Chamber Music Collection

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1826. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135, showing the beginning of the fourth movement, headed by the words Must it be

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Austrian soprano Caterina Maddalena Giuseppa Cavalieri
6365929 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the Austrian soprano Caterina Maddalena Giuseppa Cavalieri, born Katharina Magdalena Josepha Cavalier (engraving); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Man playing the cello (or "Viola"). In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722
FAT4300617 Man playing the cello (or "Viola"). In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722.; (add.info.: Man playing the cello (or "Viola")

Simone Mayr's 'Il Fanatico per la Musica' with Giuseppe De Begnis singing on stage
3913931 Simone Mayr's 'Il Fanatico per la Musica' with Giuseppe De Begnis singing on stage and early 19th century orchestra in pit at the King's Theatre

Music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dying and composing his Requiem (1791). Illustration, Czech Republic, c.1900 (postcard)
3434016 Music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart dying and composing his Requiem (1791). Illustration, Czech Republic, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Illustration de F.Ch. Coll. Part. Music)

History. Romania. Carmen Sylva, Queen Elisbath of Romania, playing piano. Photo, Romania, c.1905-10
2636304 History. Romania. Carmen Sylva, Queen Elisbath of Romania, playing piano. Photo, Romania, c.1905-10.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

The Concert at Tre Byttor (The Three Barrels tavern in Stockholm's Djurgården Park)... 1860
The Concert at Tre Byttor (The Three Barrels tavern in Stockholm's Djurgarden Park). Scene from Fredman's Epistle 51, Movitz blaste en Concert ("Movitz blew a concert"), 1860

Le menuet, 18th century. Creators: Sebastien Leclerc, Jean-Baptiste Pater
Le menuet, 18th century. The Minuet. Baroque dance, popular at the court of Louis XIV. Musicians, dancers and commedia dell'arte characters

Le Concert, 1774. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
Le Concert, 1774. [The Concert]

Broadwood piano DP103348
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Highgate, Camden, Greater London. Detail of the top of a late-eighteenth century piano by John Broadwood and Son, from Kenwood House, showing its keyboard

Piano strings DP103351
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Highgate, Camden, Greater London. Detail of strings and hammers on a late-eighteenth century piano by John Broadwood and Son, from Kenwood House

Family of musicians, 18th century (Painting)
LRI4687796 Family of musicians, 18th century (Painting) by Amalfi, Carlo (1707-1787); Museo del Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Family of musicians Group reunited around a piano)

Leopold, Marianne e Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a family concert, 1764 (engraving)
6365932 Leopold, Marianne e Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a family concert, 1764 (engraving) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806) (after); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Quartet, 1840 (pencil on paper)
FIA5356348 Quartet, 1840 (pencil on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 40, 2 x 55, 3 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Musicians playing their intrusion for a family inside a house
LSE4086520 Musicians playing their intrusion for a family inside a house. Illustration in " Le costume historique" by Racinet, 1876

Chamber music (chromolitho)
1093758 Chamber music (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamber music. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Stone Him to Death! 1871-76 (pen & ink & w / c on paper)
PEM199363 Stone Him to Death! 1871-76 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) by Perkins, George Holten (b.1842); 19.3x24.7 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Concert in a Private House
FTB60689 Concert in a Private House by Italian School, (18th century); Casa Goldoni, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

String quartet playing a Mozarts work (Chamber music) (Lithography, 18th century)
LRI4673882 String quartet playing a Mozarts work (Chamber music) (Lithography, 18th century) by Austrian School, (19th century); Mozart Museum, Prague

Chamber Music (litho)
1614529 Chamber Music (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamber Music. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 January 1892)

A family concert, engraving around 1860
GIA4772720 A family concert, engraving around 1860. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A family concert, engraving around 1860.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

The Lost Chord
THA15373 The Lost Chord by Lewin, Stephen (fl.1890-1910); Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; British, out of copyright

Evolution of musical instruments: chamber musical instruments in the 18th century
LSE4088655 Evolution of musical instruments: chamber musical instruments in the 18th century - chromo Liebig. by Unknown Artist

The Concert (engraving)
972707 The Concert (engraving) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Concert)

Austrian composer Joseph Haydn playing the piano (litho)
5999592 Austrian composer Joseph Haydn playing the piano (litho) by Paredes, Vicente de (1857-1903) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian composer Joseph Haydn playing the piano)

A music concert given by Madame la Comtesse de Saint Brisson - grave by Duclos d
XEE4191787 A music concert given by Madame la Comtesse de Saint Brisson - grave by Duclos d apres Saint Aubin (Saint-Aubin)

Musicians and Onlookers. Creator: Hans Schaufelein the Elder
Musicians and Onlookers

Salon Orchestra Meier, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
Salon Orchestra Meier, 1911

Haydn, (1732 -1809), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Haydn, (1732 -1809), 1830. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 -1809) Austrian Classical composer instrumental in the development of chamber music

Quartet, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Heating Siemens, section of gasifier and oven

Silver smelting
Illustration of a Silver smelting industry

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
BAL10481 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) by Seehas, Christian Ludwig (1753-1802); Staatliches Museum, Schwerin, Germany; German, out of copyright

SIR HENRY UNTON (c1557-1596). English soldier and diplomat. Presiding over a banquet in his home at Wadley House, Oxfordshire, accompanied by the performance of a masque

BEETHOVEN: GHOST TRIO. Autograph manuscript for the final movement of Ludwig van Beeethovens Ghost Trio (Geister Trio), 1808

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Chamber music, a harmonious blend of instruments and emotions, has captivated audiences for centuries, and is an intimate form of musical expression that brings together talented musicians in a small setting, allowing them to create intricate melodies and explore the depths of their artistic abilities. One such masterpiece is Ludwig van Beethoven's String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135. The Beethoven Manuscript from 1826 reveals the beginning of its fourth movement, with haunting words inscribed at the top: "Must it be? It must be. " This poignant phrase sets the tone for a captivating journey through sound and emotion. In Antoine Jean Duclos' painting "Le Concert" from 1774, we witness a group of musicians coming together to perform chamber music. Their passion radiates through their expressions as they play their instruments with precision and grace. The Broadwood piano DP103348 featured in another image showcases the instrument that often takes center stage in chamber music performances. Its elegant design and meticulously crafted strings (DP103351) produce rich tones that complement other instrumental voices. Throughout history, families have embraced chamber music as a way to bond and share their love for this art form. An enchanting painting depicting an 18th-century family concert captures the joyous atmosphere created by Leopold Mozart alongside his children Marianne and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1764). A pencil sketch titled "Quartet" from 1840 transports us into an intimate gathering where four musicians engage in spirited conversation through their instruments. The delicate lines on paper capture both the physicality and emotional depth inherent to chamber music performance. Sometimes these musical gatherings take place within private homes, as depicted by artists who illustrate musicians playing inside houses while entertaining families with their beautiful melodies. These images remind us that they are transform any space into a sanctuary filled with harmony. Intriguingly named lithographs like "Chamber Music (chromolitho)" and "Stone Him to Death.