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Image Not Available for Modern bass zither from the Acadmic College for Music in Berlin.
Modern bass zither from the Acadmic College for Music in Berlin.
Image Not Available for Modern bass zither from the Acadmic College for Music in Berlin.

Modern bass zither from the Acadmic College for Music in Berlin.

Creator Presse-Photo
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.2 x 18 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/8052
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Max Albert, leader of The Zither Association. On the right his first zither dated 1841, on left his last zither dated 1882. In between his baton and music score.
Max Albert, leader of The Zither Association. On the right his first zither dated 1841, on left his last zither dated 1882. In between his baton and music score.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Zither from the region of Mittenwald, Germany called a "Mittenwald" zither, which has both sides rounded. The zither on the right is dated 1507.
A Zither from the region of Mittenwald, Germany called a "Mittenwald" zither, which has both sides rounded. The zither on the right is dated 1507.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for On the left: Norgewian zither from the 16th century called "Langleik". On the right: "Scheitholz" zither from France dated about 1700.
On the left: Norgewian zither from the 16th century called "Langleik". On the right: "Scheitholz" zither from France dated about 1700.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Members of the Zither Association test their instruments prior to the concert. A zither is a stringed instrument with 30 to 40 strings over a shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and fingers.A zither concert.
Members of the Zither Association test their instruments prior to the concert. A zither is a stringed instrument with 30 to 40 strings over a shallow horizontal soundboard and played with pick and fingers.A zither concert.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Head professor at the college for music is Prof. Dr. Fritz Stein. Here Prof. Stein demonstrates his typical chamber music directing exercises which Mozart used.
Head professor at the college for music is Prof. Dr. Fritz Stein. Here Prof. Stein demonstrates his typical chamber music directing exercises which Mozart used.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Not everyone enjoys listening to the sounds of music. Tuba players practice in one of the rooms on the first floor of the college which are soundproof.
Not everyone enjoys listening to the sounds of music. Tuba players practice in one of the rooms on the first floor of the college which are soundproof.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The library of the music college is one of the most significant and technical libraries. It holds approximately 300,000 volumes, about 400 manuscripts as well as valuable old paintings.
The library of the music college is one of the most significant and technical libraries. It holds approximately 300,000 volumes, about 400 manuscripts as well as valuable old paintings.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A concert by zither enthusiasts.
A concert by zither enthusiasts.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Close up of the strings on a zither.
Close up of the strings on a zither.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Members of the Zither Association discuss the musical choices for the concert.
Members of the Zither Association discuss the musical choices for the concert.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A gentleman tests the sound quality of his zither.
A gentleman tests the sound quality of his zither.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A night in Pergamon. Visitors to the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany view a glass caste in which stands a model of Pergamon, an ancient Greek city now in modern-day Turkey.
A night in Pergamon. Visitors to the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany view a glass caste in which stands a model of Pergamon, an ancient Greek city now in modern-day Turkey.
Presse-Photo
1930s
Photograph
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