Soloist Collection

BALLET: RITE OF SPRING. A soloist from the first English production of Igor Stravinsky s
BALLET: RITE OF SPRING. A soloist from the first English production of Igor Stravinskys ballet The Rite of Spring, choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky, 1913

Choirboy singing solo in a church, Horley, Surrey
A choirboy singing solo in front of a modern stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise

Mlle. Caroline Lassiat in Mazilier's "Orfa" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique
5855425 Mlle. Caroline Lassiat in Mazilier's "Orfa" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique; (add.info.: Mlle. Caroline Lassiat (1820-1885)

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Ray Brown, and Miles Davis... New York, 1946
Portrait of , John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Ray Brown, and Miles Davis, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Dardanelle, Washington, D.C. 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dardanelle, Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson... Downbeat, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Milt (Milton) Jackson, and Timmie Rosenkrantz, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. ca. Sept. 1947

Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Arnett Cobb, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

'The Recent Eisteddfod at Swansea; A Popular Soloist, 1891. Creator: John Robertson Reid
'The Recent Eisteddfod at Swansea; A Popular Soloist, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

The Soloist
Mia Meng

Anton Rubinstein, Russian composer, conductor and pianist (b / w photo)
6030562 Anton Rubinstein, Russian composer, conductor and pianist (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894)

Conductors and guest artists, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
The conductors and guest artists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. From 1 to 18 they are: Ferruccio Busoni, Teresa Carreno, Josef Rebicek, Siegfried Ochs, Marcella Sembrich, Pablo de Sarasate

Applauding Pablo de Sarasate, concert violinist. circa 1898

The Rehearsal in the Choir Loft (oil on canvas)
CH440556 The Rehearsal in the Choir Loft (oil on canvas) by Lerolle, Henri (1848-1929); 101.6x152.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan as a chorister at the Chapel Royal (b / w photo)
3627086 English composer Sir Arthur Sullivan as a chorister at the Chapel Royal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume design for Bacchanale, soloist ballerina
985513 Costume design for Bacchanale, soloist ballerina, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 30.5x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume design for Bacchanale)

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Mlle. Caroline Lassiat in Maziliers Orfa at the Academie Imperiale de Musique.. Lassiat was a French soloist and later became a teacher at the Paris Opera ballet school as Mme. Dominique

FALL / WELSH SPRINGER / 1938
SOLOIST OSILLIAN Owned by: Carr. Date: 1938

Concert of the Orchestra at the Palau de la Musica Catalana, with the soloist baritone Joan Pons

Nathan Bray, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex. Artist: Brian O Connor
Nathan Bray, lead trumpeter and jazz soloist, The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex

Soweto Kinch, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013

Soweto Kinch, Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival, London, 2011. Artist: Brian O Connor
Soweto Kinch, Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival, London, 2011

Fredrick Great Concert At Sanssouci, (1852), 1900. Artist: Adolph Menzel
Fredrick Great Concert At Sanssouci, (1852), 1900

WW1 era - The Femina Quartette
WW1 era - The Femina String Quartette presented by Nathan P. Haimsohn. Date: circa 1916

Mr Louis Napoleon Parker playing a solo on the Megaphone
Mr Louis Napoleon Parker (1852-1944) " playing a solo" on the Megaphone at the Warwick Pageant of 1906 (the only way he could successfully direct a vast cast)

Beatrice Harrison playing the Cello 1924
Beatrice Harrison (1892 - 1965), British cellist who by the age of 11 was an Exhibitor at the Royal College of Music and by age 14 a Scholar. Date: 1924

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A Popular Soloist: the Recent Eisteddfod at Swansea

VIOLINIST, c1900. Charles d Almaine (1871-1943), noted solo violinist. Original cabinet photograph, Chicago, c1900

LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS. Four soloists from the English premiere of Le Sacre du Printemps. Photographed in 1913

Friedrich Fritz Kreisler, the famous Austrian - born violinist. 1 January 1929
Friedrich " Fritz " Kreisler, the famous Austrian - born violinist. 1 January 1929

Singers (Grandville)
A chorus of singers - but they are animals in human dress, as also the monkey conductor and the bovine accompanist

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In the world of performing arts, the soloist takes center stage, captivating audiences with their exceptional talent and artistry. Whether it be ballet, music, or choir, these individuals possess a unique ability to command attention and evoke emotions. One such mesmerizing performance was seen in the first English production of Igor Stravinsky's iconic ballet "Rite of Spring. " A soloist from this groundbreaking production transported spectators into a realm where movement became an expression of raw energy and primal instincts. Meanwhile, in a quaint church in Horley, Surrey, a young choirboy sang his heart out as he took on a solo performance. His angelic voice resonated through the hallowed halls, filling them with divine melodies that touched the souls of all who listened. The world has witnessed many legendary soloists throughout history. Anton Rubinstein stands among them - a Russian composer whose brilliance extended beyond composing to conducting and pianism. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes him in time as he passionately shares his musical genius with enraptured audiences. Conductors and guest artists have also graced prestigious stages alongside renowned orchestras like the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. These maestros lead symphonies while collaborating harmoniously with talented soloists who bring forth breathtaking renditions that leave listeners spellbound. Pablo de Sarasate is one such celebrated concert violinist who received thunderous applause for his virtuoso performances. The sheer mastery displayed by this extraordinary musician left no doubt about why he was revered as one of the greatest violinists of all time. Artistic endeavors extend beyond music alone; they encompass various forms such as painting. In "The Rehearsal in the Choir Loft, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece captures musicians preparing for their moment under the spotlight. Each individual plays their part diligently but knows that when it comes time to shine individually as a soloist, they must give their all.