Conducting Collection

Liszt conducting in Budapest
Franzi Liszt conducting his new Oratorio at Budapest, Hungary, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New bobbed hair conductor for London symphony orchestra. Miss Ethel Leginska, the young woman from Hull with the bobbed hair

Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Conductor. A game which features characters involved in performing (and subsequently prosecuting and defending) a striptease

Magnetic levitation of superconductor
Demonstration of magnetic levitation of one of the new high-temperature superconductors - yttrium- barium- copper oxide (Y-Ba2-Cu3-O7-x)

Sir John Barbirolli (1899-1970) English conductor and cellist, here conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra on February 13th 1944

Jullien at Covent Garden
Jullien conducts a concert at Covent Garden Theatre, featuring not only his own concert orchestra but no less than four military bands !

Verdi conducts Aida
Giuseppe Verdi conducts his Aida at the Paris Opera, 1880

WILLIAM BYRD 1543 - 1623
WILLIAM BYRD English organist and composer, a pupil of Tallis. He is shown here conducting one of his compositions, which is being sung by Elizabethan courtiers

Concert of Birds (oil on canvas)
BAL74596 Concert of Birds (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 134.6x175. cm; Michaelis Collection, Cape Town, South Africa; Flemish, out of copyright

Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton
5906240 Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Katzaroff. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827.)

Jullien / Cruikshank / 1852
LOUIS-ANTOINE JULLIEN Satire on the popularity of the French musician and the concerts which he conducted in Britain from 1840 to 1859

George Weldon (b / w photo)
6003845 George Weldon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Weldon. Illustration for Conductors Gallery by Donald Brook (Rockliff, 1945)

Havelock conducting divine worship in a Burmese pagoda
Sir Henry Havelock (1795-1857) during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826), concerned about the spiritual welfare of his men, conducting divine worship in a Burmese pagoda. Date: circa 1820s

BOSTON: MUSIC FESTIVAL. The band of the Grenadier Guards performing The Star Spangled Banner at a music festival in Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 1872

Carl Nielsen / Klods-Hans
CARL AUGUST NIELSEN Danish composer: a satirical view

A Toscanini / 1936
ARTURO TOSCANINI Italian conductor, known for his dynamic style, conducting in 1936

Wagner / Faustin
RICHARD WAGNER German opera composer and conductor extraordinaire, astonishing everybody with his Music of the Future

Glaisher and Coxwe conducting scientific experiment in a balloon, the two scientists suffer from lack of oxygen and pass out, though they manage to release air and descend

Ted Heath and His Music, Nat King Cole concert, Shepherds Bush, London, 1963

Hanworth Air Park - 1932 - Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127
The German airship Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 at Hanworth Air Park conducting sight-seeing flights over London. On 18 August 1931, the German airship Graf Zeppelin (D-LZ127) visited Hanworth

Jacks Back, Jack Hylton with his Band, Eastbourne
Jacks Back, Jack Hylton with his Band, Winter Garden, Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. 20th century

Ted Heath and His Music, Nat King Cole concert, London, 1963 Creator: Brian Foskett
Ted Heath and His Music, Nat " King" Cole concert, London, 1963

Duke Ellington Band, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Duke Ellington Band, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1963

Raymond Baxter conducting an interview with an American Airlines executive. Date: circa 1955

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N6715A
Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N671SA (msn 67001), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow, held between 1-8 September 1974. N6715A crashed while conducting a low-level aerobatic demonstration at the Farnborough

Sir Malcolm Sargent, English conductor and composer
Sir Harold Malcolm Watts Sargent (1895-1967), English conductor, organist and composer. Seen here taking a bow from the podium at the end of a concert, a bunch of flowers in his hand

Leopold Stokowski, orchestral conductor
Leopold Anthony Stokowski (1882-1977), British-born naturalised American orchestral conductor. Seen here in later life, conducting from the podium. Date: circa 1960s

Nationalist Artillery in Southern Spain; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing an infantryman (left foreground) and an artillery unit (centre) of the Nationalist army, somewhere in Southern Spain, 1936

Gustav Mahler conducting, from Der Morgen, 12th September 1910 (litho)
GIA3525704 Gustav Mahler conducting, from Der Morgen, 12th September 1910 (litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Gustav Mahler (1860 - 1911)); © Giancarlo Costa

Gustav Mahler conducting, caricature from Fliegenden Blattern, March 1901 (litho)
GIA3525706 Gustav Mahler conducting, caricature from Fliegenden Blattern, March 1901 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

School children singing, Pie Town, New Mexico, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
School children singing, Pie Town, New Mexico. [Signs: Craig Motor Co.; A Standard Oil product; Magdalena Drug Co. Complete line of drugs ]

Thunder God, Edo Period, 1847 (ink & colour on paper)
1216820 Thunder God, Edo Period, 1847 (ink & colour on paper) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Bethune-Cookman College. Student choir singing on the campus, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Student choir singing on the campus

Conversazione of the British Nurses Association at the Grosvenor Gallery, Bond Street; Mr. Corney Creator: Unknown
Conversazione of the British Nurses Association at the Grosvenor Gallery, Bond Street; Mr. Corney Grain gives his Musical Entertainment, 1888. From, The Graphic

The Arrival at the Vatican of an Inquirer after the Popes Health (engraving)
1063528 The Arrival at the Vatican of an Inquirer after the Popes Health (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arrest of English Tourists at Frankfort, Germany (engraving)
1041080 The Arrest of English Tourists at Frankfort, Germany (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrest of English Tourists at Frankfort, Germany)

Salome Maitresse d orchestre, ou la femme au dildo, c. 1894 (litho)
2630776 Salome Maitresse d orchestre, ou la femme au dildo, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Salome on [a] Settle, 1893. Alternative title: Maitresse d Orchestre. Salome, in a lace-edged black robe with a tassel which trails on the floor, holds a slim pointed object like a conductors baton

The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas)
CH372093 The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Paczka, Ferencz (1856-1925); 124.5x207 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

Hermes conducting the dead to Charon (engraving)
3635216 Hermes conducting the dead to Charon (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermes conducting the dead to Charon)

The composer Orlande de Lassus conducting a recital of his Penitential Psalms in the presence of King Charles IX of
3647759 The composer Orlande de Lassus conducting a recital of his Penitential Psalms in the presence of King Charles IX of France, 1571 (engraving) by European School

Sarah Martin conducting service in Yarmouth Prison (engraving)
6004440 Sarah Martin conducting service in Yarmouth Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarah Martin conducting service in Yarmouth Prison)

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"Captivating Moments in the World of Conducting" Liszt conducting in Budapest: Witnessing the maestro's mesmerizing baton movements and passionate expressions, as he leads an orchestra to symphonic perfection. New bobbed hair conductor for London Symphony Orchestra - Miss Ethel Leginska: Breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes, Miss Leginska takes center stage with her bold style and exceptional musical talent. Strip tease card game - Theatre suit - Conductor: Unveiling a playful twist on the traditional role of a conductor, this unique performance combines music, theater, and a touch of risqué entertainment. Magnetic levitation of superconductor: Pushing the boundaries of science and technology, researchers achieve astonishing feats by harnessing magnetic forces to suspend superconductors effortlessly in mid-air. Sir John Barbirolli: Celebrating the legacy of one of classical music's greatest conductors whose profound interpretations brought timeless compositions to life with unparalleled emotion and depth. Jullien at Covent Garden: The grandeur unfolds as Jullien commands attention from both musicians and audience alike at London's iconic Covent Garden opera house during an unforgettable performance. Verdi conducts Aida: Stepping into history itself, witness the legendary Giuseppe Verdi leading his masterpiece "Aida, " captivating hearts with its majestic melodies and dramatic storytelling. William Byrd 1543-1623: Exploring the genius behind Renaissance choral music, William Byrd's masterful compositions continue to resonate through time as a testament to his extraordinary conducting skills. George Weldon (b/w photo): Immortalized in monochrome beauty is George Weldon – a distinguished conductor whose artistry shaped orchestras across generations leaving an indelible mark on musical history. Concert of Birds (oil on canvas).