I Musici (Musical group) - Ensemble - - -
An ensemble of musicians performs in a black and white indoor setting. The group is seated in chairs on a wooden floor, playing instruments including violins, violas, a cello, and a double bass. A large patterned textile hangs in the background behind some of the performers.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Ferrier, Kathleen, 1912-1953 - Vocalist - contralto - Orfeo - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with short curly hair looking off-camera while holding a lyre. The individual wears a light-colored draped fabric over a dark garment, and the name "Kathleen Ferrier" is signed across the chest. The background consists of horizontal slatted lines.
Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Don Basilio (Barbiere di Siviglia) - Has inscription
A monochrome profile shows a person in theatrical makeup with an elongated nose and chin, wearing round spectacles and a large, dark hat positioned vertically. The person is dressed in a dark robe and has long, thin hair, with one hand raised and a finger pointing outward. Handwriting in the upper left corner reads "Jerome Hines John 14:6," and a signature is visible at the bottom left.
Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov - Has inscription
A central figure wearing a crown and elaborate robes stands on a raised platform while holding a long staff. Other people in various period costumes and headwear stand in the background and on a set of stairs to the right. Handwritten text is scrawled across the bottom left corner of the scene.
A theatrical stage is occupied by several figures wearing long robes, with a group gathered on the left and a single person standing on the right. Thin, leafless trees are placed across the performance area, extending toward the top of the scene. The background is a large surface with horizontal textures, and the stage floor is brightly lit, revealing a patterned design.
Klemperer, Otto, 1885-1973 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait shows a person with dark, wavy hair and glasses looking downward. The individual is dressed in a dark suit jacket, a patterned tie, and a collared shirt. A handwritten signature at the bottom of the frame reads "Otto Klemperer 1959."
Ansermet, Ernest, 1883-1969 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
Reverse stamped: June 1950 -- Signed: 1954
A person with a light-colored beard and graying hair stands against a neutral background. They wear a dark, double-breasted suit jacket over a collared shirt and a necktie. Their hands are positioned behind their back. A handwritten signature is visible in the lower left corner.
Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Marie (Wozzeck) -
A person with dark shoulder-length hair sits at a table in front of a white brick wall. The individual is leaning forward over a large open book with one hand on the page and the other hand held to the chest. To the right of the book, a lit candle rests in a small dish on the table.
Several individuals wearing dark-colored tunics and textured hats are arranged in a semi-circle around one person seated on a wooden stump. The floor is covered in a light-colored, speckled material, and large painted tree props stand to the sides of the stage. Additional figures are visible in the background against a dimly lit backdrop.
Madeira, Jean - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Ulrica -
A person with dark, curly hair and hoop earrings is positioned behind a surface with several skulls. They hold a bone scepter topped with a skull while looking off-camera. The scene is presented in black and white with high-contrast lighting, featuring the person in a draped dark garment.
Varnay, Astrid - Vocalist - soprano - Sieglinde - Has inscription
A person with light skin and wavy hair looks forward against a light background. Long, curly hair or a textured shawl drapes over their shoulders, and they wear a light-colored garment with a fringed edge. A handwritten signature is visible across the middle and lower left sections.
Milan (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Print of an engraving made from an etching by Domenico Aspari, Milan, 1790
This monochrome illustration depicts the Teatro alla Scala and the surrounding square filled with people and horse-drawn carriages. The main multi-story building features a row of arched ground-floor entrances and a central pediment with decorative carvings. Text in Italian is visible at the bottom of the scene, which is set under a cloudy sky.
This theatrical stage set features a painted backdrop of a mountainous landscape with a lake and a building with a spire. On the left, a set piece represents a porch with decorative railings and steps leading down to the main stage area where several people are gathered. To the right, these individuals are positioned around a small table and a wooden swing set beneath a floral trellis.
Kónya, Sándor, 1923- - Vocalist - tenor - Lohengrin -
Rysanek, Leonie - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa
Act 3 - Leonie Rysanek or Elisabeth Grümmer as Elsa?
This black and white display features two people in historical costumes on a theatrical stage. One person wears a long, light-colored gown while the other is dressed in metallic, segmented armor. They are positioned before a tall, arched panel decorated with a diamond pattern and ornate scrollwork.
Indiana University Auditorium - Building - - -
Bloomington (Ind.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A large auditorium features a black grand piano positioned on a wooden stage framed by a wide, ribbed arch. Gold curtains hang at the back of the stage beneath draped valances, flanked by two decorative arched windows on the side walls. Numerous rows of dark theater seats fill the foreground, and a large circular light fixture is mounted to the dark ceiling.
Boston Pops Orchestra with Arthur Fiedler, conductor
Boston Pops Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
A large group of people sits in folding chairs playing string, woodwind, and brass instruments in a wood-paneled room. A conductor stands on a podium to the left with their back to the viewer, arms raised toward the ensemble. Sheet music stands are positioned in front of the musicians, and a grand piano and harp are located in the foreground.
Carol Fox, General manager of Lyric Theater of Chicago
Fox, Carol - Person (other) - Manager - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait shows a person with short, dark hair looking upward and to the side. They wear a dark, long-sleeved garment, a pearl necklace, pearl earrings, and jewelry on their wrist and finger. Their hands rest on an open magazine placed on a dark surface, and handwritten ink script appears on the right side of the background.
Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum Salzburg - Building - - -
Salzburg (Austria) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
The interior of a grand, highly decorated auditorium is shown from a high-angle perspective looking toward the stage. A massive pipe organ serves as the centerpiece of the back wall above a stage containing two grand pianos. The walls and arched ceiling are covered in intricate plasterwork and moldings, with multiple crystal chandeliers hanging above rows of wooden floor seating and side balcony boxes.
Milanov, Zinka - Vocalist - soprano - Maddalena de Coigny - Has inscription
A black and white portrait depicts a person wearing a light-colored head and shoulder wrap over a dress with ruffled sleeves and laced bodice. The person wears earrings and rings, with one hand held against the shawl and the other resting near the waist. A blue ink signature is located in the top right area, and a studio name is written in the bottom left corner.
Gina Bachauer with Athens Festival Orchestra at Odeon of Herodes Atticus, with Parthenon in background
Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Athens, Greece) - Building - - -
Bachauer, Gina - Instrumentalist - piano
Phestival Athenon. Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
A brightly lit orchestra performs on a semi-circular stage within a large, stone amphitheater filled with a seated audience at night. The seating area curves around the stage, with most people visible in the center and fading into shadow at the edges. In the upper left corner, the illuminated Parthenon stands on a hill overlooking the theater. To the right of the stage, ancient stone walls and arches are lit by bright spotlights.
Moscow (Russia) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A large neoclassical structure with eight tall columns and an ornate pediment dominates the scene at night. A statue of a chariot pulled by horses rests on top of the building's facade. In the foreground, several vintage automobiles with glowing headlights travel across a wet street as people stand near the building's base.
Gilels, Emil - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person sits at a grand piano against a dark background, hands placed on the keyboard in profile. The individual wears a textured jacket and focuses on the keys. A signature is written across the sleeve, and printed text is visible in the lower right corner.
Madeira, Jean - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Amneris - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person in a detailed costume with a headpiece adorned with hanging teardrop jewels and a translucent floral sculpture. The subject has heavy dark makeup around the eyes and on the lips, with a fabric veil draped over their head and shoulder. Handwritten blue ink on the left side of the frame provides an inscription about the 1955 premiere of Aida at the Vienna State Opera.
A person with light-colored eyes and a receding hairline is depicted in a black and white portrait. They are wearing a dark jacket over a collared shirt while positioned against a wall with a repeating, fan-like pattern. The person has an open-mouthed expression that shows their upper teeth.
Petrella, Clara, 1914-1987 - Vocalist - soprano - Adriana -
The stage features a set designed as an elaborate room with decorative wall panels and a ceiling painted with clouds. One person is seated next to a fireplace on the left side of the stage, and another is seated at a table near the center. The room is furnished with a chaise longue, various chairs, and a large arched window with curtains on the right.
The stage features a large checkered floor surrounded by tall, textured walls and white arched structures. Dozens of people in long robes are seated on tiered benches on both the left and right sides of the set. A central figure stands with arms outstretched facing six people in the foreground who hold harps. In the background, another group stands in a line between the white arches.
Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nikolai Anosov on 200th anniversary of Bach's death
Vsesoiuznoe radio. Simfonicheskii orkestr - Ensemble - - -
Anosov, Nikolai Pavlovich, 1900-1962 - Conductor
An orchestra is positioned on a raised stage facing a seated audience in a concert hall. A conductor stands on a podium in the center of the stage surrounded by musicians playing various instruments. A massive, ornate pipe organ with vertical pipes dominates the background wall behind the musicians, and the audience fills numerous rows of seats in the foreground.
Eddy, Nelson, 1901-1967 - Vocalist - baritone - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person from the shoulders up against a block-patterned background. The individual wears a light-colored shirt, a dark tie with a small pattern, and a textured herringbone jacket. Their short hair is combed back with a distinct side part. A handwritten inscription and signature are visible in the bottom left corner.
Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Canio - Has inscription
A person stands on a stage wearing a white Pierrot costume characterized by an oversized tunic, wide trousers, and a ruffled collar. Their face is painted white with dark accents around the eyes, and their arms are extended out to the sides. Behind them is a large painted backdrop depicting various figures and decorative architectural elements. A blue ink signature is visible across the person's torso.
Alvary, Lorenzo, 1909- - Vocalist - bass - Don Alfonso -
Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - Guglielmo
Lewis, Richard, 1914- - Vocalist - tenor - Ferrando (Cosi fan tutte)
Rankin, Nell - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dorabella
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Fiordiligi
Act 1: Ferrando, Don Alfonso, Dorabella, Fiordiligi, Guglielmo (l. to r.)
A theatrical stage features a tiered platform with several performers in 18th-century style attire. Two individuals in large gowns sit centrally, while another person stands behind them and others appear in side balconies. The set includes fluted columns, hanging swags of fabric, and curtains painted with black silhouettes of trees against a light background.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Anna Bolena -
Raimondi, Gianni - Vocalist - tenor - Lord Riccardo Percy
A theatrical stage set depicts a grand interior gallery with walls covered in numerous framed portraits. Two figures in historical attire stand in the foreground on the left side of the stage. The gallery features a patterned ceiling and tall windows along the left wall that recede toward a doorway in the distance.
Busch, Fritz, 1890-1951 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person is positioned behind a wooden podium and music stands, holding a baton with both hands. They wear a light-colored suit jacket over a collared shirt. In the foreground, a sheet of music with a blue signature is visible.
Edward Johnson, General Manager Metropolitan Opera 1935-50
Johnson, Edward, 1878-1959 - Person (other) - manager
Signed: NY 1953 -- General manager, Metropolitan Opera Company, 1935-1950
An older person with short white hair is shown from the waist up, wearing a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a polka-dotted tie. Their hands are clasped in front of them, and a white pocket square is visible in their jacket pocket. The left side of the frame contains a handwritten inscription and a signature dated July 1953.
Moffo, Anna - Vocalist - soprano - Nannetta -
A person in a floor-length, long-sleeved gown stands against a dark wooden railing with arched cutouts. The dress features a scoop neckline and a layered overskirt with a repeating scalloped pattern along its edge. The scene is set indoors with textured walls and arched architectural features visible in the background. This black-and-white portrait captures the person with light-colored hair styled up and hands positioned behind their back.
Teatro comunale di Firenze - Building - - -
Florence (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A large building with neoclassical architectural elements is shown from a street-level perspective. The upper level contains a row of tall, arched windows separated by pilasters, while the lower level features rusticated stone blocks and several entrances. A long balcony with a stone balustrade extends across the middle of the facade above a prominent flat awning.
Böhme, Kurt, 1908- - Vocalist - bass - - Has inscription
A person with light hair and a high forehead is shown from the shoulders up in a black and white close-up. The individual wears a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a necktie. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Kammersänger Kurt Böhme and includes a blue ink signature.
Taddei, Giuseppe - Vocalist - baritone - Papageno -
A person stands against a dark background wearing a costume with teardrop-shaped pieces covering the torso and striped sleeves. Two thin, curved ornaments are attached to the person's head, and a blue ink signature is written across the chest area. One hand holds a long, thin object decorated with metallic pieces and a draped cloth.
San Francisco Symphony, Enrique Jorda conductor
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
A large symphony orchestra is positioned on a stage in front of a plain backdrop. Numerous musicians sit in tiered rows playing instruments including violins, cellos, harps, and brass, while a conductor stands on a central podium. Text at the bottom identifies the group as The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Enrique Jorda as the conductor.
Piatigorsky, Gregor, 1903-1976 - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
Signed: Dec. 31, 1947, with musical quotation
A person wearing a white shirt and bowtie plays a cello against a dark background in this depiction of a painting. Handwritten script is inscribed across the middle, accompanied by a large signature and musical notes at the bottom. Text in the lower left corner identifies the artist as Wayman Adams.
Björling, Sigurd - Vocalist - baritone - Telramund - Has inscription
Greindl, Josef - Vocalist - bass - King Henry
Harshaw, Margaret - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Ortrud - Has inscription
Hopf, Hans - Vocalist - tenor - Lohengrin - Has inscription
Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa - Has inscription
Act 2 (l. to r., foreground): Ortrud, Telramund, Elsa, Lohengrin, King Henry
A large group of people in historical attire is positioned on a multi-leveled stage set resembling a stone castle. The cast includes individuals dressed in armor with spears and flags, as well as others in long robes, gowns, and religious garments. Multiple handwritten signatures are scrawled across the top and bottom of the monochrome frame. The composition is structured with people standing at different elevations on steps and battlements.
Pirazzini, Miriam - Vocalist - alto - -
Multiple individuals dressed in classical robes are positioned with their arms raised toward a statue inside a small structure with a pediment and columns. Some people are kneeling while others stand on a stage against a dark background. The scene is presented in black and white and shows a large ensemble gathered around the central architectural feature.
Teatro dell'opera (Rome, Italy) - Building - - -
Rome, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Multiple levels of arched balcony boxes wrap around the circular auditorium above rows of ground-floor seating. The ceiling consists of a large dome decorated with a painted mural and a bright circular opening in the center. Chandeliers hang from the upper level of arches, and a prominent, taller box structure is situated on one side of the tiers.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
An orchestra is positioned on a tiered stage with various instruments, including violins, cellos, and percussion. Behind the performers, a large pipe organ is built into the wall above a row of empty chairs. The musicians are dressed in formal attire and face forward toward music stands.
Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Building - - -
Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A large audience occupies the main floor and several levels of curved balconies inside an ornate auditorium. People are seated in rows wearing formal attire and facing toward the front of the venue. Numerous light fixtures are attached to the decorated railings of each balcony tier, which feature intricate carvings.
This scene depicts a large gathering of people dressed in period attire on a stage designed with high vaulted ceilings and ornate gothic architecture. Several large framed paintings hang on the walls, and a central arched doorway is positioned beneath a large window. Some individuals are seated at a table on the left side, while the rest are standing in various groupings across the performance space.
Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde -
A person stands on a stage wearing a long gown, a mantle, and a tiara. They have their hands positioned in front of them and look toward the side. The scene is illuminated by a directional light that creates high contrast against a dark background.
Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Mephistopheles -
This stage production features a large cast wearing 19th-century attire such as top hats, military uniforms, and long gowns. A person in a dark tuxedo-style suit stands on a small circular platform in the center of the stage. The surrounding individuals are arranged in various positions, some standing upright while others are bent over or seated. The background is dark with thin vertical lines and a few light sources visible at the top.
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Gilda - Has inscription
A person is dressed in an elaborate gown featuring puffed sleeves, a ruffled collar, and lines of beaded trim. The individual has dark hair with short bangs and wears a crown of small flowers. They are holding a rose, and an autograph is visible on the right side of the dress.
Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
Verona, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Tiered stone rows of an amphitheater curve upward from the foreground toward the top of the frame. Dark metal railings with circular motifs line the edges of the seating levels and stairways. Two figures are visible on the stone rows in the distance, and tall poles with light fixtures stand along the upper perimeter.
Walter, Bruno, 1876-1962 - Conductor - - -
A person with short hair is shown in profile wearing a collared shirt, a bowtie, and a herringbone jacket. The individual is looking toward the right side of the frame against a dark background. Focused lighting highlights the side of the face, showing details of the hair and clothing patterns.
Ortica, Mario - Vocalist - tenor - Radames - Has inscription
A person stands on a stage set wearing a fringed tunic, a patterned cape, and lace-up sandals. They wear a decorative collar and a headpiece, and their hand rests on the hilt of a sword sheathed at their side. The background consists of dark, stone-like structures and steps, and a handwritten name is visible at the bottom of the black and white scene.
Corena, Fernando - Vocalist - bass - Leporello -
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Zerlina
Uppman, Theodor, 1920- - Vocalist - baritone - Masetto
Leporello (l.), Zerlina (m.), Mazetto (next to Zerlina)
Performers dressed in period clothing stand on a stage framed by stone-like architectural set pieces. A painted backdrop depicts a city with several spired towers and a large cloud in the sky. The scene includes an individual holding a decorated pole with garlands and various people positioned in groups across the stage floor.
Anna Maria Canali as Meg Page in Falstaff
Canali, Anna Maria - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Meg Page - Has inscription
This waist-up portrait features a person dressed in a historical gown with a wide white collar and long sleeves. They wear a large, basket-weave style headdress with sheer fabric draped around the face and shoulders. The person is positioned against a neutral background and holds a paper document with both hands.
Leinsdorf, Erich, 1912- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person with a receding hairline wearing a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned necktie. The individual's arms are crossed and rest upon a stack of musical scores. Handwritten cursive text and a signature are located in the bottom white margin.
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Falstaff - Has inscription
A person in heavy theatrical makeup and a period costume sits in a wooden chair against the backdrop of a stage set. The central figure wears a voluminous tunic, a wide belt, light-colored sleeves, and cuffed boots while leaning back in a chair with curved legs. Another person in costume sits at a table in the background near a large window with multiple small glass panes.
A black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up wearing a dark suit, waistcoat, and bow tie. The individual has dark hair slicked back and looks toward the side with their arms crossed, revealing a wristwatch. A light pocket square is visible in the jacket pocket against a plain gradient background.
This black and white portrait features a person from the chest up wearing a patterned blazer, striped shirt, and dark necktie. Their hands are clasped together in the foreground, showing a wristwatch on one wrist. A photographer's signature is in the lower left corner and a set of numbers appears in the lower right against a plain background.
Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca -
A person is shown from the waist up in elaborate formal wear, including a crown, necklace, and bracelet. They are wearing an embroidered gown and a light-colored fur wrap with dark spots, with one hand resting on their chest. The individual is looking off to the side against a plain background.
Liebl, Karl - Vocalist - tenor - Tristan -
Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Isolde
A theatrical set in black and white features several tall structures with towers, stairs, and archways. Two figures in dark robes are seated on a low platform near a thin, branched tree to the left. A painted backdrop behind the set shows a cloudy sky and a celestial diagram with a moon and stars. The scene is framed by the dark top and bottom edges of a stage.
A group of people wearing robes, capes, and varied headwear are positioned across a stage with stylized set pieces. A tall castle facade with pointed arches stands on the left, and a rock-like structure is visible on the right. Figures in the center are shown in various poses, including one holding a staff and others leaning forward, all within a monochrome setting.
Grosses Festspielhaus (Salzburg, Austria) - Building - - -
This monochrome view shows a theater auditorium from a high vantage point looking toward a stage with a dark, closed curtain. Rows of seats are arranged on the main floor and on two levels of balconies along the side walls. A large decorative circular medallion is centered on the ceiling above the seating area.
Forti, Carmen Fiorella - Vocalist - soprano - -
Prandelli, Giacinto, 1916- - Vocalist - tenor
The stage is set for Charpentier's opera "Louise" with a painted backdrop of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Two people stand in the center of the stage between a building facade on the left and a wooden scaffolding structure on the right. Below the stage, the silhouettes of an audience are visible.
Svanholm, Set - Vocalist - tenor - Siegfried -
A person with curly hair stands against a neutral, mottled background wearing a sleeveless, knee-length tunic made of rough material. They hold a dark sword in one hand, angling the blade across their chest. A handwritten message and signature in blue ink are inscribed over the person's body, including the date 1951.
Taddei, Giuseppe - Vocalist - baritone - Iago - Has inscription
A person is depicted from the chest up in a theatrical costume featuring a tall, dark hat with a jeweled brooch and a feather. They wear a dark coat with elaborate metallic trim over a light-colored, embroidered garment. A handwritten signature in blue ink is located in the upper right corner.
Maria Caniglia as Leonora in Il Trovatore
Caniglia, Maria - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora - Has inscription
A person stands in a floor-length, light-colored hooded garment with a veil and a long trailing train. A signature in blue ink is written diagonally across the top left. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Maria Caniglia in the role of Leonora for a production at Teatro alla Scala.
Paul Franke as Panatellas in La Perichole
Franke, Paul, 1920- - Vocalist - tenor - Panatellas -
A black and white portrait features a person dressed in a theatrical costume against a plain background. The attire includes a hat topped with large white plumes and a velvet jacket decorated with intricate scrollwork embroidery. The person wears white gloves and has dark, wavy hair with sideburns, looking toward the side of the frame.
Vienna (Austria) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
An ornate architectural structure with multiple arches and statues stands prominently in a city center. In the foreground, three trams are parked on the street where numerous people walk and gather. A vintage automobile is visible on the left side of the frame, and a tall spire can be seen in the distance.
Carelli, Gabor - Vocalist - tenor - Gastone de Letorieres -
This is a black and white studio portrait of a person from the waist up. The individual wears a dark jacket over a white shirt featuring ruffles at the neck and cuffs, accessorized with a small brooch. They look away from the camera while holding a ruffled cloth between their hands.
Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
This black and white studio portrait features a person dressed in a dark suit, a white dress shirt, and a tie with a repeating pattern. The individual has dark hair styled back and is looking toward the camera against a plain, light background. A handwritten signature in blue ink and the year 1948 are visible on the right side of the composition.
Biggs, E. Power (Edward Power), 1906-1977 - Instrumentalist - organ - -
A person with short hair slicked back is shown from the chest up against a neutral background. The individual wears a dark pinstripe suit jacket, a light-colored collared shirt, and a dark necktie. Text along the bottom margin identifies the subject as E. Power Biggs and mentions Columbia Records.
Giulietta Simionato as Aida with Mario Del Monaco as Radames and conductor Fausto Cleva
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Aida - Has inscription
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Radames
Fausto Cleva, conductor -- Backstage photo
Three individuals stand in a narrow hallway with wood-paneled walls and flooring. The person on the left wears an ornate gown and crown, the person in the center wears a tuxedo with a white vest, and the person on the right wears a patterned tunic and tall sandals. A signature in blue ink is written across the middle of the scene.
Tito Gobbi as Figaro with Giulietta Simionato as Rosina
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Barbiere di Siviglia) - Has inscription
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Rosina - Has Inscription
Two people stand on a stage set wearing elaborate period clothing, including a tiered dress and a jacket with a wide collar. To their right is an ornate armchair, and behind them is a backdrop depicting a balcony and arched window frames. The bottom margin features two handwritten signatures.
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Amelia Grimaldi - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person in an elaborate gown with puffed sleeves and a full skirt, wearing a jeweled headpiece with an attached lace veil. The person is posed with hands clasped at the chest against a neutral, light-colored background. Blue handwritten ink is scrawled across the middle and lower portion of the figure, including the names Renata Tebaldi and Simon Boccanegra with the year 1960.
This black and white scene captures an outdoor performance featuring a large ensemble of people in period dress. The stage is flanked by elaborate structures with tiered roofs and arched entrances, while some performers stand in formation holding long poles. An orchestra pit with illuminated music stands is visible in the bottom-left foreground, and the background consists of tiered stone seating in the darkness.
Gigli, Beniamino, 1890-1957 - Vocalist - tenor - Nemorino - Has inscription
A person stands in a full-body pose wearing a dark jacket with light-colored piping, a matching vest, knee-length breeches, and buckled shoes. They hold a small piece of paper in their hands while looking toward the side. The background features handwritten blue ink text and a studio signature in the lower right corner.
Dorati, Antal - Conductor - - - Has inscription
Signed: 1954 -- Reverse: Conductor, Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
A person stands wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and white tie. They hold a thin white baton in one hand, extending it horizontally to the right. Handwritten text in blue ink is visible at the bottom edge of the frame.
Conley, Eugene, 1908-1981 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person wearing a seventeenth-century style doublet with a prominent white collar and several leather straps across the chest. The individual has a thin mustache and slicked-back hair, and they are holding a wide-brimmed hat adorned with dark feathers. The top right corner contains a handwritten inscription in blue ink, while a small signature appears in the bottom right corner.
Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985 - Conductor - - -
A person leads an orchestra in a large auditorium with tiers of vacant seats in the background. The person in the foreground wears a light-colored button-down shirt and has their arms extended in a conducting gesture while facing a music stand. Other musicians with instruments are visible in the mid-ground behind the conductor.
Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Calkas - Has inscription
This black and white scene features a person in a floor-length dark robe with a hood standing on light-colored stone steps. The individual has dark facial contours and arched eyebrows, with arms extended outward and palms facing down. Large stone pillars stand in the background, and cursive script is written on the bottom-left corner.
Cleva, Fausto - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person wearing a dark suit jacket, patterned bowtie, and white pocket square is shown from the chest up against a shaded background. The person looks toward the right with arms crossed, and a handwritten signature is positioned in the top right corner. A small studio mark is located in the bottom right corner.
Onégin, Sigrid, 1889-1943 - Vocalist - contralto - -
A person with short, wavy hair is shown in a black and white studio portrait from the chest up. They are turned slightly to the side while looking toward the viewer with the corners of their mouth slightly upturned. The person wears a dark top with a lace-patterned overlay on the shoulder and a long, dark teardrop earring. Small, stylized text is visible in the upper right corner of the dark background.
Stern, Isaac, 1920- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
Biography of Isaac Stern from magazine or promotional material
This informational layout includes a photograph of a person in a suit holding a violin and bow. The name Isaac Stern is written in large red script beside columns of text detailing the subject's musical background and personal life. A bold headline at the top describes the subject as a brilliant American-produced violinist.
Prinzregententheater (Bayerische Staatsoper)
Prinzregententheater Munchen - Building - - -
Munich (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
The interior of a theater features a high, intricately painted ceiling with a bright chandelier as a central focus. Below the ceiling, fluted columns separate several levels of balconies and loges overlooking an audience seated in rows on the main floor. The walls are adorned with various moldings and decorative panels, while many of the seats are occupied by individuals.
Thomas, Theodore, 1835-1905 - Conductor - - -
A person with light hair and a mustache stands in profile against a plain background. They wear a long, dark-colored coat and trousers while resting one hand on a music stand containing papers. The other hand is extended forward holding a thin baton above the stand.
Information about La Salle de Theatre et de L'Opera de Monte-Carlo. Page 1
Multiple paragraphs of black, typewritten French text appear on a light, textured background. The text outlines the architectural history and interior decoration of the Monte Carlo theater and opera house. It lists specific paintings, sculptures, and details regarding the building's inauguration in 1879.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as Fiordiligi with Nan Merriman as Dorabella
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Fiordiligi - Has inscription
Merriman, Nan - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dorabella - Has inscription
Two people wearing matching elaborate period-style ballgowns and white powdered wigs stand under a stone archway with dark curtains. The gowns feature intricate embroidery and patterns, and both individuals wear ornate necklaces and hairpieces. Cursive signatures are written across the foreground over the individuals' skirts, and a serial number is printed in the bottom left corner.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as the Marschallin
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person in an 18th-century style gown with intricate embroidery and ruffled trimmings. The person wears a high, powdered wig decorated with feathers and an ornate jeweled necklace. They hold a large white feather fan, and a signature in dark ink is written across the lower portion of the frame.
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Fedora Romanov -
A person with an upswept hairstyle wears a long dress with patterned vertical panels. They are seated on a chair with their eyes closed and one hand resting over their chest. The setting includes white wicker furniture and a small table arranged on a stage.
Pobbe, Marcella - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa -
This theatrical scene features a crowded stage set designed as a medieval fortress with high walls, towers, and a central arched gateway. Figures in robes, tunics, and period headpieces are arranged across the floor and on steps leading to the surrounding structures. Some individuals in the background hold long pikes while others at the front wear lighter-colored, more elaborate garments.
Scovotti, Jeanette - Vocalist - soprano -
Act 2 (l. to r.): Scovotti, Schmorr, Gobbi, Tebaldi -- Lovro von Matacic, conductor
Multiple people dressed in late 19th-century style costumes are arranged across a theater stage. A large beaded chandelier hangs from the ceiling above the performers, and the background features heavy curtains and a staircase. One individual in a dark, floor-length gown stands near an armchair in the foreground while others stand in groups across the set.
Senofsky, Berl, 1925- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person wearing a dark suit and white bowtie holds a violin and bow in a playing position. The black and white portrait features handwritten blue ink in the upper left corner that reads "With best wishes, Berl Dec 11, 1956 Senofsky". The subject looks down at the instrument against a plain background with a soft shadow cast behind them.
Grainger, Percy, 1881-1961 - Composer - - - Has inscription
A person with thick, wavy hair is shown from the shoulders up, looking toward the left side of the frame. They are dressed in a dark suit jacket, a light-colored collared shirt, and a tie. The bottom left corner contains handwritten cursive text ending with the signature "Percy Grainger".
Margherita Roberti with Boris Christoff, Tito Gobbi, Richard Tucker, Giulietta Simionato, Franco Ventriglia, and Antonio Votto
Roberti, Margherita - Vocalist - - Elisabeth de Valois -
Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - King Philippe II
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Don Rodrigo
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Eboli
Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Don Carlos
Seven individuals stand in a group, with some wearing elaborate period costumes including ruffs and capes, while others are in formal suits. A person in the center holds a small white cake with four lit candles and has pursed lips as they face the cake. The others look toward the person with the cake, with some having open mouths or smiles.
Conductor Paul Paray rehearsing the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Paray, Paul, 1886- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A conductor stands on a stage facing a seated orchestra, gesturing with raised hands. The black and white scene includes music stands and instruments, with a large harp positioned on the left side. Stage lights are visible at the top of the frame, and handwritten script appears on the floor in the lower-left area.
Hurley, Laurel - Vocalist - soprano - Mimi - Has inscription
Reverse stamped: Dolores Heyward Artist Management
This black and white portrait displays a person from the waist up in a patterned dress with lace detailing on the collar and cuffs. The person's gaze is directed downward toward a table where their hands rest near a small candle holder. A handwritten inscription in blue ink is visible on the right side of the frame.
Kostelanetz, Andre, 1901- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait shows a person with light eyes and short hair against a dark background. The individual wears a white collared shirt and a dark tie with white polka dots. Handwritten text and the signature "Andre Kostelanetz" are located in the bottom left corner, while a hand is visible in the lower right foreground.
Giuseppe Di Stefano as Canio with Tito Gobbi as Tonio
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Tonio - Has inscription
Three people in clown and stage attire are positioned on a stage containing wooden barrels and stools. One person wears a polka-dot suit, another wears a diamond-patterned top with striped stockings, and a third is kneeling in a dark vest and wide light-colored pants. A large blue ink signature is written across the lower portion of the scene.
Ferrier, Kathleen, 1912-1953 - Vocalist - contralto - -
A person with short, dark, wavy hair is shown from the shoulders up, looking upward and to the side. They wear a dark blazer over a light-colored shirt with vertical stripes and a small button at the neck. A photographer's signature and an identification number are visible in the bottom left corner.
This monochromatic scene depicts an expansive outdoor stage set for the opera Turandot within a large stone amphitheater. The set includes multiple tiers decorated with numerous trees, lanterns, and central pagoda-style structures. An orchestra is seated in a pit in the foreground, while several figures in costume stand on the brightly lit stage.
A black and white view depicts a vast audience filling the tiered seating and central floor of an amphitheater at night. An illuminated stage at the far end contains elaborate building facades and numerous figures in costume. Text in the top right corner identifies the location as the Arena di Verona and the event as the 1957 opera season.