Percussion setup for Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
Feldman, Morton, 1926-1987. King of Denmark -- Performances
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Percussion setup for Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Schauspielhaus, Berlin
Stage of the Schauspielhaus shown on monitor backstage
Jan Williams rehearsing Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
John Patrick Thomas, Diane Williams, and Richard Reeve by the water in Hamburg, Germany
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Jan Williams and the Perceum Percussion group
Jan Williams with Joel Chadabe (back to camera), Arna Suttle, Clark Suttle, and Erik Jacobsen at the home of Torben Elmøe after a Sjelland Symphony Orchestra concert
Jan Williams sitting in front of a statue of Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig
Jan Williams and John Patrick Thomas standing in front of the water in Lübeck
Eberhard Blum, Mrs. Weisman, Adam Weisman, and Jan Williams at Blum's apartment in Berlin
Jan Williams, Nils Vigeland, Diane Williams, and Yvar Mikashoff
View of stage at the at the Schauspielhaus, Berlin, set for performance of Morton Feldman's King of Denmark
Jan Williams setting up percussion instruments for Morton Feldman's King of Denmark at the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
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Jan Williams, and Henrik Svitzer in Copenhagen
Jan Williams rehearsing on stage for his solo recital in Århus, Denmark
Jan Williams and Joel Chadabe in Århus, Denmark
Nils Vigeland, Madeline Burke-Vigeland, Eberhard Blum, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Hibbard Williams sitting at a table in Miami
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Renée Levine Packer, Hibbard Williams, and John Cage at the New Music America Festival in Miami
Eberhard Blum, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Diane Williams sitting outside in Miami
Bent Lylloff, Jerzy Zgodzinski, Dave Weckl, and Jan Williams at the home of Bent Lylloff during Williams' induction into the Danish Percussion Society
Jan Williams with Bent Lyllof during Williams' induction into the Danish Percussion Society at Lyllof's home in Copenhagen
Jan Williams and Bent Lylloff in Copenhagen
Eberhard Blum, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, Diane Williams, and Jan Williams in front of a church door in Berlin
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum on a bench in Berlin
Jan Williams, Diane Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing on Unter den Linden with the Brandenburg Gate in the background
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum by a statue in Berlin
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum standing on a pedestal in Berlin
Diane Williams, Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing on Unter den Linden with the Brandenburg Gate in the background
Eberhard Blum, Diane Williams, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Jan Williams standing in front of a church door in Berlin
Diane Williams, Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing in front of a statue in Berlin
Eberhard Blum and Diane Williams standing on Unter den Linden with Brandenburg Gate in background
Diane Williams, Jan Williams, Eberhard Blum, and Ann Holyoke Lehmann standing on Unter den Linden with Brandenburg Gate in background
Jan Williams and Eberhard Blum in front of a statue in Berlin
Eberhard Blum standing on a pedestal in Berlin
Diane Williams, Eberhard Blum, Martin Riches, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Jan Williams seated at a table in Blum's home in Berlin
Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Ann Noël, Ann Holyoke Lehmann, and Diane Williams, seated at a table in Blum's home in Berlin
Jan and Diane Williams using their short wave radio set
Two people occupy a platform bench area; one stands holding a small object and the other sits. A prominent wall advertisement composed of connected reflective spheres covers the background. A station sign reading "PASSY" is visible above the scene.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum and Dennis Kahle (partial)
They stand beside a striped red-and-green awning and a street stall. A map kiosk and traffic are visible under the overpass in the background. One person wears glasses and a long dark coat and has a cigarette, while the other wears a dark coat and holds a small suitcase.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum and Bunita Marcus
Three individuals sit side by side on a black bench; the left person wears a blue jacket and jeans with legs crossed. The center person has a striped shirt, brown jacket and light-colored trousers. The right person wears a floral blouse and holds a folded beige coat and scarf.
Morton Feldman with Julius Eastman, Ralph Jones, and Peter Gena
Several people sit around a small table with playing cards and counters while another person stands nearby holding a cigarette. The carriage has upholstered seats with headrests and a window showing a small reserved sign. A visible watermark reads "Copyright by Jan Williams".
Two people stand on a raised stage arranged with a piano and several percussion instruments beneath tall arched windows. Rows of wooden chairs occupy the foreground and pendant lights hang from the ceiling. Projection equipment and cables are visible near the stage edge.
Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Sala Maggiore
Two people sit facing a small table in a train compartment; one wears glasses and a suit jacket while the other wears a knit sweater and trousers. A can of beer and printed materials lie on the table between them. A window behind them shows a bright reflection from a camera flash.
Morton Feldman with David Gibson and Dennis Kahle
Three people stand on a patterned plaza in front of a multi-tiered fountain with multiple water jets and sculptural figures at its base. Behind the fountain are several multi-story buildings and a large circular rooftop sign. A low hedge separates the fountain basin from the pedestrian area.
Two people stand on the edge of a raised stone fountain in a sunlit courtyard surrounded by small trees. A stone building with arched openings and small windows forms the background. One person wears a long dark overcoat and glasses over a light suit, the other wears a shorter coat and scarf; pigeons and other visitors are visible in the background.
The cabin shows blue upholstered seats, overhead bins, and a narrow aisle leading to a rear doorway. A seated person wearing glasses and a blazer holds a small object and has a cigarette in the mouth. Another person stands in the aisle reaching toward the overhead compartment, and a copyright watermark runs across the center of the scene.
Morton Feldman with Filippo Juvarra going to Cappella degli Scrovegni
Four people walk on a gravel path in front of a rectangular brick church with a gabled roof, a central arched window, and a decorated arched doorway. The building sits behind a low fence with trees and hills in the background and a small cross at the roof peak.
Two people stand in the foreground beneath arched vaults and stone columns, wearing casual clothing including a cardigan and a jacket. A small group of people is visible in the shaded archway in the background. The floor is paved with stone and a trash bin sits near a column. A watermark reading "Copyright by Ian Williams" runs across the center.
Ralph Jones, Benjamin Hudson, Julius Eastman, and Eberhard Blum
Four people occupy a wood-floored room with a violinist seated at a music stand and a pianist at a grand piano. Another person leans over the piano while a fourth stands near a doorway. A decorative hanging tapestry showing figures and a tree is mounted on the wall beside exposed organ pipes and microphones.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum and Filippo Juvarra
Narrow paved alley runs between tall stone buildings with sunlight illuminating the right wall. Three people stand partway down the alley near an arch that opens to a brighter area beyond. Small orange fragments are scattered on the pavement and a watermark is visible across the center of the scene.
Three people stand on a paved walkway beside a narrow canal lined with multi-story buildings. A low stone railing separates the walkway from the water where small boats are moored. A pedestrian bridge spans the canal in the distance and sunlight casts shadows on the pavement.
Two adults stand on a sunlit cobblestone sidewalk beside a building with arched windows. One wears a suit, tie and has an overcoat draped over shoulders; the other wears a sweater and a jacket. A double-decker bus is parked along the curb and several vehicles and street signs are visible down the road. A copyright watermark is visible across the center of the scene.
Morton Feldman with Nils Vigeland in Totnes, England
A shopfront with a sign reading "STAN POPHAM LTD" and a large display window showing "TURF ACCOUNTANTS" signage. Two people stand on the pavement next to a parked car. The shop interior and framed pictures are visible through the window and a circular vent is mounted above the display.
Morton Feldman with Nils Vigeland at Totnes Castle, Devon, England
Two individuals stand within the arch; one holds a small notebook and wears a dark green shirt, the other wears a light jacket and glasses and leans on the wall. The arch is constructed from irregular dressed stone and sits above a grassy, worn stone foreground. Through the opening a valley with houses and trees is visible.
Two people stand on a narrow stone path along a grassy slope below a crenellated stone wall that suggests old fortifications. A low stone retaining wall and a rope handrail border the path. Tall grass covers much of the hillside above the path.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum, Nils Vigeland, and Martha Herr Hanneman
Four people sit on a low stone wall by a well-kept lawn with trees and a stone building featuring an arched doorway in the background. One person holds a sheet of paper and another wears sunglasses and a light-colored sweater. The group is seated close together on the edge of the wall.
Four people wearing casual clothing, including denim jeans and a patterned shirt, stand close together in a narrow alley flanked by rough stone walls. The alley floor is paved with rectangular tiles and contains a drain cover. One person holds a brown bag. A building with a tiled roof and a downspout is visible at the alley entrance.
Morton Feldman with Jan Williams and Dennis Kahle
Three people stand along a seaside railing with a motorcycle parked at the left. The left person wears a suit and overcoat, the center person holds a wrapped bundle, and the right person wears glasses and a sweater under a jacket. The sea and several ships are visible on the horizon behind them.
Two pedestrians stand on a riverside walkway beside a metal railing, with one facing the camera and the other turned toward the camera. A large civic building and several high-rise structures are visible across the river. Additional pedestrians walk away along the path and a watermark reading "Copyright by Jan Williams" is visible across the center.
Morton Feldman with Martha Herr Hanneman and Eberhard Blum in Totnes, Devon, England
Feldman, Morton, 1926- Blum, Eberhard, 1940- Herr, Martha
Three people stand beside a stone wall that bears a directional sign reading 'Castle Hill Beauty Spot' with 'No Cycling' below. Several parked cars and a grassy mound are visible behind the wall. A large tree and a blue freestanding sign appear further in the background.
Benjamin Hudson (violin), Ralph Jones (in doorway), Eberhard Blum (flute), Julius Eastman (piano), and Amrom Chodos (clarinet)
Several musicians sit behind music stands holding wind instruments in front of a grand piano and a pipe organ. Microphones, amplifiers, and equipment cases are arranged around the performers on a wooden floor. A decorative wall hanging and an open doorway are visible in the background.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum, Jan Williams, Renée Levine, and Dennis Kahle
Five people wearing coats stand along the railing of a pedestrian bridge over a river. A multi-story modern building with large windows and other urban structures are visible on the far bank. The bridge walkway extends to the right where two additional pedestrians are walking away. A visible watermark reads "Copyright by Jan Williams."
A person wearing glasses, a dark jacket, a pink shirt and a green tie stands among aisles of fixtures and appliances. Shiny metal sinks and other plumbing fixtures occupy the foreground, with retail displays and signage visible throughout the store. Other shoppers and shelving are visible in the background under overhead lighting.
A person wearing a beige suit, white shirt and red tie stands beside a long table with audio gear, cables and a small mixer. The room features rows of wooden chairs, hanging dome lights, religious paintings and an altar area. A drum kit and microphone stands are visible near the back of the space.
A person sits on a piano bench with hands on the keys of a black grand piano. Behind the instrument is a large framed artwork showing a figure upside down and a tall arched window admitting daylight. A music stand or easel is visible to the left and wooden paneling lines the walls.
A cylindrical advertising pillar is plastered with colorful posters and flyers, several in German promoting music events and cultural notices. A person wearing a dark overcoat and glasses stands nearby facing the pillar. Bare trees and a paved walkway are visible in the background.
A person walks on a paved turnout beside an orange hatchback with a yellow rear license plate reading ROH 506R. Two black-and-white cows move along the roadside behind a low stone wall. Trees and rolling hills form the background and several parked cars are visible.
A person wearing sunglasses, a light jacket and blue jeans stands on a wooden stile over a fence. A two-story brick building with rectangular windows sits behind the field. Trees and branches frame the top of the scene and grass and undergrowth cover the foreground.
An individual wearing light-colored trousers and brown shoes climbs a three-step wooden stile to cross a split-rail fence beside a narrow paved road. Mature trees and hedgerows line the lane and cast dappled shadows across the grass and fence. A grassy verge and small wooden posts sit at the base of the stile.
Two people stand on a wooden platform near a vibraphone, bass drum, and other percussion instruments arranged with music stands. A grand piano sits in the background in front of a large stone fireplace, and a bouquet of flowers is placed near the music stand. The floor is polished wood and there are additional chairs and lighting stands around the space.
Morton Feldman at Totnes Castle, Devon, England
A person stands on grass within a round stone keep surrounded by high crenellated walls. Sections of stone foundations and a low rectangular outline are visible to the right, with a wooden railing along the left wall. Rolling green hills appear beyond the weathered masonry and the person carries a small bag while dressed in casual clothing.
Morton Feldman at Valley Gardens, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England
A person wearing a light jacket, shirt and beige trousers stands next to a large clump of lobed, umbrella-like leaves, likely gunnera. A paved walkway runs beside the planting with a few pedestrians visible in the distance. Low rocks and small flowering groundcover edge the bed and dense trees form the background.
Morton Feldman with Martha Herr Hanneman and Eberhard Blum in Devon, England
Three people stand on a sidewalk in front of a shop; one person has their back to the camera and leans toward the display window, another stands near a green door facing the camera, and a third is in the foreground wearing a light-colored coat. The storefront features multiple green pillars and large glass panes with items displayed inside.
Morton Feldman in front of shop window in Devon, England
Person with dark-framed glasses and a beige jacket stands beside a green-framed storefront window showing ceramics and small objects. A cigarette is visible in the person's mouth. The storefront has white exterior walls and a wooden overhang above the window.
A person wearing a hooded jacket and trousers stands with hands in pockets on a grassy slope above a rocky shoreline. A second person is visible near the waterline to the left. The coastline features rocky outcrops and a low vegetated headland, and a copyright watermark is overlaid across the scene.
A person wearing a dark jacket and glasses sits at a black grand piano on a red padded bench. The background is bright white and a section of wooden parquet floor is visible under the piano. A watermark reading "Copyright by Jan Williams" runs across the center.
At a pedestrian crossing with Belisha beacons, several pedestrians cross the road while a person in a yellow coat carries a plastic bag. A three-story stone building with shopfronts and a Union Jack flag stands across the street, with parked cars along the curb. A curved stone building and trees are visible on the right and in the background.
Morton Feldman with percussion set-up for performance of his King of Denmark
Several percussion instruments are arranged in a recording studio, including conga drums, a large bass drum, timpani, and suspended gongs. Multiple microphone stands and cables surround the instruments and several music stands are positioned nearby. Acoustic panels line the walls and a person stands by a metal staircase in the background.
A person adjusts a large concert drum amid an array of percussion instruments including timpani, gongs, chimes, and a bass drum. Several microphone stands and music stands surround the instruments, with cables on the floor and acoustic panels on the walls. A watermark is visible across the center of the scene.
Rectangular outdoor pool with a concrete deck and metal handrails at both ends. Several people are swimming and standing on the deck near a low-rise building with rows of windows. Grass, trees, and a tall chimney are visible beyond the pool area.
Morton Feldman with Eberhard Blum in swimming pool
Two people stand next to a large metal gong mounted on a tripod stand under trees. One person wears a yellow polo shirt and dark sunglasses; the other wears a blue shirt and dark trousers. A table and equipment are visible in the shaded background and dappled sunlight falls on the ground.
Morton Feldman in front of Persian monument
A large carved stone lamassu with a human head, winged body and bull's legs stands against a tall gateway pillar. The sculpture shows detailed beard and patterned body ornamentation and is partially weathered. Several visitors stand nearby on a gravel courtyard, providing scale. The surrounding landscape is arid under a clear blue sky.
A person wearing dark sunglasses and a light-colored shirt leans close to a stone wall carved with repeated stylized leaf designs and a decorative rosette border. Several cracks and missing fragments are visible in the relief. The carved panels are arranged in horizontal bands on the masonry.
A patterned area rug covers the foreground of a dimly lit stage with multiple microphone stands and music stands. Percussion instruments including a drum kit and a vibraphone occupy the center and right of the stage. Several people stand near the equipment and an ornate architectural backdrop is visible.
A person wearing glasses and a dark shirt sits at a table with plates, bread rolls, drinking glasses, and a partially filled glass bottle. The table is set outdoors with potted plants and a trellis visible in the background. A lemon wedge and utensils are visible on the table.
Morton Feldman at rehearsal at unknown location
A person wearing a brown jacket and light trousers holds sheet music while standing beside percussion instruments including cymbals, a keyboard percussion instrument, and snare drums. A music stand and several chairs are set up nearby. The space has light-colored concrete walls and a wooden floor.
A person is ascending a blue metal ladder at the edge of a rectangular outdoor pool, wearing light-colored swim trunks. The person holds the handrail with one arm while standing on a step partially out of the water. Another person is visible in the pool behind them, with a low building and grassy area in the background.
Two people stand behind music stands; one leans toward a large studio microphone mounted on a stand while the other stands with hands on hips. Both wear collared shirts and the background is dark. A copyright watermark is visible across the center.