Tosca, Act III, Execution of Cavaradossi
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca - Has inscription
Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - CavaradossiHas inscription
This monochrome scene depicts a stage set representing a stone rooftop with a distant city skyline in the background. Several individuals in historical military attire are positioned on the left and center, pointing rifles toward a person dressed in light-colored clothing who stands with one arm raised. A large statue of a winged angel stands on a tall, tiered pedestal overlooking the scene. Two handwritten signatures are visible in the upper-left corner of the frame.
State University of New York at Buffalo. Music Library
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Milhaud, Darius, 1892-1974 - Composer - - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait features a person from the shoulders up against a plain, light-colored background. The person has dark, wavy hair and wears a dark suit jacket over a pinstriped shirt and a dark necktie. A signature is visible in the lower-left corner of the frame.
Typed thank you note from Malcolm Sargent
Sargent, Malcolm, Sir, 1895-1967 - Conductor - - -
This typed document on beige stationery originates from a London address belonging to Sir Malcolm Sargent. The text expresses appreciation for a previous letter and mentions the enclosure of a photograph. A cursive signature in dark blue ink is positioned at the bottom of the page. The paper is affixed to a yellow surface with multiple strips of translucent tape.
Elias, Rosalind - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Suzuki -
A person is posed in a studio setting wearing a kimono, a wide patterned obi, and a high-styled updo held by a pin. Their face features stylized makeup with winged eyeliner and dark lipstick. The individual stands with their hands held near their left cheek against a plain background.
Minneapolis Symphony, Antal Dorati conductor
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
Reverse stamped: Don Berg (photographer ?)
A large orchestra and a conductor on a podium occupy a stage surrounded by high walls. The musicians are seated in rows with instruments such as violins, cellos, harps, and double basses. All individuals are dressed in dark formal suits and the scene is illuminated by lights from above.
Ludwig, Christa - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - - Has inscription
A person with short dark hair is depicted from the waist up in a historical costume including a long coat, a vest, and a ruffled cravat. The coat features prominent round buttons along the lapels and large cuffs with ruffles visible at the wrists. A handwritten signature appears in the top right corner, and a studio emblem is located in the bottom right.
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Cenerentola - Has inscription
A large group of performers in historical costumes is positioned on a tiered theatrical stage. A central figure in a long gown and crown stands before an arched lattice backdrop, while other groups of people in period attire stand to the sides. The scene is framed by large fabric swags at the top and tall decorative pillars on both sides.
Della Casa, Lisa - Vocalist - soprano - Countess Almaviva -
A person stands in a three-quarter view wearing a patterned, floor-length gown with wide, layered sleeves and a long train. The individual has hair styled in an updo with hair ornaments and wears a long, beaded necklace and earrings. The background is a plain studio wall with dramatic lighting casting a shadow to the right.
Erede, Alberto - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person with dark slicked-back hair wears a white collared shirt, dark tie, and dark suit jacket. Their head is tilted slightly and their gaze is directed at a blurred object at the bottom of the frame. A blue ink signature appears in the bottom right corner against a neutral background.
Marchal, André, 1894- - Instrumentalist - organ - - Has inscription
A person wearing a pinstriped suit sits at a pipe organ console featuring four manuals and numerous stop knobs. Behind the person, a large array of vertical metallic pipes of varying heights is arranged against a grid-patterned wall. A cursive signature is written in dark ink on the left side of the organ's white keyboard housing.
Teatro comunale di Firenze - Building - - -
Florence (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This black and white view shows the interior of an expansive auditorium from the perspective of the stage. The lower level features rows of empty seats, while multiple curved tiers and colonnaded galleries wrap around the perimeter. A large, rectangular skylight is set into the center of the curved ceiling.
Varnay, Astrid - Vocalist - soprano - Elektra - Has inscription
A black and white portrait captures a person with long dark wavy hair looking toward the upper right. The individual is draped in a dark fabric, with white handwritten text and the signature "Astrid Varnay" inscribed across the lower left portion. A small label at the bottom left corner reads "Elektra 1452."
A theatrical stage features a large group of people dressed in various long robes and head coverings. The background consists of tall panels marked with script-like symbols and large pieces of draped fabric. Several people are kneeling on the stage floor while others stand in groups. Decorative elements, including a menorah and stylized circular symbols, are attached to the side panels.
Uhde, Hermann, 1914-1965 - Vocalist - bass - Wotan -
A person with a full beard and mustache is depicted in a black and white portrait against a dark background. Strong lighting from the left highlights one side of the face and leaves the other in deep shadow. The person's light-colored, wavy hair is styled with a long lock falling over their forehead. The base of the frame shows a textured garment under a dark jacket.
Warren, Leonard, 1911-1960 - Vocalist - baritone - Carlo Gerard -
This scene displays many people in period attire positioned across a dimly lit stage. Several individuals gather around a long central table, while others stand on elevated platforms or hold a flag. A large rectangular window with a grid of panes is centered high on the back wall between two vertical banners.
Raimondi, Gianni - Vocalist - tenor - Lord Riccardo Percy -
Rossi-Lemeni, Nicola, 1920- - Vocalist - bass - Enrico VIII
Act 1, scene 2a, Design: Nicola Benois, Director: Visconti
The stage features large painted backdrops of stone buildings with crenelated towers, arched gateways, and detailed windows. Several people dressed in historical garments like tunics and doublets are positioned across the courtyard, some standing and others sitting on steps. A dark, decorative curtain frames the top and sides of the performance area.
Farrell, Eileen, 1920-2002 - Vocalist - soprano - Medee - Has inscription
A person wearing a dark, floor-length gown with a lighter fabric drape over their shoulder stands in a studio setting. Their hair is styled in short waves, and they look upward while standing with their hands held together at their waist. The background is solid and dark, and handwritten and printed text are visible in the corners of the frame.
Stiedry, Fritz - Conductor - - - Has inscription
This black and white portrait depicts a person with short hair and glasses wearing a pinstriped suit and a polka-dot bow tie. The individual is looking off-camera toward the right side of the frame. Handwritten text in blue ink is visible at the top, and a photographer's credit is printed in the bottom right corner.
Schippers, Thomas - Conductor - - - Has inscription
Reverse: guest conductor, Cleveland Orchestra
A person stands behind a music stand with both arms raised and hands positioned forward in this black and white scene. The individual wears a light-colored shirt and dark trousers, and a cursive signature is written over the dark background. A small monitor displaying a face and a microphone are also visible.
Louisville Orchestra, Robert Whitney conductor
A group of musicians in formal attire is arranged across a stage in front of a light-colored curtain. A conductor stands on a central podium directing the ensemble, which includes various stringed and brass instruments. A decorative architectural column is visible on the right side of the stage.
Mitropoulos, Dimitri, 1896-1960 - Conductor - - -
Reverse labeled: Guest conductor, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
This close-up, black and white portrait shows a bald person looking forward against a plain, light background. The individual wears a dark suit jacket over a white collared shirt and a dark tie. Detailed skin texture is visible under bright lighting, and a small alphanumeric code appears in the bottom left corner.
MacNeil, Cornell, 1922- - Vocalist - baritone - Tonio -
A person wearing a ruffled clown suit decorated with dark crescent shapes stands before a large, textured curtain. The individual has an open mouth and holds a pointed hat in one hand while extending the other arm outward. This black and white scene features a dark foreground surface with a small circular fixture.
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Falstaff - Has inscription
A person wearing an elaborate period costume and a multi-colored turban-style headpiece stands in front of a painted landscape backdrop. They are dressed in a layered tunic with a high collar, gloves, a buckled belt, and a pouch hanging from the waist. In one gloved hand, they hold a single long-stemmed rose. High-contrast lighting casts a shadow on the backdrop behind the figure.
Ormandy, Eugene, 1899-1985 - Conductor - - -
A person in a light-colored button-down shirt and trousers stands behind a music stand with sheet music. They have both arms extended outward at different heights with their head tilted back and eyes closed. This black-and-white scene features a dark, solid background.
Giulietta Simionato in Handel's Giulio Cesare
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - - Has inscription
A person wearing a detailed theatrical costume with a fringed skirt and a tiara-like headpiece stands on stone steps. The outfit features contrasting light and dark fabrics, intricate embroidery, and full sleeves. A large, textured pillar and plain backdrop are visible behind the figure, and cursive blue handwriting is visible across the center.
Festspielhaus (Bayreuth, Germany) - Building - - -
Bayreuth (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A grand, multi-tiered building stands centrally in a landscape of grass and mature trees. The front section features a classical stone entrance with columns, arched windows, and a central pediment. Behind this, a wide, semi-circular structure with a timber-framed exterior supports a large, sloped roof. A tall, gabled brick structure rises at the rear of the complex under a bright sky with scattered clouds.
Piazza San Marco (Venice, Italy) - Building - - -
Venice (Italy) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A vast outdoor square is filled with dense rows of seated people facing a large stage area. Classical buildings with arched facades and decorative rooftop elements border the square on two visible sides. The scene is captured from an elevated perspective under artificial lighting.
Agenzia Fotografica Industriale (Venice, Italy)
Rossi-Lemeni, Nicola, 1920- - Vocalist - bass - Boris Godunov - Has inscription
A person sits in a patterned, fur-lined robe featuring a large standing collar and dark floral designs. Their face is marked with heavy stage makeup and a gray beard, and they hold a piece of fabric in one hand while resting the other on a chair arm. A signature in blue ink is visible diagonally across the front of the costume.
Amara, Lucine - Vocalist - soprano - Nedda -
A person stands with one hand on their hip, looking toward the side. They wear a wide-brimmed hat with a large feather and an off-the-shoulder top with flared sleeves. This black and white scene features a plain background.
Arena (Verona, Italy) - Building - - -
A black and white view depicts a vast audience filling the tiered seating and central floor of an amphitheater at night. An illuminated stage at the far end contains elaborate building facades and numerous figures in costume. Text in the top right corner identifies the location as the Arena di Verona and the event as the 1957 opera season.
This monochromatic scene depicts an expansive outdoor stage set for the opera Turandot within a large stone amphitheater. The set includes multiple tiers decorated with numerous trees, lanterns, and central pagoda-style structures. An orchestra is seated in a pit in the foreground, while several figures in costume stand on the brightly lit stage.
Ferrier, Kathleen, 1912-1953 - Vocalist - contralto - -
A person with short, dark, wavy hair is shown from the shoulders up, looking upward and to the side. They wear a dark blazer over a light-colored shirt with vertical stripes and a small button at the neck. A photographer's signature and an identification number are visible in the bottom left corner.
Giuseppe Di Stefano as Canio with Tito Gobbi as Tonio
Di Stefano, Giuseppe, 1921- - Vocalist - tenor - Canio - Has inscription
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Tonio - Has inscription
Three people in clown and stage attire are positioned on a stage containing wooden barrels and stools. One person wears a polka-dot suit, another wears a diamond-patterned top with striped stockings, and a third is kneeling in a dark vest and wide light-colored pants. A large blue ink signature is written across the lower portion of the scene.
Kostelanetz, Andre, 1901- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait shows a person with light eyes and short hair against a dark background. The individual wears a white collared shirt and a dark tie with white polka dots. Handwritten text and the signature "Andre Kostelanetz" are located in the bottom left corner, while a hand is visible in the lower right foreground.
Hurley, Laurel - Vocalist - soprano - Mimi - Has inscription
Reverse stamped: Dolores Heyward Artist Management
This black and white portrait displays a person from the waist up in a patterned dress with lace detailing on the collar and cuffs. The person's gaze is directed downward toward a table where their hands rest near a small candle holder. A handwritten inscription in blue ink is visible on the right side of the frame.
Conductor Paul Paray rehearsing the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Paray, Paul, 1886- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A conductor stands on a stage facing a seated orchestra, gesturing with raised hands. The black and white scene includes music stands and instruments, with a large harp positioned on the left side. Stage lights are visible at the top of the frame, and handwritten script appears on the floor in the lower-left area.
Margherita Roberti with Boris Christoff, Tito Gobbi, Richard Tucker, Giulietta Simionato, Franco Ventriglia, and Antonio Votto
Roberti, Margherita - Vocalist - - Elisabeth de Valois -
Christoff, Boris - Vocalist - bass - King Philippe II
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Don Rodrigo
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Eboli
Tucker, Richard, 1913-1975 - Vocalist - tenor - Don Carlos
Seven individuals stand in a group, with some wearing elaborate period costumes including ruffs and capes, while others are in formal suits. A person in the center holds a small white cake with four lit candles and has pursed lips as they face the cake. The others look toward the person with the cake, with some having open mouths or smiles.
Grainger, Percy, 1881-1961 - Composer - - - Has inscription
A person with thick, wavy hair is shown from the shoulders up, looking toward the left side of the frame. They are dressed in a dark suit jacket, a light-colored collared shirt, and a tie. The bottom left corner contains handwritten cursive text ending with the signature "Percy Grainger".
Senofsky, Berl, 1925- - Instrumentalist - violin - - Has inscription
A person wearing a dark suit and white bowtie holds a violin and bow in a playing position. The black and white portrait features handwritten blue ink in the upper left corner that reads "With best wishes, Berl Dec 11, 1956 Senofsky". The subject looks down at the instrument against a plain background with a soft shadow cast behind them.
Scovotti, Jeanette - Vocalist - soprano -
Act 2 (l. to r.): Scovotti, Schmorr, Gobbi, Tebaldi -- Lovro von Matacic, conductor
Multiple people dressed in late 19th-century style costumes are arranged across a theater stage. A large beaded chandelier hangs from the ceiling above the performers, and the background features heavy curtains and a staircase. One individual in a dark, floor-length gown stands near an armchair in the foreground while others stand in groups across the set.
Pobbe, Marcella - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa -
This theatrical scene features a crowded stage set designed as a medieval fortress with high walls, towers, and a central arched gateway. Figures in robes, tunics, and period headpieces are arranged across the floor and on steps leading to the surrounding structures. Some individuals in the background hold long pikes while others at the front wear lighter-colored, more elaborate garments.
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Fedora Romanov -
A person with an upswept hairstyle wears a long dress with patterned vertical panels. They are seated on a chair with their eyes closed and one hand resting over their chest. The setting includes white wicker furniture and a small table arranged on a stage.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as the Marschallin
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Marschallin - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person in an 18th-century style gown with intricate embroidery and ruffled trimmings. The person wears a high, powdered wig decorated with feathers and an ornate jeweled necklace. They hold a large white feather fan, and a signature in dark ink is written across the lower portion of the frame.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf as Fiordiligi with Nan Merriman as Dorabella
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Fiordiligi - Has inscription
Merriman, Nan - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dorabella - Has inscription
Two people wearing matching elaborate period-style ballgowns and white powdered wigs stand under a stone archway with dark curtains. The gowns feature intricate embroidery and patterns, and both individuals wear ornate necklaces and hairpieces. Cursive signatures are written across the foreground over the individuals' skirts, and a serial number is printed in the bottom left corner.
Information about La Salle de Theatre et de L'Opera de Monte-Carlo. Page 1
Multiple paragraphs of black, typewritten French text appear on a light, textured background. The text outlines the architectural history and interior decoration of the Monte Carlo theater and opera house. It lists specific paintings, sculptures, and details regarding the building's inauguration in 1879.
Thomas, Theodore, 1835-1905 - Conductor - - -
A person with light hair and a mustache stands in profile against a plain background. They wear a long, dark-colored coat and trousers while resting one hand on a music stand containing papers. The other hand is extended forward holding a thin baton above the stand.
Prinzregententheater (Bayerische Staatsoper)
Prinzregententheater Munchen - Building - - -
Munich (Germany) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
The interior of a theater features a high, intricately painted ceiling with a bright chandelier as a central focus. Below the ceiling, fluted columns separate several levels of balconies and loges overlooking an audience seated in rows on the main floor. The walls are adorned with various moldings and decorative panels, while many of the seats are occupied by individuals.
Stern, Isaac, 1920- - Instrumentalist - violin - -
Biography of Isaac Stern from magazine or promotional material
This informational layout includes a photograph of a person in a suit holding a violin and bow. The name Isaac Stern is written in large red script beside columns of text detailing the subject's musical background and personal life. A bold headline at the top describes the subject as a brilliant American-produced violinist.
Onégin, Sigrid, 1889-1943 - Vocalist - contralto - -
A person with short, wavy hair is shown in a black and white studio portrait from the chest up. They are turned slightly to the side while looking toward the viewer with the corners of their mouth slightly upturned. The person wears a dark top with a lace-patterned overlay on the shoulder and a long, dark teardrop earring. Small, stylized text is visible in the upper right corner of the dark background.
Cleva, Fausto - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person wearing a dark suit jacket, patterned bowtie, and white pocket square is shown from the chest up against a shaded background. The person looks toward the right with arms crossed, and a handwritten signature is positioned in the top right corner. A small studio mark is located in the bottom right corner.
Tozzi, Giorgio - Vocalist - bass - Calkas - Has inscription
This black and white scene features a person in a floor-length dark robe with a hood standing on light-colored stone steps. The individual has dark facial contours and arched eyebrows, with arms extended outward and palms facing down. Large stone pillars stand in the background, and cursive script is written on the bottom-left corner.
A person leads an orchestra in a large auditorium with tiers of vacant seats in the background. The person in the foreground wears a light-colored button-down shirt and has their arms extended in a conducting gesture while facing a music stand. Other musicians with instruments are visible in the mid-ground behind the conductor.
Conley, Eugene, 1908-1981 - Vocalist - tenor - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person wearing a seventeenth-century style doublet with a prominent white collar and several leather straps across the chest. The individual has a thin mustache and slicked-back hair, and they are holding a wide-brimmed hat adorned with dark feathers. The top right corner contains a handwritten inscription in blue ink, while a small signature appears in the bottom right corner.
Dorati, Antal - Conductor - - - Has inscription
Signed: 1954 -- Reverse: Conductor, Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
A person stands wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and white tie. They hold a thin white baton in one hand, extending it horizontally to the right. Handwritten text in blue ink is visible at the bottom edge of the frame.
Gigli, Beniamino, 1890-1957 - Vocalist - tenor - Nemorino - Has inscription
A person stands in a full-body pose wearing a dark jacket with light-colored piping, a matching vest, knee-length breeches, and buckled shoes. They hold a small piece of paper in their hands while looking toward the side. The background features handwritten blue ink text and a studio signature in the lower right corner.
This black and white scene captures an outdoor performance featuring a large ensemble of people in period dress. The stage is flanked by elaborate structures with tiered roofs and arched entrances, while some performers stand in formation holding long poles. An orchestra pit with illuminated music stands is visible in the bottom-left foreground, and the background consists of tiered stone seating in the darkness.
Tebaldi, Renata - Vocalist - soprano - Amelia Grimaldi - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person in an elaborate gown with puffed sleeves and a full skirt, wearing a jeweled headpiece with an attached lace veil. The person is posed with hands clasped at the chest against a neutral, light-colored background. Blue handwritten ink is scrawled across the middle and lower portion of the figure, including the names Renata Tebaldi and Simon Boccanegra with the year 1960.
Tito Gobbi as Figaro with Giulietta Simionato as Rosina
Gobbi, Tito - Vocalist - baritone - Figaro (Barbiere di Siviglia) - Has inscription
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Rosina - Has Inscription
Two people stand on a stage set wearing elaborate period clothing, including a tiered dress and a jacket with a wide collar. To their right is an ornate armchair, and behind them is a backdrop depicting a balcony and arched window frames. The bottom margin features two handwritten signatures.
Giulietta Simionato as Aida with Mario Del Monaco as Radames and conductor Fausto Cleva
Simionato, Giulietta - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Aida - Has inscription
Del Monaco, Mario, 1915- - Vocalist - tenor - Radames
Fausto Cleva, conductor -- Backstage photo
Three individuals stand in a narrow hallway with wood-paneled walls and flooring. The person on the left wears an ornate gown and crown, the person in the center wears a tuxedo with a white vest, and the person on the right wears a patterned tunic and tall sandals. A signature in blue ink is written across the middle of the scene.
Biggs, E. Power (Edward Power), 1906-1977 - Instrumentalist - organ - -
A person with short hair slicked back is shown from the chest up against a neutral background. The individual wears a dark pinstripe suit jacket, a light-colored collared shirt, and a dark necktie. Text along the bottom margin identifies the subject as E. Power Biggs and mentions Columbia Records.
Horowitz, Vladimir, 1903-1989 - Instrumentalist - piano - - Has inscription
This black and white studio portrait features a person dressed in a dark suit, a white dress shirt, and a tie with a repeating pattern. The individual has dark hair styled back and is looking toward the camera against a plain, light background. A handwritten signature in blue ink and the year 1948 are visible on the right side of the composition.
Carelli, Gabor - Vocalist - tenor - Gastone de Letorieres -
This is a black and white studio portrait of a person from the waist up. The individual wears a dark jacket over a white shirt featuring ruffles at the neck and cuffs, accessorized with a small brooch. They look away from the camera while holding a ruffled cloth between their hands.
Vienna (Austria) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
An ornate architectural structure with multiple arches and statues stands prominently in a city center. In the foreground, three trams are parked on the street where numerous people walk and gather. A vintage automobile is visible on the left side of the frame, and a tall spire can be seen in the distance.
Paul Franke as Panatellas in La Perichole
Franke, Paul, 1920- - Vocalist - tenor - Panatellas -
A black and white portrait features a person dressed in a theatrical costume against a plain background. The attire includes a hat topped with large white plumes and a velvet jacket decorated with intricate scrollwork embroidery. The person wears white gloves and has dark, wavy hair with sideburns, looking toward the side of the frame.
Maria Caniglia as Leonora in Il Trovatore
Caniglia, Maria - Vocalist - soprano - Leonora - Has inscription
A person stands in a floor-length, light-colored hooded garment with a veil and a long trailing train. A signature in blue ink is written diagonally across the top left. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Maria Caniglia in the role of Leonora for a production at Teatro alla Scala.
Taddei, Giuseppe - Vocalist - baritone - Iago - Has inscription
A person is depicted from the chest up in a theatrical costume featuring a tall, dark hat with a jeweled brooch and a feather. They wear a dark coat with elaborate metallic trim over a light-colored, embroidered garment. A handwritten signature in blue ink is located in the upper right corner.
Svanholm, Set - Vocalist - tenor - Siegfried -
A person with curly hair stands against a neutral, mottled background wearing a sleeveless, knee-length tunic made of rough material. They hold a dark sword in one hand, angling the blade across their chest. A handwritten message and signature in blue ink are inscribed over the person's body, including the date 1951.
Forti, Carmen Fiorella - Vocalist - soprano - -
Prandelli, Giacinto, 1916- - Vocalist - tenor
The stage is set for Charpentier's opera "Louise" with a painted backdrop of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Two people stand in the center of the stage between a building facade on the left and a wooden scaffolding structure on the right. Below the stage, the silhouettes of an audience are visible.
Grosses Festspielhaus (Salzburg, Austria) - Building - - -
Salzburg (Austria) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
This monochrome view shows a theater auditorium from a high vantage point looking toward a stage with a dark, closed curtain. Rows of seats are arranged on the main floor and on two levels of balconies along the side walls. A large decorative circular medallion is centered on the ceiling above the seating area.
A group of people wearing robes, capes, and varied headwear are positioned across a stage with stylized set pieces. A tall castle facade with pointed arches stands on the left, and a rock-like structure is visible on the right. Figures in the center are shown in various poses, including one holding a staff and others leaning forward, all within a monochrome setting.
Liebl, Karl - Vocalist - tenor - Tristan -
Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Isolde
A theatrical set in black and white features several tall structures with towers, stairs, and archways. Two figures in dark robes are seated on a low platform near a thin, branched tree to the left. A painted backdrop behind the set shows a cloudy sky and a celestial diagram with a moon and stars. The scene is framed by the dark top and bottom edges of a stage.
Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Tosca -
A person is shown from the waist up in elaborate formal wear, including a crown, necklace, and bracelet. They are wearing an embroidered gown and a light-colored fur wrap with dark spots, with one hand resting on their chest. The individual is looking off to the side against a plain background.
This black and white portrait features a person from the chest up wearing a patterned blazer, striped shirt, and dark necktie. Their hands are clasped together in the foreground, showing a wristwatch on one wrist. A photographer's signature is in the lower left corner and a set of numbers appears in the lower right against a plain background.
A black and white portrait shows a person from the chest up wearing a dark suit, waistcoat, and bow tie. The individual has dark hair slicked back and looks toward the side with their arms crossed, revealing a wristwatch. A light pocket square is visible in the jacket pocket against a plain gradient background.
A person in heavy theatrical makeup and a period costume sits in a wooden chair against the backdrop of a stage set. The central figure wears a voluminous tunic, a wide belt, light-colored sleeves, and cuffed boots while leaning back in a chair with curved legs. Another person in costume sits at a table in the background near a large window with multiple small glass panes.
Leinsdorf, Erich, 1912- - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A black and white portrait features a person with a receding hairline wearing a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned necktie. The individual's arms are crossed and rest upon a stack of musical scores. Handwritten cursive text and a signature are located in the bottom white margin.
Anna Maria Canali as Meg Page in Falstaff
Canali, Anna Maria - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Meg Page - Has inscription
This waist-up portrait features a person dressed in a historical gown with a wide white collar and long sleeves. They wear a large, basket-weave style headdress with sheer fabric draped around the face and shoulders. The person is positioned against a neutral background and holds a paper document with both hands.
Corena, Fernando - Vocalist - bass - Leporello -
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Zerlina
Uppman, Theodor, 1920- - Vocalist - baritone - Masetto
Leporello (l.), Zerlina (m.), Mazetto (next to Zerlina)
Performers dressed in period clothing stand on a stage framed by stone-like architectural set pieces. A painted backdrop depicts a city with several spired towers and a large cloud in the sky. The scene includes an individual holding a decorated pole with garlands and various people positioned in groups across the stage floor.
Ortica, Mario - Vocalist - tenor - Radames - Has inscription
A person stands on a stage set wearing a fringed tunic, a patterned cape, and lace-up sandals. They wear a decorative collar and a headpiece, and their hand rests on the hilt of a sword sheathed at their side. The background consists of dark, stone-like structures and steps, and a handwritten name is visible at the bottom of the black and white scene.
Walter, Bruno, 1876-1962 - Conductor - - -
A person with short hair is shown in profile wearing a collared shirt, a bowtie, and a herringbone jacket. The individual is looking toward the right side of the frame against a dark background. Focused lighting highlights the side of the face, showing details of the hair and clothing patterns.
Verona, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Tiered stone rows of an amphitheater curve upward from the foreground toward the top of the frame. Dark metal railings with circular motifs line the edges of the seating levels and stairways. Two figures are visible on the stone rows in the distance, and tall poles with light fixtures stand along the upper perimeter.
Peters, Roberta, 1930- - Vocalist - soprano - Gilda - Has inscription
A person is dressed in an elaborate gown featuring puffed sleeves, a ruffled collar, and lines of beaded trim. The individual has dark hair with short bangs and wears a crown of small flowers. They are holding a rose, and an autograph is visible on the right side of the dress.
Hines, Jerome, 1921- - Vocalist - bass - Mephistopheles -
This stage production features a large cast wearing 19th-century attire such as top hats, military uniforms, and long gowns. A person in a dark tuxedo-style suit stands on a small circular platform in the center of the stage. The surrounding individuals are arranged in various positions, some standing upright while others are bent over or seated. The background is dark with thin vertical lines and a few light sources visible at the top.
Nilsson, Birgit - Vocalist - soprano - Brunnhilde -
A person stands on a stage wearing a long gown, a mantle, and a tiara. They have their hands positioned in front of them and look toward the side. The scene is illuminated by a directional light that creates high contrast against a dark background.
This scene depicts a large gathering of people dressed in period attire on a stage designed with high vaulted ceilings and ornate gothic architecture. Several large framed paintings hang on the walls, and a central arched doorway is positioned beneath a large window. Some individuals are seated at a table on the left side, while the rest are standing in various groupings across the performance space.
Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Building - - -
Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
A large audience occupies the main floor and several levels of curved balconies inside an ornate auditorium. People are seated in rows wearing formal attire and facing toward the front of the venue. Numerous light fixtures are attached to the decorated railings of each balcony tier, which feature intricate carvings.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Festival Hall, London
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
An orchestra is positioned on a tiered stage with various instruments, including violins, cellos, and percussion. Behind the performers, a large pipe organ is built into the wall above a row of empty chairs. The musicians are dressed in formal attire and face forward toward music stands.
Teatro dell'opera (Rome, Italy) - Building - - -
Rome, Italy -- Buildings, structures, etc.
Multiple levels of arched balcony boxes wrap around the circular auditorium above rows of ground-floor seating. The ceiling consists of a large dome decorated with a painted mural and a bright circular opening in the center. Chandeliers hang from the upper level of arches, and a prominent, taller box structure is situated on one side of the tiers.
Pirazzini, Miriam - Vocalist - alto - -
Multiple individuals dressed in classical robes are positioned with their arms raised toward a statue inside a small structure with a pediment and columns. Some people are kneeling while others stand on a stage against a dark background. The scene is presented in black and white and shows a large ensemble gathered around the central architectural feature.
Björling, Sigurd - Vocalist - baritone - Telramund - Has inscription
Greindl, Josef - Vocalist - bass - King Henry
Harshaw, Margaret - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Ortrud - Has inscription
Hopf, Hans - Vocalist - tenor - Lohengrin - Has inscription
Steber, Eleanor - Vocalist - soprano - Elsa - Has inscription
Act 2 (l. to r., foreground): Ortrud, Telramund, Elsa, Lohengrin, King Henry
A large group of people in historical attire is positioned on a multi-leveled stage set resembling a stone castle. The cast includes individuals dressed in armor with spears and flags, as well as others in long robes, gowns, and religious garments. Multiple handwritten signatures are scrawled across the top and bottom of the monochrome frame. The composition is structured with people standing at different elevations on steps and battlements.
Piatigorsky, Gregor, 1903-1976 - Instrumentalist - violoncello - - Has inscription
Signed: Dec. 31, 1947, with musical quotation
A person wearing a white shirt and bowtie plays a cello against a dark background in this depiction of a painting. Handwritten script is inscribed across the middle, accompanied by a large signature and musical notes at the bottom. Text in the lower left corner identifies the artist as Wayman Adams.
San Francisco Symphony, Enrique Jorda conductor
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra - Ensemble - - -
A large symphony orchestra is positioned on a stage in front of a plain backdrop. Numerous musicians sit in tiered rows playing instruments including violins, cellos, harps, and brass, while a conductor stands on a central podium. Text at the bottom identifies the group as The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Enrique Jorda as the conductor.
Taddei, Giuseppe - Vocalist - baritone - Papageno -
A person stands against a dark background wearing a costume with teardrop-shaped pieces covering the torso and striped sleeves. Two thin, curved ornaments are attached to the person's head, and a blue ink signature is written across the chest area. One hand holds a long, thin object decorated with metallic pieces and a draped cloth.
Böhme, Kurt, 1908- - Vocalist - bass - - Has inscription
A person with light hair and a high forehead is shown from the shoulders up in a black and white close-up. The individual wears a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a necktie. Text at the bottom identifies the subject as Kammersänger Kurt Böhme and includes a blue ink signature.
A large building with neoclassical architectural elements is shown from a street-level perspective. The upper level contains a row of tall, arched windows separated by pilasters, while the lower level features rusticated stone blocks and several entrances. A long balcony with a stone balustrade extends across the middle of the facade above a prominent flat awning.
Moffo, Anna - Vocalist - soprano - Nannetta -
A person in a floor-length, long-sleeved gown stands against a dark wooden railing with arched cutouts. The dress features a scoop neckline and a layered overskirt with a repeating scalloped pattern along its edge. The scene is set indoors with textured walls and arched architectural features visible in the background. This black-and-white portrait captures the person with light-colored hair styled up and hands positioned behind their back.
Edward Johnson, General Manager Metropolitan Opera 1935-50
Johnson, Edward, 1878-1959 - Person (other) - manager
Signed: NY 1953 -- General manager, Metropolitan Opera Company, 1935-1950
An older person with short white hair is shown from the waist up, wearing a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a polka-dotted tie. Their hands are clasped in front of them, and a white pocket square is visible in their jacket pocket. The left side of the frame contains a handwritten inscription and a signature dated July 1953.
Busch, Fritz, 1890-1951 - Conductor - - - Has inscription
A person is positioned behind a wooden podium and music stands, holding a baton with both hands. They wear a light-colored suit jacket over a collared shirt. In the foreground, a sheet of music with a blue signature is visible.
Callas, Maria, 1923-1977 - Vocalist - soprano - Anna Bolena -
Raimondi, Gianni - Vocalist - tenor - Lord Riccardo Percy
A theatrical stage set depicts a grand interior gallery with walls covered in numerous framed portraits. Two figures in historical attire stand in the foreground on the left side of the stage. The gallery features a patterned ceiling and tall windows along the left wall that recede toward a doorway in the distance.
Alvary, Lorenzo, 1909- - Vocalist - bass - Don Alfonso -
Guarrera, Frank, 1923- - Vocalist - baritone - Guglielmo
Lewis, Richard, 1914- - Vocalist - tenor - Ferrando (Cosi fan tutte)
Rankin, Nell - Vocalist - mezzo-soprano - Dorabella
Schwarzkopf, Elisabeth - Vocalist - soprano - Fiordiligi
Act 1: Ferrando, Don Alfonso, Dorabella, Fiordiligi, Guglielmo (l. to r.)
A theatrical stage features a tiered platform with several performers in 18th-century style attire. Two individuals in large gowns sit centrally, while another person stands behind them and others appear in side balconies. The set includes fluted columns, hanging swags of fabric, and curtains painted with black silhouettes of trees against a light background.