Orchestras Collection

State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz) with Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra, Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary, Europe

Queens Hall Orchestra
The Queens Hall Orchestra, conducted by Sir Henry Joseph Wood c. 1910

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 1944
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler, playing a Beethoven concerto during a lunch hour in a German armaments factory in Germany in 1944

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

Promenade Quadrille score cover
3776657 Promenade Quadrille score cover; (add.info.: Promenade Quadrille score cover-performed at the Promenade Concerts, Covent Garden Theatre by Charles Coote Jr. Lithograph by H. C)

Judy Garland is making recordings of two songs from Lionel Barts newest musical Maggie May and Bart is sitting through he sessions with her. 9th August 1964 Musicians

Kneller Hall Band, performing concert in grounds of the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall, Twickenham, 19th October 1935

Actor Peter O Toole on stage at Stars Shine for Jack Hylton with an orchestra and live music May 1965 1960s © Mirrorpix

Members of the BBC Concert Orchestra perform for members of the public who were not able to see them perform in the Royal Festival Hall because of the Orchestra industrial action

Members of the BBC Concert Orchestra perform for members of the public who were not able to see them perform in the Royal Festival Hall because of the Orchestra industrial action

RMS Titanic, table of English composer Archibald Joyce
An important piece of musical and Titanic history, a late 19th/early 20th century oak barley twist gateleg table on which the composer and ?English Waltz King? Archibald Joyce (1873)

LSO musicians supporting BBC musicians, London
London Symphony Orchestra musicians supporting BBC musicians outside Broadcasting House, London, 27 June 1980. The strike by BBC musicians began when the BBC put forward plans to discontinue five

Music Hall (oil on panel)
833442 Music Hall (oil on panel) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Private Collection

Duke Ellington and the Cotton Club Orchestra (b / w photo)
1077525 Duke Ellington and the Cotton Club Orchestra (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bohemian String Quartet (photo)
587231 Bohemian String Quartet (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Bohemian String Quartet concerts at St Jamess Hall)

St Jamess Hall Sarasate Concerts (photo)
587230 St Jamess Hall Sarasate Concerts (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the St Jamess Hall Sarasate Concerts)

Portrait of Simon Woam (b / w photo)
815224 Portrait of Simon Woam (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Simon Woam)

The Norwich Musical Festival, in Saint Andrews Hall (engraving)
1617639 The Norwich Musical Festival, in Saint Andrews Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norwich Musical Festival, in Saint Andrews Hall)

Concert by old artists (16 centuries of age in 22) given in the Musicians Retirement Home... (colour litho)
2815531 Concert by old artists (16 centuries of age in 22) given in the Musicians Retirement Home... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Heroic players (colour litho)
2777888 Heroic players (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic players. During the terrible fire at the Teatro delle Novedades, in Madrid)

Vauxhall Gardens, Life in London, etc. by Pierce Egan, 1823 (lithograph)
3915432 Vauxhall Gardens, Life in London, etc. by Pierce Egan, 1823 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: People dancing and promenading in front of orchestra)

The Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1098470 The Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace)

Julliens Concert Orchestra and Four Military Bands, at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)
1617415 Julliens Concert Orchestra and Four Military Bands, at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gloucester Musical Festival, Concert in the Shire-Hall (engraving)
1097298 The Gloucester Musical Festival, Concert in the Shire-Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gloucester Musical Festival)

General view of the Great Orchestra (b / w photo)
815225 General view of the Great Orchestra (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the Great Orchestra, at the Crystal Palace)

A Concert at the Hanover Square Rooms (engraving)
2772285 A Concert at the Hanover Square Rooms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Concert at the Hanover Square Rooms)

With the open-air concert season upon us, we take a look back to one such occasion in July 1973, when visitors to Alnwick Castle found themselves being entertained by members of the Northern Sinfonia

Actor Peter O Toole at Stars Shine for Jack Hylton holding a cigarette on stage talking to the audience May 1965 1960s © Mirrorpix

American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sitting on stage during rehearsals at the Coliseum Midnight Matinee, London, 9th December 1951

Andre Previn during rehearsals with the Northern Sinfonia for the City Hall Concert October 1971

American singer and film star Frank Sinatra sitting on stage during rehearsals at the Coliseum Midnight Matinee, London, 9th December 1951

Andre Previn during rehearsals with the Northern Sinfonia for the City Hall Concert October 1971

TV programmes "Off the Record". Behind the scene at the BBC programme "
TV programmes " Off the Record". Behind the scene at the BBC programme " Off the Record". 1956 A649-011

TV programmes "Off the Record". Behind the scene at the BBC programme "
TV programmes " Off the Record". Behind the scene at the BBC programme " Off the Record". 1956 A649-008

Andre Previn during rehearsals with the Northern Sinfonia for the City Hall Concert October 1971

Germany, Berlin, Berlin Philharmonic Concert Hall

Closeup of a cobla playing sardanas (typical Catalan dance)

The OCB (Orquesta Ciutat de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya) on stage at the Palau de la Musica Catalana

National Philharmonic Orchestra of Spain during a concert in Madrid

Restaurants Landkreis MeiBen Flags Saxony
Restaurants in Landkreis Meiszen, Flags in Saxony, Orchestras from Germany, Miltitz, 1913, Landkreis Meiszen, Roitzschen, Fahnenweihe des Mannergesangvereins

Texts Festung Konigstein Orchestras Germany
Texts, Festung Konigstein, Orchestras from Germany, Dogs of Germany, Flags in the Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Paintings in Saxony, Theobald von Oer, 1907

Restaurants Landkreis MeiBen Orchestras
Restaurants in Landkreis Meiszen, Orchestras from Germany, Groszenhain, 1912, Landkreis Meiszen, Gasthof zur Goldenen Krone, Musikkapelle

Military facilities Germany Blockhaus Dresden
Military facilities of Germany, Blockhaus (Dresden), Army of Saxony, Orchestras from Germany, Sentry boxes in Germany (historical), Fences in Dresden, Neustadter Markt, 1915, Dresden

1913 Thuringia Orchestras Germany Brass instruments
1913 in Thuringia, Orchestras from Germany, Brass instruments, Kolleda, 1913, Colleda, Stadtkapelle 1913

Texts Festung Konigstein Dogs Germany Paintings
Texts, Festung Konigstein, Dogs of Germany, Paintings in Saxony, Flags in the Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Orchestras from Germany, Elbe in Saxony, Theobald von Oer, 1921

Albrechtsburg Orchestras Germany Staircase towers
Albrechtsburg, Orchestras from Germany, Staircase towers in Germany, 1898, Meiszen, Schloszhof mit Groszen Wendelstein

Peter Swan, second right, with member of Gosforth High Schools scrap iron orchestra. They are Martin Parker, Penny Reynolds and Marie Strickland, in 1976

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Orchestras: A Harmonious Journey through Time and Space From the grand State Opera House in Budapest, Hungary, to the enchanting Queens Hall Orchestra, they have captivated audiences across Europe and beyond. The majestic sounds of the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra resonate within the walls of this iconic venue, transporting listeners to a world where music becomes an ethereal experience. In 1944, amidst turmoil and uncertainty, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra continued to play with unwavering passion. Their melodies provided solace and hope during one of history's darkest periods. Even aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic, an orchestra led by English composer Archibald Joyce played on bravely until their last moments. Their dedication showcased the power of music as a source of comfort in times of tragedy. Across London's bustling streets, LSO musicians joined forces with BBC musicians to create harmonies that echoed throughout concert halls. Together they formed a symphony that united communities and brought joy into people's lives. On stage at Stars Shine for Jack Hylton, actor Peter O'Toole found himself surrounded by an orchestra whose melodic accompaniment elevated his performance to new heights. The synergy between actors and musicians created unforgettable moments etched in time. The BBC Concert Orchestra has consistently extended its reach beyond traditional venues. They generously performed for members of the public who were unable to attend live concerts – spreading musical magic far and wide. Artistic expressions take various forms; from oil paintings depicting vibrant Music Halls resonating with lively tunes to black-and-white photographs capturing Duke Ellington leading his Cotton Club Orchestra - each image immortalizes orchestral brilliance. Yet they can not confined solely within concert halls or glamorous settings; they have witnessed historical events unfold before them. In Fords Theatre on that fateful night in 1865 when President Lincoln was assassinated, an orchestra played unwittingly becoming part of a tragic chapter in American history.