Giovanni Martinelli
subject: People
subject: Martinelli, Giovanni, 1885-1969 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: Apr. 1956
description: This close-up portrait shows a person with voluminous wavy hair and prominent dark eyebrows. The lighting creates high contrast, casting the right side of the face into deep shadow. A handwritten message in cursive ink is visible on the right, addressed to Prof. Charles D. Perry, signed by G. Martinelli, and dated April 1956.
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

Inge Borkh as Lady Macbeth
subject: People
subject: Macbeth
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: San Francisco Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Borkh, Inge - Vocalist - soprano - Lady Macbeth -
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person wearing a regal gown, ornate belt, and headpiece stands on wide, tiered steps. A tall, textured wall rises behind them, featuring a faint grid pattern near the top. The scene is depicted in black and white with dramatic lighting that highlights the figure and the surface of the stairs.
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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: San Francisco
coverage: USA

Parsifal, Act II
subject: Productions
subject: Parsifal
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: Wieland Wagner, producer
description: This black and white scene features a group of performers on a low, circular platform. Most of the performers wear long, light-colored flowing garments, while one central figure wears a shorter tunic with arms outstretched. Behind the group, a massive, curved wall with a mottled, textured surface extends upward and fills the majority of the background.
creator: Lauterwasser (Festspiele Bayreuth)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956-1962
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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

Description of Lewisohn Stadium Concerts
subject: Documents
subject: Lewisohn Stadium (New York, N.Y.) - Building - - -
subject: Arenas
subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Here's News from Stadium Concerts, Incorporated. History of the Stadium Concerts series and discussion of the 1955 season. Page 4
description: This typed document outlines the 1952 Stadium Concerts season, specifically detailing the Industrial Sponsorship Plan and the involvement of various metropolitan businesses. The text describes how tickets were distributed to employees and sold on credit for the first time through specific retail stores. It includes a quote by Lawrence Gilman emphasizing the cultural importance of the concerts and ends with a short concluding statement mentioning Minnie Guggenheimer.
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: Clippings
type: Text
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Frank Guarrera as Count Almaviva
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - Count Almaviva (Nozze di Figaro) - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in a white powdered wig and floral-patterned historical clothing looks toward the side. The costume features lace-trimmed lapels and a cravat with a round brooch, while one hand holds a piece of lace fabric. A signature is written in the upper left corner, and printed text is visible at the bottom.
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

Marta Montanez Casals (Istomin)
subject: People
subject: Istomin, Marta Casals - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
subject: Violoncellists
description: A person sits on a bench and plays a cello with a bow. The individual is positioned in front of an ornate dark wood cabinet and wears a light-colored short-sleeved garment. A signature appears in the bottom right corner 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

Andre Cluytens
subject: People
subject: Cluytens, André - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Signed: 9/12/1950 (?)
description: A black and white scene features a person in the foreground of an ornate hall with balconies and windows. The individual wears a collared shirt, tie, and zip-up cardigan while holding their arms bent and hands held upward. Handwritten text, including a signature and the date 11/12/1955, appears 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

Alec Templeton
subject: People
subject: Templeton, Alec, 1910-1963 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: A person in a tuxedo and white bow tie is seated at a piano. One hand is placed on the keyboard while the other arm rests on the edge of the instrument. The name Alec Templeton is written in cursive script in the upper right portion 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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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Simon Boccanegra, Act I, scene 2
subject: Productions
subject: Simon Boccanegra
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Cesari, Renato - Vocalist - baritone - -
subject: Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone -
subject: Mazzoli, Ferruccio - Vocalist - bass -
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano -
subject: Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, scene 2 (l. to r.): Cesari, Gobbi, Tebaldi, Tucker, Mazzoli -- Gianandrea Gavazzeni, conductor
description: Carlo Maestrini staged the production
description: A large group of people in period-style clothing stands on a grand theatrical stage flanked by tall, fluted pillars. The set features a central throne on a raised platform and a complex backdrop illustrating medieval cityscapes and maritime scenes. Three model sailing vessels are suspended from the ceiling above the stage.
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

Rudolf Bing
subject: People
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Bing, Rudolf, Sir, 1902- - Person (other) - Manager - - Has inscription
subject: Concert agents
description: This person is shown from the chest up in a black and white format, looking toward the side. They have a receding hairline with dark hair on the sides and wear a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark necktie. A white pocket square is tucked into the suit pocket, and a handwritten signature appears at the bottom.
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

Joan Sutherland as Lucia?
subject: People
subject: Lucia di Lammermoor
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Sutherland, Joan, 1926- - Vocalist - soprano - Lucia -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a high-contrast black and white scene wearing a light-colored gown with dark markings. The individual has long dark hair and looks upward with an open mouth while clutching a large bundle of fabric. The surrounding environment is dark with a textured surface in the 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

Fedora Barbieri in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice
subject: People
subject: Orfeo ed Euridice
subject: Gluck, Christoph Willibald, 1714-1787
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Barbieri, Fedora - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - -
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person is dressed in theatrical attire featuring a light-colored draped garment over dark clothing and lace-up sandals. They are positioned on a set piece next to a stone-like platform that holds a metal lyre. The individual wears a white, curly wig with upright ornaments and looks upward against a dark background.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957-1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Giulietta Simionato as Eboli
subject: People
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Eboli - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: The subject wears a floor-length, black lace gown and a matching veil that covers the head and shoulders. They stand in front of an ornate, rectangular mirror that is mounted on a small shelf against a plain wall. Handwritten script is visible on the surface of the image 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: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Renata Tebaldi as Aida
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Aida - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: New York, 1956
description: A person with hair styled in a high bun wears several strands of necklaces and large hoop earrings while leaning against a small stone bust. They look toward the side of the frame with their arms crossed over the sculpture. Handwritten text is visible in the lower right corner over the person's patterned clothing.
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

La fanciulla del west
subject: Productions
subject: Fanciulla del West
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A stage performance features a group of people positioned in front of a backdrop depicting a forest with tall, thick trees. Below the stage, an orchestra is visible in a pit with several musicians holding string instruments. The performers on stage wear various types of hats and outerwear while standing or sitting in small clusters across the floor.
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

Fra Gherardo, Act I, finale
subject: Productions
subject: Fra Gherardo
subject: Pizzetti, Ildebrando, 1880-1968
subject: Teatro Comunale (Bologna)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, finale
description: A crowd of people in robes and period attire is arranged across a stage in front of a set depicting an arched stone structure and a backdrop of cypress trees. In the center foreground, an individual lies prone on the floor while others stand in several rows behind them. Several figures wear dark hooded garments, and one person near the center holds a tall staff topped with a cross. The scene is presented in black and white with lighting that creates sharp shadows across the set.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1928?
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1921-1930
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bologna
coverage: Italy

Teatro alla Scala
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro alla Scala - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Milan (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Multiple stacked levels of theater balconies feature intricate architectural details including carved faces and floral patterns. Each box is illuminated from within, highlighting the scalloped edges and textured surfaces of the railings. A large curved ceiling with seashell-shaped motifs and a row of rectangular vents is visible at the top of the structure.
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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Renata Tebaldi as Adriana
subject: People
subject: Adriana Lecouvreur
subject: Cilea, Francesco, 1866-1950
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Adriana - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: New York 11-9-1955
description: A person stands wearing a dark, elaborate gown featuring white lace and intricate patterns on the bodice. They wear a matching black hat with feathers, a white wig, and various pieces of jewelry including a necklace and bracelets. Handwritten ink text is visible in the upper-left corner of the black-and-white portrait.
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

Il Trovatore, Act I, scene 2
subject: Productions
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Elmo, Cloe - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Azucena -
subject: Rigal, Delia - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, scene 2
description: Two individuals are seated on a low platform in the center of a theatrical stage surrounded by tall, jagged towers. One person wears a light-colored gown and veil, while the other wears a dark robe and head covering. To the right of the figures is a large wall with an arched doorway and a long, draped curtain.
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

Purdue University Auditorium
subject: Halls
subject: Purdue University Auditorium - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Music-halls
subject: Lafayette (Ind.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: This interior view shows a large theater with rows of dark seats in the foreground and on the main floor facing a stage. The stage is framed by heavy curtains and opens into a brightly lit space with further tiered seating and background doors. Vertical fluted panels decorate the side walls, and long light fixtures run along the ceiling's geometric sections.
creator: Purdue University Photographic 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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Lafayette, IN
coverage: Italy

Parsifal, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Parsifal
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: Wieland Wager, producer
description: This black and white scene features three figures on a circular, lit platform positioned against a background of high, vertically draped curtains. One person stands with arms outstretched horizontally, while another stands near them and a third sits on the floor. A single vertical staff and several block-like objects are arranged on the stage surface.
creator: Lauterwasser (Festspiele Bayreuth)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956-1962
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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

Ettore Bastianini as Count di Luna
subject: People
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Bastianini, Ettore - Vocalist - baritone - Count di Luna of Aragon -
subject: Male singers
description: Reverse: Season's last performance […] Wednesday evening, April 6th.
description: A person is presented from the waist up wearing a dark, heavily embroidered doublet with large puffed sleeves and intricate beaded patterns. A wide belt with a metallic buckle is fastened at the waist, where the hilt of a sword is visible. The person has dark hair in a short bob style with bangs and a trimmed beard.
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

La Traviata, Act II
subject: Productions
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro dell'Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2 -- At Baths of Caracalla?
description: A black and white scene depicts the stage set for act two of the opera La Traviata, with two figures in costume standing near a central table. The set includes a fireplace, multiple chairs, and three large windows framed by heavy curtains. Dark curtains border the top and sides of the stage, and white text at the bottom indicates the performance details.
creator: Foto Reale (Rome, Italy)
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: Rome
coverage: Italy

Martha Mödl as Brunnhilde
subject: People
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Walkure
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Mödl, Martha - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in performance attire with styled hair stands beside a dark horse against a black background. The person wears a textured, shimmering cape and has a hand placed on the side of the horse's head. The horse is outfitted with a bridle, and its reins are being held near the bit.
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

Hans Hotter as Wotan
subject: People
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Walkure
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hotter, Hans - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Wotan - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person with light-colored hair, a mustache, and a beard against a dark background. One side of the face is illuminated, showing one open eye looking forward, while the other side is obscured by shadow. The person has a neutral facial expression and hair that is styled upwards.
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

Leonard Warren as Count di Luna of Aragon
subject: People
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Count di Luna of Aragon -
subject: Male singers
description: A person wearing a velvet period costume with a cape and a flat cap looks to the side while gripping a sword hilt. The individual has a trimmed beard and mustache, and the outfit features textured fabrics and a netted chest piece. The portrait is set against a plain, light background with a signature in the bottom right corner.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

La Traviata, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Campora, Giuseppe - Vocalist - tenor - Alfredo Germont -
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1
description: A person in a large floral ball gown and a person in a dark tuxedo stand on a stage next to a wide, curved staircase. The set features ornate lamp posts with multiple round light bulbs and a dark backdrop decorated with palm tree motifs. These performers occupy the foreground, illuminated by stage lighting against the dark architectural set.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957
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type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Simon Boccanegra, Act I, scene 1
subject: Productions
subject: Simon Boccanegra
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Bertocci, Aldo - Vocalist - tenor - Gabrielle Adorno -
subject: Rovere, Anna Maria, 1929-1998 - Vocalist - soprano - Amelia Grimaldi
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, scene 1a -- Design: N. Benois
description: Two people in ornate clothing stand on a stage set featuring tall trees and a painted backdrop. The background depicts a cloudy sky with a moon above a distant horizon. A stone-like structure with steps is located on the left side of the stage, and a bench is positioned on the right.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
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: Milan
coverage: Italy

Leontyne Price as Thais
subject: People
subject: Thais
subject: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Price, Leontyne - Vocalist - soprano - Thais - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a long, draped one-shoulder gown accented by a jeweled belt and a crown. A large shadow is cast against the wall to the person's left, and a handwritten signature in purple ink is located on the right side of the frame. The individual has dark curly hair and is wearing open-toed sandals.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1959
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Parsifal, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Parsifal
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: Wieland Wagner, producer
description: A circular stage is positioned in front of a large, textured backdrop with diagonal light patterns. Several people dressed in long, heavy tunics stand across the stage, with a group on the left and others arranged toward the right. In the center, one figure lies on a low, reclined bed while another person stands nearby with an arm outstretched towards them.
creator: Lauterwasser (Festspiele Bayreuth)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

George Cehanovsky as Sciarrone
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Cehanovsky, George, 1892-1986 - Vocalist - baritone - Sciarrone -
subject: Male singers
description: A person is shown from the waist up wearing a dark military-style coat with light-colored front panels and fringed epaulettes. They wear a dark bicorne hat with a white ornament and stand with arms folded across their chest against a light background. Their gaze is directed toward the side.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Sylvia Fisher as Kostelnicka
subject: People
subject: Jenufa
subject: Janácek, Leos, 1854-1928
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Fisher, Sylvia, 1910-1996 - Vocalist - soprano - Kostelnicka Buryja - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person sits in a high-backed wooden chair wearing a dark shawl that covers their head and shoulders. One hand is placed against their chest, and their face features a furrowed brow with slightly open lips. The background contains a light-colored wall with a small arched alcove, and a dark signature is visible in the lower right corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Joseph Szigeti
subject: People
subject: Szigeti, Joseph, 1892-1973 - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
subject: Violinists
description: Signed: 1953
description: A person wearing a collared shirt stands next to a wooden secretary desk, holding a violin and looking at sheet music placed in the hutch. The desk is filled with various papers, and floral curtains are visible in the background. A handwritten message and signature are located at the bottom of the scene.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Van Cliburn
subject: People
subject: Cliburn, Van, 1934 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: A person is shown from the chest up wearing a dark jacket, a white shirt, and a white bowtie. Blue handwritten text is located in the upper-left corner, and a printed signature is at the bottom right. The background behind the person has a grid-like pattern.
creator: De Grab, Richard
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Cleveland
coverage: USA

Pushkin State Academic Theater
subject: Halls
subject: Leningradskii gosudarstvennyi akademicheskii teatr dramy imeni A.S. Pushkina - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Leningrad (R.S.F.S.R.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A grand building with a tall columned facade and a chariot sculpture on its roof stands behind a park. In the foreground, there are tiered stone steps, a paved walkway, and park benches near a multi-lantern streetlamp. Lush trees and flower beds surround the central open space leading toward the theater.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Leningrad
coverage: Russia

Charles Munch
subject: People
subject: Munch, Charles, 1891-1968 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person is depicted from the chest up in a black and white portrait, looking away from the camera. They wear a suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie against a dark, minimalist background. A handwritten signature appears on the jacket lapel, and a copyright mark is visible in the lower right corner.
creator: Bachrach, Fabian, 1917-
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Elisabeth Rethberg
subject: People
subject: Rethberg, Elisabeth, 1894- - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with short, styled hair is seated at a black grand piano, wearing a dark gown with a sheer tulle overlay and jewelry on their wrists. Their hands are placed on the piano keys below open sheet music on a stand. A signature is written in white script across the middle of the person's clothing.
creator: Mishkin Studio (New York, N.Y.) ?
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Paolo Silveri as Baron Scarpia
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Silveri, Paolo - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia -
subject: Male singers
description: A person dressed in 18th-century attire, including a powdered wig and ruffled cravat, stands at a decorative wooden desk. One hand holds a quill over a document while the head is turned toward the side. The ornate desk features detailed carvings and supports an elaborate clock with a sculptural figure on top.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
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
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Tito Gobbi as Baron Scarpia
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person is depicted in a close-up view wearing an 18th-century style white wig with horizontal curls over the ears. They are dressed in a dark jacket with a white ruffled cravat and a small dark pin at the neck. A signature is written in black ink across the lower portion of the clothing, and the code EMI-40 is 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: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
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Falstaff, Act II
subject: Productions
subject: Falstaff
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 2
description: set design by Bartolini-Salinberri
description: A theatrical stage set portrays a large hall with high, vaulted ceilings and decorative gothic arches. Multiple people in period attire are positioned across the stage, with some near a large fireplace on the left and others gathered near a central window and furniture on the right. Arched doorways lead into the room, and a tiered cabinet and table occupy the space on the right side.
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: Florence
coverage: Italy

George Schick, Assoc. conductor Chicago Symphony
subject: People
subject: Schick, George, 1908-1985 - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Reverse: Associate conductor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
description: A black and white head-and-shoulders portrait shows a person with dark, receding hair slicked back and clear-rimmed glasses. The subject is dressed in a dark jacket with wide satin lapels, a white shirt, and a white bow tie. The composition is set against a solid, light-toned background.
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

Le Comte Ory
subject: Productions
subject: Comte Ory
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Glyndebourne Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Barabas, Sari - Vocalist - soprano - Countess Adele -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Edinburgh Festival
description: Several people wearing long gowns and elaborate headdresses are arranged across a stage featuring a castle courtyard backdrop. A group on the right is gathered around a table with a large tapestry, while others on the left are seated with embroidery frames. The stage is viewed through a scalloped arch that frames the top and sides of the scene.
creator: British Travel and Holidays Association
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: Edinburgh, Scotland
coverage: United Kingdom

James Melton
subject: People
subject: Melton, James, 1904-1961 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white studio portrait features a person with short, dark wavy hair. The individual is wearing a light-colored collared shirt, a necktie, and a textured suit jacket. A signature in dark ink, reading "Best wishes from James Melton," is written diagonally across the lower right of the subject's jacket.
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
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Norman Scott as Monterone in Rigoletto
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Scott, Norman - Vocalist - bass - Count Monterone - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in elaborate theatrical costume stands against a plain background. The figure wears a layered turban, a full white beard, and a patterned robe featuring a wide, decorated collar and oversized sleeves. One hand is raised in an open gesture, and white cursive handwriting is inscribed across the front of the garment.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Pablo and Marta Montanez Casals
subject: People
subject: Casals, Pablo, 1876-1973 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
subject: Istomin, Marta Casals - Instrumentalist - violoncello -
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Violoncellists
description: Two people walk forward in front of a group of bystanders and the white side of a large vessel. The person on the left wears a dark suit, tie, and black fedora while carrying a folded umbrella. To their right, a person wears a dark sleeveless dress, a white hat, and dark heels while carrying a bag.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Grace Hoffman as Eboli
subject: People
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hoffman, Grace - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Eboli - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: Chicago, Nov. 1, 1958
description: A person wearing a high-collared gown, a cloak, and a cross necklace kneels on a flat surface. Their hands are clasped at the waist, and they look upward away from the camera. Handwritten text at the bottom includes a signature and the date Nov. 1 - 1958.
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

Un ballo in maschera, Act III, scene 3a
subject: Productions
subject: Ballo in maschera
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 3, scene 3a -- Design: Nicola Benois
description: A large group of people in historical attire is gathered on a multi-level stage set characterized by a prominent timber-frame structure and large hanging lanterns. Banners with vertical stripes are draped from the wooden railings that line the balconies and staircases on either side. The performers wear a variety of costumes, including feathered hats, cloaks, and gowns, with many positioned on the main floor and others on the elevated platforms.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957-1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

John Charles Thomas
subject: People
subject: Thomas, John Charles, 1891-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: Mar. 31, 1947
description: A person with slicked-back hair and a light-colored collared shirt is shown from the chest up against a plain background. The subject faces forward with a neutral expression. Blue ink handwriting in the bottom left corner includes an inscription and a signature for John Charles Thomas.
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
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Renata Tebaldi as Tosca
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white scene features a person in profile wearing a dark velvet jacket and a large hat with feathers and a pleated brim. The person holds a bouquet of roses and an ornate silver handle tied with a dark ribbon. A signature is visible in the top left corner, and a copyright mark is at the bottom right.
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

Amahl and the night visitors
subject: Productions
subject: Amahl and the night visitors
subject: Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911-
subject: Teatro Comunale di Firenze
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: G. Coltellacci, scene
description: A stage set portrays a stone structure with a fireplace and a cot under a night sky filled with stars. One person stands in the center wearing a long skirt and head covering, while another person leans against a broken wall on the right side of the stage. The background shows a winter scene with snow-covered mountains and small houses.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1953
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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

Gianni Poggi as Fernand
subject: People
subject: Favorite
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Poggi, Gianni - Vocalist - tenor - Fernand -
subject: Male singers
description: With Begali?
description: Two people stand side-by-side in ornate theatrical costumes in an architectural setting featuring a brick arch. The person on the left wears a patterned tunic with a belted waist, and the person on the right wears a velvet-textured doublet with wide sleeves and tights. Text at the bottom provides historical context related to the 1958 opera season at the Arena di Verona.
creator: Bisazza, E.
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: Verona
coverage: Italy

Roberta Peters
subject: People
subject: Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands against a light background wearing a strapless gown with a floral-patterned bodice and a ruffled skirt. They have dark hair with straight bangs and wear a necklace with two pendants. One hand holds a small beaded purse by a chain while the other hand pulls a sheer fabric sash. Purple ink handwriting in the lower right corner reads, "Best wishes Roberta Peters".
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Erich Kunz as Figaro
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Kunz, Erich, 1909- - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Nozze di Figaro) - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1954
description: A person is shown from the chest up with their head tilted back and eyes directed toward the top of the frame. They wear a dark garment with a white ruffled collar and hold the neck of a dark stringed instrument with both hands. The person has dark, wavy hair and prominent eyebrows, and blue ink handwriting including the year 1954 is visible across the center.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Teatro Comunale (Bologna)
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro comunale (Bologna, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Bologna (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: The interior of an ornate opera house features an orchestra seating area and four levels of private balconies wrapping around the walls. A large chandelier is suspended from a domed ceiling decorated with detailed frescoes and architectural carvings. The view is taken from the stage looking toward the back of the auditorium.
creator: Villani, A. & Figli
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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coverage: Bologna
coverage: Italy

Falstaff, Act III, scene 1
subject: Productions
subject: Falstaff
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Falstaff -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3, scene 1 -- Cast not pictured: Tebaldi, Simionato, Moffo -- Tullio Serafin, conductor
description: This set features two-story timber-framed buildings flanking a central courtyard with a low stone wall. A person is seated at a small table on the left side of the stage. In the background, large leafy trees are silhouetted against a light sky above rolling hills. The edge of the stage and an orchestra pit are visible at the bottom of the frame.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
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: Chicago
coverage: USA

Theodor Uppman as Paquillo
subject: People
subject: Perichole
subject: Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Uppman, Theodor, 1920- - Vocalist - baritone - Paquillo - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1957
description: A person with wavy hair and sideburns wears a wide-brimmed hat decorated with tassels, a white collared shirt, and a dark vest. The individual holds a small, carved stringed instrument across their chest with their hands positioned on the neck and body. Blue ink in the lower right corner contains a handwritten message signed by Theodor Uppman and dated 1957.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
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Kim Borg as Count Almaviva
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Borg, Kim - Vocalist - bass - Count Almaviva (Nozze di Figaro) -
subject: Male singers
description: A person is depicted in a black and white portrait wearing a powdered wig with horizontal side curls and a dark velvet jacket. Around their neck is a voluminous white cravat accented by a large jeweled brooch and cascading lace trim. One hand is held up toward their chest, resting against the lapel of the jacket.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
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
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Victoria De Los Angeles as Martha and Rosalind Elias as Nancy
subject: People
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Angeles, Victoria de los - Vocalist - soprano - Martha -
subject: Elias, Rosalind - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Nancy
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Two individuals stand on a stage wearing ornate, full-skirted gowns with intricate floral patterns and embellishments. The person in the foreground has dark hair styled in an updo and holds their hands behind their back. Behind them stands a second person in a similarly detailed gown against a painted backdrop of hills and sky.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1961
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1961-1970
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Aase Nordmo-Lövberg as Amelia
subject: People
subject: Ballo in maschera
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Løvberg, Aase Nordmo, 1923- - Vocalist - soprano - Amelia -
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person from the chest up against a plain background. The individual has dark hair styled in voluminous waves on top with tight ringlets cascading over their shoulders. They are wearing a dark, velvet-textured garment with a wide, textured collar.
creator: Rydberg, Enar M.
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: Stockholm
coverage: Sweden

Rita Streich as Susanna in Marriage of Figaro
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Streich, Rita, 1920- - Vocalist - soprano - Susanna (Nozze di Figaro) -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands against a plain, light background wearing a costume with a dark bodice and a full, pleated skirt. The bodice features a wide, lace-trimmed neckline, lacing on the front, and ruffled cuffs at the sleeves. The person's dark hair is styled upwards and includes a small bow.
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

Philharmonia Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan conductor, Royal Festival Hall, London
subject: Ensembles
subject: Royal Festival Hall
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Philharmonia Orchestra (London, England) - Ensemble - - -
subject: Karajan, Herbert von - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Music-halls
description: A large orchestra is positioned across a wide, tiered stage in a formal concert hall. Musicians sit in rows with various instruments, including violins, cellos, double basses, and brass. A single individual stands on a small podium in the center foreground. The background consists of a dark wall with a row of small rectangular openings.
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: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Madama Butterfly
subject: Productions
subject: Madama Butterfly
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Stella, Antonietta - Vocalist - soprano - Cio-Cio-San - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A stage production features a large group of people wearing traditional Japanese garments such as kimonos and hakamas. The performers are positioned on a set that includes a house with sliding doors, flowering trees, and a painted backdrop of hills and water. A blue cursive signature is written across the bottom foreground of the scene.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Gino Penno as Radames
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Penno, Gino - Vocalist - tenor - Radames - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person is depicted from the waist up wearing an ornate Egyptian-inspired costume including a beaded wig with a crown and a patterned collar. They stand with arms crossed over their chest, wearing metallic wrist guards adorned with serpent motifs and a textured tunic. The black and white portrait features a signature in the lower right corner and a plain, light-colored background.
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

Carlo Badioli as Dr. Dulcamara
subject: People
subject: Elisir d'amore
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Teatro Verdi (Trieste)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Badioli, Carlo - Vocalist - bass - Dr. Dulcamara - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands on a stage wearing a striped coat, a bowler hat, and tall dark boots. They wear a waistcoat adorned with star-shaped medals and hold one hand aloft near a banner decorated with flowers and text. Text at the bottom identifies the performer as Carlo Badioli in the role of Dulcamara for the 1953-54 opera season.
creator: Rota
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1953-1954
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Trieste
coverage: Italy

Charles Anthony as Almaviva
subject: People
subject: Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Anthony, Charles, 1929- - Vocalist - tenor - Count Almaviva (Barbiere di Siviglia) -
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white studio portrait shows a person wearing a large, circular hat with pom-pom fringe and an intricately embroidered jacket. Beneath the jacket, a white collar and dark bow tie are visible. The person has one hand placed on their chest and is looking toward the camera with their mouth slightly open.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
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
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Dimitri Mitropoulos
subject: People
subject: Mitropoulos, Dimitri, 1896-1960 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Signed: 1951
description: A person wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and tie sits with their hands clasped on a surface. They are depicted from the chest up and look toward the side of the frame. Handwritten text at the bottom includes a dedication and the year 1951.
creator: Balon
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Autographs
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type: Still image
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Amelia al ballo
subject: Productions
subject: Amelia al ballo
subject: Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911-
subject: Teatro Comunale (Bologna)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Staged by Tatiana Menotti, sister of the composer
description: A stage set is decorated with multiple layers of draped fabric, swags, and vertical curtains. Furniture including ornate chairs, a vanity with a mirror, and a table with flowers are positioned across the floor. A central draped opening leads to a dark background area with a small balcony railing.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1951
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bologna
coverage: Italy

Don Carlos, Act IV, Elisabetta's prayer
subject: Productions
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Rigal, Delia - Vocalist - soprano - Elisabeth de Valois - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 4: Elisabeth's prayer
description: A person dressed in a voluminous gown kneels on a stage beside a stone tomb decorated with carved hooded figures. The set features tall gothic arches and pillars under dramatic lighting, with a metal candle holder standing to the left. The name "Delia Rigal" is written in white cursive across the top, and a signature in the bottom right corner reads "Sedge LeBlang".
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1950?
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Christa Ludwig as Dorabella
subject: People
subject: Cosi fan tutte
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Ludwig, Christa - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dorabella - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white portrait features a person in an elaborate hat decorated with flowers and lace. The individual holds a large heart-shaped pendant on a chain and wears a dress with ruffled sleeves. A signature in blue cursive ink is written across the lower portion of the person's torso.
creator: Fayer (Vienna, Austria)
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

Margaret Harshaw as as Isolde
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Harshaw, Margaret - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Isolde -
subject: Women singers
description: A person is shown in side profile with long wavy hair and a thick braid worn across the top of the head. Their face features prominent eyelashes and dark, arched eyebrows. They are wearing a dark garment and are posed 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

Herbert von Karajan
subject: People
subject: Karajan, Herbert von - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person with dark hair styled upward looks down toward an open book. The individual wears a dark sweater over a white collared shirt. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Herbert von Karajan and the photographer as Piccagliani. A curtain is visible in the background to the left.
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

Ljuba Welitsch as Salome
subject: People
subject: Salome
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Welitsch, Ljuba - Vocalist - soprano - Salome - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Note attached: Salome to be performed by Metropolitan Opera in Boston Opera House, Tues. April 22
description: A person with light hair and dark makeup is positioned behind a platter containing a severed head with a dark beard. The individual wears a sequined garment and a beaded headpiece against a black background. A handwritten signature is visible in 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: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Frederick Lechner
subject: People
subject: Lechner, Frederick - Vocalist - bass-baritone - -
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait displays a person from the chest up against a neutral background. They wear round, wire-rimmed glasses, a suit jacket, and a dark necktie. One hand is positioned at the chin with an index finger resting against the cheek, and their dark hair is combed back.
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

Erich Kleiber
subject: People
subject: Kleiber, Erich, 1890-1956 - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person with light skin and short hair is shown from the chest up against a dark background. They hold a baton in a hand that is blurred with motion. The individual wears a dark jacket, a light-colored collared shirt, and a dark tie.
creator: Friedmann, Georges (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
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

Aida
subject: Productions
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Guelfi, Gian Giacomo - Vocalist - baritone - Amonasro -
subject: Price, Leontyne - Vocalist - soprano - Aida
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This black and white scene shows a theatrical production on a large outdoor stage. A central figure is dressed in a leopard-print tunic and patterned boots, while another person to the left wears a long white robe. The background is filled with a large cast in various costumes standing on tiered stone steps.
creator: Bisazza, E.
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

Erich Leinsdorf
subject: People
subject: Leinsdorf, Erich, 1912- - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: This black and white studio portrait features a bald person looking toward the camera from a three-quarter angle. The individual wears a dark suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a dark necktie. High-contrast lighting illuminates one side of the face against 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

Eugene Onegin
subject: Productions
subject: Evgenii Onegin
subject: Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilich, 1840-1893
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Amara, Lucine - Vocalist - soprano - Tatyana - Has inscription
subject: London, George, 1920- - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Eugene OneginHas inscription
subject: Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Lensky - Has inscription
subject: Elias, Rosalind - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Olga
subject: Sgarro, Louis, 1920-1985 - Vocalist - bass - Company Commander
subject: De Paolis, Alessio - Vocalist - tenor - Triquet
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A large assembly of people in historical costumes is positioned within a high-ceilinged room featuring patterned wallpaper and a large chandelier. Several signatures are inscribed over the center and lower portions of the scene. The individuals are clustered in various groups across the floor, with some standing prominently in the foreground.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Rigoletto
subject: Productions
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro Comunale di Firenze
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Rigoletto -
subject: Mattera, Gino - Vocalist - - Count Monterone
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A large group of people in period clothing is positioned across a stage set featuring stone-textured buildings, a columned balcony, and a painted backdrop of cypress trees. Many individuals are gathered on a wide staircase on the left, while others stand in the open courtyard area to the right. Several people hold spears, and one person stands near another who is positioned on the ground in the foreground.
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: Florence
coverage: Italy

Parsifal
subject: Productions
subject: Parsifal
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: An assembly of people wearing light-colored tunics and robes is gathered around a tiered central structure on a circular stage platform. Tall, dark, tapered columns extend into the background behind the group. One individual is positioned at the top of the central structure, which is flanked by two large ceramic jars.
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

Il Trovatore, convent scene
subject: Productions
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Rigal, Delia - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, scene 2: Convent scene
description: A theatrical scene is presented on a stage featuring a large group of people in white robes and veils standing in the background. In front of them, two figures stand on a small platform, one wearing a dark robe and the other a light-colored draped outfit. The set behind the group includes dark, arched architectural elements under high contrast lighting.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1950-1951?
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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: An expansive ballroom features intricate parquet flooring with geometric patterns and high ceilings adorned with decorative moldings. Large crystal chandeliers hang from the ceiling, while tall, draped windows and ornate mirrors line the walls. A second-story gallery with a decorative metal railing runs along the upper perimeter of the room.
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

Herbert von Karajan
subject: People
subject: Karajan, Herbert von - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and bow tie is centered, holding a light-colored baton horizontally with both hands. Their gaze is directed downward at the baton against a dark, blurred background that shows structural elements of an indoor venue. The scene is depicted in a black and white format with a small identification number in the lower 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: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Un ballo in maschera, Act I, scene 2a
subject: Productions
subject: Ballo in maschera
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 2a
description: A wide theatrical stage is filled with wooden scaffolding and large pieces of draped, net-like fabric. Numerous individuals wearing various costumes are positioned across the stage, with some standing on elevated platforms and others on the main floor. A prominent piece of fabric in the center features a large, circular graphic of a face.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957-1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Sena Jurinac as Cio-Cio San
subject: People
subject: Madama Butterfly
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Jurinac, Sena, 1921- - Vocalist - soprano - Cio-Cio-San -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in a patterned kimono and elaborate floral hair ornaments stands on a stage set. The person holds a folding fan near their chest and looks toward the camera. The background features a curved bridge, a decorative lantern, and stylized tree branches. The scene is presented in black and white.
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

Blanche Thebom
subject: People
subject: Thebom, Blanche - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person is shown from the chest up in a black and white portrait. Their hair is arranged in large braids over the top of their head with a decorative pin on the right side. Handwritten cursive text on the left reads "To Warren Perry Sincerely Blanche Thebom."
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

Assassinio nella cattedrale, Act III, scene 3a
subject: Productions
subject: Assassinio nella cattedrale
subject: Pizzetti, Ildebrando, 1880-1968
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3, scene 3a
description: Four people in period attire stand on a platform in front of a massive backdrop resembling a cracked stone wall with Latin inscriptions. The backdrop occupies most of the frame and is divided by large fissures running vertically and horizontally. The costumed figures are positioned in the lower foreground, wearing cloaks and tunics while holding props.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958-1959
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

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: This black and white view of a theatrical production features three large tiered structures on a stage with a dark background. Two taller structures flank a smaller central pagoda that sits atop a wide set of stairs. A large group of people in detailed costumes are positioned across the stage, with some arranged in formal lines and others on the various levels of the set. High-contrast lighting focuses on the performers and architecture, leaving the surrounding space in deep shadow.
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

Fernando Corena as Bartolo
subject: People
subject: Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Corena, Fernando - Vocalist - bass - Bartolo (Barbiere di Siviglia) - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1958
description: A person is dressed in a decorative patterned vest with oversized, tiered lace sleeves and a white jabot. They wear a light-colored curly wig styled with two rolls on the crown and have an open mouth and wide eyes. A dark autograph is written across the front of the costume.
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

Aida
subject: Productions
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A brightly lit outdoor stage at night shows an orchestra in a foreground pit and performers in light-colored robes positioned in front of a long backdrop with Egyptian illustrations. The background consists of dark, tiered seating under a night sky. In the lower right corner, text identifies the location as Arena di Verona and the production as Aida.
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

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner conductor
subject: Ensembles
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Reiner, Fritz, 1888-1963 - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Music-halls
description: Numerous musicians sit in a semi-circle on a stage, holding instruments and wearing formal attire. A conductor stands on a central podium facing the group. The background consists of a wall with three arched alcoves containing tall organ pipes. Several rows of empty auditorium seating are visible in the foreground.
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: Chicago
coverage: USA

Arena di Verona
subject: Halls
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Verona, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: This overhead view shows a large stone amphitheater with curved tiers of seating surrounding a central arena. A performance stage is positioned at one end, featuring architectural scenery such as arches and building structures. Rows of modern seating fill the floor area in front of the stage, while several people are visible throughout the space.
creator: Irifoto
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: Aerial photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Set Svanholm as Lohengrin
subject: People
subject: Lohengrin
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Svanholm, Set - Vocalist - tenor - Lohengrin - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: An individual in a detailed costume featuring a ridged helmet, chainmail sleeves, and an ornate chest piece with a sunburst motif. The person holds the cross-guard of a sword with gloved hands while looking upward. Handwritten text in the upper right corner includes the name "Lohengrin" and a dedication.
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

Aida, Act II
subject: Productions
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
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
description: A massive stage set consists of multiple levels, staircases, and a prominent Sphinx head sculpture at the top center. Numerous performers in light-colored costumes are arranged across the various tiers and the main performance floor. In the foreground, an orchestra is seated in a pit facing the stage.
creator: Parolin (Verona, 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: Verona
coverage: Italy

Alessio de Paolis as Don Basilio
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: De Paolis, Alessio - Vocalist - tenor - Don Basilio -
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands on a stage set wearing 18th-century period clothing, including a dark coat, waistcoat, breeches, and ruffled cravat. The individual holds a pair of spectacles and looks toward the side. The background features a stone staircase and architectural elements of a building exterior. A signature is visible in 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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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner conductor
subject: Ensembles
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Reiner, Fritz, 1888-1963 - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Music-halls
description: A large orchestra is positioned on a tiered stage in a concert hall during a performance. Numerous musicians wearing formal attire sit with their instruments, including strings, woodwinds, and percussion. A conductor stands on a raised podium in the center facing the musicians, and a seated audience is visible in the foreground.
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: Chicago
coverage: USA

Parsifal, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Parsifal
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 Wagner, producer
description: A gathering of individuals in long robes is arranged in a circle on a stage, centered on a raised, stepped dais. One person stands in the foreground with their back to the viewer, while a single figure occupies the central platform. Tall, dark vertical columns flank the scene, which is lit by a spotlight highlighting the circular assembly in a black and white setting.
creator: Lauterwasser (Festspiele Bayreuth)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1954-1956
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

Typescript note from Arthur Fiedler
subject: Documents
subject: Fiedler, Arthur, 1894-1979 - Conductor - - -
description: Signed letter from Arthur Fiedler
description: accompanies C05_020
description: The letter features a green header in the top left corner with The Boston Pops logo and Arthur Fiedler's name. The typewritten message discusses the enclosure of an autographed photograph and a list of recordings. A handwritten signature from Arthur Fiedler is positioned at the bottom of the page above his printed name.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1951 Dec. 3
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format: Black and White
type: Correspondence
type: Autographs
type: Text
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Mario Del Monaco as Ernani
subject: People
subject: Ernani
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Ernani - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1957
description: A person is shown from the chest up wearing stage makeup, a thin mustache, and a small goatee. They wear a light-colored tunic with a wide collar and a dark cape with a geometric pattern along the edge. A handwritten signature and the date 1957 are visible across the center of the person's attire.
creator: Lerner, Frank
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

Eugenio Fernandi as Edgardo
subject: People
subject: Lucia di Lammermoor
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Fernandi, Eugenio - Vocalist - tenor - Edgardo -
subject: Male singers
description: A black-and-white portrait features a person dressed in a dark jacket adorned with a prominent white collar edged in lace and matching lace at the cuffs. The individual is positioned with their arms crossed over their chest against a plain, light-colored background. They are wearing dark, reflective trousers or boots that catch the light.
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

Helen Jepson
subject: People
subject: Jepson, Helen, 1904- - Vocalist - soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: Reverse stamped: Management Evans and Salter
description: This black and white portrait features a person from the chest up, looking upward and to the side. The person has wavy, light-colored hair styled in curls around the face and neck. They are wearing a light-colored, textured garment with a high collar and buttons.
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