Norman Scott as Raimondo
subject: People
subject: Lucia di Lammermoor
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Scott, Norman - Vocalist - bass - Raimondo - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person is shown from the waist up in historical costume, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a dark doublet with white collar and cuffs, and a dark cloak. They stand with one hand on a sword hilt and the other on their hip, looking toward the right side. Handwritten text in the upper right corner is addressed to Dr. Charles Perry and signed by Norman Scott.
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

Ebe Stignani
subject: People
subject: Stignani, Ebe - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: A person with dark wavy hair and light skin wears a prominent, textured fur collar while looking toward the side with an open-mouth smile. Text at the bottom left identifies the individual as Ebe Stignani, and text at the bottom right lists the National Concert and Artists Corporation in New York. The portrait features a plain, neutral background and bright lighting from one 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

Un ballo in maschera, Act I, scene 1a
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 1a
description: A theatrical stage set consists of a large central tapestry surrounded by heraldic banners and populated by performers in period attire. The central tapestry depicts a coastline with sailing ships and a meeting between groups of people in different styles of dress. Individuals wearing 17th-century style clothing are positioned across the stage floor and on a side staircase.
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

Il Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Productions
subject: Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Corena, Fernando - Vocalist - bass - Bartolo (Barbiere di Siviglia) -
subject: Valletti, Cesare - Vocalist - tenor - Count Almaviva (Barbiere di Siviglia)
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, Almaviva, disguised as a music master, presents his credentials to Dr. Bartolo
description: A black and white theatrical scene shows two people in historical costumes interacting on a set. One person stands wearing long dark robes and an oversized flat hat, while the other sits in a high-backed chair wearing a voluminous wig and decorative coat. The background consists of a stone-patterned wall with an arched doorway and a large painted backdrop.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
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: New York City
coverage: USA

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Meistersinger von Nurnberg
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Festspiele Bayreuth
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Grümmer, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Eva -
subject: Schock, Rudolf, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Stolzing
subject: Wiener, Otto - Vocalist - baritone - Hans Sachs
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Three performers in elaborate period costumes stand on a tiled stage against a large, patterned backdrop. The individual on the left wears a long, pleated gown with a corset-style bodice and floral hair ornaments. The central figure is dressed in a draped, ankle-length robe and holds a small accessory, while the individual on the right wears a short, angular tunic with leggings and tall boots.
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

Aida, Act I
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: Act 1
description: A large-scale stage production features an orchestra in a pit below a wide, multi-leveled set. Numerous individuals in light-colored robes occupy the main stage and upper levels, which are connected by several flights of stairs. The set includes tall rectangular pillars and a central monumental structure housing a tall, vertical figure. Strong lighting highlights the performers and architectural elements against a dark background.
creator: Parolin (Verona, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Arena di Verona
subject: Halls
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Verona, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: The Verona Arena is a Roman amphitheater built with two levels of arched stone facades surrounding a circular interior with tiered stone seating. A portion of the outer ring remains standing on the left side of the main structure. The monument is situated in an open paved area with city buildings and a light sky in the background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Aerial photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Typescript note from Emil Gilels
subject: Documents
subject: Gilels, Emil - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Correspondence
description: Signed letter from Emil Gilels
description: accompanies C06_012
description: This document is a typewritten letter addressed to Mr. Warren Perry at Northwestern University, dated October 31, 1955. The text states that an autographed photograph is being sent as requested. The letter is signed with a handwritten name in blue ink and includes the typed name E. Gilels. Several dark, irregular stains appear along the top edge of the paper.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955 Oct. 31
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format: Black and White
type: Autographs
type: Text
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Geraldine Farrar with dachshund
subject: People
subject: Farrar, Geraldine, 1882-1967 - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Pictured with her two dogs -- Signed: 1951 -- Reverse: note from Geraldine Farrar 5/18/1951
description: A person with short, white hair sits in a wicker chair holding two small dogs with dark fur. The person wears a light-colored jacket over a dark top and a pearl necklace. Handwritten script and the year 1951 are visible across the top of the black and white scene.
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

Typescript note from Gladys Swarthout
subject: Documents
subject: Swarthout, Gladys, 1904- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - -
subject: Correspondence
description: Signed letter from Gladys Swarthout
description: accompanies C16_019
description: This typewritten letter on stationery from a New York address is sent to a recipient in Richmond, Indiana. The text discusses the enjoyment of a recording and mentions a busy upcoming concert schedule. A handwritten signature in cursive is located above the typed name Gladys Swarthout.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1951 Sept. 11
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type: Autographs
type: Text
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Pierre Monteux
subject: People
subject: Monteux, Pierre, 1875-1964 - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Reverse: Guest conductor, Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York
description: This black and white portrait displays a person from the chest up against a neutral background. The person has dark, receding hair and a prominent white mustache that covers the upper lip. They wear a dark suit jacket over a white shirt and a patterned necktie with a small pin. A white pocket square is visible in the breast pocket.
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

Jan Peerce as Alfredo Germont
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Peerce, Jan, 1904- - Vocalist - tenor - Alfredo Germont - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1952 -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions, NY
description: A person stands centrally in a full-body black-and-white portrait, wearing a dark jacket over a patterned necktie and trousers tucked into tall boots. They hold a thin rod horizontally across their waist with both hands while looking forward. Blue ink handwriting and a signature dated 1952 appear in the upper right corner of the frame against a uniform 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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

La Traviata, Act II, scene 2, with Giuseppe DiStefano (?)
subject: Productions
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Alfredo Germont -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3
description: A black and white stage production features a large ensemble cast in formal evening wear. The set is framed by heavy, layered fabric drapes and decorated with architectural columns and large palm plants. Performers are arranged in groups across the floor, with a large chandelier visible in the background under a canopy.
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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Lily Pons
subject: People
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pons, Lily, 1898-1976 - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: 1952
description: This black and white portrait features a person wearing a beaded crown and a dress adorned with ruffles and large bows. The person holds a dark rectangular object in their hands against a studio background. Handwritten ink script is visible across the center of the figure, and text in the lower right corner includes the year 1952.
creator: De Bellis (New York, N.Y.)
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

Eleanor Steber as Donna Anna
subject: People
subject: Don Giovanni
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Donna Anna -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a studio setting wearing a dark, floor-length gown with puffed sleeves and decorative scrollwork down the center. The outfit features a high, white lace collar and multiple strands of dark necklaces. The person's hair is styled in an updo, and they look slightly away from the camera while standing against a plain 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

Georg Solti
subject: People
subject: Solti, Georg, Sir, 1912- - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Guest conductor, Concertgebouworkest, season 1955-1956
description: A black and white portrait shows the head and shoulders of a person with dark hair and a receding hairline. The subject's gaze is directed slightly away from the camera toward the right side of the frame. They wear a collared shirt with a tie and a textured, patterned jacket. Lighting is directed from the right, casting the left side of the subject's face into 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

Rafael Druian
subject: People
subject: Druian, Rafael - Instrumentalist - violin - -
subject: Violinists
description: Reverse: Concertmaster
description: This head and shoulders portrait shows a person in formal attire against a solid black background. The person has short, dark, slicked-back hair and wears a dark jacket over a white dress shirt and a white bowtie. Their gaze is directed forward and slightly to the side.
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

Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
subject: Productions
subject: Meistersinger von Nurnberg
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pechner, Gerhard - Vocalist - baritone - Beckmesser -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Beckmesser
description: A person wearing a dark cape and period clothing leans over a wooden desk covered in books and scrolls. The room contains a large arched window with diamond-shaped panes, a wooden door, and paneled walls with decorative gothic arches. A high-backed chair and a small stool are placed on the floor near the desk.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1954 Nov. 11
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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

Teatro alla Scala
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro alla Scala - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Milan (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Exterior
description: This scene features a multi-story building with a prominent pediment, columns, and arched entryways. Several people walk across the foreground, and a variety of vehicles, including a scooter and cars, are visible on the street. To the right, a long passenger vehicle is parked near the side of the building.
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: Milan
coverage: Italy

Astrid Varnay as the Marschallin
subject: People
subject: Rosenkavalier
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Varnay, Astrid - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: This portrait shows a person with a high, curled wig embellished with small jewels and wearing a pearl necklace and dark, draped clothing. Hand-written text in black ink is inscribed across the lower half of the frame, including the signature "Astrid Varnay." The person's face is featured with dark makeup and a small beauty mark on the cheek.
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

Rosalind Elias as Cherubino
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Elias, Rosalind - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Cherubino -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands centered in 18th-century attire consisting of a dark frock coat with light-colored lapels and a white ruffled jabot. They wear a light-colored powdered wig with curls on the side and a dark ribbon in the back. The outfit is completed by light trousers and a belt with a large square buckle.
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

Paul Schoeffler as Hans Sachs
subject: People
subject: Meistersinger von Nurnberg
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Schoeffler, Paul - Vocalist - baritone - Hans Sachs -
subject: Male singers
description: A person with a beard and curly hair stands in historical attire. They wear a dark, heavy jacket with puffed sleeves over a white ruffled garment. Around their neck is a long chain with a large medallion, and their hands are placed on their hips.
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

Uta Graf
subject: People
subject: Graf, Uta - Vocalist - soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in a floor-length gown with three-quarter sleeves stands centered in a black and white studio setting. A circular spotlight illuminates the wall behind the subject, and text at the bottom identifies them as Uta Graf, Soprano. The person wears a necklace and drop earrings with their hair styled in an updo.
creator: Abresch, James
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

Motley's (Elizabeth Montgomery) sketch for Nancy's costume in Martha, Act II, 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 2, scene 2 -- Motley's sketch for Nancy's costume
description: This sketch depicts a person wearing a voluminous dark dress with long puffed sleeves and a white cravat at the neck. A dark top hat sits on the head, and the person holds a slender rod in one hand. Handwritten notes are visible in the upper right corner, including the title "MARTHA" and specific act and scene information.
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

Giuseppe Di Stefano as Radames
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Radames - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands on a stage wearing a patterned tunic and a draped cape, positioned in the foreground of a theatrical set. Behind them, another person kneels in an opening decorated with patterned pillars. Text at the bottom of the scene mentions Teatro alla Scala and the opera Aida, and a signature is scrawled across the center.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956-1957
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Marian Anderson as Ulrica
subject: People
subject: Ballo in maschera
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Anderson, Marian, 1897-1993 - Vocalist - contralto - Ulrica - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white portrait features a person with long, dark hair wearing a light-colored satin blouse. One hand is raised, holding a staff-like object topped with a skull, while the other hand rests on a skull sitting on a flat surface. A second skull is positioned next to the first, and prominent shadows are visible against 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

Hilde Güden as Gilda
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Güden, Hilde - Vocalist - soprano - Gilda - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with shoulder-length wavy hair and a crown of small flowers is positioned against a large, ornate background pattern. They wear a light-colored gown with pleated sleeves and beaded detailing that extends down the long sleeves and across the bodice. A cursive signature is written across the front of the person's dress.
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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Paul Hindemith
subject: People
subject: Hindemith, Paul, 1895-1963 - Composer - - -
subject: Composers
description: A black and white studio portrait shows a person from the waist up against a plain background. The individual has short hair on the sides with a bald crown and wears a tweed suit jacket over a vest and a patterned tie. They are seated with their body angled toward the viewer and one hand resting on their lap.
creator: Hindemith, Rudolf, 1900-1974
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Marcella Pobbe as Marguerite
subject: People
subject: Faust
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pobbe, Marcella - Vocalist - soprano - Marguerite -
subject: Women singers
description: A person with wavy, styled hair and a ruffled garment leans over a table covered with a patterned cloth. On the table, an ornate open jewelry box displays multiple pearl strands and beaded necklaces that hang over the sides. The background is dark and uniform, with lighting directed onto the person's face and the jewelry box.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
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

Pino Donati
subject: People
subject: Donati, Pino - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Signed: 1958
description: This black and white portrait features a person from the chest up, positioned within an irregular polygonal white border. The person has dark, slicked-back hair, a mustache, and a pointed beard, and is wearing a dark suit jacket. The subject's gaze is directed toward the right of the frame against a dark background. In the lower-left corner of the white border, there is handwritten text and the date "1958".
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Arthur Austin Whittemore and Jack Lowe
subject: People
subject: Whittemore, Arthur Austin - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Lowe, Jack - Instrumentalist - piano -
subject: Pianists
description: A black and white portrait shows two people in suits and ties, with one positioned slightly behind the other. The person in the foreground wears a striped tie, while the person in the background wears a dark solid tie. Cursive handwriting and signatures are visible across the upper section of the portrait.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Frances Alda as Manon
subject: People
subject: Manon
subject: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Alda, Frances - Vocalist - soprano - Manon (Manon) - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in profile wearing a patterned gown with lace sleeves and a long train. They wear a light-colored wig adorned with a dark plume and hold a thin staff with a decorative top. Cursive handwriting is inscribed over the lower portion of the gown. The background depicts a dark, cloudy sky.
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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Kathleen Ferrier
subject: People
subject: Ferrier, Kathleen, 1912-1953 - Vocalist - contralto - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed on reverse
description: A person with short, dark, wavy hair is shown in a black and white studio portrait looking toward the upper left. The individual wears a lace-patterned garment, and the background features a light-colored, soft-focus floral pattern. A handwritten signature reading "Vivienne London" is visible in the bottom right corner.
creator: Vivienne (London, England)
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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Aldo Protti in La Forza del destino
subject: People
subject: Forza del destino
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Protti, Aldo - Vocalist - baritone - - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person wearing a military uniform with fringed epaulettes, a sword, and tall boots stands on a stage set featuring a cannon and stone ruins. The individual is positioned with hands on hips and has light-colored hair styled in a period fashion. Text at the bottom identifies the performer as Aldo Protti at Teatro alla Scala for the production La Forza del Destino.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Jon Vickers as Florestan
subject: People
subject: Fidelio
subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Vickers, Jon - Vocalist - tenor - Florestan - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person with wavy hair and a full beard looks upward with wide eyes and an open mouth. They are dressed in a dark, tattered vest over a textured shirt, with heavy metal cuffs around each wrist and thick chains hanging down. Blue ink handwriting is visible across the person's torso, and a studio name is printed in the bottom-left corner.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Nozze di Figaro, Act II
subject: Productions
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Angeles, Victoria de los - Vocalist - soprano - Countess Almaviva - Has inscription
subject: Conner, Nadine - Vocalist - soprano - Susanna (Nozze di Figaro)Has inscription
subject: London, George, 1920- - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Count Almaviva (Nozze di Figaro) - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2: Countess, Count, Susanna
description: A theater stage depicts a formal interior with ornate wall moldings, a large draped bed, and several pieces of upholstered furniture. Three people in historical period attire are positioned across the set, with two standing by a table on the left and one standing behind a room divider in the center. Large white script signatures for George London, Nadine Conner, and Victoria de los Angeles are written across the upper portion of the scene.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
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: 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: Masini, Mafalda - Vocalist - soprano - Maddalena (Rigoletto)
subject: Mattera, Gino - Vocalist - - Sparafucile
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A theatrical stage set depicts a historic courtyard with stone buildings, archways, and a large, stylized tree leaning over a hilly backdrop. Three figures in period costume occupy the space: one stands on a staircase to the left, another stands by a table in the foreground, and a third is bent over near a central doorway. Dramatic lighting illuminates the figures and architectural elements while leaving other areas in deep shadow.
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

Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam
subject: Ensembles
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Concertgebouworkest - Ensemble - - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Music-halls
description: An orchestra is arranged on a raised stage with musicians playing various instruments. A large pipe organ with intricate wood carvings and metal pipes is situated behind the performers. The surrounding tiered balconies are filled with audience members, and text at the bottom reads "Concertgebouworkest-Amsterdam".
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: Amsterdam
coverage: Netherlands

Interior of Indiana University Auditorium
subject: Halls
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Indiana University Auditorium - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Music-halls
subject: Bloomington (Ind.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A large, empty theater auditorium is shown from a high vantage point at the back of the room. Numerous rows of dark seats curve toward a stage covered by a large, draped curtain. The white ceiling consists of multiple concentric, arched tiers with integrated lights, while the side walls feature decorative arched grilles.
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: Bloomington, IN
coverage: USA

Giulio Cesare, Act I, scene 2
subject: Productions
subject: Giulio Cesare
subject: Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
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 person in light-colored clothing stands on a stage in front of a massive backdrop decorated with ancient Egyptian-inspired motifs. The black-and-white mural depicts multiple figures in various poses, including standing and seated forms, interspersed with symbolic patterns and two rectangular doorways. The bottom of the backdrop contains a horizontal band of hieroglyphic characters above a series of tiered steps.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
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: Milan
coverage: Italy

Jean Sibelius
subject: People
subject: Sibelius, Jean, 1865-1957 - Composer - - - Has inscription
subject: Composers
description: A person with a bald head is shown from the chest up in a black and white portrait. They are dressed in a dark suit, a vest, a white collared shirt, and a dark necktie. The name "Jean Sibelius" is signed in script across the lower portion of the person's torso.
creator: Pietinen (Helsinki, Finland)
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

Teatro Colon
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: View: Foyer inside
description: A long, grand hallway is lined with large fluted columns and intricate architectural moldings. Sculptural figures are positioned above doorways and along the upper walls, which lead to a high, decorative ceiling. The polished floor reflects light from a large chandelier and window at the far end of the corridor.
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
coverage: Buenos Aires
coverage: Argentina

Igor Stravinsky
subject: People
subject: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 - Composer - - - Has inscription
subject: Composers
description: This black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up against a plain, light background. The individual features slicked-back hair, round-framed spectacles, and a thin mustache. They are wearing a dark jacket, a white collared shirt, and a necktie. A cursive signature appears in the top left 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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type: Autographs
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type: Still image
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Josef Metternich as Tristan
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Metternich, Josef - Vocalist - baritone - Tristan -
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white portrait features a person from the waist up looking upward and to the side. They wear a textured vest adorned with circular metal studs around the neckline and square decorative plates across the chest and waist. The person has wavy hair and a beard, with both hands resting flat against their chest.
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

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Thor Johnson, conductor
subject: Ensembles
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Johnson, Thor - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A full orchestra is arranged on a stage in a black and white scene. A conductor stands on a podium facing rows of musicians playing string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The musicians wear formal attire and sit behind music stands, with two harps positioned in the lower right foreground.
creator: KLT Photos (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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
coverage: Cincinnati
coverage: USA

Nadine Conner as Rosina
subject: People
subject: Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Conner, Nadine - Vocalist - soprano - Rosina - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with dark hair styled with several large flowers and a lace accessory is shown from the chest up. The individual looks toward the upper right with an open-mouthed expression and holds a closed, patterned folding fan. A handwritten message in blue ink is visible on the left side, and the person wears a dark garment with textured trim against a 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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Fidelio at Athens Festival
subject: Productions
subject: Fidelio
subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
subject: Odeon of Herodes Atticus
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Ego, Constantino - Vocalist - bass - Pizarro -
subject: Ernster, Dezsö, 1898-1981 - Vocalist - bass - Rocco
subject: Mödl, Martha - Vocalist - soprano - Leonore
subject: Vlachopoulos, Zoë, 1916- - Vocalist - soprano - Marzelline
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Ahtens Festivall
description: conducted by Jascha Horenstein
description: Actors in historical-style clothing are positioned on a stage featuring a set with stone-textured walls, wide stairs, and an arch. One person in a dark garment stands in the lower right foreground, while another in a dark suit with a sword is on the steps. A larger group is gathered beneath an archway on the left, and additional figures appear on a raised level in the background.
creator: Harissiadis, D. A.
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: Athens
coverage: Greece

Tanglewood Shed
subject: Halls
subject: Berkshire Music Festival. Shed - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Lenox (Mass.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A circular, modern pavilion with a flat, disc-shaped roof is supported by numerous slender vertical columns. The structure is situated in a wooded area, partially obscured by various deciduous trees with full foliage. The sky above is light-colored with visible clouds, and the ground in the foreground is a clear, open space.
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: Lenox, Mass.
coverage: USA

La vida breve
subject: Productions
subject: Vida breve
subject: Falla, Manuel de, 1876-1946
subject: Teatro Colon
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Performers in traditional-style folk costumes, featuring patterned skirts, vests, and light-colored shirts, are captured during a dance routine on a wooden stage. The dancers are positioned in various poses with their arms raised, some standing in pairs and others individually. A large, painted backdrop behind the group depicts a landscape with tall trees and hills.
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

San Carlo Opera House
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro di San Carlo - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Naples (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: The interior of an ornate, circular theater features a main floor packed with people and multiple levels of private boxes curving around the space. Lighting from wall sconces accents the architectural details of the balconies and the patterned ceiling above. A large, centrally located box with heavy drapery stands out within the middle tiers of the theater.
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: Naples
coverage: Italy

Elly Ney
subject: People
subject: Ney, Elly, 1882-1968 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: A person with short curly hair stands in front of a grand piano with hands resting on its surface. They wear a sleeveless dark dress featuring light-colored, cascading U-shaped bands and a long fabric trail that extends onto a patterned rug. The setting includes a stool to the side and a small statue resting on top of 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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Osie Hawkins as Don Pedro
subject: People
subject: Perichole
subject: Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hawkins, Osie - Vocalist - baritone - Don Pedro -
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands against a plain background wearing a dark velvet jacket featuring decorative leaf-shaped embroidery along the torso and sleeves. The costume includes a high collar, a wide waist sash, and a cap adorned with a large white plume. One hand is covered by a white glove, and the person has a styled mustache and goatee.
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: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Eleanor Steber as the Marschallin
subject: People
subject: Rosenkavalier
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands wearing a floor-length, wide satin skirt decorated with small bows and a dark velvet capelet with fur trim. They are positioned in front of a plain background, holding a fur muff and wearing an ornate hat with large feathers. Handwritten script and a signature are visible on the left side of the gown's skirt.
creator: Abresch, James
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
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type: Image
type: Still image
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William Steinberg
subject: People
subject: Steinberg, William, 1899-1978 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Signed: 1952
description: A person is positioned in front of a plain wall, holding a baton in an elevated hand. They are wearing a short-sleeved shirt over a t-shirt, and a wristwatch is visible. Handwritten text and the date 1953 appear on the left side of the frame.
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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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 theatrical production is set in an amphitheater with ancient Egyptian-themed scenery, including obelisks and hieroglyphic-covered walls. Numerous performers in costume are positioned across multiple tiers and a grand central staircase. An orchestra is visible in a pit below the main stage, situated between the performers and the darkened audience area.
creator: Parolin (Verona, 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: Verona
coverage: Italy

Rolando Panerai as Mathis
subject: People
subject: Mathis der Maler
subject: Hindemith, Paul, 1895-1963
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Panerai, Rolando - Vocalist - baritone - Mathis -
subject: Male singers
description: A person wearing a light-colored, draped garment stands behind a wooden table against a dark backdrop. On the table sits a large jar and a wooden tray filled with multiple small, textured cups. The person holds a metal tool in one hand and reaches for one of the cups with the other.
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

Romeo et Juliette?
subject: Productions
subject: Romeo et Juliette
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This black and white scene depicts three performers on a stage against a dark background. Two people wearing long white garments stand on either side of a person in darker, hooded robes. All three individuals have their hands pressed together and are looking toward the center or upward.
creator: Irifoto
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: Verona
coverage: Italy

Aida, Act II, scene 2a
subject: Productions
subject: Aida
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 2, scene 2a -- Scene and costume design: Piero Zuffi
description: A large cast of performers in elaborate costumes stands on a wide theater stage set with monumental structures. On the left, a group in robes gathers near a raised platform where two individuals stand in ornate attire. A line of performers with shields and spears occupies the center, while a tiered crowd in light clothing sits on the right beneath large, layered rock formations. A central mast with a furled sail stands against a sky-like backdrop behind the performers.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
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: Milan
coverage: Italy

Ettore Bastianini as Carlo Gerard in Andrea Chenier
subject: People
subject: Andrea Chenier
subject: Giordano, Umberto, 1867-1948
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Bastianini, Ettore - Vocalist - baritone - Carlo Gerard - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white studio portrait features a person from the chest up, looking toward the right. The individual has dark, wavy hair tied back with a ribbon and wears a textured, patterned jacket over a white shirt with a large black bow tie. Handwritten ink notes are visible on the right side of the frame, including "New York" and the years "1954-55".
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
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: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Die Fledermaus
subject: Productions
subject: Fledermaus
subject: Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Adele -
subject: Ames, Suzanne - Dancer - - Ida
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3
description: A black and white stage performance features multiple individuals in historical dress positioned across a multi-level set. One person stands on a central staircase holding a broom, while several others are visible behind a barred window on the upper level. On the lower level, a person sits at a desk in the foreground, and two others stand near a wooden bookcase and a table.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
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: New York City
coverage: USA

La Traviata, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 4
description: This theatrical stage set features a detailed interior room with an ornate archway opening onto another brightly lit space. A large bed with tall drapery stands on the right, surrounded by various pieces of furniture including chairs and small tables. Thick fabric valances and sculptural forms frame the top and sides of the stage area.
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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Jerome Hines as Mephistopheles
subject: People
subject: Faust
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Mephistopheles - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in theatrical costume is shown from the waist up against a neutral background. They wear a black cape over a dark vest and a white shirt, with one hand wearing a white glove and holding a monocle. The person's hair and eyebrows are styled in sharp peaks, and they have a pointed goatee. Blue script at the top right reads "Jerome Hines."
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

Ramon Vinay as Herod
subject: People
subject: Salome
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Vinay, Ramon - Vocalist - tenor/baritone - Herod -
subject: Male singers
description: A person is shown from the waist up wearing a laurel wreath and a dark, embroidered tunic adorned with a large jeweled brooch. They have a short, pointed beard and are posed with a hand against their chest while looking toward the side. The costume includes long sleeves with decorative cuffs and draped fabric over the shoulder. The scene is presented in black and white against a neutral, light-colored background.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955 Jan. 8
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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

Jean Madeira as Carmen
subject: People
subject: Carmen
subject: Bizet, Georges, 1803-1869
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Madeira, Jean - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Carmen - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person is positioned on a raised wooden stage platform, leaning back on their elbows with their head tilted upward and mouth open. They wear a white ruffled top and a long, tiered skirt with dark polka dots. Behind them are several wooden benches and a tall, draped backdrop. The black-and-white scene features handwritten text across the bottom margin.
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

Giuseppe Di Stefano as Canio
subject: People
subject: Pagliacci
subject: Leoncavallo, Ruggero, 1858-1919
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Canio - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Scene: Canio singing Vesti la giubba -- Production: Tullio Serafin, conductor. Other cast: Eva Likova, Titto Gobbi as Tonio, Cornell MacNeil as Silvio, Mariano Caruso as Beppe.
description: A person is seated on a stage against a dark background, positioned next to a large wooden barrel. They are wearing a long-sleeved horizontal striped shirt, a dark vest, and voluminous light-colored trousers. Their mouth is open and hands are clenched while sitting, and a signature in ink is visible across the person's lap.
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

Giorgio Tozzi as Sparafucile
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Sparafucile - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in theatrical costume sits against a light background that casts a large, dark shadow behind them. They wear a dark cap, a draped shawl, and a light-colored tunic while holding a sword with an ornate hilt. Cursive handwriting is inscribed across the lower portion of the subject.
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

Turandot
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 1
description: An expansive outdoor stage is set with architectural structures including tiered pagodas, fortified walls, and wide staircases. Dozens of performers in costume are positioned across the stage and its various levels. An orchestra sits in a pit between the stage and the silhouetted foreground of a large audience. Text at the bottom identifies the setting as the 1958 lyric 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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Fidelio
subject: Productions
subject: Fidelio
subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
subject: Royal Opera House (Stockholm)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Kungliga Teatern (Stockholm, Sweden) - Building - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Décor: Birger Bengling?
description: A black and white scene shows a large group of people on a multi-leveled stage in front of a tall set featuring vertical metal gates and a bright rectangular light. Four individuals stand centrally, while the remaining ensemble members are positioned to the sides, many in kneeling or sitting postures. The performers wear historical-style clothing, including long robes, head coverings, and tunics.
creator: Rydberg, Enar M.
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: Stockholm
coverage: Sweden

Barry Morell as Alfredo Germont
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Morell, Barry - Vocalist - tenor - Alfredo Germont -
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person dressed in formal attire against a plain background. The individual has dark, slicked-back hair and wears a dark jacket over a white shirt with a ruffled lace jabot and a jeweled brooch. The person faces forward with a slight smile, and a signature is visible 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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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

Eugene Ormandy
subject: People
subject: Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985 - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: This black and white portrait shows a person wearing a formal black tailcoat over a white waistcoat and white bowtie. The person has short hair with thinning on top and is looking toward the right of the frame. One hand rests on their hip while the other leans against a dark surface in the foreground, with a small framed picture visible on the background wall.
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

Amelita Galli-Curci rehearsing with Homer Samuels
subject: People
subject: Galli-Curci, Amelita, 1882-1963 - Vocalist - soprano - -
subject: Samuels, Homer - Instrumentalist - piano -
subject: Women singers
subject: Pianists
description: Reverse: Rehearsal
description: A black and white scene shows two people at a white grand piano. On the left, a person in a suit is seated and playing the keys. Standing behind the piano, a second person leans against the lid with an open mouth and gaze directed upward.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1936 Nov. 15
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1931-1940
type: Portrait photographs -- 1931-1940
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Giuseppe Di Stefano as Pinkerton
subject: People
subject: Madama Butterfly
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Pinkerton - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person in a white naval uniform stands on a theatrical stage set. The individual wears a peaked cap and a buttoned jacket with epaulets while looking toward the side of the stage. Behind them, the set includes silhouettes of trees, a bridge, and a flowering branch, with a cursive signature written across the bottom foreground.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

E. Power Biggs
subject: People
subject: Biggs, E. Power (Edward Power), 1906-1977 - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
subject: Organists
description: A person in a pinstripe suit and tie is seated while holding an open book of sheet music. They are looking directly at the camera with one hand on the top edge of the book and the other on the bottom. A handwritten signature in dark ink is inscribed across the person's lapel and torso. The bottom right corner features the text "FABIAN BACHRACH."
creator: Bachrach, Fabian, 1917-
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

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Thor Johnson, conductor
subject: Ensembles
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Johnson, Thor - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Music-halls
description: A large symphony orchestra is positioned across a stage, with musicians playing string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. A conductor stands on a small podium in the center facing the group. The stage is decorated with draped garlands, and rows of theater seating are visible at the bottom of the frame.
creator: KLT Photos (Cincinnati, Ohio)
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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Cincinnati
coverage: USA

Irmgard Seefried
subject: People
subject: Seefried, Irmgard - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Reverse stamped: leading soprano, Vienna Opera
description: A person stands centrally in a black and white studio portrait wearing a strapless floor-length dark gown with a full skirt and a light-colored floral accessory at the waist. The person has short hair with a light streak and wears a pendant necklace. A signature is written across the lower portion of the dress against a plain background with a circular light effect.
creator: Simonis (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

Anna Maria Canali as Meg Page in Falstaff
subject: People
subject: Falstaff
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Canali, Anna Maria - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Meg Page -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands centrally on a stage wearing a historical costume consisting of a long gown with a light-colored bodice and a large, winged headdress. The background is a painted theatrical set depicting stylized trees and foliage. Text in the bottom corners identifies the scene as being from a production of Falstaff at Teatro alla Scala during the 1956-57 season.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956-1957
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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

Giulio Cesare, Act I, scene 1a
subject: Productions
subject: Giulio Cesare
subject: Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Rossi-Lemeni, Nicola, 1920- - Vocalist - bass - Giulio Cesare -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, scene 1a -- Scene and costumes: Piero Zuffi
description: A large ensemble of performers is arranged across a tiered stage for a theatrical production. The individuals wear various costumes, including long robes, capes, and decorative armor with shields and spears. The set features massive, asymmetrical pillars with organic-shaped cutouts and a central archway decorated with large sculpted faces.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
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: Milan
coverage: Italy

Il Turco in Italia
subject: Productions
subject: Turco in Italia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Calabrese, Franco - Vocalist - bass - Don Geronio -
subject: Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Fiorilla
subject: Rossi-Lemeni, Nicola, 1920- - Vocalist - bass - Selim
subject: Gardino, Jolanda - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Zaida
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3, scene 3a
description: Five people wearing costumes such as robes and gowns perform on a stage featuring multiple layers of decorative painted arches. The background scenery depicts a building lit with small lights, and draped fabric hangs from the top of the stage frame. Footlights are positioned along the bottom edge of the stage floor.
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

Martha Lipton
subject: People
subject: Lipton, Martha - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with dark, wavy hair looks toward the side in a black and white portrait. The subject is shown from the shoulders up wearing a light-colored top and a beaded necklace. A handwritten signature in blue ink is visible 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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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Typescript note from Bruno Walter
subject: Documents
subject: Walter, Bruno, 1876-1962 - Conductor - - -
subject: Correspondence
description: Signed letter from Bruno Walter to Charles Perry
description: accompanies C18_035
description: This typed correspondence on Beverly Hills stationery is addressed to Dr. Charles D. Perry in Richmond, Indiana. The body of the letter mentions a request from August 29th and concludes with a closing of "Very sincerely yours." A handwritten signature for Bruno Walter appears above his typed name on the creased paper.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1951 Dec. 13
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format: Black and White
type: Autographs
type: Text
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Teresa Stich-Randall with dog
subject: People
subject: Stich-Randall, Teresa, 1927-2007 - Vocalist - soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in a textured coat with dark trim holds a small poodle-type dog in their arms. The person is wearing dark gloves and has light-colored, styled hair. A thin leash hangs from the dog's collar, and the background shows blurred trees and a walkway.
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

Gian Giacomo Guelfi as Vincenzo Gellner
subject: People
subject: Wally
subject: Catalani, Alfredo, 1854-1893
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Guelfi, Gian Giacomo - Vocalist - baritone - Vincenzo Gellner - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in historical attire stands on a set of stone-like steps against a dark, rocky backdrop. The costume includes a wide-brimmed hat with a feather, a long dark cape, and a belted tunic. A handwritten signature is visible across the lower half of the monochrome scene.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Elena Nicola in Norma
subject: People
subject: Norma
subject: Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Nicolai, Elena - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in a long, pleated gown with draped fabric and a crown of leaves stands on a stage. One hand is slightly raised and their face is tilted upward toward the side. The scene includes a painted backdrop of hills and a large, weathered vertical structure.
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

Aida, Triumphal scene
subject: Productions
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Radames - Has inscription
subject: Milanov, Zinka - Vocalist - soprano - AidaHas inscription
subject: Thebom, Blanche - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Amneris - Has inscription
subject: Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Ramfis
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, scene 2: Triumphal scene
description: A crowded theatrical stage features monumental columns and walls decorated with hieroglyphics. People in detailed period costumes are positioned across the set, with some on elevated platforms and others gathered in groups on the floor. Several handwritten signatures are visible across the black and white scene.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Pierre Fournier
subject: People
subject: Fournier, Pierre, 1906- - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
subject: Violoncellists
description: This black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up holding a cello. The individual wears a pinstripe jacket, a collared shirt, and a paisley patterned tie. Handwritten cursive text is visible on the background to the right of 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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Architectural model of proposed replacement for Robin Hood Dell
subject: Halls
subject: Robin Hood Dell (Philadelphia, Pa.) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: An architectural model of an outdoor performance space features a large tiered seating area arranged in a fan shape facing a rectangular stage. Miniature landscaping, including small trees and pathways, surrounds the structure on a dark, textured base. Wide walkways intersect the seating sections and connect to larger paved areas on the periphery.
creator: Schick, Jules
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: Philadelphia
coverage: USA

Martial Singher as Figaro
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Singher, Martial - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Nozze di Figaro) - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: Jan. 1956
description: A person stands in profile against a plain background wearing a ruffled jacket, knee-length breeches, white stockings, and shoes with floral decorations. One foot rests on a dark step while the person has one hand on their hip and the other hand pointing upward. Handwritten blue ink across the top and left side includes a dedication to Dr. Warren Perry, the name Martial Singher, the role Figaro, and the date January 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
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

William Wildermann as the Grand Inquisitor
subject: People
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Wildermann, William - Vocalist - bass - Grand Inquisitor - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1957
description: A person with light-colored hair and a skullcap is shown from the chest up in a black and white format. They wear a dark, hooded garment with light-colored fur trim and a large cross pendant adorned with three dark stones. Handwritten inscriptions appear in the upper corners, and a studio mark is visible in the bottom left corner.
creator: Abresch, James
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 Rigoletto
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Rigoletto - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in a detailed theatrical costume looks down at a small object in their hand. The individual wears a crown with pointed tips and an elaborate collar decorated with hanging bells and intricate embroidery. Handwritten text and a signature appear on the left and bottom right of the frame.
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

Gregor Piatigorsky
subject: People
subject: Piatigorsky, Gregor, 1903-1976 - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
subject: Violoncellists
description: Signed: 1952 -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions
description: This black and white portrait features a person in a suit jacket and patterned tie holding a cello. The person's gaze is directed to the left, while one hand is placed on the neck of the instrument. Blue handwritten text is inscribed on the left, and the background is dark and simple.
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

Berlin Philharmonic with Herbert von Karajan, conductor
subject: Ensembles
subject: Berliner Philharmoniker - Ensemble - - -
subject: Karajan, Herbert von - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Music-halls
description: Reverse stamped: Allied Arts Corp., Chicago
description: A black and white scene shows numerous musicians with various instruments arranged on a tiered stage. A conductor stands on a central podium in front of the group. The background features a large, vertically-slatted wall and an angled, ribbed ceiling. Empty theater seats are visible in the foreground at the bottom.
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

Rose Bampton
subject: People
subject: Bampton, Rose - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with dark hair styled in rolls looks upward and to the side in this black and white portrait. They wear a dark jacket over a collared shirt, with their hands resting in the foreground displaying several rings. Blue handwritten text is located on the right side of the frame, and a studio stamp appears in the bottom right corner.
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

Mack Harrell
subject: People
subject: Harrell, Mack - Vocalist - baritone - -
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait displays a person from the shoulders up, looking toward the side. The individual is dressed in a dark suit jacket, a striped collared shirt, and a dark necktie. The background is a plain, neutral tone with studio lighting casting a soft shadow on one side of the face.
creator: Abresch, James
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, curtain call
subject: Productions
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Graf, Herbert, 1903- - Person (other) - producer - -
subject: Serafin, Tullio, 1878-1968 - Conductor - - -
subject: Zuffi, Piero - Person (other) - designer -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Production members bowing
description: Six people stand in a line on an illuminated stage against a dark background, with most holding hands. The individuals wear formal attire, including tuxedo jackets and dresses, except for one person on the far left wearing a stage costume with a headdress. Footlights line the edge of the stage, and the heads of audience members and musical instruments are visible in the foreground.
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

Lucine Amara as Mimi
subject: People
subject: Boheme
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Amara, Lucine - Vocalist - soprano - Mimi - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A grayscale studio portrait features a person wearing a dark, button-down dress with a light-colored collar and cuffs. They have a small hat with a dark bow on their head and a fringed shawl draped over their shoulders. The person is positioned against a solid, light-toned background with their hands raised toward their temples. Handwritten text in blue ink appears on the lower-left side.
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

Teatro Verdi di Firenze
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro Verdi (Florence)
subject: Teatro Verdi di Firenze - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Florence (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Interior view
description: This black and white view shows the interior of an opera house with several horseshoe-shaped tiers of balconies overlooking the main floor. Unoccupied seats fill the auditorium and the levels above, while ornate carvings and light fixtures decorate the balcony railings. The perspective is taken from an upper level, looking down across the seating area toward the tiers.
creator: Barsotti (Florence, 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: Florence
coverage: Italy

Wanda Landowska
subject: People
subject: Landowska, Wanda - Instrumentalist - harpsichord - -
subject: Harpsichordists
description: A person in profile sits at a large, dark wood instrument featuring two rows of keys. The person wears dark, long-sleeved clothing and has hair pinned back while placing hands on the keyboards. The lid of the instrument is propped open with a support rod, and a curtain is visible 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

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as the Marschallin
subject: People
subject: Rosenkavalier
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a dimly lit room wearing an ornate, patterned period gown with wide panniers and a high powdered wig. They hold a small object in their raised hand while looking toward a doorway. Behind them, several lit candles are mounted on the walls and a table.
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

Fritz Reiner
subject: People
subject: Reiner, Fritz, 1888-1963 - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Reverse: Music director, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
description: This black-and-white portrait features a person from the chest up, positioned against a neutral background. The individual has dark, slicked-back hair and prominent eyebrows, with their gaze directed toward the left of the frame. They are dressed in a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark bowtie.
creator: Bender
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

La favorita
subject: Productions
subject: Favorite
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Leonore di Guzman -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A multi-tiered architectural stage set for an opera production features several arches, columns, and four prominent lattice-work domes. Numerous performers in light and dark costumes are positioned across the stage, including on a central checkered floor and along the elevated structures. An orchestra occupies the foreground area below the brightly lit stage.
creator: Irifoto
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Color
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy