Myra Hess
subject: People
subject: Hess, Myra, Dame, 1890-1965 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Reverse stamped: Annie Friedberg, NY
description: A person with dark hair pulled back is shown from the side while playing a piano. They wear a dark long-sleeved top and have their fingers positioned on the keys in the lower right corner. Handwritten text in the center reads "With my very best wishes - Myra Hess," and a framed picture is visible in the background.
creator: Vickers, John (London, England)
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 Fenice
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro La Fenice - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Venice (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: This grand interior space is characterized by tall walls with intricate damask patterns and a speckled stone floor. A large crystal chandelier hangs from the ornate ceiling, and two large windows are framed by heavy, draped curtains. The room is furnished with a long settee, several matching chairs, a marble-topped chest, and a fireplace mirrored on the wall.
creator: Giacomelli (Venice, Italy)
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: Venice
coverage: Italy

Jussi Bjorling as Otello
subject: People
subject: Otello
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Björling, Jussi, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - tenor - Otello - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person with dark curly hair and a goatee stands against a dark background wearing a patterned tunic and a light-colored cape. Their arms are folded across their chest as they look toward the upper right of the frame. Handwritten text in ink is inscribed across the lower center of the portrait.
creator: Bruno of Hollywood (New York, N.Y.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Turandot, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Turandot
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2
description: The stage for the opera Turandot is built into the tiers of the Arena di Verona, featuring a central pagoda on a raised platform surrounded by stairs, screen walls, and trees. Several individuals in costume stand on the performance area, with a large orchestra positioned in the foreground below the stage. The black-and-white scene shows the brightly illuminated set against the dark background of the amphitheater's upper seating.
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

Carmen
subject: Productions
subject: Carmen
subject: Bizet, Georges, 1803-1869
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A wide black and white view captures a multi-leveled stage set featuring stone buildings, staircases, and a central fountain. Numerous people in period attire occupy various levels of the square while an orchestra sits in a pit at the bottom of the frame. The background is dark, and several signs such as "CAFE" and "TABACOS" are visible on the buildings.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

William Wildermann as Daland in The Flying Dutchman
subject: People
subject: Fliegende Hollander
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Wildermann, William - Vocalist - bass - Daland - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A head-and-shoulders portrait shows a person with textured, wavy light-colored hair and a beard. The person has a white pipe with a black stem in their mouth and looks slightly off to the side against a dark backdrop. Handwritten ink text is visible on the left side, and a studio mark appears 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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Jenufa
subject: Productions
subject: Jenufa
subject: Janácek, Leos, 1854-1928
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Brouwenstijn, Gre - Vocalist - soprano - Jenufa -
subject: Fisher, Sylvia, 1910-1996 - Vocalist - soprano - Kostelnicka Buryja
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, Kostelnicka has just told Jenufa of the death of Jenufa's baby -- Lovro von Matacic conducted while Christopher West staged the opera. Settings and costumes were from Covent Garden.
description: In a room with dark, textured walls, a person in a dark cloak and head covering sits in a wooden chair. A second person, wearing a light-colored dress and with their hair in a long braid, kneels on the floor and rests their head against the seated person's lap. The setting includes a simple wooden table and a window with slats that lets in dramatic light.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
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: Chicago
coverage: USA

Mary Curtis-Verna as Leonora in Il Trovatore
subject: People
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Curtis-Verna, Maria, 1926- - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person is depicted from the chest up, wearing a dark, plumed hat and a dark coat over a white collared shirt with a black pattern. The individual's head is turned slightly to the side, and a handwritten signature is visible on the light-colored background to the left. The lighting is focused on the person's face, creating a contrast with the dark clothing and hat.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Christa Ludwig as Brangane
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Ludwig, Christa - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Brangane - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person is shown from the chest up wearing a dark, jeweled costume and a textured cylindrical hat. They are looking away from the camera with hands held near the face. The background is plain and light, and there is a handwritten signature in blue ink on the right and a name 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: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Kurt Adler
subject: People
subject: Adler, Kurt, 1907- - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: This black and white portrait features a person dressed in a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned necktie. The subject looks directly toward the camera against a plain background. Text at the bottom left reads "MAESTRO KURT ADLER," while text on the bottom right reads "Louis Mélançon."
creator: Mélançon, Louis
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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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 -
subject: Women singers
description: A person wearing a flowing, floor-length gown with a cape and a small crown stands in a room. To the left is a bed covered in fabric, and to the right is an upholstered stool and a decorative table. The background features a dark wall with a horizontal band of circular patterns. The individual is shown in black and white, looking toward the left of the frame.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
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: Chicago
coverage: USA

Ettore Bastianini as Edgardo
subject: People
subject: Lucia di Lammermoor
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Bastianini, Ettore - Vocalist - baritone - Edgardo - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person with short wavy hair and a beard looking toward the side. They wear a dark, patterned doublet with a large white lace collar and matching cuffs, standing with their arms folded. A sword hilt is visible at their waist, and a signature is written in blue ink on the right side.
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

Soulima Stravinsky
subject: People
subject: Stravinsky, Soulima, 1910- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Composers
description: This black and white portrait features a person with slicked-back hair and a mustache wearing round-framed glasses. They are dressed in a dark pinstripe suit with a white shirt and a dark tie. A signature in blue ink is written across the bottom left portion of the person's clothing.
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

Lotte Lehmann
subject: People
subject: Lehmann, Lotte - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person wearing a light-colored, long-sleeved gown with dark patterned trim stands in a doorway. They have a floral circlet on their head and hold their hands raised at chest level. A signature in blue ink is written across the lower portion of the skirt.
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

Fidelio
subject: Productions
subject: Fidelio
subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hurley, Laurel - Vocalist - soprano - Marzelline -
subject: Løvberg, Aase Nordmo, 1923- - Vocalist - soprano - Leonore
subject: Uhde, Hermann, 1914-1965 - Vocalist - bass - Pizarro
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This black and white scene displays many people in diverse historical attire positioned across a set resembling a stone fortress. A large group is gathered on and around a central staircase, while several individuals in military uniforms stand beneath a wide arch in the background. High-contrast lighting from the upper right creates sharp shadows and highlights across the stage.
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: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Alceste
subject: Productions
subject: Alceste
subject: Gluck, Christoph Willibald, 1714-1787
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Flagstad, Kirsten, 1895-1962 - Vocalist - soprano - Alcestis - Has inscription
subject: Pernerstorfer, Alois, 1912- - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Apollo
subject: Sullivan, Brian, 1919-1969 - Vocalist - tenor - Admetus - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3, Apollo appreas to Admetus and Alcestis
description: A theatrical stage features three people dressed in classical robes and tunics positioned at different elevations. One person stands high in the center against a large, glowing circular backdrop with radiating lines, while two others stand in the lower foreground near architectural elements like steps and a large basin. Cursive signatures for Brian Sullivan and Kirsten Flagstad are written across the middle and lower sections of the black-and-white scene.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1952
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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

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as Countess Almaviva
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Countess Almaviva - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white portrait shows a person wearing a lace-trimmed gown and a jeweled tiara. The person holds a large, white feather fan in front of them, which has a signature written across it in blue ink. They wear a necklace with a starburst pendant and drop earrings while looking toward the side.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Lucrezia Bori as Norina in Don Pasquale
subject: People
subject: Don Pasquale
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Bori, Lucrezia, 1887-1960 - Vocalist - soprano - Norina - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person in an ornate light-colored dress with voluminous sleeves and floral accents, accompanied by a large matching hat. They are positioned looking down at a small book held in their hands. A handwritten message and signature in blue ink are visible across the bottom half 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

La Traviata, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3 -- Oliver Smith, set
description: Rolf Gerard, costumes
description: This black and white scene depicts a grand ballroom set on a theater stage with numerous people dressed in formal nineteenth-century attire. A wide, curving staircase dominates the left side, leading down to a checkered floor where more people are gathered in clusters. A large, ornate chandelier hangs from the domed ceiling, which is supported by thick, dark columns. Draped fabrics and tall doorways frame the background of the set.
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: 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 2?
description: A theatrical stage set is constructed within a large outdoor amphitheater, featuring a central golden pagoda atop a grand staircase. Hundreds of individuals in colorful costumes are positioned across the stage floor and the tiered seating levels. Numerous flags line the top of the structure, while golden statues and decorative stone panels flank the main performance area.
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

Claudia Muzio as Leonora in Il Trovatore
subject: People
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Muzio, Claudia, 1889-1936 - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands with their back mostly to the camera, wearing a dark, floor-length gown featuring a train and sheer lace sleeves that cover the hands. One arm is raised while the other is extended lower, and their head is turned in profile toward the raised hand. The individual has dark, wavy hair adorned with thin, hanging decorative elements against a neutral, mottled studio backdrop.
creator: Van Riel, B.A.
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

Frederick Stock
subject: People
subject: Stock, Frederick, 1872-1942 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: As conductor
description: A person stands at a music stand against a dark background, wearing a suit jacket and tie. One hand holds a baton in an upright position while the other hand is raised with an open palm. A signature is written across the white border at the bottom of the frame.
creator: Fujita, Jun (Chicago, Ill.)
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

Martha Lipton as Contessa de Coigny
subject: People
subject: Andrea Chenier
subject: Giordano, Umberto, 1867-1948
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Lipton, Martha - Vocalist - soprano - Contessa de Coigny - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: This person wears an ornate historical costume with a wide lace collar, ruffled sleeves, and heavy jewelry. They have a tall white wig styled with ornaments and hold a partially open folding fan. A handwritten signature in blue ink is visible on the upper right side of the black and white frame.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
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: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Thelma Votipka as Mamma Lucia
subject: People
subject: Cavalleria rusticana
subject: Mascagni, Pietro, 1863-1945
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Votipka, Thelma - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Mamma Lucia -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in dark clothing with a fringed hood is positioned against a light background with their hands clasped beneath their chin. A ring is visible on the person's finger, and graying hair is visible under the hood. The black and white scene captures the subject from the waist up.
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

Gian Carlo Menotti
subject: People
subject: Menotti, Gian Carlo, 1911- - Composer - - - Has inscription
subject: Composers
description: A black and white portrait features a person from the chest up against a textured wall. The subject wears a chevron-patterned jacket, a light collared shirt, and a dark tie. A signature is written on the wall to the left of the individual.
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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Carlo Badioli as Don Bartolo
subject: People
subject: Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Teatro di S. Carlo
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Badioli, Carlo - Vocalist - bass - Bartolo (Barbiere di Siviglia) - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands in a theatrical costume consisting of a tricorn hat, a ruffled collar, a patterned waistcoat, and a dark cape. They hold a cane in one hand and a set of keys in the other. Printed text at the bottom identifies the subject as Don Bartolo in a 1953 production.
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: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Naples
coverage: Italy

Jascha Heifetz
subject: People
subject: Heifetz, Jascha, 1901- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
subject: Violinists
description: A person wearing a dark suit and tie is seated at a desk, holding a cigarette holder with rising smoke. The desk in front of them contains sheet music with a handwritten signature, an ashtray, and several pencils. A sculpted bust stands in the background to the left, and text is present across the middle and lower parts of the frame.
creator: Karsh, Yousuf, 1908-2002
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1945
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
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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: Gardino, Jolanda - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Zaida
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, scene 1a
description: A stage set depicts a formal interior with dark wood-paneled walls, decorative oval frames, and a central painting of a tropical landscape. Three people in historical attire are positioned around a table covered with a fringed cloth, with one person seated on the left, another in a light-colored gown at the center, and a third standing on the right. The entire scene is framed by a proscenium arch with heavy curtains and a decorative valance.
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

Pierre Monteux receives standing ovation as conductor, San Francisco Symphony
subject: Ensembles
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Monteux, Pierre, 1875-1964 - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Music-halls
description: Monteux receives standing ovation upon his return as permanent conductor
description: An orchestra performs on a stage framed by large draped curtains within a tiered concert hall. A dense crowd of people stands in the main seating area and along the upper balconies, many looking toward the stage. The architecture features high vaulted ceilings, ornate moldings, and arched windows along the side wall.
creator: Strohmeyer
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1952
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: San Francisco
coverage: USA

Leopold Stokowski
subject: People
subject: Stokowski, Leopold, 1882-1971 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: This black and white portrait shows a person wearing a dark, button-down shirt standing behind a music stand holding sheet music and an RCA Victor microphone. The person has light-colored hair and holds both hands up and out to their sides. A red handwritten signature is superimposed across the center of the frame.
creator: Bender
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

Renata Tebaldi as Violetta
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: Chicago, May 1957 -- Act 2
description: A person in period attire wears a wide-brimmed straw hat and a light-colored dress with a ruffled neckline. They hold a parasol handle adorned with a dark bow while looking slightly to the side. Handwritten ink inscriptions appear in the upper left corner and diagonally across the person's torso.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Elisir d'amore
subject: Productions
subject: Elisir d'amore
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Arena Flegrea
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Corena, Fernando - Vocalist - bass - Dr. Dulcamara -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This black and white scene depicts a theatrical production featuring a horse-drawn carriage and several performers in period attire. One person in a striped jacket stands in the carriage with an arm outstretched, while another sits at the front holding a trumpet and a long pole. Other people on the ground reach toward the carriage against a backdrop that includes a banner and a building facade.
creator: Troncone (Naples, Italy)
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: Naples
coverage: Italy

Leonard Warren as Simon Boccanegra
subject: People
subject: Simon Boccanegra
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Simon Boccanegra - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person with a long beard and wavy hair wears historical garments including a laced tunic and a dark cloak. They hold a small, decorative sword across their chest with both hands. A handwritten signature and numeric sequence are visible at the bottom left.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Witold Malcuzynski
subject: People
subject: Malcuzynski, Witold, 1914- - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: A person in formal attire is shown in profile seated at a piano. They wear a dark suit and tie with slicked-back hair while placing their hands on the keyboard. A window with horizontal blinds is visible in the background.
creator: Reichmann, Max (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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Fidelio
subject: Productions
subject: Fidelio
subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
subject: Felsenreitschule
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Salzburg Festival?
description: This scene depicts a theatrical production staged against a wide stone wall with three tiers of arched niches housing many performers. On the ground level, a large group of costumed figures surrounds two central individuals standing in a spotlight. The monochromatic lighting highlights the textured stone and the numerous people positioned throughout the vertical set.
creator: Ellinger, Karl
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: Salzburg
coverage: Austria

Franco Corelli as Calaf
subject: People
subject: Turandot
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Corelli, Franco - Vocalist - tenor - Calaf -
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white portrait features a person from the chest up wearing a large, textured headpiece made of dark curls. The individual has dark, stylized eye makeup and wears a high-collared garment with intricate braided trim. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Franco Corelli in the role of Calaf from "Turandot."
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

Bidú Sayão as Violetta
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Sayão, Bidú - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: 1952
description: A person wears an elaborate, dark gown with intricate silver embroidery, a tiara, and multiple pieces of jewelry. They are positioned with one hand at their throat and the other holding a fan against a large skirt. Red ink handwriting and a signature are visible on the left side of the scene.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

La fanciulla del west, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Fanciulla del West
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3
description: A theatrical performance features a large ensemble cast gathered on a stage. The background consists of a large mountain range positioned behind a dense forest of trees. People are positioned in various clusters across the stage floor, wearing clothing such as trousers and hats. In the foreground, the dark silhouettes of an audience are visible at the bottom of the frame.
creator: Parolin (Verona, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1949
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1941-1950
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Cesare Valletti as Don Ottavio
subject: People
subject: Don Giovanni
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Valletti, Cesare - Vocalist - tenor - Don Ottavio -
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white studio portrait shows a person from the shoulders up against a neutral background. The subject has short, dark hair and facial hair consisting of a mustache and a goatee. They are wearing a garment with a large, light-colored collar and dark sleeves, both of which are accented with wide bands of black lace. One hand is resting across the torso, and the person's eyes are focused toward the camera.
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

Frank Guarrera as Lescaut
subject: People
subject: Manon Lescaut
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - Lescaut (Manon Lescaut) -
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white portrait shows a person in profile wearing a detailed 18th-century military-style uniform and a tricorne hat. The individual holds a fan of playing cards in one hand and another single card against their leg with the other. The costume features horizontal decorative bands on the coat front and cuffs, a ruffled cravat, and a wide belt.
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

Walter Piston
subject: People
subject: Piston, Walter, 1894-1976 - Composer - - -
subject: Composers
description: A black and white portrait shows a person in profile, facing left. The individual has short, light-colored hair and wears a dark jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark tie. Behind them is a textured background featuring vertical and horizontal stripes.
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

Birgit Nilsson as Isolde with Karl Liebl as Tristan
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Isolde - Has inscription
subject: Liebl, Karl - Vocalist - tenor - Tristan
subject: Women singers
subject: Male singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, love duet
description: Two individuals in period costumes perform on a dimly lit stage next to a large gargoyle sculpture. One person stands in a long, light-colored gown, while the other person kneels on the floor wearing a patterned robe. Both individuals have their mouths open, and a handwritten message with a signature is located in the white margin at the bottom.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Victoria De Los Angeles as Martha
subject: People
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Angeles, Victoria de los - Vocalist - soprano - Martha -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a black and white studio portrait wearing a light-colored, floor-length gown with a full skirt and puffed sleeves. Small floral embellishments cover the bodice and sleeves, and a matching floral headpiece is pinned to the person's dark hair which is styled in an updo. At the bottom of the portrait, text identifies the subject as Victoria de los Angeles in the role of Martha and names the photographer as Louis Mélançon.
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

Teatro alla Scala
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro alla Scala - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Milan (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: The exterior of a grand neoclassical building is shown at night with illuminated arched entrances and a stone balcony. Above the balcony, tall columns and a decorated triangular pediment dominate the upper levels of the facade. Street lamps provide bright light against the dark sky, and thin wires crisscross the 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: Night photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Grace Hoffman as Brangene
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Festspiele Bayreuth
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hoffman, Grace - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Brangane -
subject: Women singers
description: Production: Wolfgang Wagner
description: This black and white portrait features a person from the shoulders up against a plain, light-colored background. The individual has dark hair pulled back into a low style and is looking toward the left side of the frame. They are wearing a dark, v-neck garment.
creator: Lauterwasser (Festspiele Bayreuth)
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: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bayreuth
coverage: Germany

Eleanor Steber as Tosca
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person is shown from the waist up in a black and white portrait, wearing a jeweled tiara, necklace, and a gown with decorative accents. A white fur wrap is draped over their shoulder and contains a handwritten blue ink dedication and signature. The person has short curly hair and rests one hand against their chest while looking away from the camera.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Dialogues des Carmelites, Act I, scene 4a
subject: Productions
subject: Dialogues des Carmelites
subject: Poulenc, Francis, 1899-1963
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pederzini, Gianna, 1900-1988 - Vocalist - contralto - Madame de Croissy, Prioress -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1, scene 4a
description: world premiere
description: This theatrical stage set consists of two levels featuring architectural details like arched windows, staircases, and a balcony railing. On the lower level, two figures in long robes are visible, with one seated in a chair near a wall-mounted cross and another standing centrally. Arched doorways and columns are placed throughout the structure, creating a multi-room interior space.
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 -- 1950-1959
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Robert Casadesus
subject: People
subject: Casadesus, Robert, 1899-1972 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: Exclusively on Columbia Records
description: A black and white portrait displays a person from the chest up against a light background. The subject wears a dark suit, vest, and a plaid tie over a white collared shirt. Text at the bottom edge states "ROBERT CASADESUS exclusively on COLUMBIA RECORDS."
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

La boheme, Act IV, death of Mimi
subject: Productions
subject: Boheme
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Conner, Nadine - Vocalist - soprano - Mimi - Has inscription
subject: Merrill, Robert, 1917- - Vocalist - baritone - MarcelloHas inscription
subject: Munsel, Patrice, 1925- - Vocalist - soprano - Musetta - Has inscription
subject: Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Rodolfo - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 4, death of Mimi (l. to r.): Mimi, Rodolfo, Musetta, Marcello
description: A theatrical set shows an attic room with a large skylight and various items like a stove, dishes, and an easel. Multiple people wearing costumes are seated or standing in different areas of the room. The upper section of the background features white cursive signatures for Nadine Conner, Richard Tucker, Patrice Munsel, and Robert Merrill.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1952
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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

Herbert Janssen as Kurvenal
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Janssen, Herbert - Vocalist - baritone - Kurvenal - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Reverse stamped: Oct 17, 1947
description: This black and white portrait features a person with a beard and mustache wearing a helmet with two large horns and a studded band. The person is looking upward and to the side against a plain, light background. Handwritten text that reads "Herbert Janssen" 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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Florence Quartararo
subject: People
subject: Quartararo, Florence - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white headshot features a person with dark curly hair and earrings smiling with teeth visible. The individual wears a dark top with a draped, pleated shoulder. Handwritten blue ink text is on the left, and a small number is printed 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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Elisir d'amore, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Elisir d'amore
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Carteri, Rosanna - Vocalist - soprano - Adina - Has inscription
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - NemorinoHas inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1 -- Carlo Maria Giulini, conductor
description: Franco Zeffirelli, director, scene and costumes
description: The stage features a wooden structure filled with items like a cart, ladders, and baskets, set against a backdrop of rolling hills. Several people in period costumes are positioned across the floor, with some standing near a large haystack and others gathered in a group. White cursive text is written across the bottom section of the frame.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1954-1955
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
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: Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Rosina
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Two individuals in historical-style attire are positioned in the center of a stage set. One person sits in a high-backed chair decorated with turret shapes, while another kneels on the floor in a voluminous dress. The surrounding set includes a large arched door, a coat rack with accessories, and a wooden table holding various objects.
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

Robert Shaw
subject: People
subject: Shaw, Robert, 1916- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person in formal attire is shown in profile against a plain background. The individual wears a dark suit jacket, a white shirt, and a white bow tie while looking toward the lower right. Blue ink handwriting and a signature are visible in the lower right area 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: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
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Kathleen Ferrier
subject: People
subject: Ferrier, Kathleen, 1912-1953 - Vocalist - contralto - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person sits in front of a backdrop of bushes and flowers while wearing a collared shirt, a buttoned blazer, and gloves. They hold a small case and papers on their lap, where the name "Kathleen Ferrier" is written. A low metal fence with an arched design is positioned in front of the person.
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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Jan Peerce as the Duke of Mantua
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Peerce, Jan, 1904- - Vocalist - tenor - Duke of Mantua - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands against a vertical column wearing a dark and light striped doublet and trunk hose paired with dark tights and a cape. They wear a thick, ornate chain necklace with a large pendant and have dark, curly hair with a groomed goatee. A handwritten signature is visible in the bottom-left corner of the black-and-white composition.
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

Arena di Verona
subject: Halls
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Verona, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A circular stone structure with multiple levels of arches is situated in the middle of a large urban square. The surrounding cityscape consists of dense residential and commercial buildings, with several trees placed in the open plaza area.
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: Aerial photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Arabella
subject: Productions
subject: Arabella
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Festspielhaus Salzburg
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Della Casa, Lisa - Vocalist - soprano - Arabella -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A large ensemble in formal period dress stands on a theater stage styled as an ornate interior. Performers wear voluminous gowns and suits while positioned across the stage floor and on a raised balcony area. The setting includes architectural elements such as tall, decorative columns and several large, illuminated chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
creator: Ellinger, Karl
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: Salzburg
coverage: Austria

Renata Tebaldi as Desdemona
subject: People
subject: Otello
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Desdemona - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: New York, 11-3-1955
description: This black and white portrait features a person in profile looking upwards, with long wavy hair and an ornate headpiece covered in pearls. The person wears a detailed, textured garment with floral patterns along the sleeve and shoulder. Handwritten text in the top left corner includes a name and the date 1955, and a signature appears in the bottom right corner.
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

Margaret Harshaw as Kundry
subject: People
subject: Parsifal
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Harshaw, Margaret - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Kundry - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white studio portrait features a person from the chest up, looking toward the upper left corner. The person wears a light-colored headscarf draped over their hair and shoulders, with defined makeup on their eyes and lips. A blue ink signature is written across the lower portion of the person's draped clothing.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
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
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Roberta Peters as Rosina
subject: People
subject: Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Rosina - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with styled dark hair and a headpiece is shown from the waist up in a dark bodice with large ribbons and a rose at the neckline. They wear a voluminous light-colored skirt and have a small mole on their left cheek. A handwritten signature is located in the bottom right corner of the frame.
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

Eugene Conley and Winifred Heidt
subject: People
subject: Conley, Eugene, 1908-1981 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
subject: Heidt, Winifred - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano -
subject: Male singers
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white studio portrait features two individuals in formal attire against a plain background. The person on the left wears a strapless patterned gown, long gloves, and jewelry, while the person on the right wears a tuxedo with a white bow tie. Hand-written signatures are inscribed over the subjects along with a studio mark 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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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Gerhard Pechner as Sacristan in Tosca
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pechner, Gerhard - Vocalist - baritone - Sacristan - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1960
description: A person wearing a dark robe, a white collar, and a skullcap sits on a stage next to an easel. They have exaggerated makeup and glasses, holding a cloth and a thin tool while looking forward. To their side is a wooden bucket containing brushes, and the background consists of wooden furniture and walls in a monochrome setting.
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

Civic Opera House (Chicago)
subject: Halls
subject: Civic Opera House (Chicago, Ill.) - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Chicago (Ill.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Interior view
description: This scene captures the interior of an expansive auditorium featuring rows of cushioned seats leading toward the front. The side walls display tall, repetitive panels with geometric architectural details and circular emblems above doorway openings. A coffered ceiling with intricate light fixtures and patterns overlooks multiple levels of balconies positioned on the right side.
creator: Chicago Architectural Photographing Company
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Giacinto Prandelli as Alfredo Germont
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Prandelli, Giacinto, 1916- - Vocalist - tenor - Alfredo Germont - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1954
description: A person is posed with one knee raised and their gaze directed upward against a plain studio background. They wear a velvet jacket and trousers with a large polka-dot bow tie and hold a thin whip in their hands. A blue signature and the year 1954 are visible in the bottom right corner.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Boris Christoff as Boris Godunov
subject: People
subject: Boris Godunov
subject: Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881
subject: Teatro Colon
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person in decorative, patterned robes kneels in the foreground of a stage set, looking upward with an open mouth. Several figures in dark robes and tall black hats stand in the background, many holding upright lit candles. This scene features high-contrast lighting that creates long shadows across the stage floor.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Buenos Aires
coverage: Argentina

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: interior
description: A grand interior space features tall fluted columns and several large, brightly lit chandeliers hanging from a decorated ceiling. The walls are adorned with elaborate carvings and tall arched doorways with dark curtains. Intricate moldings and mural work are visible across the ceiling and architectural features throughout the room.
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: Buenos Aires
coverage: Argentina

Unidentified male (composer?)
subject: People
subject: Unidentified 2 - - - -
description: Signed: Chicago 1958
description: A person in profile wears a short-sleeved, collared shirt while viewing a large document held in one hand. The scene is shown in black and white against a dark background. Blue ink handwriting, including a signature and the words "Chicago 1958," appears in the top-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

Aida
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: Siparietto
description: A black and white stage set shows walls with stone textures and various Egyptian-inspired motifs, including hieroglyphs and repeating patterns. Four people in costumes, such as long robes and a short tunic, stand in front of a central dark doorway. One individual in the center wears a tall headpiece while the others stand nearby.
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

Mildred Miller as Octavian
subject: People
subject: Rosenkavalier
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Miller, Mildred, 1924- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Octavian - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person is shown in profile wearing an embroidered period jacket with lace cuffs and a pale wig tied with a black bow. They hold the hilt of a fencing sword in their hand against a neutral background. The portrait features blue ink handwriting across the right side and a photographer's mark in the bottom left corner.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Guido Cantelli
subject: People
subject: Cantelli, Guido - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Signed: May 1955
description: A person stands in profile against a solid dark background wearing a light-colored button-up shirt. One arm is raised and outstretched while the other hand holds a thin baton. In the lower left corner, white script reads "To Warren Perry, sincerely Guido Cantelli May 1955".
creator: Siegel, Adrian
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

Otello, Act II
subject: Productions
subject: Otello
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Otello - Has inscription
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - DesdemonaHas inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, Desdemona greets the peasants
description: This black and white scene captures a grand theatrical production staged in an open-air amphitheater. Dozens of people in costumes gather on a brightly lit platform featuring elaborate architectural backdrops with pointed arches and ornate panels. The foreground is filled with a dark, seated audience, while the stone seating of the arena rises in the background.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Arthur Fiedler with Pres. Dwight Eisenhower
subject: People
subject: Fiedler, Arthur, 1894-1979 - Conductor - - -
subject: Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 - Person (other) - President, USA -
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Politicians
description: Signed: June 15, 1957 (Fiedler)
description: May 1957 (Eisenhower)
description: Two people in suits stand together in front of dark curtains and a flag. They hold a record album titled "The President's Favorite Music" that shows a smaller portrait of two people on the cover. Handwritten signatures and the date Jan 15, 1957, appear on the scene, identifying the individuals as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Arthur Fiedler.
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

Edmund Kurtz
subject: People
subject: Kurtz, Edmund, 1900- - Instrumentalist - violoncello - -
subject: Violoncellists
description: A person wearing a suit jacket and tie is positioned with a cello against a light-toned background. One hand is placed on the strings near the neck of the instrument while the other holds a bow. This black and white portrait features studio lighting and a handwritten signature in the bottom right corner.
creator: Abresch, James
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

Kirsten Flagstad as Leonore in Fidelio
subject: People
subject: Fidelio
subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Flagstad, Kirsten, 1895-1962 - Vocalist - soprano - Leonore - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with short hair stands with their arms crossed in front of a light, neutral background. They wear a light-colored button-down shirt under a dark vest and a wide belt with a metal buckle. Blue ink signatures are written across the center of the person's clothing.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Vanessa
subject: Productions
subject: Vanessa
subject: Barber, Samuel, 1910-
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Vanessa -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: probably the Metropolitan Opera production with Eleanor Steber?
description: A person stands on an elevated stage surrounded by furniture and tall, white architectural structures with curtains. A large chandelier hangs from the ceiling above the scene, which is viewed through a dark, intricately cut proscenium arch. The furniture includes a small table, several chairs, and a settee positioned near the center of the stage.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Rudolph Ganz
subject: People
subject: Ganz, Rudolph, 1877-1972 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Pianists
description: Signed: 1957
description: A sepia-toned portrait shows a person wearing a formal suit and tie with their hands in their pockets. Handwritten text in blue ink reads, "To Dr. J. Warren Perry with my best regards Sincerely Rudolph Ganz," and the date "Sept. 1957" appears near the bottom corner. The name "BLACKSTONE STUDIOS, Inc." is printed at the very bottom right of the frame.
creator: Blackstone Studios
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
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type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Prokofiev's ballet, Romeo e Giulietta
subject: Productions
subject: Romeo I Dzhuletta (Ballet)
subject: Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This scene features a performance on a multi-level stage integrated into the seating of a large stone amphitheater. The set includes symmetrical staircases, arched openings, and a tall equestrian statue positioned at the top center. Dozens of people in costume stand across the stage while an orchestra plays in a pit in the foreground.
creator: Parolin (Verona, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Adriana Lecouvreur, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Adriana Lecouvreur
subject: Cilea, Francesco, 1866-1950
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Petrella, Clara, 1914-1987 - Vocalist - soprano - Adriana -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3
description: A black and white view of a theatrical production features numerous individuals in 18th-century style attire arranged across a stage. Seven lit chandeliers hang from above against a backdrop of dark, silhouetted trees. On the left, a small architectural structure houses a smaller group of performers, while a tent-like structure sits on the right.
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

Fedora Barbieri as Mistress Quickly
subject: People
subject: Falstaff
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Barbieri, Fedora - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Mistress Quickly -
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person stands on a wooden staircase in front of a curved stone structure with decorative circular carvings. They are wearing a long, layered dress with a dark overcoat and a prominent, wide white headpiece. Their hands are clasped in front, and their gaze is directed upwards and to the side.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Giulietta Simionato as Azucena
subject: People
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Azucena -
subject: Women singers
description: A person wears layered dark garments, a head covering, and beaded jewelry in a black and white setting. Their hands are held together above their head, and their eyes are wide with teeth visible. Directional lighting creates high contrast and shadows across the person's face.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1959 Oct. 26
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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

Ms. note from Mary Garden
subject: Documents
subject: Garden, Mary, 1879-1967 - Vocalist - soprano - -
subject: Women singers
description: Handwritten note on hotel stationary from Mary Garden
description: accompanies C05_053
description: A piece of stationery from the Terrace Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio, contains a handwritten message in blue cursive ink. The note is addressed to Warren Perry and reads "all my compliments and greetings" followed by the signature "Mary Garden." The date "1949." appears at the bottom left of the light-colored paper.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1949
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format: Black and White
type: Autographs
type: Text
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Igor Stravinsky
subject: People
subject: Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 - Composer - - -
subject: Composers
description: Reverse: Guest conductor, Cleveland Orchestra
description: A person is shown from the waist up, turned slightly away from the camera with one hand on their hip. They wear a dark suit, a high-collared white shirt, and a striped tie. A monocle is visible, hanging by a cord from the suit jacket against a light, neutral 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

Dialogues des Carmelites, Act III, scene 4a
subject: Productions
subject: Dialogues des Carmelites
subject: Poulenc, Francis, 1899-1963
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Ratti, Eugenia, 1935- - Vocalist - soprano - Sister Constance -
subject: Zeani, Virginia - Vocalist - soprano - Blanche
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3, scene 4a -- George Wakhevitc, scene & costumes
description: A large group of people in historical clothing performs on a two-story wooden stage set. The upper level holds several individuals in military and civilian dress, while a larger crowd is situated on the ground floor. Tattered flags hang from above, and architectural drawings including a guillotine are visible on the side walls.
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 -- 1950-1959
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Guiomar Novaes
subject: People
subject: Novaes, Guiomar - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: This black and white portrait shows Guiomar Novaes from the chest up, wearing a pearl necklace and a ring. The subject's head is tilted slightly with one hand resting against their jaw while looking downward. Printed text at the bottom identifies the individual as a pianist and provides an address for the National Concert and Artists Corporation.
creator: Le Boux, Yvonne
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Raphael Kubelik
subject: People
subject: Kubelík, Rafael, 1914- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Guest conductor, Concertgebouworchestra
description: A black and white headshot features a person with light-colored eyes and dark hair looking forward. The person rests their chin on one hand and wears a dark jacket over a white collared shirt. A signature is visible on the left side of the portrait, and the name Raphaël Kubelik is printed at the bottom.
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

Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
subject: People
subject: Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with short, wavy hair looks upward and to the side in this black and white portrait. They are wearing an elaborate, jeweled necklace, matching earrings, and a dark, strapless garment. A signature is written in ink across the bottom right portion 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: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Licia Albanese as Manon
subject: People
subject: Manon
subject: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Albanese, Licia - Vocalist - soprano - Manon (Manon) - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white portrait shows a person with light-colored, curly hair wearing an elaborate hat and a textured garment. A large white lace feature is positioned next to the face, and blue cursive handwriting is visible across the lower half. The background is dark, and a photographer's stamp appears in the bottom left 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
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Gian Giacomo Guelfi as Marcello
subject: People
subject: Boheme
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro dell'Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Guelfi, Gian Giacomo - Vocalist - baritone - Marcello - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1954
description: A person with dark wavy hair, a thin mustache, and a pointed goatee is shown in profile against a neutral background. They wear a dark coat over a white shirt and a plaid-patterned necktie. Handwritten ink and printed white text are visible at the bottom, identifying the subject as Gian Giacomo Guelfi in the role of Marcello.
creator: Foto Reale (Rome, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Rome
coverage: Italy

Norman Scott as Abimelech in Samson and Dalila
subject: People
subject: Samson et Dalila
subject: Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Scott, Norman - Vocalist - bass - Abimelech -
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands in a studio setting wearing a dark, layered tunic and a tall, pointed hat decorated with three circular ornaments. They have a thick, black beard and hold a long sword at waist height with both hands. A patterned metallic sash is pinned to one shoulder and crosses over 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

Mozarteum
subject: Halls
subject: Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum Salzburg - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Music-halls
subject: Salzburg (Austria) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A large, multi-story building with classical architectural details stands along a paved street. The facade features tall, arched windows, hanging banners, and several statues positioned both on the roofline and within wall niches. Several vintage cars are parked or traveling on the road in the foreground, and leafy trees border the scene.
creator: Ellinger, Karl
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: Salzburg
coverage: Austria

Northrop Memorial Auditorium at University of Minnesota
subject: Halls
subject: Northrop Memorial Auditorium (Minneapolis, Minn.) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Music-halls
description: Northrop Memorial Auditorium is a large brick building with a facade of ten tall columns and a gabled roof. The foreground contains several rows of low, rectangular hedges and tall trees with bare branches on the left side. Small figures of people are scattered across the lawn and on the wide steps in front of the building.
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: St. Paul
coverage: USA

Jerome Hines
subject: People
subject: Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person is seated in front of a mirror wearing a dark tuxedo jacket, a white dress shirt, and a black bow tie. Their reflection is visible in the mirror to the left, and a floral patterned curtain hangs on the right side of the background. Hand-written text in the upper left corner reads "To Warren, with my best wishes, Jerome Hines."
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

Covent Garden Royal Opera House
subject: Halls
subject: Royal Opera House (London, England) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Theaters
subject: London (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A black and white view features a large building with a prominent portico supported by several Corinthian columns. Several vintage cars and a motorcycle are parked along the sidewalk in front of the structure. The building includes ornate architectural details such as carvings, a balcony with a balustrade, and a statue set within a niche.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Inge Borkh as Salome
subject: People
subject: Salome
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Borkh, Inge - Vocalist - soprano - Salome -
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person identified by text as Inge Borkh in the role of Salome leans over a large, shallow platter on a stage. The individual wears a mesh headpiece over dark hair and has their hands positioned near the edge of the bowl. A lattice-like structure is visible in the dark background behind them.
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

NBC Symphony, Arturo Toscanini conducting in Carnegie Hall
subject: Ensembles
subject: Carnegie Hall (New York, N.Y.)
subject: NBC Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957 - Conductor - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Rehearsal
description: A black and white scene shows a conductor standing on a podium in front of a full orchestra. Musicians sit in rows with various instruments, including violins, cellos, double basses, and brass, while looking at sheet music on stands. A television camera and operators are positioned on an elevated platform in the background, and microphones on tall stands are placed throughout the performing area.
creator: Not identified
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: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Antonietta Stella as Violetta
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Stella, Antonietta - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person in a voluminous white gown with floral accents and white opera gloves stands centered on a wide wooden staircase. An ornate lamp post with five round bulbs is visible to the right, while a signature in blue ink is written across the skirt. The background includes dark curtains and carved wooden banisters.
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: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Victor Alessandro
subject: People
subject: Alessandro, Victor - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Conductor of San Antonio Symphony
description: This black and white portrait features a person in formal attire, including a dark jacket and white bow tie. The individual has their hands clasped under their chin with a large ring visible, looking away from the camera. The background is dark and softly lit.
creator: Gillings
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

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: Merrill, Robert, 1917- - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Barbiere di Siviglia)
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person wearing a decorated light-colored jacket and knee breeches leans over another person seated in an elaborate high-backed chair. The seated person is draped in a long white cloth while the standing person holds an object near their face. The scene takes place on a stage featuring an arched stone-style doorway and a backdrop with large patterned designs.
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

Troilus and Cressida
subject: Productions
subject: Troilus and Cressida
subject: Walton, William, 1902-
subject: Giardino di Boboli
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Maggio Musicale
description: This scene features an elaborate, multi-level castle structure with various towers, staircases, and battlements. Figures in ornate robes and headwear are positioned across the different levels, including on high balconies and within open courtyards. The foreground includes architectural details like arched doorways and a central decorative element on a paved floor.
creator: Foto Levi (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