La Sonnambula, Act II, scene 1a
subject: Productions
subject: Sonnambula
subject: Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, scene 1a -- Stage & costumes: Piero Tosi
description: This black and white scene of a theatrical production features a cast of performers in period clothing arranged across a stage. The performers are positioned in groups, with some standing while holding tall staffs and others sitting on the floor. An elaborate painted backdrop behind the group depicts a dense forest and distant mountains under a decorative border of painted foliage.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Jerome Hines as Banquo
subject: People
subject: Macbeth
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Banquo -
subject: Male singers
description: A person with a beard and grey hair is shown from the waist up wearing a thick tunic, a broad sash, and a belt. The individual has their hands raised in front of them with fingers curled, and their gaze is directed toward the upper right. Light from the left highlights the textures of the garment and the person's facial features.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Mario Zanasi as Escamillo
subject: People
subject: Carmen
subject: Bizet, Georges, 1803-1869
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Zanasi, Mario - Vocalist - baritone - Escamillo -
subject: Male singers
description: A person is shown from the waist up in a black and white portrait, looking toward the side. They wear a dark bolero-style jacket and matching trousers featuring intricate metallic embroidery, sequins, and tassels over a ruffled shirt. One hand is raised to chest level holding a slender white object against a neutral, shaded studio background.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Carl Ebert, John Christie, Moran Caplat, and Alfred Wallenstein (l-r) at Glyndebourne
subject: People
subject: Wallenstein, Alfred - Conductor - - -
subject: Caplat, Moran - Person (other) - Manager -
subject: Christie, John, 1882-1962 - Person (other) - impresario -
subject: Ebert, Carl, 1887-1980 - Person (other) - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Reverse: A high level discussion at Glyndbourne before leaving for the Edinburgh Festival, where they are putting on 'La Cenerentola,' 'Idomineo,' and 'The Rake's Progress' (premiere in Great Britain). -- L. to R.: Ebert, Christie, Caplat, Wallenstein
description: Four people wearing formal suits and ties are positioned around a patterned sofa in a room with dark wooden paneling and bookshelves. Two individuals sit side-by-side on the sofa, while a third sits behind them on the furniture's frame and a fourth sits on a chair to the right. The background features a tall vase and shelves filled with books.
creator: Gravett, Guy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1953
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Group portraits -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: United Kingdom
coverage: Glyndebourne, East Sussex

Macbeth
subject: Productions
subject: Macbeth
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Macbeth -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Macbeth sees the ghost
description: This black and white scene shows a theatrical production set in a grand hall with high walls and three large, spherical chandeliers. A large group of people in light-colored period clothing is positioned behind long tables on a checkered floor. In the center, a person in a uniform stands between two tall, decorated panels.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1959?
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Victor De Sebata, conductor, at Teatro alla Scala
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro alla Scala - Building - - -
subject: De Sabata, Victor, 1892-1967 - Conductor - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Milan (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Gala Evening
description: A large audience fills a grand theater with a semi-circular layout featuring several tiers of balconies and a decorative domed ceiling with a large chandelier. In the foreground, members of an orchestra are positioned with instruments while a conductor stands on a central podium. The theater is filled to capacity with people seated on the main floor and within the numerous boxes stacked along the walls.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Leonard Warren as Count di Luna of Aragon
subject: People
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Count di Luna of Aragon - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person in historical attire is shown in a waist-up portrait wearing a wide, dark-colored hat and a velvet doublet over a textured underlayer. A heavy cape is draped over one shoulder, and both hands are clashed around the ornate hilt of a sword held vertically. A signature is written vertically along the right edge of the frame.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Frank Guarrera as Valentin
subject: People
subject: Faust
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - Valentin - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1951
description: A person is shown from the waist up in a dark vest over a white shirt with a wide collar and ruffled sleeves. One hand holds the hilt of a sword at the waist while the other is raised in a closed fist. The individual has dark hair, a mustache, and a goatee, and there is blue ink text and the date 1951 written in the upper right corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Herbert von Karajan
subject: People
subject: Karajan, Herbert von - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up, oriented in profile and looking toward the left. The individual has short, wavy hair and wears a dark, heavy coat over a light-colored collared shirt. The background is blurred, showing architectural details and foliage.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Lucine Amara as Micaela
subject: People
subject: Carmen
subject: Bizet, Georges, 1803-1869
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Amara, Lucine - Vocalist - soprano - Micaela - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A black and white portrait features a person wearing a dark headscarf, a light-colored long-sleeved shirt, and a dark vest. The person holds a woven wicker basket and looks toward the upper right of the frame. Handwritten cursive text is present on the lower right side over the basket and sleeve.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Anna Maria Canali as Meg Page in Falstaff
subject: People
subject: Falstaff
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro dell'Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Canali, Anna Maria - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Meg Page -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in an ornate, floor-length dress featuring dark vertical stripes and lace detailing at the collar and cuffs. They wear a large headdress with a long veil that reaches the ground. Behind them is a painted stage set showing a timber-framed building, a white picket fence, and a garden. Handwritten text is visible at the bottom of the scene.
creator: Foto Reale (Rome, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Rome
coverage: Italy

Vladimir Horowitz
subject: People
subject: Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Reverse stamped: David Libidins, independent concert management
description: A black and white portrait features a person in a tuxedo and bowtie positioned in front of a grand piano. The individual has one hand resting on the piano keys and the other on their lap while looking toward the side. A handwritten signature is present in the upper left corner against a neutral background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Birgit Nilsson as Brunnhilde
subject: People
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Walkure
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person wears a metallic helmet adorned with tall feathers, a dark cape with circular studs, and a decorative chain. The person holds a spear vertically in one hand while a rectangular shield is positioned in the foreground. Handwritten text is visible on the right side of the background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Giuseppe Di Stefano as Faust
subject: People
subject: Faust
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Faust (Faust) - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white portrait features a person with dark, wavy hair from the chest up against a plain background. They wear a dark, double-breasted coat with wide lapels over a white collared shirt and a dark bowtie with a white ruffled cravat. A handwritten signature is visible on the lapel of the coat, and a small copyright notice is positioned in the lower right corner.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Antonietta Stella as Aida
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Stella, Antonietta - Vocalist - soprano - Aida - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: NY 1957
description: A person is depicted from the chest up in a black and white studio setting, wearing an elaborate headdress composed of numerous small braids gathered into a high bun. They wear large hoop earrings and a patterned, draped shawl, with one hand resting against their chest. Handwritten blue ink on the left side includes the name "Antonietta Stella" and the date "N.Y. 1957".
creator: Lerner, Frank
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Enrico Caruso
subject: People
subject: Caruso, Enrico, 1873-1921 - Vocalist - tenor - -
subject: Male singers
description: A person is depicted from the chest up in a black and white portrait. The individual wears a wide-brimmed hat, a collared shirt with a tie, and a dark suit jacket with a white pocket square. The subject's face is angled slightly toward the camera against a dark, indistinct background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Giulietta Simionato as Giovanna Seymour
subject: People
subject: Anna Bolena
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Giovanna Seymour -
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a full-length, dark gown that features long flared sleeves and white looping trim along the neckline. They have dark hair and are positioned against a textured stone-like wall next to a window with a diamond pane design. This black and white scene focuses on the figure and the surrounding architectural elements.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

La forza del destino
subject: Productions
subject: Forza del destino
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: La Fenice
subject: Arié, Raffaele - Vocalist - bass - Padre Guardiano -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This monochrome scene depicts a theatrical stage with a central building facade that has an arched gateway, a bell tower, and two small windows. Two individuals wearing dark robes and light-colored capes stand on the stage, which also includes a stone well to the right. A painted backdrop of a cloudy sky is visible behind the structure.
creator: Giacomelli (Venice, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Venice
coverage: Italy

Ottorino Respighi
subject: People
subject: Respighi, Ottorino, 1879-1936 - Composer - - -
subject: Composers
description: A person is shown from the chest up in a black and white studio portrait against a dark, plain background. They wear a dark, textured suit jacket with a patterned pocket square, a matching waistcoat, and a white dress shirt with a rounded collar. A patterned necktie is centered under the collar, and the subject's dark, wavy hair is styled away from their forehead.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

La Fenice main entrance
subject: Halls
subject: Teatro La Fenice - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Venice (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Main entrance
description: This interior space features high ceilings with ornate moldings and a series of tall ionic columns positioned throughout a polished floor. A large, intricate crystal chandelier hangs in the foreground, while a symmetrical set of stairs with dark carpeting leads to an upper level in the background. Smaller chandeliers and decorative wall panels are visible in adjacent rooms and along the far wall.
creator: Giacomelli (Venice, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Venice
coverage: Italy

Tosca
subject: Productions
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Tosca?
description: Three ornate architectural structures stand as the backdrop for a stage set featuring a dining table and several pieces of furniture. Figures in costume are positioned across the stage, which sits above a long orchestra pit containing musicians and their instruments. Text in the bottom right corner identifies the location and year of the performance.
creator: Irifoto
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Indiana University Auditorium
subject: Halls
subject: Indiana University Auditorium - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Music-halls
subject: Bloomington (Ind.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: This is a wide-angle view of a multi-story stone building with a flat, tiered roof and Art Deco architectural features. The front facade includes a series of tall, recessed columns and green awnings over ground-level entrances. Green hedges and several trees surround the base of the structure against a plain blue sky.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Color
type: Photographic prints
type: Postcards -- Color
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bloomington, IN
coverage: USA

Sena Jurinac as Cherubino
subject: People
subject: Nozze di Figaro
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Jurinac, Sena, 1921- - Vocalist - soprano - Cherubino -
subject: Women singers
description: A full-length black and white portrait displays a person in a theatrical costume standing before a background of draped curtains. The outfit includes a dark coat with light-colored cuffs and trim, a ruffled shirt, and tall black leather boots. The person stands with their body turned slightly to the side while looking directly forward.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Edinburgh Castle
subject: Halls
subject: Edinburgh Castle
subject: Edinburgh Castle - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Castles -- Scotland -- Edinburgh
subject: Edinburgh (Scotland) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Edinburgh Festival
description: This black and white scene shows a performance taking place on a large, open ground flanked by grandstands filled with spectators. Spotlights illuminate a group of people wearing kilts and tall hats as they stand in various formations, some carrying bagpipes and drums. A large stone castle with multiple towers and battlements stands prominently in the background.
creator: British Travel and Holidays Association
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955 Sept.
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Night photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Edinburgh, Scotland
coverage: United Kingdom

Clifford Harvuot as Angelotti
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Harvuot, Clifford, 1912- - Vocalist - baritone - Angelotti -
subject: Male singers
description: A person looks toward the upper corner of the frame while holding a dark garment over one shoulder. The person wears a light-colored, pinstriped shirt and has short, wavy hair. The black and white scene is set against a plain background with a copyright notice in the bottom right corner.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Arthur Fiedler
subject: People
subject: Fiedler, Arthur, 1894-1979 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person with short grey hair and a mustache stands before several bookshelves packed with numerous books and binders. They wear a patterned jacket over a white shirt and dark tie while holding an open folder of sheet music. A signature is visible in the lower right corner, and an alphanumeric code is printed in the lower left corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Mignon, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Mignon
subject: Thomas, Ambroise, 1811-1896
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Mignon -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1 -- Setting and design by F. Zeffirelli
description: A large theatrical stage set depicts a rustic courtyard with timber-framed beams and a staircase leading to an upper level. Several people sit at tables in the foreground near a covered wagon and various wooden props. The background consists of a painted backdrop showing a snowy landscape with distant buildings under a decorative valance.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Aerial view of Arena di Verona
subject: Halls
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Verona, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: A dense city layout is shown from a high-angle perspective in black and white. A wide river curves through the lower portion, crossed by a bridge with distinctive battlements and a large castle. Further into the city, an oval-shaped ancient amphitheater is surrounded by closely packed buildings.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Aerial photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Troilus and Cressida, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Troilus and Cressida
subject: Walton, William, 1902-
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Calkas - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1
description: This black and white scene shows a stage performance with a person in a dark robe standing near stone columns atop a set of stairs. A large group of people in light-colored robes is seated or lying on the stage to the left of the stairs. The background consists of a tall, dark flat surface, and a handwritten signature appears in the bottom margin.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Rosanna Carteri as Mimi
subject: People
subject: Boheme
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Carteri, Rosanna - Vocalist - soprano - Mimi - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands centered wearing a long-sleeved collared top, a dark fringed shawl, and a full-length skirt with a dark horizontal band near the hem. The background features a theatrical stage set depicting a stone wall with an arched opening. Cursive writing is visible across the bottom of the person's clothing and the floor.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1952-1953
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Antonio Scotti as Baron Scarpia
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Scotti, Antonio, 1866-1936 - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: Apr. 1927
description: This portrait shows a person from the shoulders up in profile facing right, positioned within an oval border. The subject wears a light-colored wig with curls and a dark coat with a large, stiff collar. A signature that appears to read "A. Scotti" and a handwritten date of "APR. 1927" are inscribed in black ink at the bottom of the scene.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Les Troyens
subject: Productions
subject: Troyens
subject: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
subject: Royal Opera House (Stockholm)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: First performance -- Décor: Stellan Molner?
description: A large ensemble of performers in various long robes and headpieces stands on a stage with tiered steps and architectural columns. A single person in light-colored clothing is positioned in the center foreground, while other groups are gathered on either side and on an elevated platform in the background.
creator: Rydberg, Enar M.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Stockholm
coverage: Sweden

Paul Badura-Skoda
subject: People
subject: Badura-Skoda, Paul - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Signed: Dec. 1953
description: A person in a formal dark jacket and white bow tie looks down while seated at a piano. The upper right corner contains a handwritten blue ink message signed by Paul Badura-Skoda and dated December 1953. This black and white portrait features studio lighting and a plain background.
creator: Fayer (Vienna, Austria)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Don Carlos, Act II, scene 2
subject: Productions
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Diamond, Jeanne - Vocalist - - Page -
subject: Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Eboli
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 2, scene 2 -- Antonio Votto, conductor
description: Christopher West, production stager
description: Multiple people wearing elaborate period attire are positioned across a stage in front of a draped backdrop. The costumes include large dresses, tunics, and feathered hats, with one individual holding a stringed instrument. The black and white scene shows the performers in various poses under stage lighting.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1960
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Gloria Davy as Aida
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Davy, Gloria - Vocalist - soprano - Aida -
subject: Women singers
description: A person with short, curly dark hair is positioned against a neutral, light-toned background. They are wearing a light-colored, draped dress layered under a darker fabric that wraps around the shoulders and arms. Several thick, smooth bracelets are on each wrist, and the person's hands are raised to the sides of their head.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Virgilio Lazzari
subject: People
subject: Lazzari, Virgilio - Vocalist - bass - -
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: 1952
description: A black and white studio portrait shows a person from the chest up against a soft, blurred background. The individual wears a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a dark bowtie with white polka dots. They look toward the right side of the frame with their arms crossed in front of them. White cursive writing across the bottom includes the name "Virgilio Lazzari" and the date "1952".
creator: Daquerre (Chicago, Ill.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Il Turco in Italia
subject: Productions
subject: Turco in Italia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Edinburgh Castle
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Monti, Nicola - Vocalist - tenor - Don Narciso -
subject: Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Fiorilla
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Reverse stamped: Dallas Morning News, Dec. 6, 1957, News Staff Photo
description: A group of performers in varied costumes stands on a stage against an ornate, dark architectural backdrop. Several individuals wear elaborate robes and tall or wide headpieces, including turbans and pointed veils, while one person wears a dark suit with white lapels. Some performers have their mouths open as they stand in a line across the stage.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957?
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Dallas
coverage: USA

Ezio Pinza as Don Giovanni
subject: People
subject: Don Giovanni
subject: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pinza, Ezio - Vocalist - bass - Don Giovanni - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: This black and white portrait depicts a person in profile wearing a detailed, embroidered historical costume and a single teardrop earring. The attire includes a high-collared shirt and an ornate jacket with intricate patterns and buttons. A gloved hand rests near the center, and a signature is written across the person's clothing.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Renata Tebaldi as Tosca with Tito Gobbi as Baron Scarpia
subject: People
subject: Tosca
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca -
subject: Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Baron Scarpia
subject: Women singers
subject: Male singers
description: Act 2
description: A person stands in the center of a dark stage wearing a light-colored, patterned floor-length gown and jewelry with their hands clasped at their chest. They look toward a second person who lies flat on their back on the floor wearing dark clothing and boots. A piece of ornate furniture with a dark cushion is partially visible in the lower left foreground.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Un ballo in maschera
subject: Productions
subject: Ballo in maschera
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Peerce, Jan, 1904- - Vocalist - tenor - Riccardo - Has inscription
subject: Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - OscarHas inscription
subject: Scott, Norman - Vocalist - bass - Tom - Has inscription
subject: Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Samuel - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1 (l. to r.): Riccardo, Oscar (on platform)
description: extreme right: Tom, Samuel
description: A large group of people in 18th-century style costumes is gathered on a stage set designed as a formal hall with tall windows and a central throne. Busts sit on pedestals to the left and right, while a person in white stands near a table in the foreground. Several names are written in white cursive ink across the scene.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Lotte Lehmann as the Marschallin
subject: People
subject: Rosenkavalier
subject: Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Lehmann, Lotte - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: 1940
description: A person wearing historical attire holds a decorative fan in a black-and-white portrait. The person is dressed in an ornate, patterned gown with lace sleeves and a voluminous, powdered wig. They are wearing jewelry, including a necklace and earrings, while a signature and the date 1940 are written at the bottom.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Walter Gieseking
subject: People
subject: Gieseking, Walter, 1895-1956 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: Reverse labeled: Angel Records
description: A person wearing a dark suit and light shirt sits in profile at a grand piano. Their hands are positioned on the keys, and the background is composed of dark, draped fabric. Small white text is located in both lower corners.
creator: Lipnitzki (Paris, France)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Robert Shaw
subject: People
subject: Shaw, Robert, 1916- - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A person with short hair is shown wearing a dark suit jacket and a white bowtie against a light background. They are seated with one hand resting on a chair back and the other hand raised near their face. The number #1740 is visible in the bottom left corner of the frame.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Robert Merrill as Alfredo Germont
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Merrill, Robert, 1917- - Vocalist - baritone - Alfredo Germont - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Moss Photo, NY
description: A person with wavy hair and sideburns wears a long-skirted coat with dark lapels and a cravat adorned with a brooch. They hold a top hat against their waist and a pair of gloves in their other hand, with spectacles hanging from a ribbon. The upper left area contains handwritten text in ink and a signature.
creator: Abresch, James
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Carmen with Jean Madeira
subject: Productions
subject: Carmen
subject: Bizet, Georges, 1803-1869
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Madeira, Jean - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Carmen - Has inscription
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white photograph captures a large group of performers in historical costumes arranged across a theatrical stage. The set features a castle-like structure on the left, building facades on the right, and a dark silhouette of a church tower in the center background. Several individuals stand in the foreground while others sit or stand on various levels of the stage platform.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Ebe Stignani as Azucena
subject: People
subject: Trovatore
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Stignani, Ebe - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Azucena -
subject: Women singers
description: A person in a dark robe with light-colored scrollwork embroidery and fringed sleeves sits within a theatrical set. They wear heavy facial makeup and a patterned undergarment, with one hand resting on a dark fur-like texture and the other held near their head. The background consists of large, angular fabric shapes under dramatic lighting.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Erno Dohnanyi
subject: People
subject: Dohnányi, Erno, 1872-1960 - Composer - - -
subject: Composers
description: An older person in profile sits at a piano in this black and white scene. The individual wears a dark suit jacket and holds a writing instrument against the pages of sheet music. The music is propped on a stand, and a signature appears in the bottom right corner.
creator: Abresch, James
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

William Steinberg
subject: People
subject: Steinberg, William, 1899-1978 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: Signed: 1956 -- Guest conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, 1955-1956 season -- Reverse stamped: Hurok Attractions, NY
description: This black and white portrait depicts a person in three-quarter profile looking toward the left side of the frame. The individual has a mostly bald head with dark hair on the sides and is dressed in a suit jacket and tie. Handwritten text in the bottom left corner includes a message addressed to Dr. Warren Perry, a signature reading William Steinberg, and the date 1956.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Carmen with Madeira and Di Stefano
subject: Productions
subject: Carmen
subject: Bizet, Georges, 1803-1869
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Don Jose -
subject: Madeira, Jean - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Carmen
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
subject: Women singers
subject: Male singers
description: Opening night?
description: A black and white scene features two people on a theater stage. One person sits on the floor wearing a large ruffled skirt, a lace top, and a white lace veil decorated with flowers. The second person stands in a leaning pose over the first, wearing a dark vest over a white long-sleeved shirt and trousers. Vertical panels and draped fabric make up the background.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Turandot
subject: Productions
subject: Turandot
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Teatro Comunale di Firenze
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Limarilli, Gastone - Vocalist - tenor - Calaf -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A large, multi-tiered pagoda-style structure stands at the top of a set of wide stairs on a theatrical stage. Figures wearing elaborate robes and decorative headpieces are positioned across the steps and on the structure's balcony levels. One individual in a light-colored outfit stands prominently in the center of the stairs while others sit in the foreground with their backs to the viewpoint. The monochromatic scene uses lighting to highlight the details of the costumes and the architectural set against a dark background.
creator: Marchiori
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Florence
coverage: Italy

Helen Vanni as Flora
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Vanni, Helen - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Flora -
subject: Women singers
description: A person wears formal attire consisting of a dark gown with puffed sleeves and jeweled accents. Long gloves, a large necklace, and a tall headpiece with feathers complete the ensemble. One hand is raised holding an open folding fan while the person looks upward.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Comedie Francais
subject: Halls
subject: Comédie Française - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Paris (France) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: This black and white scene shows two people standing beneath a portico with large stone columns, looking at a list of plays posted on a pillar. One person in a dark coat and boots stands in the foreground, while another person stands partially obscured behind them. The background reveals a city square with multi-story buildings and other individuals walking in the distance.
creator: French Government Tourist Office, (New York, N.Y.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Paris
coverage: France

Seymour Lipkin
subject: People
subject: Lipkin, Seymour - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: Reverse stamped: Monday Jul. 19, 1948
description: A person in a suit and tie is shown in profile from the waist up while seated at a piano. The person's hands rest on the keys, and their head is tilted downward. Printed text at the bottom identifies the individual as "SEYMOUR LIPKIN, pianist" and lists the "NATIONAL CONCERT AND ARTISTS CORPORATION."
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Victoria De Los Angeles as Manon
subject: People
subject: Manon
subject: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Angeles, Victoria de los - Vocalist - soprano - Manon (Manon) - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands wearing a floral gown with bows along the center and ruffled lace sleeves. They wear a curled wig with pearl strands, a jeweled necklace, and pearl bracelets while holding a long staff. A signature is written over the bottom of the clothing against a plain background.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Martha (1915)
subject: Productions
subject: Martha
subject: Flotow, Friedrich von, 1812-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Caruso, Enrico, 1873-1921 - Vocalist - tenor - Lionel -
subject: De Luca, Giuseppe, 1876-1950 - Vocalist - baritone - Plunkett
subject: Hempel, Frieda, 1885-1955 - Vocalist - soprano - Martha
subject: Arndt-Ober, Margarethe, 1885-1971 - Vocalist - contralto - Nancy
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: L. to r.: Nancy, Plunkett, Lionel, Martha
description: Four people wearing period clothing are seated in a wooden cart harnessed to a dark-colored horse. The background features a set with timber-framed houses, stone walls, and a tall pole decorated with ribbons. A small wooden structure with a pointed roof is mounted on a post behind the horse.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1915
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1911-1920
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Virgil Fox
subject: People
subject: Fox, Virgil, 1912-1980 - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
subject: Organists
description: A person with short curly hair and glasses wears a suit and patterned tie while leaning over the back of a chair. White cursive handwriting across the center of the portrait reads, "For Warren Perry Sincerely Virgil Fox." The subject is positioned against a plain, shaded background and looks off to the side. A small logo for "Bruno of Hollywood" appears in the bottom right corner.
creator: Bruno of Hollywood (New York, N.Y.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Luigi Alva as Count Almaviva
subject: People
subject: Barbiere di Siviglia
subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
subject: Arena (Verona, Italy)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Alva, Luigi - Vocalist - tenor - Count Almaviva (Barbiere di Siviglia) -
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands on a stage wearing an ornate costume that includes a frock coat with wide cuffs, a light-colored waistcoat, and tall black boots that reach above the knees. They hold a thin, light-colored object in both hands while looking toward the left side of the frame. The background features a textured architectural set piece resembling a stone wall and doorway.
creator: Irifoto
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Verona
coverage: Italy

Gre Brouwenstijn as Sieglinde
subject: People
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Walkure
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Lyric Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Brouwenstijn, Gre - Vocalist - soprano - Sieglinde -
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person wearing a light-colored, pleated robe and a dark sash holds a small, dark bowl in both hands while looking downward. The black and white scene features a solid dark background that contrasts with the lighter clothing. In the lower foreground, another person reaches an open palm toward the bowl, with only their arm and the back of their head visible.
creator: Sorensen, Nancy
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Chicago
coverage: USA

Magda Olivero as Fedora Romanov
subject: People
subject: Fedora
subject: Giordano, Umberto, 1867-1948
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Olivero, Magda - Vocalist - soprano - Fedora Romanov - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands wearing a dark, floor-length gown with a train, long white gloves, and a beaded neckline. Behind them, a mirror reflects the back of the outfit against a backdrop of vertically striped curtains. Text at the bottom reads "TEATRO DI S. CARLO", "MAGDA OLIVERO", and "FEDORA", with a handwritten signature overlaid on the person's skirt.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Irmgard Seefried
subject: People
subject: Seefried, Irmgard - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Reverse stamped: leading soprano, Vienna Opera
description: This black and white portrait features a person with dark, wavy hair and dark lipstick looking downward. They use their hands to adjust a white floral headpiece and attached veil material. The person wears a light-colored garment with ruffled edges along the neckline and sleeves. A cursive signature is overlaid across the middle of the frame.
creator: Fayer (Vienna, Austria)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Cavalleria rusticana
subject: Productions
subject: Cavalleria rusticana
subject: Mascagni, Pietro, 1863-1945
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Stignani, Ebe - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Franco Capuana, director
description: This black and white scene depicts a theatrical stage production with several people positioned among painted building flats. The people wear varied traditional attire, including wide-brimmed hats, vests, and long, striped or patterned skirts. A large white backdrop is illuminated from above, while some people are visible on a raised balcony to the left.
creator: Francesco Leoni (Genoa, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Genoa
coverage: Italy

Lily Pons as Gilda
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pons, Lily, 1898-1976 - Vocalist - soprano - Gilda - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands against a plain wall wearing a pleated, floor-length dress with wide, translucent sleeves. The bodice features a crisscross detail held by small circular fasteners. A signature written in blue ink appears on the lower right section of the gown.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Gino Penno as Radames
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Penno, Gino - Vocalist - tenor - Radames - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A black and white portrait shows a person from the waist up, turned away from the camera and looking back over their shoulder. The individual wears a dark wig with numerous small braids and short bangs, paired with a dark garment featuring metallic-style decorative trim on the sleeves and neckline. A light-colored fabric is draped over one shoulder, and a handwritten signature is visible at the bottom of the frame.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Giuseppe Di Stefano as Duke of Mantua
subject: People
subject: Rigoletto
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Duke of Mantua - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A person stands on a stage set dressed in a patterned tunic with puffed sleeves, fitted leggings, and high boots. They hold a bottle in one hand and a small cup in the other, standing near a wooden counter with a candle and several glasses. The background features structural wooden beams and architectural elements that suggest an interior rustic setting.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Khovanshchina
subject: Productions
subject: Khovanshchina
subject: Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881
subject: Teatro Comunale (Bologna)
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Several people wearing white head coverings and dark robes hold lit candles while facing an individual in dark, hooded attire. This individual has a long, light-colored beard and holds a tall wooden staff in one hand while gesturing upward with the other. The group stands on a dark floor against a dark, shadowy background.
creator: Campagnoli (Bologna, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Bologna
coverage: Italy

Set Svanholm as Tristan
subject: People
subject: Tristan und Isolde
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Svanholm, Set - Vocalist - tenor - Tristan - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person stands centered in a costume featuring a crested helmet, chainmail sleeves, and a dark tunic with decorative shoulder and belt details. They hold a silver-toned chalice in front of their chest, and a sword hilt is visible at their waist. Handwritten text in blue ink appears in the upper left corner against a light, textured background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Martha Mödl as Brunnhilde
subject: People
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Siegfried
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Mödl, Martha - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: Met, 1958
description: This studio portrait displays a person from the shoulders up, facing the camera with a neutral expression. They wear a light-colored headscarf draped over their head and shoulders, and their hair is styled in structured, deep waves at the forehead. Blue cursive handwriting and a date from 1958 are visible across the lower portion of the frame.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Leon Fleisher
subject: People
subject: Fleisher, Leon - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Signed: Feb. 22, 1954
description: A person in a dark suit and glasses is positioned in profile while playing a grand piano. Their hands are placed on the keys, and their head is tilted toward the instrument. A handwritten signature and date are located on the right side of the scene.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Zigeunerbaron
subject: Productions
subject: Zigeunerbaron
subject: Strauss, Johann, 1825-1899
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Flagello, Ezio - Vocalist - bass - Carnero -
subject: Gedda, Nicolai - Vocalist - tenor - Barinkay
subject: Resnik, Regina, 1922- - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Czipra
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act I -- New production
description: A group of performers in elaborate traditional costumes are positioned on a theatrical stage set depicting a village square with stone structures and painted backdrops. The central figures wear detailed period clothing, including tiered skirts, military-style jackets, and hats, while the background set features a large stone tower and an arched entrance. This black and white view captures a wide composition of the cast against the scenic design.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1959-1960
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Central City Opera House
subject: Halls
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Central City Opera House - Building - - -
subject: Interior views
subject: Theaters
subject: Central City (Colo.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: Interior view
description: An empty theater features tiered rows of wooden chairs sloping down toward a stage. The stage holds a set piece designed to look like a multi-story building facade with windows and balconies. Painted designs cover the ceiling and walls, with winged sculptures mounted on the side walls next to the stage.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Central City, CO
coverage: USA

Troilus and Cressida, Act I
subject: Productions
subject: Troilus and Cressida
subject: Walton, William, 1902-
subject: San Francisco Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Lewis, Richard, 1914- - Vocalist - tenor - Troilus -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 1
description: This black and white scene features a stage where a crowd of people in tunics and robes is gathered on the left side. Many members of the crowd have their arms extended, pointing towards a person standing on a set of wide stairs on the right. This individual is positioned beneath a structure with stone columns, with additional people standing on a higher level behind them.
creator: Lackenbach, Robert
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1955
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: San Francisco
coverage: USA

Hands of Ignacy Paderewski
subject: People
subject: Paderewski, Ignace Jan, 1860-1941 - Instrumentalist - piano - -
subject: Pianists
description: Pictures Paderewski's (?) hands -- Reverse stamped: NBC Artists Service
description: This black and white graphic displays three identical, vertically aligned panels showing a person's hands on a piano keyboard. In each panel, the hands are positioned with fingers curved over both white and black keys against a dark background. A light-colored sleeve is partially visible in the upper right corner of each frame.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Don Carlos
subject: Productions
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Bastianini, Ettore - Vocalist - baritone - Rodrigue -
subject: Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - King Philippe II
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Six individuals in detailed period clothing are positioned on a stage against a dark background. A central figure wearing a crown and a long, patterned cape extends an arm toward a person in an ornate, embroidered gown with a large ruff collar. Other figures stand nearby, including one in a white cape and others in feathered headwear and voluminous dresses.
creator: Ellinger, Karl
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Salzburg
coverage: Austria

Cincinnati Summer Opera Pavillion
subject: Halls
subject: Cincinnati Summer Opera Pavillion - Building - - -
subject: Exterior views
subject: Arenas
subject: Cincinnati (Ohio) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
description: This illustration depicts a large structure with flat roofs supported by thin pillars, creating several open-air levels with tiered floors. Outdoor stairs and ramps connect the different sections, and a low railing spans the foreground in front of the building. To the left, part of an older building with an arched window is visible, and the surrounding landscape includes trees and low bushes.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Drawings
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Cincinnati
coverage: USA

Crowd exiting Odeon of Herodes Atticus
subject: Halls
subject: Odeon of Herodes Atticus (Athens, Greece) - Building - - -
subject: Arenas
description: Audience leaving the Odeon after a performance of Fidelio
description: A crowd of people dressed in mid-twentieth-century formal clothing walks down a wide set of stone stairs from a massive ancient building. The stone structure in the background contains several rows of arched window-like openings against a dark sky. People fill the staircase and the ground below, surrounded by uneven, rocky terrain.
creator: Harissiadis, D. A.
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957 Sept.
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Night photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Athens
coverage: Greece

Lohengrin, Act III
subject: Productions
subject: Lohengrin
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Teatro alla Scala
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Pobbe, Marcella - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3, scene 1a
description: A monochrome stage set features a cavernous hall with a checkered pattern on its vaulted ceiling and thick, textured pillars. Two people dressed in white garments are positioned in the center, near a bed with a fabric canopy to the left. Arched openings and a set of steps are located on the right side of the scene.
creator: Piccagliani, Erio
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1957-1958?
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Milan
coverage: Italy

Giorgio Tozzi as the Doctor in Vanessa
subject: People
subject: Vanessa
subject: Barber, Samuel, 1910-
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Doctor - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person with graying hair and a thick mustache is dressed in a dark, textured jacket with a velvet collar and a decorative cravat. They hold a pipe with their right hand while the left arm is crossed in front of their body. Handwritten text is visible across the lower left side of their clothing.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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coverage: USA

Louis Krasner
subject: People
subject: Krasner, Louis, 1903- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
subject: Violinists
description: A person plays a violin while wearing a suit jacket and tie. The individual looks down toward the instrument with their hands positioned on the strings and bow. This black and white scene features soft lighting and shadows against a plain background.
creator: Fayer of Vienna (London, England)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Don Carlos
subject: Productions
subject: Don Carlos
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Covent Garden (Royal Opera House)
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Barbieri, Fedora - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Eboli -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Act 3
description: A group of performers in elaborate historical attire is gathered on a stage set featuring architectural pillars and arches. Several individuals wear gowns with ruffled collars, while one person kneels and another holds a stringed instrument. A central figure wears a dark, ornate gown with a decorated belt, and another person sits on a low stool in the foreground with their back to the camera.
creator: Rogers, Houston
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Frank Guarrera as Alfredo Germont
subject: People
subject: Traviata
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - Alfredo Germont -
subject: Male singers
description: A person in formal attire is depicted from the chest up against a light-toned background. they wear a tall top hat with a curved brim, a dark jacket over a white collared shirt, and a dark bow tie. The person has a thin, curled mustache and sideburns, and one gloved hand is shown holding a monocle.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Birgit Nilsson as Brunnhilde
subject: People
subject: Ring des Nibelungen - Walkure
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with light-colored hair styled in waves and curls is shown from the chest up in black and white. They wear dark eye makeup and a garment featuring dark shoulder pieces with circular metal ornaments and hanging chains. A handwritten signature and message are inscribed in dark ink across the lower center of the clothing.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Frances Yeend as Marguerite
subject: People
subject: Faust
subject: Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Yeend, Frances - Vocalist - soprano - Marguerite - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person with fair skin and light-colored hair is shown from the chest up wearing a headscarf and hoop earrings. Their hands are placed on draped fabric at their chest, and a large handwritten autograph in blue ink spans across the middle. Small white text in the bottom right corner reads "DeBELLIS N.Y." and "NY3821".
creator: De Bellis (New York, N.Y.)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Joan Sutherland as Lucia
subject: People
subject: Lucia di Lammermoor
subject: Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Sutherland, Joan, 1926- - Vocalist - soprano - Lucia -
subject: Women singers
description: This black and white portrait features a person from the waist up, dressed in a period-style gown with a tartan sash draped over one shoulder. The individual has dark hair styled in ringlets and is looking toward the upper left with their hands clasped in front. The background is dark and includes a dimly lit architectural structure resembling a window with multiple panes.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Robert Shaw
subject: People
subject: Shaw, Robert, 1916- - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A black and white portrait features a person from the chest up, positioned in a three-quarter profile facing left. The person has dark, neatly styled hair combed back and wears a dark suit jacket over a white dress shirt and a patterned necktie. The background is a plain, light-colored surface with soft lighting that highlights the contours of the face.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Elena Nikolaidi as Amneris
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Nikolaidi, Elena, 1909- - Vocalist - contralto - Amneris - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person looks toward the upper right in this black and white portrait while wearing an elaborate headpiece and matching wrist cuffs. The headpiece is made of a woven material with three small, rounded protrusions on top and hanging metallic accents on the sides. The person's hands are held near their neck, displaying wide cuffs decorated with dark gems and metallic trim. A signature is positioned in the top right corner over a plain background.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Franco Corelli as Calaf with Birgit Nilsson as Turandot and Alessio de Paolis as the Emperor
subject: People
subject: Turandot
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Corelli, Franco - Vocalist - tenor - Calaf -
subject: De Paolis, Alessio - Vocalist - tenor - Emperor Altoum
subject: Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Turandot
subject: Male singers
subject: Women singers
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: This black and white scene features three individuals in ornate theatrical costumes on a stage with a wooden staircase. In the foreground, one person wears a dark layered tunic and a large fuzzy hat, while another person nearby wears an embroidered robe and an elaborate beaded headdress. At the top of the stairs, a third person sits on a throne wearing a tall pointed hat and heavily layered garments.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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coverage: USA

Geza Anda
subject: People
subject: Anda, Geza - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
subject: Pianists
description: Signed: Dec. 12, 1958
description: A black and white profile view shows a person wearing a suit, tie, and dark glasses with their hands clasped together near their chin. Dark handwriting is inscribed across the lower half of the subject, which includes a signature and the date "12.12.55." Small printed text in the bottom right corner reads "#534 C/DOUGLAS GLASS".
creator: Glass, Douglas
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Leonard Bernstein
subject: People
subject: Bernstein, Leonard, 1918- - Conductor - - -
subject: Conductors (Music)
subject: Composers
description: Reverse: Guest conductor - 1955-1956, 75th Anniversary Season
description: This black and white close-up shows a person with dark, wavy hair looking toward the right of the frame. The individual wears a patterned blazer over a white collared shirt and a solid-colored necktie against a neutral background.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1

Norman Scott as Pimen in Boris Godunov
subject: People
subject: Boris Godunov
subject: Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich, 1839-1881
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Scott, Norman - Vocalist - bass - Pimen - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: A person with a long, wavy beard and a dark cap is seated at a table wearing a dark, high-collared garment. They hold a white quill pen above a large, thick book positioned next to a candle in a metal holder. The black and white scene includes handwritten text on the right and a photographer's logo in the bottom left corner.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Carl Schuricht
subject: People
subject: Schuricht, Carl, 1880-1967 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: In rehearsal
description: A person in formal attire conducts in front of a patterned architectural backdrop. Shown from the chest up, the subject wears a dark jacket and bowtie while holding a thin baton in a raised right hand. The background consists of out-of-focus, intricate geometric carvings. Blue ink handwriting at the bottom reads "Carl Schuricht" and "Dec 56".
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Still image
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Norma
subject: Productions
subject: Norma
subject: Bellini, Vincenzo, 1801-1835
subject: Giardino di Boboli
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Giardino di Boboli (Florence, Italy) - Building - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: Cast: Cerquetti, Barbieri, Siepi
description: This wide shot captures an outdoor theatrical set at night featuring a large group of individuals in period costumes on a tiered stage. In the background, a brightly lit sloping hill rises toward a dark sky, with its crest lined by numerous circular tents topped with crescent moon symbols. Large, light-colored rectangular panels and foliage frame the lower portions of the stage area.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1956
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type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Florence
coverage: Italy

William Warfield
subject: People
subject: Warfield, William - Vocalist - bass - - Has inscription
subject: Male singers
description: Signed: Apr. 11, 1954
description: This black and white composition shows a person from the waist up in formal attire, including a dark tuxedo jacket, light-colored bowtie, and white pocket square. The individual's hands are positioned in front of them, with one hand resting on the other wrist. In the upper-left corner, there is a handwritten inscription and signature that includes the date April 11, 1957.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Autographs
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type: Still image
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Eleanor Steber as Elsa
subject: People
subject: Lohengrin
subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa -
subject: Women singers
description: A person is shown from the chest up wearing a light-colored garment and a head covering secured by a metallic band with a central jewel. The person's hands are clasped together at the chest with fingers interlaced, and their face is turned toward the upper right corner. Small text identifying a photographer is located in the bottom left corner of the frame.
creator: LeBlang, Sedge
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Renata Tebaldi as Mimi
subject: People
subject: Boheme
subject: Puccini, Giacomo, 1858-1924
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Mimi - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: Chicago, 1960
description: A person with dark, curly hair tied with a ribbon is shown from the chest up. They wear a plaid garment with lace details on the collar and cuffs, layered under a dark shawl. A blue ink signature and handwriting are visible across the front of the person.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
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Stella Roman
subject: People
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Roman, Stella - Vocalist - soprano - - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: A person stands in a full-length, dark velvet gown featuring intricate light-colored patterns on the bodice and skirt. The individual has dark hair styled in an updo and wears a necklace, looking slightly to their left against a neutral background. A signature in blue ink is written across the upper left corner.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Portrait photographs
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
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La forza del destino
subject: Productions
subject: Forza del destino
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A large group of people stands on a stage wearing historical-style clothing, including wide hats, waistcoats, and long skirts. The background features several tents and wooden structures arranged in an open space under a light-colored backdrop. A silhouette of leafy branches creates an arch over the scene from the top and sides of the frame.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Image
type: Still image
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La forza del destino
subject: Productions
subject: Forza del destino
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: La Fenice
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Not identified - - - -
subject: Opera -- Stage-setting and scenery
description: A theatrical stage production features a two-level set with a large group of performers in historical attire. The upper level consists of a stone wall with a prominent archway, while the lower level portrays a subterranean space with several tables and chairs. Diverse costumes include long dresses, vests, and jackets, with individuals positioned across both levels of the stage.
creator: Giacomelli (Venice, Italy)
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1958
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Venice
coverage: Italy

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Paul Kletzki conductor, Royal Festival Hall, London
subject: Ensembles
subject: Royal Festival Hall
subject: Shows stage setting
subject: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
subject: Kletzki, Paul - Conductor - -
subject: Royal Festival Hall (London) - Building - - -
subject: Symphony orchestras
subject: Conductors (Music)
description: A black and white view from an elevated angle shows a full orchestra performing on a multi-level stage. A conductor stands on a central podium facing musicians who are playing a variety of string, wind, and percussion instruments. An audience is seated in tiered sections surrounding the stage, and a large pipe organ is visible in the background against wood-paneled walls.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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type: Photographic prints
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: London
coverage: United Kingdom

Cornell MacNeil as Amonasro
subject: People
subject: Aida
subject: Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901
subject: Metropolitan Opera
subject: Shows costumes
subject: MacNeil, Cornell, 1922- - Vocalist - baritone - Amonasro -
subject: Male singers
description: A person in theatrical makeup and costume is shown from the chest up in black and white. The individual has voluminous curly hair with light streaks, thick dark eyebrows, and a goatee. Their attire includes a dark garment with a thick, textured white collar and a patterned strap across the shoulder.
creator: Mélançon, Louis
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints
type: Portrait photographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: New York City
coverage: USA

Renata Tebaldi as Maddalena de Coigny
subject: People
subject: Andrea Chenier
subject: Giordano, Umberto, 1867-1948
subject: Shows costumes
subject: Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Maddalena de Coigny - Has inscription
subject: Women singers
description: Signed: Chicago, 1957
description: A person wearing a ruffled, floral-patterned gown stands in profile next to a wooden console table against a decorative wall. On the table sits a multi-arm candelabra with candles and a tall, ornate vase filled with light-colored flowers. The person holds a small lace cloth and has flowers styled in their hair. Blue handwritten text is scrawled over the lower right portion of the person's dress.
creator: Not identified
creator: Perry, J. Warren
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
date: 1954-1955
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format: Black and White
type: Photographic prints -- 1951-1960
type: Portrait photographs -- 1951-1960
type: Autographs
type: Image
type: Still image
identifier: Mus. Arc. 3.1
coverage: Rome
coverage: Italy