NEWS PICS from LEBRECHT: JOHN LENNON, 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of his death, 8 December 1980

John Lennon smoking cigarette

John Lennon caricature by John Minnon

John Lennon and Yoko Ono

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Rare images of Fela Kuti from LEBRECHT

In anticipation of the much praised musical Fela! opening at the National Theatre in London on the 6th November 2010, Lebrecht Photo Library newly acquired some very rare photographs of the great musician and pioneer of Afrobeat Fela Kuti, relaxing at home with his many wives. Taken by the photographer Mike Wells.

Fela Kuti in 1978. Photographer Mike Wells

Fela Kuti in 1978. Photographer Mike Wells

Fela Kuti in 1978. Photographer Mike Wells

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NEWS PICS from LEBRECHT: YANNICK NEZET-SEGUIN named Music Director of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting. Photographer Chris Christodoulou.

Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting. Photographer Laurie Lewis.

Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducting. Photographer Laurie Lewis.

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MUSIC PICS FROM LEBRECHT: DJANGO REINHARDT FESTIVAL, London, 17-25 January 2010 – A celebration of the jazz guitarist’s centenary

Caricature of Django Reinhardt

Django Reinhardt playing violin to his baby son sitting on his lap.

Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt

Portrait of Django Reinhardt

Portrait of Django Reinhardt

Portrait of Django Reinhardt

Portrait of Django Reinhardt

Portrait of Django Reinhardt

Django Reinhardt performing with musicians.

Django Reinhardt performing with musicians.

Django Reinhardt performing with musicians.

Django Reinhardt, Hubert Rostaing, Loulou Gaste, Line Renaud and Pierre Guillemin on the aeroplane for a tour on 24 February 1952.

Django Reinhardt, Hubert Rostaing, Loulou Gaste, Line Renaud and Pierre Guillemin on the aeroplane for a tour on 24 February 1952.

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Exclusive Lebrecht pictures from the Proms 2nd September, 2008

Sir Simon Rattle conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker in Messiaen’s Turangalila Symphony in Prom 64, Royal Albert Hall, London, 2008

Sir Simon Rattle

PICS FOR PROMS & NABOKOV FROM LEBRECHT – WEEK STARTING 14th JULY

 

The London PROMS start on 18th July and run for 76 concerts over the whole of the summer. Our photographers will be shooting all the concerts. Contact Lebrecht if you need coverage for a particular concert.  The first concert this Friday celebrates the centenary of French composr Olivier Messiaen. Conductor Jiri Belohlavek conducts Karita Mattila and Wayne Marshall.

Jiri Belohlavek and the BBC Symphony orchestra. #97953

 Lebrecht exclusively represents Chris Christodoulou’s panoramic views of the Royal Albert Hall, taking in the packed houses and flag waving Promenaders on the last Night of the Proms.

Royal Albert Hall, Proms. #96261

 

Russian born writer Vladimir Nabokov, although dead for some years, has a previously unpublished book due to be published in the autumn in America. Photograph by Horst Tappe -( our clients should know that Lebrecht represents more of Horst Tappe’s work than any other picture library in the UK!)

Vladimir Nabokov. # 56911

Vladimir Nabokov. # 56915

Lebrecht Music and Arts – Rock Music

This year’s Glastonbury line-up has now been announced.

Artists include Jay Z, Manu Chao, The Fratellis, Kings of Leon, The Editors, Elbow, Leonard Cohen, The Raconteurs, Martha Wainwright and many many more!

Rock and Indie Music News from Lebrecht – February 2008

We are proud to announce at Lebrecht Music & Arts that we now represent a London based collection of live music pictures called Dosfotos. With this new representation we can offer a wider selection of high quality rock, indie, pop and dance music pictures, as well as pictures of DJs, clubs and festivals.

Gigs this month:

NME Big Gig with Block Party, Kaiser Chiefs, The Cribs, Manic Street Preachers and Klaxons at the O2 Arena, London, 28 February 2008.

Gigs coming up next month: 

Goldfrapp play at Union Chapel, London, 4 March 2008.

Unique photo for coming anniversary:

The 50th anniversary of the death of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams falls on 26th August 2008. 

Lebrecht has exclusive representation of the famous Dudley Styles photo of Ralph Vaughan Williams with his cat on his lap. Visit www.lebrecht.co.uk for a comprehensive selection of images of RVW, his life, his wives, his friends and his music in time for next year’s anniversary.

October Rock & Indie Music News

(click here to see the Newsletter in our website)

BBC Electric Proms 2007- Jamie Cullum will be performing with Soil & Pimp Sessions, 25th October at the Roundhouse.

© Duncan Kendall /Lebrecht 00077312

© Duncan Kendall /Lebrecht 00077311

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Also performing at the Roundhouse on 26th October are the Kaiser Chiefs, who will be collaborating with music producer David Arnold.

© Anna Canigueral /Lebrecht 00091665

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Siouxsie Sioux will perform at the Electric Ballroom, 24th October.

© Richard Haughton /Lebrecht 00071776

© Richard Haughton /Lebrecht 00087636

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Led Zeppelin - The band begin their UK tour on the 3rd November in Manchester and will be performing at the London 02 Arena on the 17th & 18th November.

© Anna Canigueral /Lebrecht 00091663

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The Foo Fighters - The band has announced a single reunion concert at the London 02 Arena on 26th November. Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page & bassist John Paul Jones will reunite on stage to pay tribute to the late Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records.

© Photofest /Lebrecht 00091554

© Photofest /Lebrecht 00091556

© Photofest /Lebrecht 00091555

(For more pictures, or to order high res, go to www.lebrecht.co.uk).