Turandot, Act II, scene 4
subject: Productions
subject: Turandot
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2 & 4
description: A theatrical performance occurs within an outdoor arena featuring tiered stone seating and elaborate stage sets. Numerous costumed figures occupy the main stage area and the surrounding stairs, with an orchestra positioned in a pit at the bottom. Decorative pillars and dragon motifs are visible throughout the multi-level set under bright stage lighting.
creator: Parolin (Verona, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1954
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Regina Resnik as the Baroness in Vanessa
subject: People
subject: Vanessa
subject: Barber, Samuel, 1910-
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Resnik, Regina, 1922- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Baroness - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person is depicted from the waist up in a black and white studio setting. They wear a garment with a high beaded neckline, tiered puffed sleeves, and a skirt decorated with dark circular patterns. Their hair is styled in short, tight waves, and handwritten text is present on the lower-left side of the frame.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Ramon Vinay as Otello
subject: People
subject: Otello
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Vinay, Ramon - Vocalist - tenor/baritone - Otello - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person's head and shoulders, with their gaze directed upwards and to the side. The individual wears a light-colored checkered headcloth draped over their dark, curly hair. They have a mustache and beard, and a large metallic hoop earring is visible on one ear. Blue cursive handwriting is scrawled across the left side of the frame over the person's face and clothing.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Licia Albanese as Marguerite in Faust
subject: People
subject: Faust
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Albanese, Licia - Vocalist - soprano - Marguerite - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with long light-colored hair and a lace cap looks into a small hand mirror. They wear a light-colored garment with puffed sleeves, multiple beaded necklaces, and a large bracelet on their wrist. An ornate, open jewelry box and a cluster of flowers sit on a surface in front of the person. A handwritten signature in dark ink is inscribed across the lower half of the scene.
creator: Bruno of Hollywood (New York, N.Y.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Renata Tebaldi as Amelia Grimaldi
subject: People
subject: Simon Boccanegra
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: San Francisco Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Amelia Grimaldi - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: Chicago, 1957
description: A person is shown in profile from the waist up, wearing a gown with puffed sleeves and flowing fabric. Their hair is gathered in an updo, and they wear a long earring. Blue cursive handwriting is inscribed over the dark background on the right side. Lighting highlights the person's profile and the textures of the garment against a dark backdrop.
creator: Lackenbach, Robert
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: San Francisco
coverage: USA

Gianandrea Gavazzeni
subject: People
subject: Gavazzeni, Gianandrea, 1909- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Signed: 1960
description: A person wearing a dark suit and white bow tie sits in a room featuring carved wood paneling and heavy curtains. Blue ink cursive handwriting and the year 1960 are written vertically across the individual's white shirt. One hand rests on a knee while the person looks upward toward the left.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Blanche Thebom as Prince Orlofsky
subject: People
subject: Fledermaus
subject: Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Thebom, Blanche - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Prince Orlofsky -
subject: Women singers
description: A person wearing an ornate military-style uniform with multiple medals and a sash poses for a black-and-white portrait. They have a thin mustache and hold a long cigarette holder with a lit end. The individual is shown from the waist up against a neutral background.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Carlo Badioli as Warlaam
subject: People
subject: Boris Godunov
subject: Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Badioli, Carlo - Vocalist - bass - Warlaam - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white portrait features a person in a fringed tunic, a striped scarf, and a wide sash. The individual has a full grey beard and holds a tall wooden staff while gesturing upward with one finger. Text in the bottom right corner identifies the subject as Carlo Badioli in the role of Warlaam from Boris Godunov.
creator: Ghizzoni (Como, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Motley's (Elizabeth Montgomery) sketch for Plunkett's costume in Martha, Act I, scene 3
subject: Productions
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
subject: Costume
description: Act 1, scene 3 -- Motley's sketch for Plunkett
description: A black and white costume sketch depicts a person in profile wearing a long, vertically striped nightshirt and a tassel-topped nightcap. The person holds a candle on a small holder in their right hand and wears dark slippers. Handwritten text in the corners includes character information and scene details from a production.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1960?
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format: Black and White
type: Drawings
type: Costume design drawings
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Tristan und Isolde, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Festspiele Bayreuth
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Andersson, Frans - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Kurvenal -
subject: Hoffman, Grace - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Brangane
subject: Windgassen, Wolfgang - Vocalist - tenor - Tristan
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1 -- Wolfgang Wagner, producer
description: Wolfgang Sawallisch, conductor
description: Three individuals wearing long, plain garments are positioned on a stage against a large, brightly lit backdrop. One person stands on the left in light-colored clothing, a second person reclines on the floor in the center, and a third person stands on the right in a dark, floor-length robe. The stage is framed by draped fabric at the top and sides, with shadows stretching across the floor.
creator: Buhs, Ilse
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1959
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

Pianist Solomon
subject: People
subject: Solomon, 1902- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: A person is seated in profile with their hands positioned over the keys of a grand piano. They are wearing a dark suit, white collared shirt, and a dark tie. Blue handwritten text and a signature are visible in the background above the piano.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Flaviano Labo as Alvaro
subject: People
subject: Forza del destino
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Labò, Flaviano - Vocalist - tenor - Alvaro -
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person from the chest up. The person has short, dark hair and is looking toward the upper right corner of the frame with their mouth slightly open. They are wearing a dark hooded garment over a light-colored, textured tunic, with both hands positioned against the chest.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Giorgio Tozzi as Sparafucile with Anna Maria Canale as Maddalena
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Sparafucile -
subject: Canali, Anna Maria - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Maddalena (Rigoletto)
subject: Male singers
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A performance features two people in distinct costumes within a room with wooden beams and a textured wall. One person in the foreground wears a headscarf, a light-colored blouse, and a full skirt while looking to the right. A second person in a dark tunic and boots stands behind a wooden table with several objects on top.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Genoa
coverage: Italy

Rudolf Serkin
subject: People
subject: Serkin, Rudolf, 1903- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Signed: Nov. 21, 1952
description: A person wearing a suit and glasses is seated at a piano with their hands on the keys. The black and white scene includes a window and a desk with papers in the background. Handwritten text in the top right corner contains a dedication and signature dated November 21st, 1952.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Bodas de Sangre
subject: Productions
subject: Bodas de sangre
subject: Garcia Lorca, Federico, 1898-1936
subject: Teatro Colon
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A black and white theatrical scene features several individuals wearing dark robes and head coverings on a wooden stage. One person in a light-colored top stands near a seated figure on the left, while another is curled on the floor in the foreground. The stage includes tiered platforms and tall fabric backdrops under dramatic lighting.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Buenos Aires
coverage: Argentina

Giuseppe Taddei as Carlo Gerard
subject: People
subject: Andrea Chenier
subject: Giordano, Umberto, 1867-1948
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Taddei, Giuseppe - Vocalist - baritone - Carlo Gerard - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands on a wooden stage wearing a long black coat, a wide sash, and dark boots. They hold a feathered hat in their hand while standing before a painted backdrop of narrow city buildings. A signature in blue ink is visible on the right side of the scene.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Der Ring des Nibelungen. Die Walküre
subject: Productions
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Walkure
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Festspiele Bayreuth
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1 -- Wieland Wager, producer
description: A theatrical performance takes place on a stage defined by a tall, heavily textured central pillar and a perimeter of large wooden beams. Three performers in historical-style garments stand on the lit stage floor, including one in a long gown and another in a cape. The surrounding area is dark, focusing light on the central stage and the textured surfaces of the scenic elements.
creator: Eysell, Heinz
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

Covent Garden Royal Opera House
subject: Halls
subject: Royal Opera House (London, England) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: London (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A grand theater auditorium features rows of seats on the main floor facing a stage framed by a decorative proscenium arch. Multiple levels of seating boxes with ornamental carvings and lighting line the side walls. The stage is covered by large curtains and topped with a valance featuring a central crest.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Palazzo Pitti (Florence)
subject: Halls
subject: Giardino di Boboli
subject: Palazzo Pitti - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Florence (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
subject: Palaces -- Italy
description: View at night of an angle of the Pitti Palace
description: A grand classical building with arched windows and textured columns is illuminated at night behind a tiered fountain. The fountain features multiple levels and several small sculptures around its base and upper basins. Stone balustrades frame the courtyard area, and the surrounding environment is dark.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Night photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Florence
coverage: Italy

Nathan Milstein
subject: People
subject: Milstein, Nathan, 1903- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
subject: Violinists
description: Signed: Chicago, 1953
description: A person wearing a pinstriped suit, white shirt, and dark tie is shown in profile while playing a violin. The individual looks down toward the instrument as they hold a bow across the strings. Handwritten blue text is present in the upper left corner, and a small alphanumeric code appears in the bottom left.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Thomas Schippers
subject: People
subject: Schippers, Thomas - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: This black and white portrait features a person in formal attire, including a dark jacket, a white collared shirt, and a striped tie. The person is angled towards the side while looking forward, with their hands resting on a surface in the lower-left foreground. Strong directional lighting creates highlights on the face and casts the background and parts of the clothing into deep shadow.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Felix Ayo
subject: People
subject: Ayo, Felix - Instrumentalist - violin - -
subject: Violinists
description: Member of I Musici -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions
description: A person stands in front of a neutral-colored wall with decorative trim, dressed in a black tuxedo with a white bow tie and waistcoat. They hold a violin tucked under their chin, with their left hand on the fingerboard and their right hand grasping a bow. The individual looks toward the side while posed with the instrument.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro dell'opera (Rome, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Rome, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: The black and white scene displays a tiered auditorium featuring several rows of private boxes and a main floor filled with seating. Arched openings and hanging light fixtures line each level, culminating in a decorative ceiling with larger arches. A central, ornate box is positioned directly opposite the stage area.
creator: Foto E. P. T. (Rome, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Rome
coverage: Italy

Jerome Hines as Sparafucile
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Sparafucile - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person appears in a black and white close-up wearing theatrical makeup, including thick dark eyebrows and a goatee. The individual wears a dark headscarf and has visible markings resembling scars on the forehead and cheek. Handwritten text in the lower-left corner identifies the subject as Jerome Hines in the role of Sparafucile from "Rigoletto."
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Metropolitan Opera House (Old)
subject: Halls
subject: Metropolitan Opera House (New York, N.Y.: 1883-1967) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Interior
description: A large audience in formal clothing fills the main floor and four ornate balcony levels of a theater. A person stands at a conductor's podium in front of the seating area. In the lower foreground, musicians with violins and other instruments occupy the orchestra pit.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Antonietta Stella as Violetta
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Stella, Antonietta - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: NY, 1957
description: A black and white portrait displays a person wearing an oversized, wide-brimmed hat with hanging tassels along the edge. The person is dressed in a ruffled garment with a dark, pleated band and looks upward. Handwritten text in blue ink is visible across the center, including the name Antonietta Stella and the date "N.Y. gennaio 1957".
creator: Benzoliuti (Rome, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Boris Godunov
subject: Productions
subject: Boris Godunov
subject: Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881
subject: San Francisco Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Dominguez, Oralia - Vocalist - contralto - Marina -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Marina (reclining)
description: Multiple people in light-colored costumes and headpieces are arranged in groups across a dark stage. A tall backdrop in the center displays a grid pattern framed by long, vertical elements that taper to a point. The performers are positioned on the left and right sides near draped tables, with one individual reclining on a central platform.
creator: Lackenbach, Robert
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: San Francisco
coverage: USA

Nell Rankin as Marina
subject: People
subject: Boris Godunov
subject: Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Rankin, Nell - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Marina -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a detailed period costume featuring large, puffed sleeves and a high, stiffened collar. They are adorned with a tiara and a beaded necklace, looking slightly upward and away from the camera. The setting is a plain studio background with lighting focused on the subject.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Claudio Arrau
subject: People
subject: Arrau, Claudio, 1903- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Signed: 1952
description: A person with a mustache wearing a dark suit and white bowtie leans over the top edge of a grand piano with their hands clasped. They are looking to the left, while a reflection of their face appears in the piano's polished lid above them. The top left corner contains a handwritten signature that reads "Claudio Arrau" and the date "1952". A small copyright mark for "NEWMAN" is visible in the bottom right corner of the black and white composition.
creator: Newman
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

William Primrose
subject: People
subject: Primrose, William, 1904- - Instrumentalist - viola - - Has inscription
subject: Violists
description: A person with short, slicked-back hair and a thin mustache holds a stringed instrument near their shoulder in this black and white portrait. They wear a suit jacket, collared shirt, and striped necktie. A handwritten signature, "William Primrose," is written across the neck of the instrument, and a photographer's mark appears in the lower-right corner.
creator: Mitchell, Herbert, (New York, N.Y.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Les Troyens, Act I, scene 2
subject: Productions
subject: Troyens
subject: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
subject: Covent Garden (Royal Opera House)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, scene 1: entry of the Wooden Horse
description: This black and white view captures a theatrical production featuring a set with a large stone archway and giant wooden legs. Performers in tunics and armor are spread across the stage, with many kneeling or gesturing toward a large circular wooden object in the center. An orchestra pit with musicians and instruments is visible at the bottom of the frame.
creator: Fisher, P. (London, England)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957?
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Eleanor Steber as the Marschallin
subject: People
subject: Rosenkavalier
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin -
subject: Women singers
description: A person wearing an elaborate tricorn hat adorned with large feathers is shown in a black and white portrait. The individual is dressed in a dark, velvet-textured wrap featuring decorative trim and bows on the sleeve. Accessories include large, dangling earrings and a necklace, set against a soft, light background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

La cenerentola
subject: Productions
subject: Cenerentola
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: La Fenice
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This black and white view captures a theatrical production with five people positioned across a wide stage. The performers wear detailed period costumes, including full-length gowns and buckled shoes. The set is framed by draped, tasseled curtains and features a complex architectural backdrop with geometric trellis designs and tall, decorative pillars.
creator: Giacomelli (Venice, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Venice
coverage: Italy

Guiomar Novaes
subject: People
subject: Novaes, Guiomar - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: This close-up portrait features a person with short, dark, styled hair wearing a pearl necklace and a ring. The person rests their chin on their hand against a light, neutral background. Bright lighting emphasizes the subject's features, and a signature is visible in the bottom left corner.
creator: Le Boux, Yvonne
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

La forza del destino, Act I, scene 3
subject: Productions
subject: Forza del destino
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, scene 3, Padre Guardiano, the Church of Madonna degli Angeli -- Antonio Votto, conductor
description: Mario Frigerio, producer
description: Nicola Benois, designer
description: This black and white scene features a stage set with large stone architectural structures resembling a church or cathedral. A central figure in a light-colored robe and headpiece stands in a large, ornate arched doorway, flanked by two groups of people in dark hooded robes kneeling on the floor. A large stone crucifix is positioned on the right, and the interior of the building shows stained glass windows and lit candles.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1954-1955
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Fedora Barbieri as Amneris
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Barbieri, Fedora - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Amneris - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: 1954
description: A person is depicted in a black and white portrait from the chest up, wearing a dark wig composed of numerous braids and an elaborate headpiece with two spherical-tipped protrusions. The individual is dressed in a sequined costume and is looking upwards toward a plain background. Handwritten text is visible in the upper right area of the background.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Drawing of Festspielhaus Bayreuth stage
subject: Halls
subject: Festspiele Bayreuth
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Festspielhaus (Bayreuth, Germany) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
description: Print of pencil drawing, artist unknown -- View: interior
description: An ornate theater interior is depicted in a black and white sketch, showing a large stage with a draped curtain and a highly decorative proscenium. Rows of people are seated in a curved auditorium facing the stage, with architectural columns and light fixtures lining the side walls. A signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Drawings
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

Albert Spalding
subject: People
subject: Spalding, Albert, 1888-1953 - Instrumentalist - violin - -
subject: Violinists
description: A person in formal attire, including a dark suit and tie, holds a violin by the neck and a bow in their hands. The individual has short dark hair and faces the viewer directly. The backdrop features a dark field with a light, textured patch centered behind the person.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Rosa Ponselle as Carmen
subject: People
subject: Carmen
subject: Bizet, Georges, 1803-1869
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Ponselle, Rosa, 1897-1981 - Vocalist - soprano - Carmen - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: 1951
description: A person wears an ornate gown with multiple ruffled tiers and a decorative shawl while leaning on a circular object. A large fringed fabric hangs in the background, and the person's hair is styled with flowers. Handwritten blue ink in the lower right corner includes a signature and the year 1951.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Cleveland Public Auditorium
subject: Halls
subject: Cleveland Public Auditorium - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Music-halls
subject: Cleveland (Ohio) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Exterior view
description: This black and white view shows the large, Neoclassical Cleveland Public Auditorium building from across a street intersection. The masonry facade features rows of arched windows and the building's name inscribed near the top. Two vintage cars are parked along the curb in the foreground, and streetlights stand on the sidewalk beside the structure.
creator: Miller-Ertler Studios (Cleveland, Ohio)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Cleveland
coverage: USA

Ebe Stignani as Adalgisa
subject: People
subject: Norma
subject: Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Stignani, Ebe - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Adalgisa - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: 1955
description: This black and white portrait features a person in a floor-length light-colored gown with dark trim and a shoulder sash looking upward. Blue handwritten text is inscribed across the bottom half of the frame, including the date 1955. The background is a neutral gradient without specific features.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Nabucco, Act IV
subject: Productions
subject: Nabucco
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro Comunale di Firenze
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 4
description: A large group of people wearing costumes with intricate geometric patterns is arranged on a stage. In the background, individuals hold tall, oval shields, and a large winged statue stands at the center. The set includes walls decorated with patterns and a backdrop of a cloudy sky.
creator: Marchiori
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1954
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Florence
coverage: Italy

Sandra Warfield as Marcellina
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Warfield, Sandra - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Marcellina - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person in period attire stands against a neutral background wearing a high wavy wig and a black lace headpiece. The individual wears a long-sleeved dress with lace details and holds a dark, handheld folding fan. Small round spectacles are perched on their nose with a thin chain attached, and the signature "Sandra Warfield" appears in the lower right corner.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Tito Gobbi as Rodrigo with Richard Tucker as Don Carlos
subject: People
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Rodrigue -
subject: Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Don Carlos
subject: Male singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act III, scene 2 -- Other cast (not pictured): Giulietta Simonato, Princess Eboli
description: Margherita Roberti, Elisabetta di Valois
description: Boris Christoff, King Philip of Spain
description: Ferruccio Mazzoli, Grand Inquisitor
description: Antonio Votto, conductor
description: Christopher West (staged pro
description: Two individuals in historical attire stand on a wooden stage against a dark background. The person on the left wears a dark textured doublet and high boots, leaning back against a draped object with their head tilted back. The person on the right is dressed in a white shirt and dark trunks, holding the wrist of the person on the left.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1960
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Licia Albanese as Mimi
subject: People
subject: Boheme
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Albanese, Licia - Vocalist - soprano - Mimi - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: This monochrome portrait features a person resting their chin on a hand while looking slightly upward. The subject wears a checkered dress with lace at the neckline and a large dark bow pinned to the front, complemented by a matching bow in their hair. Text in the bottom right corner identifies the person as Licia Albanese in the role of Mimi for "La Bohème" at Teatro alla Scala, and a cursive signature is written across the center of the figure.
creator: Camuzzi, M.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Tito Gobbi as Rigoletto with Anna Moffo as Gilda
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Rigoletto - Has inscription
subject: Moffo, Anna - Vocalist - soprano - Gilda
subject: Male singers
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This scene shows two people on a stage with dark backgrounds and ornate wooden furniture. A person in a long, white gown kneels on the floor, while another person in a dark, patterned outfit with puffed sleeves sits in a high-backed chair with their hands clasped. A white margin at the bottom of the frame includes a handwritten signature.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Elena Nicola in Elektra
subject: People
subject: Elektra
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Nicolai, Elena - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: A performer stands on a stage wearing an ornate costume consisting of a tiered skirt, multiple decorative belts, a tall headpiece, and a long cape that trails behind them. In one hand, they hold a tall staff decorated with circular elements, and they are positioned in front of a wall made of large, textured rectangular blocks. Text in the bottom left corner identifies the setting as Teatro alla Scala and the production as Elettra.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli conductor?
subject: Ensembles
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Hallé Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Music-halls
description: A large group of musicians is arranged on a tiered stage, with a conductor standing on a podium in the center foreground. The performers play a variety of instruments, including strings and percussion, in front of a wall decorated with vertical panels and a crest. A caption at the bottom of the black and white scene reads "The HALLE ORCHESTRA."
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Fritz Busch
subject: People
subject: Busch, Fritz, 1890-1951 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person with short, slicked-back hair is depicted from the shoulders up, looking slightly off-camera. They are dressed in a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark necktie against a black background. A handwritten signature and a photographer's mark are visible at the bottom of the frame.
creator: Fayer (Vienna, Austria)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Magda Olivero as Margherita
subject: People
subject: Mefistofele
subject: Boito, Arrigo, 1842-1918
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Olivero, Magda - Vocalist - soprano - Margherita -
subject: Women singers
description: A person sits on a flat surface in front of a wall constructed from large, rounded stones. They wear a long-sleeved, loose robe and have long, curly hair that extends down their back. A heavy, coarse fabric covers their legs, and they wear a sandal on one visible foot. The scene is illuminated by high-contrast lighting in a black-and-white format.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Die Zauberflöte
subject: Productions
subject: Zauberflote
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Dobbs, Mattiwilda - Vocalist - soprano - Pamina -
subject: Uppman, Theodor, 1920- - Vocalist - baritone - Tamino
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A theatrical stage set contains a large central structure of arching, pointed bars flanked by two decorative pillars with floral ornaments. One person wearing a textured costume stands on the left near a set of steps, while another person in a long gown stands in the center-foreground. The scene is illuminated from the front against a dark background.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956?
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Hans Hopf as Lohengrin
subject: People
subject: Lohengrin
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hopf, Hans - Vocalist - tenor - Lohengrin - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands wearing a theatrical costume consisting of a winged helmet, a chainmail tunic, and a light-colored cape fastened with circular brooches. They hold a sword in their right hand and a large, decorated shield in their left, which features a bird design and floral patterns. A dark cursive signature is written across the center of the figure, and a studio credit is visible in the bottom left corner. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with a soft spotlight effect behind the subject's head.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Motley's (Elizabeth Montgomery) sketch for Lionel's costume in Martha, Act I, scene 2
subject: Productions
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
subject: Costume
description: Act 1, scene 2 -- Motley's sketch for Lionel's costume
description: A person stands with hands on hips in a costume sketch featuring a long dark coat, light-colored trousers, and dark leggings. Handwritten text in the upper right corner identifies the character as "Lionel" and lists garment details such as a blue corduroy coat and red kerchief. The sketch also includes a signature at the bottom right and a handwritten number at the top left corner.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1960?
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format: Black and White
type: Drawings
type: Costume design drawings
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Nicola Rossi Lemeni as Boris Godunov
subject: People
subject: Boris Godunov
subject: Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881
subject: Teatro Colon
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Rossi-Lemeni, Nicola, 1920- - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person wearing an ornate, patterned royal robe and a fur-trimmed crown with a cross stands holding a long scepter topped with an eagle. The robe is embellished with numerous jewels and intricate embroidery across the sleeves and hem. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Nicola Rossi-Lemeni in the role of Boris Goudnov.
creator: Foto Dinami (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Buenos Aires
coverage: Argentina

Sergey Prokofiev
subject: People
subject: Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953 - Composer - - -
subject: Composers
description: A black and white profile view shows a person from the chest up against a dark background. The individual has a high forehead with thinning hair and is looking toward the right. They are dressed in a dark jacket, a light-colored collared shirt, and a patterned tie. A small inscription reading "N.Y. 83" is visible in the bottom right corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Joan Sutherland as Donna Anna
subject: People
subject: Don Giovanni
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Sutherland, Joan, 1926- - Vocalist - soprano - Donna Anna -
subject: Women singers
description: A person wears a dark, textured dress with lace details and a matching headpiece that drapes over their shoulders. They are positioned in front of a stone structure with carved details and a balustrade visible in the upper background. The lighting highlights the person's face as they look upward and to the side.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Paolo Silveri as Rodrigue in Don Carlos
subject: People
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Silveri, Paolo - Vocalist - baritone - Rodrigue -
subject: Male singers
description: A person in detailed historical attire stands in front of a classical stone building featuring a large column and a statue. They wear a striped doublet, a ruff collar, a feathered hat, and dark hose. Behind the person is a partially draped statue set within a recessed alcove.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Patrice Munsel as Perichole
subject: People
subject: Perichole
subject: Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880
subject: Munsel, Patrice, 1925- - Vocalist - soprano - Perichole - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person wears a white bowler hat over a matching headscarf tied under the chin in a black and white composition. One hand is held against the face, displaying a large ring on the fingers. The subject wears a ruffled white garment, and a cursive signature is written across the lower left corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Birgit Nilsson as Brunnhilde with Jerome Hines as Wotan
subject: People
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Walkure
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde - Has inscription
subject: Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Wotan
subject: Women singers
subject: Male singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A black and white scene features two individuals in elaborate costumes on a stage set designed to look like rocky terrain. One person stands wearing a winged helmet and a long cape while holding a large spear, and the second person sits nearby wearing a cloak and a patterned garment. Cursive writing and a photographer's credit are located at the bottom of the frame.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Turandot
subject: Productions
subject: Turandot
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro Comunale di Firenze
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A wide-angle black and white view shows a large theatrical production on a tiered stage featuring a pagoda-like building at the top. Performers in ornate costumes and elaborate headpieces are arranged on various levels of the steps. Dark banners line the background while several figures are seated in the foreground facing the stage.
creator: Marchiori
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Florence
coverage: Italy

Mattiwilda Dobbs
subject: People
subject: Dobbs, Mattiwilda - Vocalist - soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions
description: This black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up with dark curly hair and hands clasped beneath the chin. The person wears dangling earrings and a knotted necklace while looking toward the upper right. They are dressed in an off-the-shoulder garment against a light background featuring a signature in the top right corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Martha Mödl as Kundry
subject: People
subject: Parsifal
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Festspiele Bayreuth
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Mödl, Martha - Vocalist - soprano - Kundry -
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2 -- Producer: Wieland Wagner
description: A black and white composite features a person in the foreground with their head tilted back and eyes closed. This figure is layered over a backdrop of concentric, textured light patterns that form a circular, tunnel-like shape. In the distance, within the center of the patterns, a small person sits holding a long horizontal object.
creator: Lauterwasser (Festspiele Bayreuth)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

Giardino di Boboli
subject: Halls
subject: Norma
subject: Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835
subject: Giardino di Boboli
subject: Giardino di Boboli (Florence, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Amphitheaters -- Italy -- Florence
subject: Florence (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: This black and white architectural scene displays a large classical building with multiple windows and a flat roofline. In front of the building, a tiered seating area is composed of numerous rows of chairs organized into distinct rectangular sections. Large trees frame the sides of the courtyard, while a dense cityscape with various historical structures and a distant mountain range fill the background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Florence
coverage: Italy

Teatro alla Scala
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro alla Scala - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Milan (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Foyer
description: This black and white interior depicts a spacious hall with a polished floor reflecting light from a line of large crystal chandeliers. A row of tall, fluted columns with decorative capitals stands on the right, while the left wall contains inset mirrors and small chairs. A doorway with a dark curtain is visible in the background.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Richard Tucker as Lionel
subject: People
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Lionel -
subject: Male singers
description: A person is shown from the chest up against a neutral background. They wear a dark, structured jacket over a light-colored cravat tied into a prominent bow with a dark polka-dot pattern. The individual has dark, wavy hair with long sideburns and defined eyebrows. Text at the bottom of the frame identifies the subject as Richard Tucker in the role of Lionel for the production "Martha."
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Ferruccio Tagliavini as Faust in Mefistofole
subject: People
subject: Mefistofele
subject: Boito, Arrigo, 1842-1918
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tagliavini, Ferruccio, 1913- - Vocalist - tenor - Faust (Mefistofele) -
subject: Male singers
description: A person wearing a patterned tunic, a feathered hat, and a long cape stands center stage with a sword belted to their waist. They are dressed in tights and ankle boots, positioned in front of a painted theatrical backdrop depicting a landscape with trees. The scene is presented in black and white, and the individual is looking towards the side.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Ravinia Park, Chicago
subject: Halls
subject: Ravinia Festival Pavilion (Highland Park, Il.) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Chicago (Ill.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: An audience occupies rows of seating within a large, roofed amphitheater that has open sides showing trees. The focus is on a brightly lit stage where an orchestra is seated around a grand piano. The structure features a gridded ceiling and supports visible along the perimeter.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Helen Traubel as Isolde
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Traubel, Helen - Vocalist - soprano - Isolde - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white portrait captures a person from the shoulders up with a light-colored, shiny fabric draped over their head. The person has dark hair pulled back and wears dark lipstick while looking upward and away from the camera. A signature is written across the fabric on the right side, and a serial number is printed in the bottom left corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Die Zauberflöte, Act II
subject: Productions
subject: Zauberflote
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Covent Garden (Royal Opera House)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Eugen, Keith - Vocalist - bass - Sarastro -
subject: Lewis, Richard, 1914- - Vocalist - tenor - Tamino
subject: Morison, Elsie - Vocalist - soprano - Pamina
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1 (l. to r.): Pamina, Sarastro, Tamino
description: A theatrical stage set includes multiple tall, vertical columns with various markings on their surfaces. Numerous people in stylized costumes stand at different heights across the stage, many wearing long white robes. A single person in a dark, draped garment is positioned in the center foreground. A plain, light-colored background is visible behind the structure and performers.
creator: Rogers, Houston
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Giulietta e Romeo
subject: Productions
subject: Giulietta e Romeo
subject: Zandonai, Riccardo, 1883-1944
subject: Teatro Comunale (Bologna)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A group of people in period dress are positioned across a theatrical stage designed to look like a stone courtyard. The set features high walls made of large blocks, an arched doorway with a patterned gate, and square window-like openings. Some individuals stand in conversational groupings in the foreground while others are positioned further back near the stone structures.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bologna
coverage: Italy

Lily Pons as Violetta
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pons, Lily, 1898-1976 - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white portrait shows a person wearing an off-the-shoulder gown, opera gloves, a jeweled tiara, and a necklace. The gown features floral accents on the shoulders and skirt, with a large brooch centered on the bodice. Handwriting and the text "TRAVIATA" are superimposed over the lower portion of the person's attire.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Tannhäuser
subject: Productions
subject: Tannhauser
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Festspiele Bayreuth
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Windgassen, Wolfgang - Vocalist - tenor - Tannhauser -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Wieland Wagner, producer
description: Three individuals in long robes are positioned on a stage floor featuring a light-colored botanical pattern. The person in the foreground wears a dark coat and stands with their head tilted back and arms outstretched while two others in hooded robes stand in the background. High-contrast lighting creates long shadows across the floor from each person.
creator: Lauterwasser (Festspiele Bayreuth)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

Isaac Stern
subject: People
subject: Stern, Isaac, 1920- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
subject: Violinists
description: Edinburgh Festival
description: A person wearing a dark suit and tie plays a violin in a black and white setting. They hold the instrument under their chin while drawing a bow across the strings. Behind them, an ornate clock stands against a light-colored wall and casts a shadow to the right.
creator: British Travel and Holidays Association
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Edinburgh, Scotland
coverage: United Kingdom

Jennie Tourel
subject: People
subject: Tourel, Jennie - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person sits at a small table in a cafe, resting their face on white-gloved hands. On the table are two cups on saucers and an ashtray with a lit cigarette. The background contains a long counter filled with glassware, containers, and lamps under several pendant lights.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

La forza del destino, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Forza del destino
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: La Fenice
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora di Vargas -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1
description: A theatrical stage features two individuals in period dress standing at the base of two symmetrical staircases. Behind the stairs, a tall ornate structure rises against a dark background. Elaborate frames and high-backed chairs are positioned on either side of the main stage area.
creator: Giacomelli (Venice, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Venice
coverage: Italy

Nicolai Gedda as Faust
subject: People
subject: Faust
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Gedda, Nicolai - Vocalist - tenor - Faust (Faust) -
subject: Male singers
description: A person in formal wear is shown from the chest up against a light, neutral background. They wear a dark jacket over a white shirt featuring a high, layered collar and ruffled cuffs, with a prominent ring on one finger. Their dark hair is styled in waves, and they have dark makeup around their eyes.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Motley's (Elizabeth Montgomery) sketch for Lady Harriet's costume in Martha, Act I, scene 1
subject: Productions
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
subject: Costume
description: Act 1, scene 1 -- Motley's sketch for Lady Harriet's costume
description: This costume design sketch depicts a person on a swing wearing a large gown with floral patterns and a dark belt. The person has their hair styled up with floral accents and holds onto the ropes of the swing. Handwritten text to the right lists materials like violet net and lace ruffles, while a separate hat is sketched in the lower-left corner.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1960
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format: Black and White
type: Drawings
type: Costume design drawings
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

David Oistrakh
subject: People
subject: Oistrakh, David Fedorovich, 1908-1974 - Instrumentalist - violin - -
subject: Violinists
description: A person is shown from the shoulders up against a neutral background in a black and white format. The individual has dark, slicked-back hair and wears a light-colored collared shirt, a dark patterned tie, and a heavy textured coat. Lighting from the side creates shadows across one side of the face.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Victoria De Los Angeles as Manon
subject: People
subject: Manon
subject: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Angeles, Victoria de los - Vocalist - soprano - Manon (Manon) -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands against a light background wearing a period-style gown and an ornate, light-colored wig styled with curls and pearls. The gown features a floral pattern on the bodice and skirt, with tiered lace ruffles on the sleeves and a necklace of dark gemstones. They hold a folded fan near their waist while looking toward the viewer.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Covent Garden program for Romeo et Juliette (1893)
subject: Productions
subject: Romeo et Juliette
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Covent Garden (Royal Opera House)
subject: Not identified - - - -
description: Souvenir from the State Performance in 1898
description: This document commemorates a state performance at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden, in honor of a royal marriage on July 4, 1893. The top half features seven individuals in oval frames amidst elaborate illustrations of crowns, leaves, and coats of arms. The bottom half contains text detailing the production of the opera Romeo et Juliette and listing the cast of performers.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1893
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1891-1900
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Eduard Van Beinum
subject: People
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Beinum, Eduard van - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Reverse: Conductor, Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam
description: Guest conductor for the Cleveland Orchestra
description: A person stands behind a music stand with open sheet music, conducting with a baton in their right hand. Their left arm is raised with the index finger pointing upward. The foreground shows the back of another person and the scroll of a stringed instrument, all set against a dark background in a black and white format.
creator: Netherlands Information Service
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as Fiordiligi
subject: People
subject: Cosi fan tutte
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Fiordiligi -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in a detailed period costume sits on a theatrical set wearing a dark, ruffled gown and a light-colored wig with a crown accessory. The person's hand is near a bell on a pedestal table that also holds a mirror. The background consists of a stone column and vertically striped curtains.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955-1956
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Paul Schoeffler as Baron Scarpia
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Schoeffler, Paul - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in historical theatrical attire is depicted from the waist up against a neutral, dark background. They wear a white, textured wig and a dark jacket with beaded trim over a voluminous, white ruffled cravat and a jeweled cross medallion. The individual faces to the right, and a handwritten signature appears in the upper-right corner.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Bartered Bride, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Bartered bride
subject: Smetana, Bedrich, 1824-1884
subject: Covent Garden (Royal Opera House)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1
description: Four performers in historical-style costumes stand on a stage featuring stylized, two-dimensional building sets. Two individuals on the left wear long skirts and head coverings, while two others wear structured coats and hats. Several performers have their mouths open while standing in a line across the center of the stage.
creator: Rogers, Houston
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Lisa Della Casa as Arabella
subject: People
subject: Arabella
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Della Casa, Lisa - Vocalist - soprano - Arabella -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands wearing a floor-length gown featuring a ruffled neckline and a voluminous, layered skirt. They are adorned with a necklace, large drop earrings, and bracelets on both wrists. The person's hair is styled in an updo, and they look toward the upper right side of the frame against a neutral background.
creator: Fayer (Vienna, Austria)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Salzburg
coverage: Austria

William Kapell
subject: People
subject: Kapell, William, 1922-1953 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Signed: May 14, 1952
description: A person in formal attire is seated at a grand piano with the lid open. This black and white composition shows the individual looking down at the keyboard with a handwritten inscription on the wall behind them. The inscription reads, "To Warren Perry, with best wishes from William Kapell 5/14/52."
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Albert Schweitzer
subject: People
subject: Schweitzer, Albert, 1875-1965 - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
subject: Organists
description: A monochromatic scene depicts two individuals in a room with dark wooden paneling and several tapered organ pipes. One person wears a suit and holds the top of a pipe, while the other person stands beside them wearing a long dark coat. The base of the image includes a wide border with handwritten signatures.
creator: Anderson, Erica
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Paul Paray
subject: People
subject: Paray, Paul, 1886- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person with short hair and light eyes is shown from the chest up, looking toward the left. They are wearing a suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. Handwritten cursive text in dark ink is inscribed across the lower left side of the frame. The background is dark and out of focus.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

La favorita
subject: Productions
subject: Favorite
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This scene displays an elaborate stage set for a performance of "La Favorita" in an outdoor arena at night. A large group of people in costume stands on the main stage before a structure with multiple domes, pointed arches, and a central circular window design. In the foreground, an orchestra performs in a brightly lit pit situated below the stage level. Text in the bottom right corner labels the setting as Arena di Verona.
creator: Irifoto
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Giuseppe Di Stefano as Riccardo
subject: People
subject: Ballo in maschera
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Riccardo - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person wearing an ornate historical costume stands in a centrally framed position. The outfit includes a light-colored jacket with lace trim, a wide white collar, a cape, and a sash across the torso. The person has dark hair, a mustache, and a goatee, with their gaze directed downward. Behind them, two high-backed chairs are positioned in a dark space, and blue handwriting is at the bottom of the frame.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Martial Singher as Golaud
subject: People
subject: Pelleas et Melisande
subject: Debussy, Claude, 1862-1918
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Singher, Martial - Vocalist - baritone - Golaud -
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait shows a person wearing a dark, multi-layered costume against a plain, light background. The individual has dark, chin-length hair, a mustache, and a pointed beard. Their garment features draped fabric over the shoulders and layers of pointed, leaf-like fringe along the sleeves and torso.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1953-1954
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Samson et Dalila
subject: Productions
subject: Samson et Dalila
subject: Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Samson -
subject: Stevens, Risë, 1913- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dalila
subject: Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Old Hebrew
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Dalila sings her spring song to Samson
description: A theatrical cast in various costumes stands and sits on a tiered stage set against a wide, plain backdrop. In the foreground, an individual in a dark gown with a long, flower-adorned train stands near two people on the right dressed in a tunic and a long robe. A group in light-colored dresses is arranged across the middle steps, while others in robes and hats are seated on the upper platforms.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

La Fenice
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro La Fenice - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Venice (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: The interior of a grand theater features five levels of curved seating boxes overlooking a main floor filled with rows of chairs. A large chandelier hangs from a decorative, frescoed dome ceiling above the auditorium. Intricate carvings and small light fixtures adorn the balcony fronts throughout the space.
creator: Giacomelli (Venice, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Venice
coverage: Italy

Rosalind Elias as Nancy
subject: People
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Elias, Rosalind - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Nancy -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands with hands on hips wearing a floral-patterned gown with puffed sleeves and dark trim. Their hair is gathered in an updo decorated with flowers. They wear a necklace with pendant drops and earrings. Text at the bottom left identifies the subject as Rosalind Elias in the role of Nancy for "Martha".
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Der Ring des Nibelungen. Siegfried, Act I, forging of the sword
subject: Productions
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Siegfried
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Svanholm, Set - Vocalist - tenor - Siegfried -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, forging of the sword
description: A jagged, angular cave interior serves as a stage set, featuring large rock-like structures and a central opening that reveals a bright, leafy tree. On the left, a person in a short tunic stands on a rocky platform and holds a hanging rope, while a second person with long hair sits on the right near a dark anvil. The monochromatic scene uses sharp lighting to define the rough textures of the cave walls and the background foliage.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Kurt Baum as Radames
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Baum, Kurt, 1900-1989 - Vocalist - tenor - Radames - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person with wavy hair wears an elaborate, jeweled collar with fringe and matching metallic wrist cuffs. They hold a decorated sword hilt across their torso while wearing a wide belt with a central relief emblem. A blue ink inscription and signature are present in the top right corner.
creator: Le Boux, Yvonne
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Frederick Dalberg as Landgraf Hermann in Tannhauser
subject: People
subject: Tannhauser
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Covent Garden (Royal Opera House)
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Dalberg, Fred - Vocalist - bass - Hermann -
subject: Male singers
description: A person is shown from the chest up, wearing theatrical attire and an ornate crown with diamond patterns and fleur-de-lis points. The individual has light-colored hair, a mustache, and a pointed beard. Their clothing includes a high, textured collar and a garment with horizontal metallic bands across the chest. The scene is presented in black and white with a dark, solid background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Marian Anderson
subject: People
subject: Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993 - Vocalist - contralto - -
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person with dark, wavy hair facing forward from the chest up. The individual wears an open-front garment with ornate floral embroidery and decorative borders. A solid black background creates a high contrast with the subject's features and the light-colored patterns on the clothing.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Eleanor Steber as Fiordiligi
subject: People
subject: Cosi fan tutte
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Fiordiligi - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a studio setting wearing a ruffled dress with a lace-up bodice and a small hat. They hold an open parasol with ruffled edges behind their head and look toward the side. Handwritten cursive text reading "Cordial greetings, Eleanor Steber" is inscribed across the lower portion of the frame.
creator: Halsman (New York, N.Y.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Jascha Heifetz with Emmanuel Bey, piano
subject: People
subject: Heifetz, Jascha, 1901- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
subject: Bey, Emmanuel - Instrumentalist - piano -
subject: Violinists
subject: Pianists
description: This black and white scene features a person in formal attire holding a violin and bow in a playing position. Another person sits at a piano to the right, with their hands resting on the keyboard. A red handwritten signature is present in the upper right corner, and a watermark is visible across the center.
creator: Karsh, Yousuf, 1908-2002
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1945
rights: IN COPYRIGHT. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Copyright Statement for Digitized Materials from the Music Library
format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1