Musical Gallery

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren

King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor, holding a bunch of holly in one hand and a large green axe in the other. The Green Knight turns down Arthur's invitation, instead issuing a challenge, that if anyone there is brave enough to exchange blows with him, he will give them his battleaxe

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Group photo, Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, USA

Group photo of the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. They were an African-American a cappella ensemble who toured and performed to raise money for their college which was in danger of closing due to lack of funds. The singers pictured here are: Maggie Porter, E.W. Watkins, H.D. Alexander, F.J. Loudin, Thomas Rutling, Jennie Jackson, Mabel Lewis, Ella Sheppard, Maggie Carnes and America W. Robinson. Date: 1870s

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Cover of Sheet Music for Handels Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b/w photo)

XJF323039 Cover of Sheet Music for Handel's Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759), German composer, conductor and musician; Majora Canamus translates as Let us Sing of Great Things'; quote reads And without controversy, great is the mystery of Godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified by the spirit, seen of Angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory. In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge'; Messiah written in 1741; premiered in Dublin 13th April 1742;); English, out of copyright

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