups, bottles, and other tableware are spread across the table after a meal. Large paneled doors form the background, and the group faces the camera, with one person partially visible at the far right edge of the frame.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams at a restaurant in Frankfurt
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing together in a bright indoor public space, possibly a shopping mall or transit terminal. The person in the center wears a flat cap, jacket, and trousers, standing with arms crossed while leaning on a cane. The two people on either side lean toward the center person with their arms around them. Large windows, bright displays, and architectural features are visible in the background.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams in Frankfurt
A black-and-white portrait shows three people posed against a plain dark background. One person is seated in the foreground wearing a light-colored shirt and a scarf draped around the neck. Behind them, two people stand side by side; the person on the left wears glasses, a shirt and tie with a towel draped over one shoulder, while the person on the right wears a dark sweater. All three are facing toward the camera.
Nils Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, and Jan Williams in Frankfurt with poster of concert
A black-and-white photograph shows three people attaching large posters to a wall or window display. The center person is seen from behind while reaching up toward the posters, and the people on the left and right are partially visible, also appearing to assist. The posters prominently display the repeated text "neue musik imStadl" and "Morton Feldman," with reflections visible in the glass behind them, suggesting a storefront or public display.
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing on a cobblestone sidewalk in front of an iron fence covered with posters. The person in the center wears a long overcoat and faces the camera, while the two people on either side stand turned toward the center person. The posters behind them prominently display the repeated text "neue musik imStadl" and "Morton Feldman," with trees visible beyond the fence.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person wearing glasses standing beside a music stand while holding a single percussion mallet in one hand. The person is turned slightly to the side and appears to be speaking or giving instructions. The background is dimly lit, with stage lighting and indistinct equipment visible, suggesting a rehearsal or performance setting.
A black-and-white photograph shows three people standing on a cobblestone sidewalk in front of an iron fence covered with posters. The person in the center wears a long overcoat and looks down while holding a sheet of paper. The person on the right wears a flat cap and a dark jacket, facing toward the center, while the person on the left is only partially visible at the edge of the frame. The posters behind them prominently display the repeated text "neue musik imStadl" and "Morton Feldman," with trees visible beyond the fence.
David Del Tredici, Susan Narucki, Lukas Foss, Carol Wincenc, Jan Williams, and unidentified male at the Ojai Festival, May 1987
A black-and-white photograph shows six people standing together outdoors in front of a large band shell or amphitheater. The group is arranged in a loose semicircle, facing one another as if engaged in conversation. Several people wear jackets or blazers, while one person carries a dark clutch or folder. Trees surround the structure in the background, and the scene appears to take place in a park or outdoor performance venue.
Bunita Marcus massaging the chest of Jan Williams
A black-and-white photograph shows one person lying on a padded surface while another person kneels beside them with both hands resting on the person's torso. A chalkboard with handwritten notes is visible in the background, along with curtains and part of the room's wall. The indoor setting resembles a classroom or training environment where a hands-on demonstration or instructional exercise is taking place.
Jan Williams and James Hutchinson, a U.S. Cultural Attache, in Warsaw
A black-and-white photograph shows two people standing indoors engaged in conversation. The person on the left wears glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie, and gestures with one hand held horizontally while speaking. The person on the right is shown in side profile with a beard, wearing a suit jacket and light-colored shirt. The plain background keeps the focus on the interaction between the two people.
Jan Williams and Lejaren Hiller in Warsaw
A black-and-white portrait shows two people standing side by side against a wood-paneled wall. Both wear glasses, suits, white shirts, and patterned ties. The person on the left has light-colored hair and a neutral expression, while the person on the right smiles toward the camera. The close framing focuses on their upper bodies.
Jan Williams and Charles Boone in Slee Hall
Two people are standing indoors in front of large windows or glass panels. The person on the left wears glasses, a collared shirt, and a cardigan while holding a stack of papers and a dark object under one arm. The person on the right wears glasses and a red T-shirt, standing close beside the other person with one arm resting around their shoulder. Both are facing the camera.
Conlon Nancarrow, Lou Harrison, and Virgil Thomson at the Almeida Festival
A black-and-white portrait shows three people posed together against a dark background. One person with glasses, a beard, and a cardigan over a plaid shirt stands behind two seated people. The seated person on the left has a beard and smiles toward the camera, while the seated person on the right wears a jacket over a dark sweater and faces slightly to the side. A faint copyright watermark is visible near the top of the image.
Jan Williams performing Nils Vigeland's Progress at the Almeida Festival
Vigeland, Nils. Progress -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a percussion performance setup on a wooden stage. A vibraphone occupies the foreground, surrounded by cymbals, drums, music stands, and additional percussion instruments arranged for a performance or rehearsal. The stage is viewed from above at an angle, and a faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image.
A black-and-white photograph shows a percussion performance setup on a wooden stage. A vibraphone occupies the foreground, surrounded by cymbals, drums, music stands, chairs, and additional percussion instruments. One person is seated behind the percussion setup, partially obscured by the instruments, suggesting a rehearsal or performance. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person performing at a percussion setup on a wooden stage. The performer is seated or leaning behind a vibraphone while holding two mallets raised above the instrument. Cymbals, drums, suspended percussion instruments, microphone stands, and additional percussion equipment surround the performer. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person performing at a percussion setup on a wooden stage. The performer is positioned behind a vibraphone while raising two percussion mallets overhead. A suspended drum, cymbals, microphone stands, and additional percussion instruments surround the performer. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image, and the dark stage background emphasizes the performance area.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person performing at a percussion setup on a wooden stage. The performer is positioned behind a vibraphone, leaning toward a suspended drum while holding percussion mallets. Cymbals, microphone stands, and additional percussion instruments surround the performance area. A faint copyright watermark reading "Copyright by Sarah Ainslie" appears near the top of the image, and the dark stage background emphasizes the instruments and performer.
Jan Williams rehearsing Rzewski's To the Earth at the Almeida Festival
Rzewski, Frederic. To the earth -- Performances
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing on a wooden stage beside a small table supporting several bowl-shaped percussion instruments arranged in a row. The person holds a percussion mallet in each hand and appears to be performing or preparing to play. The stage is otherwise mostly empty, with lighting focused on the performer and the instrument table.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing on a wooden stage beside a small table holding several bowl-shaped percussion instruments arranged in a row. The person leans slightly forward while holding a percussion mallet in each hand as if striking or preparing to strike the instruments. The stage is otherwise mostly empty, with focused lighting highlighting the performer and the instrument table. A faint copyright watermark is partially visible near the bottom of the image.
Eberhard Blum, Nils Vigeland, and Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's Crippled Symmetry at the Almeida Festival
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing with their back to the camera behind a semicircle of timpani on a stage. A music stand with open sheet music is positioned in front of the performer, while additional percussion instruments are visible to the left. The wooden stage is sparsely furnished, and the dark background emphasizes the rehearsal or performance setting.
A black-and-white photograph shows a person standing behind a set of timpani on a stage, facing the camera. The person wears a light-colored button-up shirt with chest pockets and holds a percussion mallet in each hand above the drums. Additional percussion instruments are partially visible at the edges of the frame, while the dark background emphasizes the performer and the stage setting.
Double exposure of Jan Williams, Martin Riches, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Eberhard Blum in Berlin, with picture of Jan Williams on stage superimposed
A black-and-white photograph shows several people gathered around a table indoors, focusing on a small mechanical model or experimental apparatus placed at the center. Glasses, cups, and other tableware are scattered across the tabletop. One person in the background, wearing a shirt and tie, looks toward the group, while others lean in closely to observe the device. Windows behind the group provide natural light to the room.