This site illustrates the history behind the tradition of playing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Christmastime in Japan. This story is written and illustrated for children. Includes a sound file of a portion of the ninth symphony.

Symphony Hall (Boston)

An image of "A Symphony", created by Moritz Von Schwind in 1852 (Oil on canvas, 169 x 100 cm).

An image of "The Little White Girl: Symphony in White, No. 2", created by James Abbot Mcneill Whistler in 1864 (Oil on canvas, 76 x 51 cm).

Cartoon illustration of a symphony orchestra.

Full of links to Museums and Galleries that contain examples of Whistler's Work. Also includes some information on Whistler.

A broad selection of images featuring ballets russes can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

The largest theatre on the West Coast when it was built, it is notable for its Art Deco appearance. It is the home of the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the Oakland Ballet and is managed by a nonprofit organization.

A symphony hall designed by Daniel Burnham.

(1803-1869) A French Romantic composer best known for the Symphonie fantastique and Grande Messe des Morts (Requiem).

(1732-1809) Austrian composer known as the "father of the symphony and quartet."

(1770-1827) German composer whose most famous works are his Fifth and Ninth symphonies and Moonlight Sonata.

A summary of Whistler's career with links to his contemporaries. Several of Whistler's pieces of art are available for viewing.