Victoria De Los Angeles as Manon with Nicolai Gedda as Des Grieux
Angeles, Victoria de los - Vocalist - soprano - Manon (Manon) -
Gedda, Nicolai - Vocalist - tenor - Des Grieux (Manon)
Two individuals in historical clothing are positioned on a stage set that resembles an outdoor street scene. One person sits on a stone block wearing a patterned blouse and long skirt, while the other stands behind them in a buttoned coat, ruffled shirt, and tall boots. A dark stone pillar with climbing ivy stands in the foreground to the left.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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A black and white portrait features a person from the shoulders up looking toward the upper left. The person has short hair, wears round-rimmed glasses, and is dressed in a dark suit jacket with a light-colored shirt and tie. Text at the bottom identifies the individual as Josef Krips, Conductor, and includes information for the National Concert and Artists Corporation.
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Mignon -
A theatrical production is shown on a stage framed by heavy curtains and an ornate backdrop depicting a cityscape and stars. Three individuals dressed in period clothing are positioned in the center, with one person standing near a chair and another person kneeling over a third person on the floor. Various props are visible, including a desk with a lamp, wooden chairs, and large decorative carvings.
A black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up, looking toward the left against a dark, textured background. The individual has dark hair combed back and wears a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned necktie. Shadows and light highlight the contours of the person's face.
Stevens, Risë, 1913- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Octavian - Has inscription
A person is wearing an ornate, light-colored garment with lace and decorative buttons. Their light hair is styled in curls, and their hands rest on a hilt. A handwritten note on the left reads, "To Dr. Charles D. Perry With best wishes!" signed by Risë Stevens.
Gencer, Leyla - Vocalist - soprano - Francesca -
This black and white scene depicts a grand theatrical stage set with minimalist stone-textured structures. Two large pillars support a chevron-shaped archway above a central platform with crenelated edges and two flanking staircases. Tall candelabras with lit candles are positioned across the set, and a bed is placed on the lower right stage. One person stands at a lectern beside the bed while four others in light-colored robes sit together on the lower steps.
Terme di Caracalla (Rome, Italy) - Building - - -
Rome, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This black and white view shows an outdoor theater venue constructed within ancient stone walls. Wooden benches fill the foreground, facing a stage area flanked by high, crumbling masonry towers and metal lighting rigs. Trees and a bright sky frame the scene, with several small people visible on the stage in the distance.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as Countess Almaviva
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Countess Almaviva - Has inscription
A person wearing an intricate dark gown with light-colored flared sleeves stands on a set of broad stone-like stairs. The setting includes architectural details such as wall sconces with lit candles, wooden railings, and various pieces of furniture like an upholstered stool and a small table. This black and white scene features handwritten cursive script layered across the upper half of the frame.
Mitropoulos, Dimitri, 1896-1960 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person with a bald head and dark formal attire is captured in profile, looking toward the right. Their hands are clasped together in the foreground, and a signature with the date 1951 appears in blue ink over the bottom right corner. The background is dark, and there are visible crease marks on the left side of the print.
Schech, Marianne - Vocalist - soprano - Gutrune - Has inscription
A person with wavy hair wears a cylindrical metallic crown and a garment with thin diagonal stripes. They are shown from the chest up with makeup, including dark lipstick and defined eyebrows. A handwritten signature in blue ink is visible across the bottom left of the portrait.
A person in formal attire is featured in a black and white portrait, looking toward the right side of the frame. They have a bald head and are wearing round, thick-rimmed glasses along with a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a tie. The lighting is focused on one side of their face, creating a contrast against the dark, solid background.
Schech, Marianne - Vocalist - soprano - Sieglinde - Has inscription
A sepia-toned portrait shows a person with light-colored, wavy hair looking toward the left. The person has thin, arched eyebrows and wears dark lipstick. A signature in blue ink is written across the person's shoulder and chest.
Cassel, Walter - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia - Has inscription
A person is shown from the waist up in a monochrome portrait, wearing 18th-century style clothing and a white curled wig. They wear a dark coat with decorative buttons over a ruffled white shirt with lace cuffs, and they hold a small glass with dark liquid. Handwritten blue ink text is visible on the left side of the portrait above the name Julie LeBlond in the bottom corner.
Ettore Bastianini as Figaro in Barber of Seville
Bastianini, Ettore - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Barbiere di Siviglia) -
A person dressed in an ornate jacket, a ruffled shirt, knee-length breeches, and white stockings stands on a stage holding an acoustic guitar. They look upward while positioned in front of textured stage props and draped curtains. Text at the bottom right indicates the location is the Arena di Verona during the 1956 opera season.
Campora, Giuseppe - Vocalist - tenor - Edgardo - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person with styled hair and facial hair looking toward the right side. The subject wears a dark garment with a geometric pattern and a large, intricate white lace collar. Handwritten blue script is visible on the left side against a plain background.
Moskovskaia gosudarstvennaia konservatoriia im. P.I. Chaikovskogo - Building - - -
This black and white theatrical scene depicts a stage with numerous individuals in costumes. In the foreground, a large group of people is bowed low to the floor, while a person in a long robe stands with one hand raised. To the right, several people stand upright in a variety of clothing styles. The background features dark, vertical pointed structures hanging in front of a textured screen with a grid-like pattern.
Brownlee, John, 1901-1969 - Vocalist - baritone - Count Almaviva (Nozze di Figaro) - Has inscription
A person dressed in a period costume features an embroidered jacket, lace-trimmed sleeves, and a ruffled jabot. They hold a monocle up to their eye while their hair is styled in structured waves. A handwritten signature is visible across the lower right side of the subject's torso.
Uppman, Theodor, 1920- - Vocalist - baritone - Pelleas -
This black and white portrait features a person with curly hair wearing a costume with a short, pleated tunic and draped fabric over the shoulders. One hand is positioned near the neck, while the other rests at the side against the thigh. The person is looking upward against a plain, light-colored background.
Vienna (Austria) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A large pile of debris sits on the floor inside a damaged building with classical architecture. Chipped and broken fluted columns support a series of ornate arches and multiple levels of decorative balconies. Light enters through open spaces where walls and windows are missing.
Siepi, Cesare - Vocalist - bass - Don Giovanni - Has inscription
A person in a historical-style costume stands against a stone wall background. They wear a wide-brimmed hat with feathers, a quilted doublet with lace trim, and dark pants. One hand rests on the hilt of a sword at their waist, and a signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Ganz, Rudolph, 1877-1972 - Conductor/Instrumentalist - piano - -
Reverse stamped: NBC Artists Service, NY
A seated person is positioned against a mottled, neutral background in this black and white portrait. They have short, slicked-back hair and a mustache, and are dressed in a dark suit jacket, white collared shirt, and dark necktie. White text identifying a studio and a serial number is visible in the lower left corner of the frame.
This black and white scene depicts a theatrical production within an outdoor arena at night. A large orchestra is positioned in a pit in the foreground, facing an illuminated stage with gothic-style architectural sets. In the background, the dark, tiered stone seating of the arena rises toward the sky. Text in the bottom right corner indicates the setting is Arena 1955, Verona.
Petri, Egon - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A person sits at a grand piano in a black and white portrait, shown in profile against a dark background. They wear a suit and bowtie, with their left hand resting on the white keys of the piano. Their right hand is positioned in the air just above the keyboard.
Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov - Has inscription
Two people in historical stage costumes are positioned on a dark set next to a high-backed wooden chair. One person stands wearing a patterned robe with a high collar and dark pants, while the other person leans forward in a long, fur-lined garment. A signature is written across the bottom white margin of the frame.
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Otello -
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Desdemona
A stage production is set with two individuals in historical costumes standing in the lower left area of the stage. On either side are large stone-like structures with arched openings and columns, while a large, folded curtain fills the background. Decorative fabric swags with a central crest-like ornament hang above the stage.
Monte Carlo (Monaco) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A grayscale view of a grand auditorium shows rows of individual chairs facing a wall with a central box and side balconies. The interior is decorated with intricate sculptures of human-like figures, garlands, and patterned fabrics. Three circular recesses are positioned at the top of the highly detailed wall among carved moldings.
Fisher, Sylvia, 1910-1996 - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin - Has inscription
A sepia-toned portrait shows a person in an elaborate costume wearing a floral headpiece and a gown with large ruffled sleeves and a high lace collar. The attire is accessorized with a large jeweled necklace and earrings, with a signature written in dark ink on the left side of the torso. The person is posed against a plain, neutral background.
Jon Vickers as Siegmund with Gre Brouwenstijn as Sieglinde
Vickers, Jon - Vocalist - tenor - Siegmund - Has inscription
Brouwenstijn, Gre - Vocalist - soprano - Sieglinde
A black and white scene displays two individuals in costumes against a dark background. One person stands behind the other with a hand on their shoulder, while the seated person tilts their head back. A cursive signature is layered over the lower half of the people.
Barbieri, Fedora - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Amneris -
A person in an elaborate costume stands prominently on a raised platform. They wear a crown over a veil and a long gown decorated with a wide, patterned sash featuring symbols. Other individuals in various costumes are visible in the background.
Opera national de Paris Palais Garnier - Building - - -
Paris (France) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This black and white view shows the grand facade of an ornate building with a large central dome and several sculptures on the roof. The structure features a row of columns and several arched doorways at ground level. In the open square in front of the building, numerous vintage automobiles and a bus are parked or moving, while pedestrians walk across the pavement.
French Government Tourist Office, (New York, N.Y.)
Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Building - - -
Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This black and white view shows a multi-story neoclassical building with an intricate facade featuring columns, sculptures, and detailed relief panels. A dark, rounded canopy covers an entrance on the left, while several people stand or walk along the sidewalk in the foreground. Multiple arched windows and balconies are visible across the building's exterior, which is set against a clear sky with overhead wires.
Sereni, Mario - Vocalist - baritone - Carlo Gerard -
A person is depicted from the chest up, wearing a detailed historical costume that includes epaulettes with fringe and a ruffled shirt. Their dark hair is styled in rolls above the ears, and they feature an open-mouthed facial expression with eyes wide. The monochrome composition includes a plain background and a signature in the bottom right corner.
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Adele -
A person wearing a checkered shirt, white ruffled apron, and a white headpiece holds a dark feather duster diagonally across their chest. They have short dark hair styled in curls and a beauty mark on their cheek. The background is a solid light color, and the frame is monochromatic.
Zinka Milanov as Leonora in Il Trovatore
Milanov, Zinka - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora -
This black and white portrait features a person in a hooded cloak and a dress with a high collar. Their gaze is directed upward and to the side while one hand rests on their chest. The background is plain and light-colored, with a copyright mark in the bottom right corner.
Merrill, Robert, 1917- - Vocalist - baritone - Barnaba -
A person wearing an ornate, lace-up garment with a ruffled white collar and a sequined hat with a long feather stands against a dark background. The person has facial hair and holds a narrow stringed instrument over their shoulder. A signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Björling, Jussi, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
This sepia-toned headshot shows a person from the chest up wearing a dark suit, a white collared shirt, and a patterned tie. The person's dark hair is slicked back, and they are positioned against a light-colored background. Handwritten blue ink across the bottom of the portrait includes a personal message and a signature. A small identification number, "NY-857", is located in the bottom right corner.
Rysanek, Leonie - Vocalist - soprano - Aida - Has inscription
A head-and-shoulders view shows a person wearing a textured, metallic-style headpiece with strands falling around the face. They are also wearing a large necklace with dark, abstract shapes and a garment with dark vertical stripes. The person is lit from one side against a plain, light background with a signature visible at the bottom of the frame.
Crooks, Richard, 1900-1972 - Vocalist - tenor - Romeo - Has inscription
A person is depicted in profile within a circular frame, looking upward with wavy dark hair and wearing a dark, floral-patterned costume with a white ruffled collar. Blue ink handwriting at the top of the frame reads, "To Charles M. Perry Sincerely Richard Brooks 1956". The background contains dark, rectangular architectural elements.
Aerial view of Cleveland with Cleveland Public Auditorium
Cleveland Public Auditorium - Building - - -
A black and white aerial perspective captures a densely built city center featuring a prominent skyscraper with a narrow spire. To the upper left, a large circular stadium is situated along a waterfront, while numerous multi-story buildings and grid-like streets fill the rest of the scene. The landscape includes various commercial structures, parking lots, and piers extending into the distance.
Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Fiesco -
This black and white portrait features a person with white hair and a square-cut white beard. They wear a dark, structured cap adorned with a large, ornate circular brooch and a dark garment with detailed metallic-looking trim. The person is shown from the chest up, looking upward with their mouth slightly open and one hand resting near their chest.
Stignani, Ebe - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dalila - Has inscription
A person stands in profile wearing a dark, floor-length gown with intricate patterns and jewelry. They have long dark hair decorated with large flowers, and the background features a stage set with silhouetted tree shapes. Blue cursive writing appears on the right, while printed text is visible along the bottom edge.
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Samson - Has inscription
Stevens, Risë, 1913- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - DalilaHas inscription
Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Old Hebrew
A group of people in stylized costumes are arranged on a stage against a plain white backdrop. The performers wear a variety of robes, headwear, and long dresses across multiple levels of steps. Two large signatures in blue ink are written across the top portion of the scene.
Rysanek, Leonie - Vocalist - soprano - Senta - Has inscription
This portrait shows a person with short, blonde, finger-waved hair from the chest up against a dark background. The individual wears a light-colored jacket over a collared shirt and has their hands resting at the base of their neck. Blue ink handwriting is visible across the bottom left of the person's clothing.
Maria Callas with Athens State Orchestra
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - -
Phestival Athenon. Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
An orchestra wearing white jackets performs on a wooden stage in an outdoor amphitheater before a large audience seated on stone tiers. A conductor stands on a podium facing the musicians, who are arranged with instruments and music stands. In the foreground, a checkered tile pattern covers the ground next to the stage.
Farrell, Eileen, 1920-2002 - Vocalist - soprano - La Gioconda - Has inscription
A person with styled hair faces forward, wearing a dark garment with a floral embellishment on the shoulder. Their hand is positioned on their chest, and blue handwriting in the top left corner contains a message and signature. A small white label with text is visible in the bottom right corner.
Hempel, Frieda, 1885-1955 - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
A person with short curly hair stands in a room wearing a floor-length white gown with a sequined bodice and a full skirt. The skirt displays the signature "Frieda Hempel" and the year "1940" in script across the lower half. In the background, dark curtains frame a bright window, and furniture including a sofa and chairs are visible.
Albanese, Licia - Vocalist - soprano - Cio-Cio-San -
Fernandi, Eugenio - Vocalist - tenor - Pinkerton
A group of performers is staged in a scene featuring a mixture of traditional Japanese and Western-style clothing. On a raised platform to the left, a figure in elaborate traditional robes reads from a long scroll. In the center, a person in a white military uniform stands facing another individual in a patterned kimono, while other figures in traditional attire stand in the background.
Dobbs, Mattiwilda - Vocalist - soprano - Lucia -
A person with long wavy hair is shown from the waist up against a plain background in a black-and-white portrait. They are wearing a white gown with lace and ruffles, draped with a dark, heavy-textured cloak over their shoulders. Their hands are raised in a gesture, and their mouth is slightly open.
Cehanovsky, George, 1892-1986 - Vocalist - baritone - Fiorello -
A person dressed in 18th-century period costume stands against a plain background holding a glowing lantern. They wear a powdered wig with side curls, a ruffled lace cravat, and a dark jacket with decorative embroidery and light-colored lapels. One arm is extended to the side to hold the lantern's handle while the other hand rests near the center of the torso.
Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Marguerite -
A person wearing historical clothing sits on an ornate stone bench in a garden setting with a pond in the background. An open jewelry box rests on the bench next to them while they sit with their hands clasped. Text at the bottom identifies the individual as Eleanor Steber and includes agency contact information.
Iturbi, Amparo, 1898-1969 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
A black and white portrait features a person with dark hair styled in waves and a side part. The person looks down and away from the camera, wearing dark lipstick and a single pearl earring. Light shines from the side, highlighting one side of the face while casting the other in shadow. The person wears a light-colored, draped garment with a visible sheen.
Elias, Rosalind - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Erika -
A person with dark, styled hair is shown from the waist up against a plain background. They wear a dark velvet garment featuring voluminous puffed sleeves and a large, intricate white lace jabot at the neck. Their hands are clasped together, resting on wide lace cuffs that match the neck detail.
Cantelli, Guido - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A black and white studio portrait shows a person from the shoulders up against a light background. The person has dark hair and is wearing a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned necktie. A blue ink signature is located in the bottom-left corner of the frame. The lighting is positioned to create shadows along one side of the person's face.
A theater stage set features an ornate interior room framed by large, floral-patterned drapes that form a tent-like structure. A person wearing a ruffled costume and a large wig stands centrally among furniture pieces beneath a hanging chandelier. The background of the inner set shows paneled walls and a circular framed portrait.
Melton, James, 1904-1961 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
A person with short, dark hair wears a dark suit, a white collared shirt, and a dark tie. They are smiling and looking away from the camera against a light background. Handwritten text in the upper left reads "Sincerely yours, James Melton," and a photographer's mark is in the bottom right corner.
A theatrical stage features two people in detailed robes and headpieces positioned among several large, vertical structures covered in markings. The scene is presented in black and white, showing one person standing in a long robe and another in a patterned garment and tall hat. The set includes a multi-tiered platform against a dark background.
Civic Opera House (Chicago, Ill.) - Building - - -
Chicago (Ill.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This black and white view shows the interior of a large theater from the perspective of the stage. Multiple levels of seating, including an orchestra floor and three balcony tiers, face toward the front. The room features an elaborate coffered ceiling and intricate architectural detailing on the walls and balcony fronts.
Chicago Architectural Photographing Company
The stage features three large, multi-tiered architectural structures with sloped roofs and columns set against a dark background. A large ensemble of performers is gathered across the stage, with several individuals holding long poles and others seated in rows. A single bright circular disc hangs in the upper center of the frame above the structures.
Milanov, Zinka - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora di Vargas -
A black and white scene depicts a theatrical stage set of a stone courtyard with a line of arched doorways in the background. Dozens of people dressed in heavy, layered cloaks and headwear are distributed across the stage, some sitting and some standing. A tall, narrow bell tower rises above the back wall under a dark sky, while flanking buildings with arched entrances frame the sides of the stage.
This scene shows a large group of performers in intricate, patterned attire and varied headwear on a multi-leveled stage. People in the foreground are standing and kneeling, while those in the background hold large oval shields and are positioned near structures with geometric designs. A central figure is perched atop a patterned building facade under a sky-like backdrop.
Malcuzynski, Witold, 1914- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
This black and white illustration depicts a person wearing a dark suit and a white bowtie. A piano keyboard runs diagonally behind the person's head against a dark, textured background. The person has hair combed back and faces forward. A signature is visible on the lower portion of the person's white shirt.
This scene shows a theatrical production set against a large backdrop featuring painted pine trees and landscape elements. A wooden pavilion stands on the right side of the stage, housing several performers, while a line of people in kimonos stands to the left near another tall wooden structure. The performers wear various patterned and solid-colored traditional attire, and the overall composition follows a classical stage arrangement.
Sullivan, Brian, 1919-1969 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person with dark wavy hair styled back, wearing a textured suit jacket, collared shirt, and necktie. The individual is turned toward the right with teeth visible. Cursive handwriting is on the lower right, and a numeric code is in the bottom left corner.
London, George, 1920- - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Dutchman -
Wildermann, William - Vocalist - bass - Daland
Olvis, William - Vocalist - tenor - Steersman
A black and white stage production depicts a set designed to look like a rocky coastline at night. A large sail hangs over a group of people on the left, while another group stands in a small boat on the right side. Several individuals in heavy clothing are positioned throughout the rocky center area, and a signature is visible in the bottom right corner.
Elmo, Cloe - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Azucena -
A stage performance features a large group of people in historical costumes arranged across a platform in front of painted scenery. The backdrop depicts a dark, cloudy sky over a military camp with numerous tents and a castle situated on a distant hill. The performers wear patterned tunics and helmets, with several holding swords or spears while positioned near two large three-dimensional tents on the stage.
Hallé Orchestra, Sir John Barbirolli conductor?
An orchestra is arranged on a tiered stage in a concert hall, with sections for strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. A conductor stands on a central podium facing the musicians, who are seated behind music stands. The background wall is decorated with geometric panels and a coat of arms, while an audience is visible in balconies on either side.
This black and white scene shows a massive audience seated in steeply raked rows that are divided by several vertical staircases. The seating is densely packed with individuals from top to bottom. In the lower center, a person in white clothing stands on a floor space facing the crowd.
Giardino di Boboli (Florence, Italy) - Building - - -
Florence (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A wide open courtyard leads to a terraced hillside featuring zigzagging paths and a central stone basin. Several statues on pedestals are positioned around the grounds, and small, square-shaped shrubs are spaced along the different levels of the grassy slope. Dense trees border the area, and multiple people are walking across the foreground and along the pathways.
Hotter, Hans - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Wotan -
Traubel, Helen - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde
This black and white scene displays a theatrical stage featuring jagged rock formations and a tiered floor made of flat, geometric slabs. Two people in elaborate costumes with helmets and capes stand among the rocks, with one holding a spear and the other a shield. The background consists of tall, stylized mountain peaks that frame a central opening.
Wiener Philharmoniker - Ensemble - - -
An orchestra is positioned on a stage with musicians playing string and woodwind instruments while a conductor leads from the center. Behind them sits an ornate pipe organ and a decorative balcony under large lit chandeliers. The bottom of the frame includes text identifying the Vienna Philharmonic and the National Artists Corporation.
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
A person wearing a gown and shawl stands in the foreground, clasping a small item in their hands. Behind them, a winged statue holding a staff stands on a decorated stone pedestal. The scene is depicted in black and white and contains handwritten ink inscriptions and a signature on the right side.
A large outdoor amphitheater features multiple levels of tiered wooden seating under construction. Several individuals are positioned on different levels of the structure, which is surrounded by dense trees and foliage. A timestamp in the lower-left corner reads "17-6-1949."
Three people wearing ornate costumes are positioned on a stage set featuring arched doorways and a bowl of fruit. A person with a thick beard and dark robe reclines in the center while holding a metal goblet. To the right, another person sits in a similar pose wearing a headscarf and loose trousers, while a third person kneels on the floor to the left.
Manski, Dorothée - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - -
A person with dark, wavy hair and a thin headband faces forward. They wear dark lipstick, thin eyebrows, and pearl earrings while draped in a large, white, feathered garment. The background is dark and out of focus, highlighting the soft texture of the feathers around the person's face.
Morini, Erica - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
Reverse stamped: Management, NBC Concert Service
A person with dark hair is seated at a piano, holding a violin while pointing a pencil at sheet music on the stand. The sheet music has a handwritten signature at the top. The person wears a light-colored garment with puffed sleeves and a patterned vest.
Borkh, Inge - Vocalist - soprano - Salome -
A person with shoulder-length wavy hair sits on a floor wearing a long, flowing garment. Their head is tilted back with an open mouth, and their hands are placed on their legs and torso. A platter holding a fabric-covered object sits on the floor near their feet against a dark backdrop featuring a single point of light.
Oistrakh, David Fedorovich, 1908-1974 - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person in profile plays a violin in a black and white photograph. The person wears a dark textured suit and holds the violin under their chin while moving a bow across the strings. A signature and date are written across the bottom left of the subject's jacket.
Rysanek, Leonie - Vocalist - soprano - Elisabeth de Valois -
A person wears a historical costume featuring a pointed pearl crown and a large, standing lace collar decorated with dark beads. Their dark, patterned gown has matching lace cuffs, and they hold a white lace handkerchief to their chest. The person's hair is styled up, and they look toward the side against a plain, light background.
Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Don Jose - Has inscription
A person stands on wide, tiered stone steps wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, a dark vest, dark trousers, and knee-high buckled boots. The background features a theatrical set with a painted stone-like wall and a textured, abstract shape to the right. A signature is present in the lower right corner of this black and white scene.
Hotter, Hans - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Hunding - Has inscription
A person is shown from the waist up in an elaborate warrior costume. The individual wears a metal helmet with large black feathered wings on either side and has long hair and a dark beard. They hold a long spear with a pointed tip in one hand while wearing a dark, textured tunic with a thick, nubby collar and a metal breastplate.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Building - - -
An orchestra is positioned on a stage in an ancient outdoor theater with a high, weathered stone wall containing arched openings in the background. A large audience fills the tiered stone seating to the left under the night sky. Bright lights illuminate the performers on the stage, and a small logo with Greek text is located in the bottom left corner.
Simoneau, Léopold - Vocalist - tenor - Don Ottavio - Has inscription
A person is shown from the chest up in elaborate historical costume against a neutral background. The individual wears a brimmed hat with a large feather plume, a white ruffled collar, and a textured jacket with braided rope accents. Hand-written ink text is visible across the lower portion of the garment.
Gilels, Emil - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person wearing a black tuxedo jacket with a pin on the lapel, a white waistcoat, and a white bow tie stands next to a piano. Their right hand rests on the edge of the instrument. The background includes handwritten Cyrillic script and the date 1935 in the upper right corner.
A theatrical performance takes place on a stage with numerous people dressed in elaborate historical costumes. The performers are arranged in groups across the stage, some in dance positions and others gesturing toward one another. The backdrop is a painted set depicting a stone castle with arched windows and doors under a scalloped, leaf-like border. A stage curtain is visible on the right side, and a simple wooden bench sits in the foreground on the left.
Poggi, Gianni - Vocalist - tenor - Cavaradossi -
A person with dark hair, a mustache, and a goatee is seated at a wooden desk. They wear a dark jacket with a wide collar over a white shirt and a dark necktie. Their hands hold a large white quill above a piece of paper, and a dark inkwell is placed on the table's surface.
Alfred Wallenstein, music director Los Angeles Philharmonic
Music director, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
A person wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie leans forward with their hands clasped on a dark surface. A wristwatch is visible on their left arm, and their short hair is slicked back. This black and white portrait features a dark, textured background.
Der Ring des Nibelungen. Das Rheingold, final act
Darcy, Emery - Vocalist - tenor - Froh -
Berglund, Joel, 1903- - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Wotan
Schon, Kenneth - Vocalist - bass-baritone - Donner
Stoska, Polyna - Vocalist - soprano - Freia
Székely, Mihály, 1901-1963 - Vocalist - bass - Fafner
Thorborg, Kerstin, 1896-1970 - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Fricka
Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Fasolt
Cast from 1/7/48: Stoska, Darcy, Schon, Berglund, Thorborg, Szekely, Hines
A black and white theatrical set depicts a group of people dressed in costumes standing on a jagged, multi-leveled stage. These figures are positioned across the set, with some carrying long staffs and others wearing garments like capes or textured tunics. Behind them, a large, stylized illustration of a towering castle dominates the background. Small, dark evergreen trees and geometric rock formations are scattered throughout the performance area.
A theater stage is framed by decorative painted curtains on the top and sides. The backdrop depicts a coastal landscape with a large tree to the left and a rocky cliff to the right. A volcano with a plume of smoke rising from its summit stands in the background across a body of water. Several small items, including a box and stage lights, are positioned on the floor at the base of the backdrop.
Milan (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
The interior of an empty theater shows a stage with a dark, pleated curtain framed by an ornate white archway. Several rows of upholstered seats are positioned in the foreground facing the stage. Light-colored walls and a ceiling with decorative architectural molding complete the space.
A large orchestra in white attire is positioned across a light-colored stage, with a conductor on a podium to the left and a soloist nearby. Musicians play various instruments, including string, brass, and percussion, while sheet music rests on stands before them. In the background, a crowd sits in tiered rows of an outdoor venue.
Singher, Martial - Vocalist - baritone - Mercutio -
A person in an elaborate period costume wears a high-crowned hat with a jeweled band and a dark, embroidered doublet adorned with pearls. They hold a rapier upright, with their hand gripping the hilt behind a large metallic guard. The background consists of soft, vertical shadows and highlights.
Fernandi, Eugenio - Vocalist - tenor - Pinkerton -
A person is shown from the shoulders up wearing a white high-collared uniform with epaulets and medals. They have dark hair and look slightly away from the camera against a plain, light background.
Valletti, Cesare - Vocalist - tenor - Des Grieux (Manon) - Has inscription
This portrait features a person wearing a floral-embroidered coat with decorative lace ruffles at the neck and wrists. The individual is positioned beside a three-arm candelabra with lit candles and rests one arm on a ledge. Handwritten text and the date 1955 are inscribed in the lower right corner.
Description of Lewisohn Stadium Concerts
Lewisohn Stadium (New York, N.Y.) - Building - - -
New York (N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Here's News from Stadium Concerts, Incorporated. History of the Stadium Concerts series and discussion of the 1955 season.
This typewritten document outlines the history and upcoming schedule for a series of concerts held at a neo-Grecian amphitheater on a college campus. The text provides details on ticket pricing, the variety of musical genres featured, and the accessibility of the events to the general public. It also highlights the organization's founding during World War I and its continued tradition of providing free admission to individuals in the armed forces.
Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Macbeth -
A person with dark hair and a beard wears a crown with five prominent spikes and looks upward. They are dressed in a thick, collared garment with gloved hands clasped together in front of their chest. The black and white scene features a mottled, textured background.
Lympany, Moura, 1916- - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
A person in profile plays a keyboard instrument in a black and white scene. The individual has dark hair styled in an updo and wears a dark, long-sleeved garment. Their hands are positioned over the keys, and a signature in light blue ink is visible across the bottom right area of the keyboard.
Sargent, Malcolm, Sir, 1895-1967 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person is seated wearing a black tuxedo jacket, a white shirt, and a white bow tie with a white flower pinned to their lapel. They hold a thin white baton horizontally across their lap with both hands. A blue ink signature is visible in the upper right corner against a plain, light background.
Roberta Peters as Rosina with Cesare Valletti as Count Almaviva
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Rosina - Has inscription
Valletti, Cesare - Vocalist - tenor - Count Almaviva (Barbiere di Siviglia)
Two people stand side-by-side wearing elaborate, 18th-century style theatrical costumes. One person has dark, wavy hair and wears a gown with ribbons and beads, while the other has light-colored hair and wears a patterned jacket with ruffles. A blue ink signature is written across the center of the black and white portrait.
Gould, Morton, 1913- - Composer - - - Has inscription
A person with light-colored, slicked-back hair looks forward in a black and white headshot. They wear a light-colored, button-up shirt against a plain background. A handwritten signature in the bottom right corner reads "Best wishes - Morton Gould".
Streich, Rita, 1920- - Vocalist - soprano - Zerbinetta -
A person stands on a stage wearing a dark sleeveless top and a pleated skirt with a diamond-patterned panel. One arm is extended forward while the other hand holds a small accessory, and their mouth is open. The individual has a bow in their hair and is positioned against a dark background.