Conductor Collection (page 20)

Hans Richter (1843-1916) Austrian Hungarian orchestral and operatic conductor, 1911
Hans Richter (Janos Richter), (1843-1916). Richter was an Austrian Hungarian orchestral and operatic conductor. Taken from Wills Cigarette card, Musical Celebrities series, 1911

August Manns (1825-1907), German-born conductor, 1911
Sir August Friedrich Manns (1825-1907), German-born conductor who settled in England. From an original photograph by James Russell & Sons

Richard Wagner, German composer, 19th century (1956). A print from People, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common, essential and inessential

Herve (Louis Auguste Florimond Ronger), French singer, composer and conductor, 1870. Herve (1825-1894) has been credited with inventing the musical genre of operetta in Paris in the 1840s

Edouard Colonne, French conductor and violinist, 1902. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1855-1915, 7th album, Editions MD, Paris

The Electric Light Apparatus, 1866

A woman tram-conductor, Chile, 1922. Artist: Brown & Dawson
A woman tram-conductor, Chile, 1922. The sign tells people not to get on while the tram is moving. Illustration from Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume II

Sir Joseph Barnby (1838-1896), English composer and conductor, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
Sir Joseph Barnby (1838-1896), English composer and conductor, 1893. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery, fourth series, Cassell and Company Limited (London, Paris and Melbourne, 1893)

Army band practice, Howshera, 1917

Dr Joseph Joachim, 1903. Artist: Philip A de Laszlo
Dr Joseph Joachim, 1903. Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor, composer and teacher. From The Studio Volume 40. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1907]

Max Darewski (1894-1929), English composer, conductor and pianist, early 20th century. Artist: Rotary Photo
Max Darewski (1894-1929), English composer, conductor and pianist, early 20th century

The War at Home: Bus Conductress, 1917, (c1920). Artist: Archibald Standish Hartrick
The War at Home: Bus Conductress, 1917, (c1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War 1914-1918, seventh edition

Wilhelm Richard Wagner, (1813-1883), German composer, conductor, music theorist, 1909

Sir Henry Joseph Wood, British conductor, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Henry Joseph Wood, British conductor, 1926. Portrait of Wood, (1869-1944). Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

Sir Michael Costa, Italian-born British composer and conductor, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Michael Costa, Italian-born British composer and conductor, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science

Sir Henry Wood, English conductor, 1912. Artist: Joseph Simpson
Sir Henry Wood, English conductor, 1912. Portrait of Wood, (1869-1944). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

Richard and Cosima Wagner, late 19th century. Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer, conductor, and essayist. Cosima Wagner (1837-1930) was the daughter of the virtuoso pianist and composer

Richard Wagner, German composer, 1864. Artist: Joseph Albert
Richard Wagner, German composer, 1864. Wagner (1813-1883) is best known for his cycle of four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen, first performed in 1876. From a private collection

Gustav Mahler, Austrian composer and conductor, 1900s. Musically, Mahler (1860-1911) bridged the gap between the 19th century Romantic tradition of Austrian and German music

Russian conductor Alexander Siloti and composer Sergei Rachmaninov, early 20th century. Siloti (1863-1945) was Rachmaninovs first cousin

Russian opera singer Feodor Chaliapin with composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninov, c1890. Chaliapin (1873-1938) had a powerful bass voice

Violinist Johann Pickel with composers Eduard Napravnik and Anatoly Lyadov, 19th century. Born in Bohemia, Napravnik (1839-1916)

Richard Wagner, German composer, 1860s. Artist: Franz Hanfstaengl
Richard Wagner, German composer, 1860s. Wagner (1813-1883) is best known for his cycle of four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen, first performed in 1876. From a private collection

Camille Saint-Saens, French composer, conductor, organist and pianist, late 19th century. Artist: Eugene Pirou
Camille Saint-Saens, French composer, conductor, organist and pianist, late 19th century. Saint-Saens (1835-1921) best known works include The Carnival of the Animals

Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov, Russian composer, teacher and conductor, 1929. Glazunov (1865-1935) was Director of the St Petersburg Conservatory from 1905 until 1928

Caudieux, 1893. Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Caudieux, 1893. Poster. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Alexander Siloti, Russian pianist and conductor, and Peter Tchaikovsky, Russian composer, 1888. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) wrote music across a broad range of genres

Aram Khachaturian, Soviet-Armenian composer, 1960s. Khachaturian (1903-1978) conducting. Found in the collection of The State Conservatory, Moscow

Scene from Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream, c1858. The play was first performed c1596. In this scene (Act 2 Sc 2), Ariel stands on a toadstool conducting The Fairies Song; You spotted snakes

Thomas Beecham (1879-1961), English conductor and impresario. Beecham, seen here holding a cigar, founded the New Symphony Orchestra

Drawing by Andre Gill, 1927. Artist: Andre Gill
Drawing by Andre Gill, 1927. Andre Gill: Un Maitre de la Caricature, Aux Editions de L Ibis, Paris, 1927

Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Artist: George du Maurier
Au Clair de la Lune : the power of hypnosis, 1894. Trilby the tone-deaf! Who couldn t tell a C from an F!! giving a concert under Svengalis hypnotic influence. From Trilby by George du Maurier

Igor Stravinsky, Russian-born composer, c1920
Igor Stravinsky conducting, Russian-born composer, c1920

John Philip Sousa, American composer, 1903
John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), American march composer and bandmaster, conducting his Washington Post. Picture published London 1903

Joseph Barnby, English composer and conductor, c1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Joseph Barnby, English composer and conductor, c1890. Barnby (1838-1896) was particularly noted for his contributions to choral music. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery. (London, 1890-1894)

Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer, conductor, and essayist, late 19th century. Artist: Franz von Lenbach
Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer, conductor, and essayist, late 19th century

Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), Russian-American composer, pianist, and conductor

Maria Schneider, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Maria Schneider Orchestra, Barbican, 9 July 2008

Dreaming spires of Bodleian Library Divinity School

Music cover, In the Mood, Glenn Miller
Music cover, In the Mood, The Jitterbug Craze, words by Andy Razaf, music by Joe Garland. Performed by Glenn Miller and his orchestra. 1939

Cutout Christmas card with carol singing cats
Cutout Christmas card with six carol singing cats. Date: circa 1890s

Illustration of an orchestra

Belgium - In The White Horse, Blankenberge (In T Witte Paard) - Brasserie / Concert Hall. The band in full swing. Date: circa 1920s

Computer motherboard, artwork
Motherboard. Computer artwork of the main circuit board (motherboard) of a personal computer (PC). Motherboard components include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and inductors

Conductor sculpture outside Palau de La Musica, City of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Railway Conductor Going The Round Cars Night Time
Railway conductor going the round of the cars at night time. From America Revisited: From The Bay of New York to The Gulf of Mexico, published 1886

Mozart, aged 7, at the harpsichord with his sister Marianne and his father, Johann. After a watercolour by L. C
Mozart, aged 7, at the harpsichord with his sister Marianne and his father, Johann. After a watercolour by L.C. Carmontelle, c.1763

Portrait of Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, 1809 -1847, born as Felix Mendelssohn. German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early romantic period; Illustration

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"A Symphony of Paws: A Dachshund Choir's Dress Rehearsal Conducted by Herbert Norman Howells" In the enchanting world of music, even our furry friends find their place. Witness a delightful spectacle as a Dachshund choir gathers for a dress rehearsal under the baton of renowned conductor Herbert Norman Howells. These adorable canines harmonize in perfect unison, showcasing their unique talents and love for melody. As we delve deeper into the realm of conducting, let us explore the diverse tapestry woven by maestros throughout history. The Black Dyke Mills Band resonates with powerful brass melodies that stir souls and evoke emotions beyond words. Meanwhile, Nadia-Juliette Boulanger, an influential French music teacher, nurtures countless prodigies who will shape the future of classical music. Gustav Mahler emerges as an Austrian composer and conductor whose symphonies transcend time itself. His caricature captures his intense dedication to his craft and his ability to transport audiences through musical landscapes like no other. Sergei V. Rachmaninov peers over a manuscript at his piano in the late 1920s, revealing glimpses into his creative process and genius compositions. The stage comes alive with Harlequin and Columbine accompanied by a vibrant orchestra—an exquisite fusion of visual artistry and melodic prowess that captivates hearts worldwide. Sergei Rachmaninoff himself takes center stage once again; this time not as a pianist but as both composer and conductor—a testament to his multifaceted talent immortalized in oil by Boris Chaliapin. Amidst this symphonic journey lies knowledge essential to any aspiring musician—the standard electrical circuit symbols that illuminate our understanding of sound production technology behind every performance. Finally, we pay homage to Mrs Henry J. Wood—her pioneering spirit paved the way for female conductors across generations while leaving an indelible mark on the world of classical music.