Keyboard Collection

CLARA SCHUMANN (1819-1896). German pianist. Wife of Robert Schumann (1810-1856). German composer. Photographed in 1850

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

Frederic Chopin / Nocturne
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician composing his Nocturne opus 9 number 2 Date: 1810 - 1849

Robert & Clara Schumann
ROBERT AND CLARA SCHUMANN German musicians, at the keyboard

Chopin Concert Radziwill
FREDERIC CHOPIN Prince Antoni Radziwill, a long admirer of Chopins talents invites him to play at the palace in Berlin

Js Bach at the Keyboard
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer at the keyboard

Frederic Chopin / Preludes
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician composing his preludes

CAT PIANO
Variations on a catatonic scale : the keys are linked to the cats tails, and when depressed the resulting miaows create a concatenation of feline counterpoint

Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15
A Yost Light Running Typewriter No.15. Date: 1910

IBM 5110 and Omnibot 2000 robot, holding a packet of crisps, on display at the Computer History Museum, USA. The IBM (International Business Machines) 5110 was released in 1975 for $14, 000

Enigma code machine
Four-rotor Enigma encoder used by Germany in World War II to send coded messages. The codes, which were changed daily, were cracked by the Bletchley Park codebreakers in the UK including

Mozart and his sister playing for Empress Maria Theresa
Young Mozart and his sister play a duet for Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Computer keyboard
Abstract computer-drawn illustration of a hand reaching out to a computer keyboard

Clavichord with painted lid in the Chinese style, 18th century.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882-1971). American (Russian-born) composer. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

Handel as a Child
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL Young Georg Friedrich is found by his parents at the keyboard in the middle of the night... Date: 1685 - 1759

LAWRENCE WELK (1903-1992). American orchestra leader. Photographed in c1955

St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Artist: Gustav Naujok
St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

At the Piano, 1914. Artist: Sergey Vinogradov
At the Piano, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Belorussian Republic, Minsk, Belarus

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - playing the piano. circa 1910s

Xerox Alto computer, at the Computer History Museum, USA. Developed by Xerox in 1972 as a research computer, they cost $32, 000 each. Its monitor was designed to display a whole page of text

Cat playing the piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Illustration, grand piano with lid propped up

Stan Tracey and Art Themen playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1992
Stan Tracey (piano) and Art Themen (tenor saxophone) playing at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 12 April 1992

Herbie Hancock, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Herbie Hancock Sextet with Lionel Loueke, Sage Theatre, Gateshead, November 2008

Cavalier King Charles spaniel at the piano
Unusual Friends - Cavalier King Charles spaniel at the piano. 1950s

Animals and birds singing round a piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

At sign on a computer keyboard, symbolic image for the internet

PELOUBET CHURCH ORGAN. Line cut, American, late 19th century

Pantomime artist Will Evans with his children
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

CHAMBER MUSICIANS, c1935. Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals, and Alfred Cortot. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

Promotional photograph for the IBM 1410
A female computer technician sits at an IBM 1410, in a promotional photograph for this business computer system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Beethoven (Lemud)
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Dreaming at the keyboard

Frederic Chopin / Krzesz
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician the last notes

LISZT (1811-1886) PHOTO
FRANZ LISZT in old age, at the keyboard

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DOG. Cross breed, sitting at a piano, paws on keys, , white background Date: 18-03-2019

Girl playing a piano (chromolitho)
1094166 Girl playing a piano (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl playing a piano)

Her Royal Highness, Princess Royal and her four sisters
Morning Amusements -- Charlotte, Princess Royal (1766-1828), and her four sisters (Augusta Sophia, Elizabeth, Mary, Sophia), all daughters of King George III

Susi - at the piano, finding the music rather overwhelming. 1950s

English actress, Miss Marjorie Hume seated at her piano

Rossini Balestrieri
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI composing his opera Il Barbieri di Seviglia, first performed on 20 February 1816

music is coming soon
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

The International Exhibition: church organ built by Messrs. Forster and Andrews, of Hull, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: church organ built by Messrs. Forster and Andrews, of Hull, 1862. Organ...suitable for a large church or music-hall...the metal used for the pipes almost throughout

Liverpool footballer Phil Neal with wife Sue and their children at home. February 1984

Wurlitzer organ NWC01_01_2837
Mecca Bingo Club, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, Brent, Greater London. The Wurlitzer organ console in the auditorium of the Mecca Bingo Club. The Gaumont State Theatre was opened in 1937

The Choir (Quire) - Westminster Abbey
3784523 The Choir (Quire) - Westminster Abbey; (add.info.: The Choir (Quire) - Westminster Abbey, London. 19th century design by Edward Blore in Victorian Gothic style

Say it with Music by Irving Berlin. Published London, Francis, Day & Hunter, 1921.Irving Berlin Inc. Angel playing piano

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"Unlocking the Melodies: A Journey Through Time with the Keyboard" In a world where music and innovation intertwine, the keyboard stands as a timeless symbol of creativity. From Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to Chopin Concert Radziwill, its presence has transcended centuries, leaving an indelible mark on our cultural heritage. Imagine Frederic Chopin's nimble fingers dancing across the keys, enchanting audiences with his ethereal Nocturnes. The melodies resonate through time, captivating hearts even today. And who could forget the whimsical CAT PIANO that brought joy to both young and old? As we delve deeper into history, we find ourselves transported to witness Js Bach at the Keyboard, composing intricate harmonies that still echo in concert halls worldwide. But it wasn't just music; keyboards played a pivotal role in communication too. The Enigma code machine revolutionized cryptography during World War II, enabling secret messages to be transmitted securely. Meanwhile, Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15 transformed written communication forever - words flowed effortlessly from fingertips onto paper. Even great composers like Mozart found solace in their keyboards when playing for Empress Maria Theresa or sharing musical moments with his sister. Their performances echoed through grand palaces and humble abodes alike. Keyboard virtuosos Robert & Clara Schumann breathed life into their compositions while exploring emotions beyond words' reach. Their melodies became windows into their souls - raw and unfiltered expressions of love and longing. From Clavichord with painted lid in Chinese motifs to modern marvels like IBM 5110 alongside Omnibot 2000 robot companions – keyboards have evolved alongside human ingenuity throughout history. Today's keyboards continue this legacy of innovation by blending tradition with technology - bridging gaps between classical masterpieces and contemporary creations. They empower musicians worldwide to compose symphonies or create electronic beats that move crowds on dance floors.