New Percussion Quartet performing at a grade school with student playing bass drum
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around a large concert bass drum on a stage. Four people stand behind the drum, while one person stands to the right with a hand resting on the drumhead. A microphone stand is positioned to the left, and stage curtains form the background. The image is centered on the group and the prominently displayed bass drum.
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A black-and-white scene shows a wide view of a concert stage with percussion instruments arranged across it. A group of people stands near a large concert bass drum on the right side of the stage, while another person stands facing them nearby. Additional drums, keyboard percussion instruments, music stands, and microphone stands are distributed across the stage. Tall stage curtains form the backdrop, and the image emphasizes the full stage setting as well as the group gathered around the bass drum.
New Percussion Quartet performing at a grade school in Buffalo
A black-and-white scene shows three people on a concert stage beside an extensive percussion setup. One person stands on the right holding a percussion mallet near a group of drums, while two others stand to the left beside additional percussion instruments. Microphone stands are positioned across the front of the stage, with rows of empty audience seats visible in the background. The image is taken from the stage area, showing the performers and the surrounding percussion equipment.
A black-and-white scene shows three percussionists performing on a concert stage. One person is seated at a drum set on the left, while the two others stand behind keyboard percussion instruments with music stands in front of them. Microphone stands are positioned across the front of the stage, and additional percussion instruments, including timpani, are visible behind the performers. A stage curtain forms the background, and the image is framed to show the ensemble and their instruments.
A black-and-white scene shows four percussionists spread across a concert stage. One person is seated at a drum set on the left, while others stand behind keyboard percussion instruments and additional percussion equipment. Music stands and microphone stands are arranged across the front of the stage, with timpani and other percussion instruments visible throughout. A stage curtain spans the background, and the image is taken from the audience, showing the full width of the performance setup.
Jan Williams and Edward Burnham performing Ben Johnston's Knocking Piece at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Johnston, Ben. Knocking Piece -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing beside a grand piano on a concert stage. One person stands with their back to the camera at the center, while the other leans over the piano from the left, looking down toward the music or keyboard. A large projection screen or panel is visible on the right, and stage curtains form the backdrop. The image is closely framed, focusing on the two people and the grand piano.
Black and white contact-sheet of 35 mm images of New Percussion Quartet rehearsing in old Baird Hall
A black-and-white contact sheet shows multiple rows of small photographic frames arranged in a grid. The sequential images depict people, musical instruments, and rehearsal or performance scenes from different angles. Film frame borders and spacing are visible between the images, emphasizing the contact sheet format rather than any single photograph. The overall image focuses on the collection of frames as an archival record.
Frank Burkett Baird Music Building (State University of New York at Buffalo)
New Percussion Quartet at Albright-Knox Art Gallery with percussion instruments
A black-and-white scene shows four percussionists positioned across a concert stage, each at a different percussion station. A large concert bass drum stands near the left, with drums, cymbals, timpani, and a keyboard percussion instrument arranged across the stage. Music stands and microphone stands are placed in front of the performers. The image is taken from the audience perspective, with the stage and percussion setup framed against a plain wall.
A black-and-white scene shows four people on a concert stage arranged around a percussion setup. One person stands beside a large concert bass drum on the left, while another stands near a keyboard percussion instrument on the right. Two people are seated on the floor in the foreground between the instruments. Drums, cymbals, music stands, and additional percussion equipment are arranged across the stage, with a plain wall forming the background.
New Percussion Quartet at Albright-Knox Art Gallery with drums
A black-and-white scene shows four people gathered on a concert stage among percussion instruments. Three people are seated or kneeling in the foreground, facing one another, while a fourth person stands behind them holding a pair of percussion mallets. A drum set, cymbals, and other percussion equipment are visible in the background against a plain wall. The image is closely framed, focusing on the group and the surrounding instruments.
New Percussion Quartet on stairs of Albright-Knox Art Gallery with snare drums
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing on a staircase inside a building, arranged at different heights along the steps. Each person is holding a percussion instrument or piece of percussion equipment, including drums and metal percussion instruments. The staircase has a simple railing and leads upward toward a wall with vertical architectural details. The image is framed from the bottom of the stairs, emphasizing the diagonal arrangement of the group.
New Percussion Quartet posing in front of Toccata and Fugue by Jan Arman at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white scene shows four people posing indoors in front of a decorative wall installation made of hanging metal elements. Three people stand in a row while a fourth person kneels in front, and each is holding one or more percussion mallets. The group is dressed in suits or formal attire, and the image is closely framed, emphasizing the people and the sculptural backdrop.
New Percussion Quartet posing with sculpture by Jean Arp at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing behind a tall, abstract sculpture that occupies the center of the frame and obscures much of their bodies. Both people are dressed in dark formal clothing, and one is holding percussion mallets at their side. The plain background and minimalist composition draw attention to the sculpture and the partially hidden figures.
New Percussion Quartet posing outdoors at Albright-Knox Art Gallery, with sculpture
A black-and-white scene shows four people gathered around a geometric sculpture made of stacked rectangular blocks arranged in an abstract form. The people are dressed in suits or formal clothing and are leaning in to examine or touch different parts of the sculpture. The sculpture is displayed on a low pedestal in an indoor gallery or exhibition space, with a plain background that keeps the focus on the artwork and the group.
New Percussion Quartet posing outdoors at Albright-Knox Art Gallery, with sculpture and snare drum
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing around a classical-style statue displayed on a pedestal in an indoor space. One person reaches up to adjust or position an object against the statue, while the other three watch from nearby. The group is dressed in suits or formal clothing. Curtains and low planters line the background, and the image focuses on the interaction between the people and the sculpture.
A black-and-white scene shows four people gathered around a classical-style statue mounted on a pedestal in an outdoor setting. Two people stand on either side of the statue with their hands resting on it, while another person stands behind the pedestal with only their head visible below the sculpture. Three of the standing people are holding percussion mallets. A curtain or temporary backdrop and trees are visible behind the group, and the image is composed as a posed group portrait.
New Percussion Quartet posing outdoors at Albright-Knox Art Gallery, each with snare drums
A black-and-white scene shows three people seated on the ground outdoors beneath a leafy tree. Each person is holding or resting a drum on their lap, and they are dressed in suits or formal clothing. The tree branches partially frame the group, while a curtain or temporary backdrop is visible behind them. The image is composed as a posed group portrait in an outdoor setting.
New Percussion Quartet posing outdoors at Albright-Knox Art Gallery, with snare drum
A black-and-white scene shows several people positioned around an outdoor courtyard with percussion instruments and music stands. One person stands at the center facing the others, while additional people are seated or standing near drums and other percussion equipment. A leafy tree occupies the middle of the courtyard, and a large abstract sculpture stands on the right side of the frame. A curtain or temporary backdrop lines the rear of the space, and the image is composed to show the full outdoor performance setting.
New Percussion Quartet posing by windows in the auditorium of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white scene shows four people outdoors in a wooded setting. Three people in suits stand together while a fourth person sits or kneels in front of them. The standing group is looking in different directions rather than toward the camera, and trees fill the background. The image is closely framed, emphasizing the group against the natural setting.
New Percussion Quartet looking at a score of Paul Zonn's Tock
Zonn, Paul Martin, 1938-2000. Tock -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows four people seated around a large table covered with papers and documents. Each person is writing, reading, or reviewing the materials in front of them. Pens, folders, and stacks of papers are spread across the tabletop, suggesting a meeting or collaborative work session. The image is taken from above, emphasizing the group and the documents on the table.
New Percussion Quartet posing by windows in the auditorium of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, with drum
A black-and-white scene shows four people in suits posing together indoors. Three are seated in the foreground while a fourth stands behind them. Large floor-to-ceiling windows fill the background, revealing trees outside and creating reflections across the glass. The image is closely framed, focusing on the group in a formal portrait setting.
A black-and-white scene shows three people seated around a large table covered with papers and documents. One person points to a page while the others write notes or review the documents in front of them. Pens, folders, and stacks of papers are spread across the tabletop, suggesting a collaborative meeting or planning session. A brick wall, music stands, and percussion instruments are visible in the background, placing the meeting in a rehearsal or performance space.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in suits standing indoors beside large floor-to-ceiling windows. One person stands in the foreground with an arm resting against the window frame, while three others are spaced farther back along the windows. Trees are visible outside through the glass, and strong natural light creates long shadows across the floor. The image emphasizes the architectural setting and the staggered arrangement of the group.
New Percussion Quartet posing outside of old Baird Hall
A black-and-white scene shows four people in suits standing together outside a building entrance. One person stands in the center with folded arms, while the others are turned toward one another or looking in different directions. The doorway and building facade frame the group, and the image is closely cropped to emphasize the informal arrangement and interaction among the four people.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in suits standing together in the recessed entrance of a building. One person stands in the center with folded arms, while the others are turned toward one another or looking in different directions. The doorway and surrounding glass panels frame the group, and the image is closely composed to emphasize their informal arrangement outside the entrance.
New Percussion Quartet posing outside of old Baird Hall with umbrellas
A black-and-white scene shows four people in suits standing outside a building in front of large windows. Two people are holding open umbrellas, while the others stand nearby facing different directions as if in conversation. Reflections are visible in the window panes behind them, and the wet pavement suggests recent or ongoing rain. The image is composed as an informal group portrait in an outdoor setting.
A black-and-white contact sheet shows multiple rows of small photographic frames arranged in vertical strips. The sequential images depict musicians, music stands, and rehearsal or performance scenes from different angles. Some frames are overexposed or partially blank, while the film borders and spacing remain visible, emphasizing the contact sheet format rather than any single photograph. The image focuses on the collection of frames as an archival record.
A black-and-white contact sheet shows multiple rows of small photographic frames arranged in horizontal strips. The sequential images depict musicians, conductors, music stands, percussion instruments, and rehearsal or performance scenes from different angles. Film frame borders and spacing are clearly visible, with a bright curved area at the lower right edge where part of the sheet is overexposed or cropped. The image emphasizes the contact sheet as an archival record rather than any individual photograph.
Black and white contact-sheet of 35 mm images of New Percussion Quartet looking at a score of Paul Zonn's Tock
A black-and-white contact sheet shows multiple rows of small photographic frames arranged in vertical strips. The sequential images depict people gathered around tables, standing in groups, and posing for formal portraits in indoor settings. Film frame borders and spacing are clearly visible, with some frames partially cropped at the edges. The image emphasizes the contact sheet format as an archival record rather than any individual photograph.
Black and white contact-sheet of 35 mm images of New Percussion Quartet rehearsing in old Baird Hall and outdoors
A black-and-white contact sheet shows multiple rows of small photographic frames arranged in vertical strips. The sequential images depict musicians performing, people posing in groups, and individuals gathered around tables in meeting or rehearsal settings. Film frame borders and spacing are clearly visible, with some frames rotated or partially cropped. The image emphasizes the contact sheet format as an archival record rather than any individual photograph.
New Percussion Quartet posing with large frame
A color photograph shows four people posing around a large, ornate empty picture frame indoors. Three people lean in from the top and sides of the frame, while a fourth sits below within the lower opening. They are dressed in suits, ties, and jackets, with several wearing glasses or sporting mustaches. The carved wooden frame dominates the composition, creating a staged group portrait against a plain green wall.
A black-and-white scene shows four people seated around a large table covered with papers and documents. One person is writing while the others look at or discuss the materials spread across the table. Folders, loose pages, and pens are arranged across the tabletop. Percussion instruments, including a large bass drum, and music stands are visible in the background, suggesting the meeting is taking place in a rehearsal or performance space.
New Percussion Quartet rehearsing in old Baird Hall
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. In the foreground, one person is playing a hand drum while facing a music stand with sheet music. Three other people stand behind nearby, looking toward the music stand or the instruments. Brick walls, additional percussion instruments, and music stands are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. In the foreground, one person is playing a hand drum while facing music stands with sheet music. The other three people stand behind nearby, looking toward the music stands or percussion instruments, with one appearing to play a drum. Brick walls, additional percussion instruments, and music stands are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. In the foreground, one person is playing a hand drum while facing music stands with sheet music. The other three people stand nearby around drums and additional percussion instruments, looking toward the music stands or instruments. A brick wall, a clock, and more percussion equipment are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. In the foreground, one person is playing a hand drum while facing music stands with sheet music. The other three people stand nearby around drums and additional percussion instruments, looking toward the music stands or instruments. A brick wall, large windows, and more percussion equipment are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. In the foreground, one person is playing a hand drum while facing music stands with sheet music. The other three people stand nearby around drums and additional percussion instruments, looking toward the music stands or instruments. A brick wall, large windows, and overhead fluorescent lights are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. One person in the foreground is holding a hand drum beside a snare drum, while the other three stand near additional drums and music stands with sheet music. The group appears to be focused on the music stands and instruments. A brick wall, large windows, and overhead fluorescent lights are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. One person in the foreground is playing a hand drum beside a snare drum, while the other three stand near timpani, additional drums, and music stands with sheet music. A brick wall, a clock, and overhead fluorescent lights are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. In the foreground, one person stands beside a snare drum holding a pair of drumsticks, while the other three stand near additional drums, timpani, and music stands with sheet music. A brick wall, large windows, and overhead fluorescent lights are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people in a rehearsal or performance space gathered around percussion instruments. One person in the foreground stands beside a snare drum holding a pair of drumsticks, while the other three stand near additional drums, timpani, and music stands with sheet music. A brick wall, a clock, and overhead fluorescent lights are visible in the background, emphasizing the rehearsal setting.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing indoors in a rehearsal room with percussion instruments. Two people hold drumsticks beside snare drums, another stands behind a pair of timpani, and music stands are positioned in front of them. A cinder block wall, a clock, and a doorway are visible in the background.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing indoors in a rehearsal room playing percussion instruments. One person plays a snare drum, another plays a xylophone or similar keyboard percussion instrument, a third stands behind timpani, and a fourth stands near a large bass drum. Music stands are positioned in front of the performers, with a cinder block wall, a clock, and fluorescent ceiling lights visible in the background.
A black-and-white scene shows several people standing in a rehearsal room around percussion instruments. A person in the foreground is positioned at a keyboard percussion instrument, while another stands behind a music stand at the center. Additional people are visible near a suspended cymbal, a snare drum, and another keyboard percussion instrument. Music stands are arranged throughout the room, with fluorescent lights and percussion equipment visible in the background.
A black-and-white scene shows a person leaning over a keyboard percussion instrument in a rehearsal room, appearing to adjust or examine something on the instrument. Another person stands in the background near additional percussion equipment, while a partially visible person stands at the right edge of the frame. Music stands, open storage cubbies, and various percussion instruments are visible throughout the room.
A black-and-white scene shows two people standing in a rehearsal room surrounded by percussion instruments and music stands. One person is seen from behind at the center of the room, while another stands near a large keyboard percussion instrument on the right. Additional percussion instruments, including keyboard percussion instruments and timpani, are arranged around the room. A cinder block wall, a clock, and suspended tubular bells are visible in the background.
New Percussion Quartet with Margaret Krimsky-Hassel rehearsing Be Prepared
New Percussion Quartet. Be Prepared -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around a grand piano in a rehearsal room. The piano lid is open, revealing the strings and internal frame in the foreground. One person is seated at the piano facing the sheet music while four others stand around the instrument, looking toward the music. Curtains hang in the background, and the group is closely arranged around the piano.
A black-and-white scene shows several people leaning over the open interior of a grand piano. The piano lid is raised, exposing the strings and frame as the group reaches toward the strings with their hands, appearing to adjust or examine them. A window and curtains are visible in the background, and the image is cropped closely around the piano and the people.
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around an open grand piano. Three people lean over the exposed strings, reaching into the instrument with their hands, while another stands at the right and one person sits behind the piano watching. Curtains hang in the background, and the image is closely framed around the piano and the group.
A black-and-white scene shows five people gathered around an open grand piano. Four people lean over the exposed strings, reaching into the instrument with their hands, while one person sits behind the piano watching. The piano lid is raised, revealing the strings and frame, and curtains hang in the background. The image is closely framed around the piano and the group.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing beside a grand piano in a rehearsal room. One person in the foreground appears to be lifting or steadying the raised piano lid, while two others stand behind the piano and another stands at the right. The piano occupies much of the left side of the frame, and curtains hang in the background.
Jan Williams Solo Recital at Percussion Festival in Århus, Denmark
A color scene shows a person seated behind a set of timpani on a stage. A music stand is positioned in front of the person, with additional percussion equipment nearby. The stage features a blue wall, orange curtain, and a geometric mural at the left edge of the frame.
Margaret Krimsky-Hassell playing piano for a rehearsal of Be Prepared by the New Percussion Quartet
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at an upright piano, viewed from the side while playing the keyboard. Sheet music is open on the piano's music stand, and the person's hands rest on the keys. Curtains hang in the background, and the image is closely framed around the pianist and the instrument.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a piano, viewed from the side with their hands on the keyboard. Part of the piano's interior is visible at the right edge of the frame, and curtains hang in the background. The image is closely cropped, focusing on the person and the piano.
New Percussion Quartet posing with sculpture by Henry Moore, outdoors
A black-and-white scene shows two large abstract sculptures displayed on a pedestal in the foreground. Several people are partially visible standing behind the sculptures, with only portions of their faces and bodies showing between and around the forms. A building facade with windows is visible in the background, suggesting an outdoor courtyard or plaza.
New Percussion Quartet posing with sculpture, outdoors
A black-and-white scene shows three people gathered around an abstract metal sculpture mounted on a square pedestal outdoors. One person stands on the left, another sits or leans within the sculpture at the center, and a third crouches on the right. A building with large windows and landscaped shrubs is visible in the background.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing side by side indoors wearing novelty hats and fake mustaches. Each person is dressed in a suit or jacket with a tie, and the hats vary in style, including cone-shaped and wide-brimmed designs. One person holds a hand near their face, while the others face the camera against a plain indoor background.
New Percussion Quartet playing snare drum
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing around a snare drum mounted on a stand. One person gestures toward the drum while the others look down at it, with one person holding a pair of drumsticks. The group is dressed in suits or jackets and stands against a plain indoor background.
New Percussion Quartet posing with snare drum
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing together indoors behind a snare drum mounted on a stand. One person at the right holds another drum at their side, while the others stand with their hands at their sides or resting near the snare drum. The group is dressed in suits or jackets and faces the camera against a plain background.
A color scene shows a stage set with multiple percussion instruments, including a drum set, timpani, music stands, and other percussion equipment arranged across the floor. A person is seated behind the timpani near the back of the stage with a music stand in front of them. The stage features a blue wall, a colorful geometric mural on the left, wooden flooring, and a speaker mounted high on the wall.
A black-and-white scene shows four people standing together indoors behind a snare drum mounted on a stand. One person holds a pair of drumsticks across the front of the drum while the others stand with their hands at their sides. The group is dressed in suits or jackets and faces the camera against a plain background.
A color scene shows four people interacting with a large, ornate carved wooden frame standing upright. One person sits inside the frame looking upward, while another person is partially visible at the bottom, looking up from below. Two others stand on either side of the frame with their hands resting on it. The background is a plain indoor wall, and the frame's intricate carved pattern is prominently visible.
New Percussion Quartet posing with statue
A color scene shows four people seated around a standing statue on a pedestal indoors. The statue stands at the center of the group, while two people sit on either side in the foreground and two others sit slightly behind. All are dressed in suits or jackets, and the background is a plain wall with soft, even lighting.
A color scene shows an empty auditorium with rows of seats facing a stage prepared for a percussion performance. Multiple percussion instruments, including keyboard percussion instruments, timpani, drums, and music stands, are arranged across the stage. A colorful geometric mural spans the back wall beneath a large projection screen, with blue side walls and speakers mounted on either side.
Jan Williams at home posing with gramophone that belonged to Diane Williams' grandparents
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing beside an antique gramophone with a large flared horn. The person wears glasses, a button-up shirt, and a jacket, and is partially cropped at the left edge of the frame. The gramophone sits on a wooden cabinet with decorative detailing, and a bright interior space is visible in the background.
A color scene shows several people seated in folding chairs facing a stage with percussion instruments and audio equipment. A variety of percussion instruments, including keyboard percussion instruments, drums, and stands, are arranged across the stage, with microphones and speakers positioned nearby. The audience is viewed from behind, and the stage is set against a plain light-colored wall.
Jan Williams playing percussion in Miami
A color scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument, holding two mallets while playing. The person wears glasses and a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and looks down at the instrument. Audio equipment, including a television monitor, speakers, and other electronic devices, is arranged behind the performer in an indoor performance or rehearsal space.
A color scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument, holding two mallets while playing. The person wears glasses and a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and looks down at the instrument. Additional percussion instruments, speakers, a television monitor, and other audio equipment are arranged behind the performer in an indoor performance or rehearsal space.
Jan Williams playing marimba and vibraphone in Slee Hall
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument on a wooden stage, holding two mallets while playing. The person leans forward with one mallet raised above the instrument and the other positioned over the bars. The instrument is mounted on a wheeled frame, and a wood-paneled wall forms the background.
Frederick C. and Alice Slee Chamber Hall (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Black and white contact-sheet of 35 mm images of Jan Williams playing marimba
A black-and-white contact sheet shows multiple vertical strips of portrait photographs arranged side by side. Each strip contains a series of small frames depicting a person in various seated poses, with a few darker or blank frames interspersed between the images. The film borders and frame numbers are visible, emphasizing the contact sheet format.
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing beside a vehicle with the word "radio" printed on its side. The person leans against the vehicle near a door with a window, wearing a short-sleeved plaid shirt and trousers. The image is closely framed, with the side of the vehicle filling most of the background.
A black-and-white portrait shows a person with light-colored hair, glasses, and a mustache seated indoors. The person wears a button-up shirt and looks toward the camera while resting one arm on a surface. The background is dark and softly lit, with indistinct objects visible behind them.
Jan Williams playing with UB Percussion Ensemble (photo by Dave Gordon's father)
A color scene shows a person standing indoors holding a sheet of paper, wearing a suit jacket, shirt, and tie. A music stand is positioned nearby, with part of a keyboard percussion instrument visible at the lower left edge of the frame. Dark stage curtains and a large structural column are in the background, and another person is partially visible at the right edge.
A black-and-white scene shows the torso and arms of a person in a suit and tie standing behind a keyboard percussion instrument. One hand rests on the instrument while the other holds a mallet at the side. The person's head is cropped out of the frame, and the image is closely composed against a plain background, emphasizing the instrument and formal attire.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a table with five bottles lined up in front of them. The person wears glasses and holds a raised glass filled with a light-colored beverage while looking downward. The table, bottles, and glass are the main focus, with a plain wall and a bench visible in the background.
A color close-up shows a person looking directly toward the camera while wearing clear-framed glasses, a dark knit cap, and a light-colored scarf. The person has a mustache, and the softly blurred background keeps the focus on the face.
Jan Williams at a rehearsal for Luciano Berio's Circles at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Berio, Luciano, 1925-2003. Circles -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a keyboard percussion instrument, holding mallets while playing. Additional percussion instruments, including a drum set, cymbals, and other equipment, are arranged throughout the room. Music stands and sheets of paper are visible in the foreground, with curtains and shelves lining the background.
Jan Williams conducting, as printed on an advertisement for Evenings for New Music, with flutist Petr Kotík in foreground
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor leading a musical performance while facing an orchestra. In the foreground, a musician holding a flute is visible from behind, with sheet music positioned below the instrument. The conductor stands in the background with both hands raised, and the words "evenings for new music" appear on the backdrop behind them. Stage lighting and additional musicians are partially visible in the background.
Jan Williams conducting at Brock University
A black-and-white scene shows a conductor standing behind a music stand with both hands raised as if leading a musical performance. The conductor wears a suit and tie and holds a baton in one hand. The image is framed from a low angle against a dark background, with the music stand occupying the lower foreground.
Jan Williams playing percussion at old Baird Hall
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing behind a keyboard percussion instrument in a rehearsal room filled with percussion equipment. Large gongs, drums, and additional percussion instruments are arranged around the room, with acoustic panels lining the walls. The image is taken from a distance, showing the full percussion setup and the person at its center.
Jan Williams at the performance of Julius Eastman's Macle at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated on a chair on a stage with one leg crossed over the other. A music stand and microphone stand are positioned in front of the person, who rests a hand near their face. Curtains frame the stage on both sides, with additional stage furnishings visible in the background.
Jan Williams performing Lejaren Hiller's 3 Rituals for 2 Percussionists at Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Hiller, Lejaren, 1924-1994. Rituals for 2 Percussionists -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion instrument while wearing over-ear headphones. The person holds a mallet in each hand above the instrument and appears to be looking toward a music stand or sheet music positioned to the right. A microphone on a stand and additional percussion equipment are visible nearby, and the image is closely cropped around the performer.
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing at a percussion instrument while wearing a protective helmet with chin straps. The person holds a mallet in each hand and faces slightly to the side. Shelving with equipment and additional percussion instruments are visible in the background, and the image is closely cropped around the performer.
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated at a grand piano with the lid raised, viewed through the open frame of the instrument. The person faces forward with hands resting near the keyboard. Additional percussion instruments, including a large gong and music stands, are visible around the room, suggesting a rehearsal or performance space.
Jan Williams at rehearsal for Kinder Koncert with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
A black-and-white scene shows a person standing indoors beside a large hanging fabric backdrop or curtain. The person wears glasses, a mustache, a collared shirt, and a sweater vest, and looks toward the camera. A wood-paneled wall and additional hanging fabric are visible in the background, with the image closely framed around the person.
Jan Williams performing Elliott Carter's 8 Pieces for Four Timpani at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Carter, Elliott, 1908- Pieces, timpani -- Performances
Jan Williams performing Luciano Berio's Circles at Evenings for New Music
A black-and-white scene shows a person reclining across a keyboard percussion instrument on a stage with their head tilted back and one arm resting behind them. Music stands, drums, tubular bells, and additional keyboard percussion instruments are arranged around the stage. Large curtains hang in the background, and microphone stands are positioned in front of the instruments.
Jan Williams portrait in the Creative Associates rehearsal room, old Baird Hall
A black-and-white close-up shows a person facing the camera while wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a white shirt, and a dark tie. The person has a mustache, and part of a large gong and other percussion equipment are visible in the softly focused background. The image is closely cropped around the upper body and face.
Jan Williams portrait sitting in the Creative Associates rehearsal room, old Baird Hall, percussion instruments in background
A black-and-white scene shows a person seated indoors wearing dark-framed glasses, a suit jacket, a white shirt, and a dark tie. The person looks slightly to the side with their hands resting together. Large gongs and other percussion instruments are visible in the background, and the image is framed from the waist up.
Diane Williams on television performing Lou Harrison's Canticle no. 3
Harrison, Lou, 1917-2003. Canticle, no. 3 -- Performances
A black-and-white scene shows a television set against a cinder block wall displaying a person seated at a table or desk. The television is mounted on a stand, with cables hanging down the wall beneath it. The surrounding room is dimly lit, and the television screen is the primary focal point of the image.
Jan Williams on television performing Lou Harrison's Canticle no. 3
A black-and-white scene shows a television set against a cinder block wall displaying a person standing beside a keyboard percussion instrument. The television is mounted on a stand, with cables hanging down the wall beneath it. The surrounding room is dimly lit, and the television screen is the primary focal point of the image.
Warsaw (Poland)--Buildings, structures, etc.
A grand Baroque church facade featuring tall columns, arched windows, and multiple niches containing statues. The upper portion is adorned with sculpted figures and a central bell tower topped with a cross. The lower section includes a large entrance door, above which is a decorative balcony. Leafless trees in the foreground partially obscure the building. The structure stands along a cobblestone street.
Jan Bulhak Art. Fotograf. Wilno Jagiellonska 8
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
A multi-arched stone bridge spans a river, with its structure reflected clearly in the still water below. Atop the bridge, large sculptural figures including a mounted figure and accompanying statues stand prominently on one end. A person is visible walking along the bridge near the sculptures. The background is filled with dense trees in full leaf. The bridge features a balustrade and evenly spaced stone posts.
View of a grand architectural facade featuring a lower level with a series of arched openings, some of which contain wrought iron gates and posters. The upper level is supported by a row of tall Corinthian columns and balustrades, forming a two-story colonnade. A stylized bird emblem on a pole is visible in the foreground on the upper level, silhouetted against the sky. Leafless trees and a multi-story building appear in the background.
The fountain in the Saxon Garden at Warsaw
A monumental tiered fountain stands in a landscaped park. The fountain features a wide, shallow upper basin supported by a fluted pedestal with carved ornamentation at the base. The circular lower basin is decorated with garlands, leaf patterns, and sculpted heads at regular intervals. Fallen leaves have collected around the fountain, and leafless trees fill the background, suggesting late autumn or early winter.
La Pologne en images photgr. de J. Bulhak