Wildermann, William - Vocalist - bass - Sparafucile - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with a thick beard, prominent dark eyebrows, and a mustache. The subject is wearing a dark headscarf and layered, textured robes that include a dark outer garment and a lighter inner shirt. The individual's head is turned slightly to the right with their gaze directed off-camera.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Grumiaux, Arthur - Instrumentalist - violin - -
A person wearing formal attire holds a violin and bow while looking down at the instrument. The scene is captured in black and white, showing the person from the waist up against a plain background. They support the violin with both hands, with one hand holding the body and the other at the neck holding the bow.
Conley, Eugene, 1908-1981 - Vocalist - tenor - Edgardo - Has inscription
A person with short wavy dark hair and a thin mustache is shown from the chest up against a neutral background. They are wearing a dark, textured garment with a white ruffled collar around the neck. A handwritten signature reading "Sincerely, Eugene Conley" is across the chest, and small text in the bottom left corner identifies the photographer as "Sedge LeBlang N.Y."
Uhde, Hermann, 1914-1965 - Vocalist - bass - Pizarro -
A person is shown from the chest up against a light, plain background wearing a dark coat with a high, standing collar and wide, embellished lapels. Beneath the coat is a white ruffled shirt and a dark neckwrap. The person has short dark hair with a straight fringe and stands with their gloved arms crossed.
Bolet, Jorge - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with dark hair and a mustache wearing a suit, collared shirt, and tie. The individual sits with their hands clasped together, looking toward the right side of the frame. Handwritten blue ink across the lower portion includes a signed message dated March 1957.
Rossi-Lemeni, Nicola, 1920- - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov - Has inscription
A person is shown from the waist up wearing an ornate costume featuring multiple rows of pearls, jewels, and religious cross motifs. The attire includes a high-standing collar and a crown topped with a prominent cross. A blue ink signature is written across the center of the person's chest.
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - -
Reverse: Tebaldi & New arrive at Lsalle St. Station, Chicago
A person stands on a train platform wearing a patterned coat with dark fur trim at the collar and cuffs. They hold a small light-colored poodle in one arm and carry a dark handbag in the other. A train car is visible to the left, and a metal support beam with rivets stands to the right.
London, George, 1920- - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Dutchman -
A person stands against a neutral background wearing a dark, textured tunic, a long cape, and a wide belt with a large buckle. They have dark hair and a dark beard with a mustache. Their hands are held at their sides with fingers spread apart, and a small signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Rysanek, Leonie - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa -
A central figure wearing a crown and long robe stands on a patterned runner leading to a wide staircase. Dozens of people in matching robes are arranged on multi-level platforms to the left and right, with two large seven-branched candelabras in the background. Ornate gothic arches and pointed spires hang from the ceiling above the entire assembly.
Renata Tebaldi as Violetta with Mario Del Monaco and two unidentified males
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta -
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor -
Four people stand in a row against a backdrop of dark, pleated curtains. They wear various formal and period garments, including a velvet jacket with ornate toggles, a tuxedo with a bow tie, a gown with dark trim, and a three-piece suit. Text in the bottom right corner mentions "La Traviata" and "XIX Maggio Musicale Fiorentino."
Rabin, Michael, 1936-1972 - Instrumentalist - violin - -
This black and white portrait depicts a person in profile with a violin resting under their chin. The individual wears a white collared shirt and a dark jacket, while holding a bow against the strings of the instrument. Handwritten markings are visible in the lower corners of the frame against a plain background.
Borkh, Inge - Vocalist - soprano - Sieglinde - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person looking upward with a fabric wrap draped over their head and shoulders. High-contrast lighting creates bright highlights on the face against a dark background. The lower right area includes a handwritten signature in blue ink and a printed credit for John E. Reed, Hollywood.
Lanigan, John, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Rodolfo -
A person is shown in a black and white portrait from the chest up, positioned against a light, textured background. They have dark, wavy hair styled to the side and are wearing a dark jacket with a wide, dark fabric bow at the throat. The lighting comes from the side, highlighting the person's features as they look away from the camera.
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Tonio - Has inscription
A person stands on a stage wearing a jester costume in front of dark, vertical curtains. The individual has white face makeup, messy hair, and a large white ruffled collar. The costume is split vertically into black and white sections, featuring large circular buttons and a heart-shaped patch on the white side.
Jeritza, Maria, 1887- - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
A person with short, wavy, light-colored hair is positioned next to a draped table in a dark setting. Their head rests on one hand with their elbow on the table, and they wear a light-colored gown featuring draped beads and a vertical decorative band. To the left is a candelabra holding four lit candles, and blue handwritten text appears at the bottom.
Alva, Luigi - Vocalist - tenor - Count Almaviva (Barbiere di Siviglia) -
Corena, Fernando - Vocalist - bass - Bartolo (Barbiere di Siviglia)
Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Don Basilio (Barbiere di Siviglia)
Merrill, Robert, 1917- - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Barbiere di Siviglia)
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Rosina
Madeira, Jean - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Berta
Conclusion -- Settings and costumes by Eugene Berman
This black and white stage production features several performers in 18th-century costumes within a set designed with arched doorways and large wall hangings. A central pair walks through an arch of muskets held by two rows of uniformed soldiers while other figures stand on the left and right sides of the stage. The background includes a large tapestry on the left wall and an ornate framed portrait on the right wall.
A large ensemble of individuals in light-colored robes is positioned on a theatrical stage featuring a dark, pointed structure. Many figures stand atop the elevated platform while others are arranged on the ground level, some with their arms raised toward the sky. The background shows an expansive sky filled with wispy clouds.
Cassel, Walter - Vocalist - baritone - Kurvenal -
Hoffman, Grace - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Brangane
Liebl, Karl - Vocalist - tenor - Tristan
Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Isolde
L. to r.: Tristan, Isolde, Kurvenal, Brangaene -- Artur Rodzinksi, conductor
Four people dressed in various period costumes stand in a row against a backdrop of vertical stage curtains. The person on the far left wears a long, plain tunic, while the person next to them wears a floor-length gown. The third individual has a beard and wears a dark, studded outfit with a belt, and the person on the far right is dressed in a gown with a matching headscarf.
Rysanek, Leonie - Vocalist - soprano - Lady Macbeth -
A person stands in royal attire featuring a crown with multiple vertical points and a full-length, light-colored cape. The cape includes a white collar with dark spots, and the person wears a beaded necklace and a ring. This black and white portrait is captured against a plain, shadowed background with the subject turned slightly to their right.
Campora, Giuseppe - Vocalist - tenor - Rodolfo - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with styled light hair and a goatee wearing a dark coat and patterned trousers. They are posed with arms crossed in front of a neutral background that has a handwritten signature in the upper right area. A single lit candle stands in the lower right corner of the frame.
A black and white scene features several performers in traditional dress on a theatrical stage. One person in the front wears a long, fur-lined cloak, while others wear garments such as fur hats, headscarves, and patterned skirts. The background consists of a rustic wooden structure with logs and a window.
Williams, Camilla, 1922- - Vocalist - soprano - -
This black and white portrait features a person with dark, curled hair looking toward the upper left corner. The individual is resting their chin on their crossed arms, with a thin necklace and oval pendant visible. The background is a plain, light color with dramatic studio lighting that casts shadows on the side of the face.
Kurtz, Edmund, 1900- - Instrumentalist - violoncello - -
A person wearing a suit sits and plays a cello against a dark background. The scene is captured from a low angle, emphasizing the person's hands on the bow and strings. High-contrast lighting highlights the person's face and the body of the instrument.
Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia -
A person wearing a white wig, a lace cravat, and an ornate dark jacket stands in front of a dark background. One hand holds a closed dark fan against the person's chest. To the left, a crystal chandelier with lit candles is positioned on a surface.
Tosca, Act III, Execution of Cavaradossi
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Cavaradossi Has inscription
Act 3, mock execution of Cavaradossi -- Signed: 1960 (Tebaldi)
This stage production scene depicts a stone terrace with a backdrop of a city skyline including a large dome. On the right, a tall pedestal supports a statue of a winged figure holding a sword. Several people in historical military uniforms aim rifles toward a person in a white shirt who stands with one arm raised in front of the stone structure. Red and blue handwritten signatures are scrawled across the upper and middle portions of the scene.
Boston Pops Tour Orchestra with Arthur Fiedler, conductor
Boston Pops Tour Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
Fiedler, Arthur, 1894-1979 - Conductor - -
A black and white graphic displays text at the top for Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops Tour Orchestra set above a large pipe organ. An inset circle on the left contains a portrait of a person in formal attire, while the main area shows an orchestra with numerous musicians and a conductor on stage. A floral arrangement sits at the front of the stage, and the back of an audience is visible at the bottom.
A person wearing a dark uniform hat with a star badge and a dark jacket over a white shirt is shown from the chest up. They lean their head against one hand while holding a dark bottle in the other. The background is a plain, neutral color, and a signature appears in the bottom left corner.
Varnay, Astrid - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde - Has inscription
A black and white portrait depicts a person from the chest up wearing a metallic helmet with large feathered wings. The person wears a dark garment with metallic studs and looks toward the side against a background with a central highlight. Handwritten script and a signature are inscribed in the lower right corner.
Marchal, André, 1894- - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
An individual with gray hair and a mustache is wearing a suit and tie while positioned in front of numerous metallic organ pipes. These pipes are arranged in several rows and extend vertically toward the top of the frame. A handwritten signature is visible on the right side of the background pipes.
Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Gurnemanz -
A person with styled white hair and a thick, wavy white beard is depicted from the torso up. They are wearing a light-colored robe over a shirt with a dark diamond pattern and are looking toward the upper right of the frame. The portrait is in black and white with a dark, uniform background.
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Amneris -
Bergonzi, Carlo - Vocalist - tenor - Radames
Mazzoli, Ferruccio - Vocalist - bass - Ramfis
Merrill, Robert, 1917- - Vocalist - baritone - Amonasro
Roberti, Margherita - Vocalist - - Aida
Ventriglia, Franco - Vocalist - bass - King of Egypt
Act 2, scene 2 (l. to r.): Aida, Amonascro, Radames, King of Egypt, Amneris, Ramphis -- Conducted by Antonio Votto, staged by Carlo Maestrini
scenic production redesigned by Gerald Ritholz
A large ensemble stands on a stage between two obelisks and architectural structures featuring Egyptian motifs. The performers wear robes, headdresses, and armor, with some carrying shields and spears. A few individuals are positioned in the center foreground while rows of people fill the middle and background against a light backdrop.
Barbieri, Fedora - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Amneris -
This black and white scene shows a group of people on a stage with walls featuring carved symbols in the background. A person in a long, decorated dress stands holding a tall pole with a banner and a cross-like ornament at the top. Another person in a short patterned tunic and white cap kneels on the floor in front of them.
Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Alfredo Germont - Has inscription
A black and white studio portrait features a person from the waist up against a plain background. The individual has light, curly hair and thick sideburns, and is dressed in a dark coat, white collared shirt, and a large dark bowtie. Their hands are resting on the brim of a top hat while holding a pair of white gloves, and a signature is visible on the left side of the frame.
Preves, Milton - Instrumentalist - viola - - Has inscription
A person with short hair wearing a dark suit and collared shirt holds a viola and draws a bow across the strings. Blue handwriting in the top right corner contains a message addressed to Mr. Warren Perry and signed by Milton Preves. This black and white depiction shows the person from the chest up against a light background.
A large group of people in various costumes stands in an area with white particles falling from above. In the foreground, individuals have their arms raised and some hold wooden staves. A person on a horse is positioned in the background near figures wearing long capes and large, textured columns.
Kirsten, Dorothy, 1910-1992 - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
A person is depicted from the chest up, wearing a formal gown with beaded details and long white gloves. They are adorned with a tiara, large dangling earrings, and a statement necklace featuring dark stones surrounded by smaller light gems. The portrait includes a signature in blue ink on the right side and a studio mark in the bottom corner.
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Iago - Has inscription
This black and white portrait shows a person dressed in a period theatrical costume consisting of a dark feathered cap, a white ruff collar, and a tunic with chainmail elements on the sleeves and waist. The person features facial makeup with a thin mustache and a pointed goatee. Handwritten text and a signature are located on the right side of the frame.
Thebom, Blanche - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dido -
A black and white view of a stage production features a large ensemble in ancient-style clothing. The set includes tall block-like buildings, columns, and a painted backdrop showing a building on a hill. One individual stands alone in the center of the stage, while others are grouped around the perimeter or seated on a raised platform.
A group of people in formal attire are positioned on a stage for a musical performance. In the foreground, musicians sit with stringed instruments and a grand piano while a central figure stands on a podium. Multiple rows of people stand behind them against a dark background illuminated by spotlights from the upper corners.
Carol Fox (right) with Lawrence Kelly and unidentified employee of Lyric Theater of Chicago
Fox, Carol - Person (other) - Manager - -
A person sits at a desk pointing a pen toward a poster that states "LYRIC THEATRE GRAND OPERA OCT. 31 THRU DEC. 3 55% OF TICKETS ALREADY SOLD!". Another person stands behind the desk in a suit, while a third person stands to the right in a striped dress. The desk in the foreground is covered with papers and stacks of tickets.
Altobelli, Enzo - Instrumentalist - violoncello - -
Member of I Musici. -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions, NYC
A person sits on a wooden chair and plays a cello in a room with paneled walls. They are dressed in formal clothing consisting of a tailcoat and a white shirt. The person holds a bow in their right hand against the strings while their left hand is positioned on the neck of the instrument.
Renata Tebaldi as Leonora di Varga with Gian Giacomo Guelfi, Oliviero De Fabritiis, Giuseppe Savio, and unidentified male
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora di Vargas -
Guelfi, Gian Giacomo - Vocalist - baritone - Padre Guardiano
Five people stand in a row against a backdrop that includes architectural details and a gate. Three individuals on the left wear long robes with hoods and rope belts, while the two on the right wear dark formal suits and bow ties. One person in a suit holds a thin baton.
Teatro comunale di Firenze - Building - - -
Florence (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This monochrome perspective from a stage looks out toward rows of ground-level seating and a large, multi-tiered upper balcony. Ornate columns and architectural details line the sides of the hall above the various seating sections. Stage footlights are visible in the foreground, and extensive metal scaffolding with hanging lights fills the top portion of the frame.
Clifford Harvuot as High Priest of Dagon
Harvuot, Clifford, 1912- - Vocalist - baritone - High Priest of Dagon -
A person is shown from the waist up wearing a thin headband over dark hair, a long dark beard, and a dark robe draped over their shoulders. One hand is raised in front of their chest with the palm facing upwards and fingers slightly curled. The background is a plain, light-colored surface in this black and white portrait.
Schuricht, Carl, 1880-1967 - Conductor - - -
A person with short hair wearing a dark jacket and patterned bowtie stands before a music stand with arms outstretched. One hand is raised above the head while the other is extended laterally. Behind the person is an ornate white balcony and architectural detailing within a large room.
Caniglia, Maria - Vocalist - soprano - Stephana - Has inscription
A person is depicted from the chest up wearing a dark coat with a voluminous fur collar and a matching fur hat in black and white. Their head is tilted toward their shoulder with their hands tucked into the collar. Printed text at the bottom and a blue handwritten signature on the left identify the subject and performance details.
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Santuzza -
This black and white composition shows a person in a theatrical costume standing before a dark opening in a stone-like wall. The individual wears a white headscarf, a long-sleeved white top, and a full skirt with a decorative floral band at the bottom. Text at the bottom of the frame provides details about the performance and the person depicted.
Edelmann, Otto - Vocalist - bass - Hans Sachs - Has inscription
A person stands facing forward wearing a dark, fur-trimmed vest over a garment with ruffled cuffs and a wide-belted tunic. They have light-colored hair, dark eyebrows, a thin mustache, and a light-colored beard. Their hands are positioned at chest level, gripping the inner edges of the vest. Handwriting and a signature appear in the upper right corner, and a photographer's mark is in the bottom left.
Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
A massive outdoor stage set features a central pagoda structure atop a wide staircase, flanked by tiered levels filled with costumed performers. Large flags line the top of the set against a dark background, and an orchestra is visible in a pit below the main stage area. A dense audience sits in the foreground, facing the illuminated performance space.
Maynor, Dorothy - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
A person with dark hair styled in waves is shown from the shoulders up, looking away from the camera against a light background. They wear a high-necked, shimmering garment decorated with vertical and chevron lines of beads. A handwritten signature is visible in the lower right, and a small studio label is in the bottom left corner.
Two individuals wearing decorative garments and headpieces are positioned on a stage. Behind them hangs a large cloth with a repeating pattern of spirals and vertical shapes. To the left, an architectural opening reveals a painted backdrop of a pyramid, while the foreground contains a draped table and small pedestals.
Sullivan, Brian, 1919-1969 - Vocalist - tenor - Tamino - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person wearing an elaborate, striped costume with large, curved appliqués and a matching pointed cap. They are posed holding a wooden flute to their lips with both hands. The name "Brian Sullivan" is signed in script on the right side, and a small credit label is visible at the very bottom.
Roman, Stella - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait shows a person looking upward and to the side while wearing a dark, long-sleeved garment. A patterned lace veil covers their dark hair and drapes over their shoulders. A signature in blue ink reading "Stella Roman" is positioned on the left side of the frame against a plain background.
Serafin, Tullio, 1878-1968 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person with white hair stands behind a music stand holding a raised conductor's baton. They wear a dark suit jacket over a vest and a collared shirt with a tie. A blue signature is written across the person's torso, and a lamp is visible on the right side. Text at the bottom corners includes "EMI 35" and "© PUBLIFOTO".
Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Building - - -
Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This grand multi-story structure features arched windows, decorative reliefs, and a prominent triangular pediment. A vintage truck is parked near a curved awning at the base of the building, while pedestrians walk across the paved street and surrounding grounds. Dense trees and palm plants border the area, with children standing in a sunlit grassy space in the foreground.
Corena, Fernando - Vocalist - bass - Don Pasquale - Has inscription
A person is shown from the chest up wearing a dark jacket with a white rose on the lapel, a large bow tie, and a ruffled shirt. They have wide eyes, an open mouth, and exaggerated facial hair consisting of thick eyebrows and bushy sideburns that connect to a mustache. Cursive handwriting is visible in the top right corner against a plain, light-colored background.
Brownlee, John, 1901-1969 - Vocalist - baritone - Don Alfonso - Has inscription
Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - GuglielmoHas inscription
Munsel, Patrice, 1925- - Vocalist - soprano - Despina - Has inscription
Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Fiordiligi - Has inscription
Thebom, Blanche - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dorabella - Has inscription
Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Ferrando (Cosi fan tutte) - Has inscription
Act 2, scene 2: Fiordiligi, Dorabella, Despina, Don Alfonso
Multiple individuals dressed in 18th-century style costumes are positioned on a stage that features a curved step, decorative latticework, and statues on pedestals. White handwritten signatures are overlaid across the scene, including those of Eleanor Steber, John Brownlee, Blanche Thebom, Patrice Munsel, Richard Tucker, and Frank Guarrera. The performers are arranged in various poses, with some standing and others seated on a bench or the floor.
Szell, George, 1897-1970 - Conductor - - -
A head-and-shoulders portrait shows a person looking toward the side against a light, neutral background. The person wears round glasses, a dark suit jacket with a white pocket square, a white collared shirt, and a white bow tie. Small text is visible in the bottom right corner of the frame.
Borkh, Inge - Vocalist - soprano - Sieglinde -
Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde
Schoeffler, Paul - Vocalist - baritone - Wotan
Turner, Claramae, 1920- - Vocalist - contralto - Fricka
Vickers, Jon - Vocalist - tenor - Siegmund - Has inscription
Wildermann, William - Vocalist - bass - Hunding
Six performers in theatrical costumes stand in a row across a stage against a backdrop of floor-to-ceiling draped curtains. On the far left, one individual bows forward while others hold hands or stand with their arms outstretched. This black and white scene features a dark cursive signature across the lower section of the frame.
Slebos, Jenska - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with short, wavy hair and a pearl necklace holding a cello. One hand is placed on the fingerboard of the instrument. In the top right corner, there is a signature written in blue ink.
Ansermet, Ernest, 1883-1969 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person with white hair and a pointed beard sits in an ornate wooden chair at a desk, looking down at a spiral-bound book. They are dressed in a dark suit and tie, with one hand resting on the book's pages and the other holding a pair of eyeglasses. Handwritten text and the number 54 appear on the right side of the neutral background.
Cerquetti, Anita - Vocalist - soprano - Amelia - Has inscription
This black and white portrait displays an individual wearing a floor-length dark gown with white decorative trim around the neck and bodice. The garment features long sleeves with white fabric visible at the wrists. Handwritten and typed text are visible on the right side and bottom of the frame as the person stands against a plain wall.
Kungliga Teatern (Stockholm, Sweden) - Building - - -
Stockholm (Sweden) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This grand hall features a series of large crystal chandeliers hanging from a highly decorated, vaulted ceiling. The walls are adorned with intricate moldings, sculptures, and large mirrors, reflecting the light from the chandeliers. Several white marble busts sit on pedestals along the perimeter of the room, which is lined with formal upholstered seating.
Steinberg, William, 1899-1978 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person is shown from the chest up in black and white, angled toward the right against a dark background. The individual has a receding hairline and is dressed in a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark necktie. Handwritten script is visible on the lower left side across the clothing.
Sergey Prokofiev with conductor Nicolai Malko
Prokofiev, Sergey, 1891-1953 - Composer - - -
Two people are positioned in a studio containing a grand piano and various recording equipment. One person is seated at the piano, while the other sits on a raised platform behind a console wearing formal attire and a bow tie. Microphones are mounted on stands throughout the room, which features tiled floors and paneled walls.
Wächter, Eberhard - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Nozze di Figaro) -
A person sits in a studio setting wearing 18th-century period clothing, which includes a dark jacket with decorative patterns and lace-trimmed cuffs. They wear a white cravat tied in a bow and have their hair styled in waves and pulled back. The person holds a thin rod across their lap while looking off-camera.
Varnay, Astrid - Vocalist - soprano - Venus -
This black and white studio portrait features a person with long, light-colored wavy hair looking toward the upper left. Their hand is resting on their neck, and they wear a garment with dark, teardrop-shaped accents on the shoulder. A photographer's signature is in the bottom right corner against a solid light background.
Entrance to the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory
Moskovskaia gosudarstvennaia konservatoriia im. P.I. Chaikovskogo - Building - - -
Moscow (Russia) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This black and white view features a large building with ornate classical architecture, including multiple columns and a rounded upper floor. Above the main entrance, a pediment displays the Cyrillic text "БОЛЬШОЙ Ð—ÐÐ›." Two people walk along a path in the foreground, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Anna Maria Canali as Meg Page in Falstaff
Canali, Anna Maria - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Meg Page - Has inscription
A person is shown from the waist up wearing a wide, textured headpiece with translucent fabric hanging from both sides. The individual wears a gown with long sleeves and a white draped collar while holding a small document. Handwritten script is visible across the bottom of the frame over the plain background.
Johnson, Thor - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person with short hair and glasses wears a dark suit jacket, a collared shirt, and a tie. Their hands are clasped in the lower foreground against a plain, shaded background. Handwritten text in blue ink on the right contains a message to Warren Perry and a signature, while a studio mark is visible in the bottom left corner.
A large group of people in formal dress are arranged in tiered rows on a stage. One individual stands on the left side facing the group with hands extended towards them. The group members wear dark suits with white shirts and bow ties or long dark dresses with decorative white necklines. The scene is set against a dark background with large vertical structures.
Hurley, Laurel - Vocalist - soprano - Susanna (Nozze di Figaro) -
A person is shown from the waist up in a structured gown with a fitted bodice and puffed sleeves that end in tulle ruffles. Their hair is styled in curls with a dark bow at the top, and they wear drop earrings. The person is positioned in a side profile against a plain, light-colored background.
Elias, Rosalind - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Lola -
A person is shown from the waist up in black and white wearing traditional-style clothing against a dark background. The outfit consists of a white ruffled blouse, a light-colored vest, and a pleated skirt with dark horizontal stripes. A small, patterned hat sits on the person's head with a long, ornate lace veil falling over their shoulders.
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Queen of the Night -
A person in a dark, ornate costume with sheer sleeves and a metallic-looking chest piece poses against a plain background. They wear a tall headdress topped with many feathers and a crescent moon ornament at the base. One hand is raised holding a wavy-bladed dagger, while the other hand rests on their hip.
Verrett, Shirley - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Azucena -
Costumed performers stand on a stage featuring a large, dark set piece that resembles a rugged mountain. A crowd gathers on the left side while a person in a long robe stands near a fringed canopy on the right. High-contrast lighting focuses on the individuals, who are dressed in various cloaks and headwear.
Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Rodolfo - Has inscription
A black and white studio portrait features a person from the thighs up, dressed in a period costume with their hands in their pockets. The attire includes a wide-brimmed hat, a double-breasted tailcoat with dark lapels, a large neck bow, a patterned waist sash, and checkered trousers. The person has facial hair including a mustache and goatee, and blue ink handwriting is present on the lower left of the frame.
A black and white view of a theatrical performance features five individuals in formal historical attire positioned across a wide stage. The set includes detailed wall panels, a large crystal chandelier hanging from the center, and tall, draped window elements. Furniture such as small chairs and a sofa are arranged around the stage, alongside an elaborate decorative piece on the left wall.
Svanholm, Set - Vocalist - tenor - Tristan - Has inscription
A person stands in a studio setting wearing a dark tunic with chainmail sleeves, a cape, and a metallic helmet with a crest. They hold a faceted chalice with both hands and look toward the vessel. A studded belt around the waist holds a sword, and a handwritten signature appears in dark ink across the bottom of the frame.
This black and white portrait shows a person from the shoulders up, looking toward the top left of the frame. The individual wears thin-rimmed glasses and a collared shirt, with short hair and a side-parted hairstyle. High-contrast lighting illuminates the side of the person's face while the background is dark.
Toscanini, Arturo, 1867-1957 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up against a plain background. The person has thinning light-colored hair, dark eyebrows, and a prominent mustache, wearing a dark suit with a white collared shirt and a dark bowtie. One hand is raised to the side of their head, and a red signature is written across the bottom white border of the portrait.
Madeira, Jean - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - La Cieca - Has inscription
Milanov, Zinka - Vocalist - soprano - La GiocondaHas inscription
Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Barnaba - Has inscription
An elaborate black and white stage set depicts a courtyard with tall arches, statues, and a central stone staircase. Two individuals in dark robes stand in the lower left near a stone well, while a third person stands in an entryway on the right. Handwritten signatures in cursive script are visible across the foreground and center of the scene.
Ludwig, Christa - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Cherubino - Has inscription
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Countess Almaviva
Streich, Rita, 1920- - Vocalist - soprano - Susanna (Nozze di Figaro)
Three individuals in 18th-century period attire are positioned on a stage with an ornate architectural background. Two sit on a low, draped piece of furniture, with one holding a guitar and sheet music. A third person stands to the right wearing a military-style jacket and a powdered wig.
Paderewski, Ignace Jan, 1860-1941 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A black and white portrait depicts a person with light-colored, messy hair and a thick mustache facing forward. They wear a dark jacket with a white collared shirt and a light-colored tie. The background is dark and indistinct, while a copyright symbol is located in the bottom left corner.
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Maddalena de Coigny - Has inscription
A person is shown in profile from the chest up, facing toward the right. They wear a dark garment with a lace collar and a black lace veil secured by a ruffled lace headpiece. Dark curly hair is visible beneath the headpiece, and blue cursive handwriting is visible across the front of the person's clothing.
Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov - Has inscription
A person wearing a highly detailed, jeweled robe and a jeweled crown with a fur brim stands in profile against a dark background. They hold a long, decorative scepter topped with an ornate finial while their mouth is open. A white margin on the left side of the frame contains a handwritten signature in purple ink.
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Otello - Has inscription
A person stands in an intricate, patterned theatrical costume with wide sleeves and metallic-looking embroidery. They have dark curly hair with light highlights, a dark beard, and wear jewelry including large hoop earrings and several rings. Blue ink handwriting and a signature are visible across the person's chest and arm. The background features architectural details such as a fluted column and a doorway.
Gedda, Nicolai - Vocalist - tenor - Don Ottavio -
A person stands in a black and white portrait wearing a detailed historical costume. The outfit includes a dark doublet with lace trim, white sleeves with dark bands, a light sash across the torso, and a star emblem on the chest. The person's dark hair is styled back, and they are positioned against a plain, light-colored backdrop.
Sargent, Malcolm, Sir, 1895-1967 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person faces forward in a black and white portrait wearing a dark suit jacket, a white wing-collar shirt, and a white bow tie. A white flower is pinned to the lapel on the right side of the frame. The person has dark, slicked-back hair and an illegible signature is written in blue ink across the lower center of the clothing.
Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - Escamillo - Has inscription
A person poses in profile against a neutral studio background, wearing a flat-topped, wide-brimmed hat and a short, structured jacket over a ruffled shirt. One hand holds a cigar aloft while the other hand rests near their hip. A handwritten inscription and signature dated 1955 are visible across the center of the figure.
Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Turandot - Has inscription
A person wears a theatrical costume with a scale-like pattern and prominent, flared shoulder pieces in this black and white portrait. Their hands are crossed over their chest, displaying long, tapered fingernails. The headpiece features floral accents, a central crown, and two large, decorative wings that extend horizontally. A signature is written across the middle of the costume.
Levitzki, Mischa, 1898-1941 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person in a suit is positioned behind the open lid and internal components of a grand piano. The individual wears a three-piece suit with a tie and a pocket square while looking toward the side. The foreground shows the strings and tuning pins of the piano, and the lid extends diagonally across the top left. The scene is depicted in monochromatic sepia tones with soft lighting.
Walter Berry as Figaro with Christa Ludwig as Cherubino
Berry, Walter - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Figaro (Nozze di Figaro) - Has inscription
Ludwig, Christa - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - CherubinoHas inscription
Two individuals pose in ornate theatrical costumes against a light-colored wall. One person is seated in a military-style jacket with decorative braiding and a tricorn hat, while the other stands wearing a dark cape, ruffled shirt, and wide-brimmed hat. Both individuals look toward the camera with smiling expressions. Handwritten ink signatures are present across the middle of the frame.
Lehmann, Lotte - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
An elderly person with grey hair sits in an indoor setting beside a white fireplace mantel topped with a vase of flowers. Behind the person, patterned curtains hang vertically next to a lamp. The person wears a dark, long-sleeved dress with a small light-colored pattern and a circular brooch at the neckline.
Carelli, Gabor - Vocalist - tenor - Gastone de Letorieres -
Cehanovsky, George, 1892-1986 - Vocalist - baritone - Marchese d'Obigny
Moffo, Anna - Vocalist - soprano - Violetta
Vanni, Helen - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Flora
Act 1 (l. to r.): Violetta, Flora, d'Obigny, Gastone
The scene depicts a large group of people in formal period attire, including ball gowns and tailcoats, within an ornate room featuring a checkered floor and a raised stage. On the right, a person with a white bandage on their head stands on a set of stairs beside a balustrade. The others are distributed across the foreground and background, with some standing on a platform draped in fabric.
Pons, Lily, 1898-1976 - Vocalist - soprano - Lucia - Has inscription
Performers in period costumes are positioned across a stage featuring a wide central staircase and a large hanging chandelier. One individual in a light-colored dress sits on the steps, while others stand in groups on the floor level holding candelabras. A white cursive signature is located in the upper right corner, and a photographer's credit appears in the lower right.
Der Ring des Nibelungen. Die Walküre, Act III
This black and white scene features two figures on a circular stage surrounded by swirling light patterns. One figure is on the floor, propped up on their arms, while the second figure stands nearby in a floor-length robe holding a long staff. The background and stage surface are covered in wavy, cloud-like textures of light and shadow.
Amara, Lucine - Vocalist - soprano - Tatyana - Has inscription
A person wears a dark, off-the-shoulder gown with white fur-trimmed sleeves and a large jeweled brooch. They wear long, light-colored gloves and have dark, curly hair styled with two jeweled cross-shaped ornaments. Handwritten text is visible in the bottom right corner.
Pelletier, Wilfrid, 1896-1982 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person with short hair slicked back wears a dark suit and a patterned bowtie. A handwritten message in white ink on the lower left is addressed to Warren Perry and signed by Wilfrid Pelletier. The lighting comes from the upper left, highlighting one side of the face against a neutral background.
Kodály, Zoltán, 1882-1967 - Composer - - -
A person with short hair and a trimmed white beard and mustache is centered in this black and white frame. They wear a patterned tweed jacket over a light-colored shirt and a dark necktie. The individual stands with arms crossed against a plain, neutral background.
Zadek, Hilde, 1917- - Vocalist - soprano - Aida - Has inscription
A person is shown from the chest up, looking toward the upper right side of the frame with one hand raised. They wear a garment with a checkered pattern and dark braided trim, accessorized with a headband and bracelets containing white circular pieces. Signatures are visible in the bottom left and bottom right corners of the composition.