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Russian/Ukrainian tenor (1872-1932), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian tenor (1872-1932), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Inscribed with a long sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Russian tenor (1908-1987), signed photo, shown in role, dated in 1950. Size is 4.5 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian tenor (1908-1987), signed photo postcard, shown in role, dated in 1952. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Full program-libretto for performances of this opera by Gluck, at Teatro La Scala, Milan, with cast including Adele Stehle (printed as Sthele), Leopoldo Mugnone conducting.  A total of 32 pages plus soft covers with libretto and singers all in Italian, 5.5 x 8 inches, some binding damage, and overall even age-toning, in very good condition.

Cast page from Orfeo ed Euridice program conducted by Robert Heger with Margarete Klose and Maria Cebotari in the cast during the Festival of the Staatsoper of Berlin in Rome 4-9 March 1941. Only middle pages with cast from program.

Carl Orff conducts Bach, St Luke Passion. Berlin, November 20th, 1932.

German composer (1895-1982), Austrian baritone (1929-1998) and French opera director (1932-1988). Beautiful black and white photograph signed by the three artists, shown at the filming of Carmina Burana for German television in 1975. Stamped on verso by photography studio Foto Felicitas Timpe, Munich. Size is 7 x 5 inches, two small stains on photo not affecting the signatures, in very good condition.

German composer (1895-1982), famous for his composition of Carmina Burana in 1937 and other pieces as well as his influence in music education. Signed photo, dated 1972, sized 4 x 5.75 inches, stamped on verso Paul Swiridoff photo

German composer (1895-1982), famous for his oratorio Carmina Burana (1937). Signed photo by Fayer, Vienna, stamped on verso by photographer, size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches

German composer (1895-1982), signed photo postcard, shown as himself. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1895-1982) and music educator, best known for his cantata "Carmina Burana" (1937). Fine half-tone photograph (probably a page from a program or magazine) signed by him at the bottom.  Size is 8.75 x 12.1 inches, minor damage over the top, otherwise in excellent condition.

German composer (1895-1982), famous for his cantata Carmina Burana (1937) and other choral works.  Beautiful photo postcard signed and inscribed by the composer with a short sentiment, dated in 1955; stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German composer (1895-1982), famous for his cantata Carmina Burana (1937) and other choral works.  Card signed by the composer with an attached photo signed by Franziska Wachmann plus an unknown signature at a performance of Orff's cantata "Trionfo di Afrodite" for orchestra, soloist and chorus. Card is 4 x 5.75 inches in size, photo is 2.6 x 3.9 inches in size, in excellent condition.

Collection of 12 program pages signed by different organists including Daniel Chorzempa, Ferruccio Vignanelli, George Baker, Giancarlo Parodi, Gotthard Arner, Hans Musch, Helmuth Reichel, Jean Costa, Karl Richter, Leopoldas Digrys, Monika Henking, and Wijnand van de Pol. Each one's size is 4.25 x 8.6 inches, except for Chorzempa's (5.8 x 8.25 inches). All in very good condition. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Slovak soprano (b.1961), signed photo shown as herself with a minor smudge on ink otherwise in very good condition, 4 x 5.75 inches.

Slovak soprano (b.1961), signed photo, shown as herself. Size is 4 x 5.75 inche, in excellent condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, Vorspiel with Max Lorenz & Frida Leider. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Buhnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving. All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition. OTHERS AVAILABLE AND NOT LISTED on this website: Bayreuth 1934 (Walkure, Siegfried, Gotterdammerung, Meistersinger and Parsifal), Bayreuth 1937 (Lohengrin), Bayreuth 1938 (Parsifal). Please inquire.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 2nd act, 4th scene with Herbert Jansen, Max Lorenz , Emanuel List and Kathe Heidersbach. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Buhnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.  OTHERS AVAILABLE AND NOT LISTED on this website: Bayreuth 1934 (Walkure, Siegfried, Gotterdammerung, Meistersinger and Parsifal), Bayreuth 1937 (Lohengrin), Bayreuth 1938 (Parsifal). Please inquire.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 2nd act, 4th scene with Herbert Jansen, Max Lorenz , Emanuel List and Kathe Heidersbach. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Buhnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition. OTHERS AVAILABLE AND NOT LISTED on this website: Bayreuth 1934 (Walkure, Siegfried, Gotterdammerung, Meistersinger and Parsifal), Bayreuth 1937 (Lohengrin), Bayreuth 1938 (Parsifal). Please inquire.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 3d act, Vorspiel with Max Lorenz. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Buhnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.  OTHERS AVAILABLE AND NOT LISTED on this website: Bayreuth 1934 (Walkure, Siegfried, Gotterdammerung, Meistersinger and Parsifal), Bayreuth 1937 (Lohengrin), Bayreuth 1938 (Parsifal). Please inquire.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 3d act, 2nd scene with Herbert Jansen, Max Lorenz , Emanuel List.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 3d act, 3d scene with Herbert Jansen, Max Lorenz, Emanuel List.

ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Parsifal performance of 20 August 1937 during the Bayreuther Buhnenfestspiele 1937 with Wilhelm Furtwangler conducting. Act 2, in Klingsor´s Castle, with Robert Burg and Martha Fuchs. Rare pictures of the first Wieland Wagner stage decors, photographed during the actual performance, probably the only prints made or still surviving.  This photo belongs to a set of 6 pictures, size is 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 15 cm, Details are handwritten on backside in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations when the picture was taken, all signed by the photographer, near mint condition. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival in Nazi-Germany.  OTHERS AVAILABLE AND NOT LISTED on this website: Bayreuth 1934 (Walkure, Siegfried, Gotterdammerung, Meistersinger and Parsifal), Bayreuth 1937 (Lohengrin), Bayreuth 1938 (Parsifal). Please inquire.

ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Parsifal performance of 20 August 1937 during the Bayreuther Buhnenfestspiele 1937 with Wilhelm Furtwangler conducting. Act 2, Max Lorenz, Martha Fuchs, with the flower-maidens. Rare pictures of the first Wieland Wagner stage decors, photographed during the actual performance, probably the only prints made or still surviving.  This photo belongs to a set of 6 pictures, size is 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 15 cm, Details are handwritten on backside in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations when the picture was taken, all signed by the photographer, near mint condition. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival in Nazi-Germany.  OTHERS AVAILABLE AND NOT LISTED on this website: Bayreuth 1934 (Walkure, Siegfried, Gotterdammerung, Meistersinger and Parsifal), Bayreuth 1937 (Lohengrin), Bayreuth 1938 (Parsifal). Please inquire.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 4th scene with Ivar Andresen, Emanuel List, Sigrid Onegin, Kathe Heidersbach, Fritz Wolf, Jaro Prohaska, Gothold Ditter, Martin Kremer Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Extremely rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 2nd scene with Ivar Andresen, Emanuel List, Sigrid Onegin, Kathe Heidersbach, Fritz Wolf, Jaro Prohaska, Gothold Ditter, Martin Kremer. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Extremely rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, with Nibelheim.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 1st act, 1st scene with Max Lorenz and Erich Zimmermann. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 2nd act, 2nd scene with Max Lorenz

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 2nd act, 2nd scene with Max Lorenz

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff 3d act, 3d scene with Max Lorenz and Frida Leider. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 3d act, 3d scene with Max Lorenz and Frida Leider. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff 2nd scene with Maria Muller & Fritz Wolff. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Extremely rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff 2nd act, 3d scene with Maria Muller & Fritz Wolff. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Extremely rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff, 2nd act, 4th scene with Maria Muller, Fritz Wolff & Jaro Prohaska. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Extremely rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff 3d act, 3d scene with Rudolf Bockelmann & Frida Leider. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Extremely rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

Conducted by Karl Elmendorff 3d act, 3d scene with Rudolf Bockelmann & Frida Leider. Part of a set of ORIGINAL (unpublished) pictures of the Ring-performances during the Bayreuther Bühnenfestspiele, August 12-17, 1933. Extremely rare pictures of the first version of the legendary Preetorius stage decors which were used only in 1933, the second version was presented between 1934 - 1939. These are the probably the only prints made or still surviving.  All photographs 9 x 13 cm, mounted on cardboard 20 x 35 cm, with handwritten details in pencil about the performance and (musical) quotations corresponding to what is show in the picture. Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany. In very good condition.

American pianist (b.1946), well-known for his collaborative work with star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and famous cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich. Signed photo, sized 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (b.1937). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for more details please check individual descriptions). SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE AUTOGRAPHS and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Russian Pianist (1892-1964), especially known for his interpretation of Chopin's music. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1937. Size is 3.6 x 5.6 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian pianist (1892-1964), better known for his interpretation of the music by Chopin. Autograph letter in French (sold untranslated) signed by him, dated in Warsaw, 1923. Each page's size is 5.25 x 8.1 inches, 4 pages in one folio, otherwise in excellent condition.

Program for a recital of the Russian pianist in Zagreb, Croatia, on April 16th, 1952, signed in pencil by him over the upper border.   Size is 5.7 x 8.1 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.

Russian operatic and symphonic conductor (1873-1948), unsigned mini-cabinet photo, shown as himself. Size is 2.5 x 4.2 inches, in excellent condition.

Russian tenor (1842-1919), signed photo postcard, shown in role. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Philadelphia Orchestra concert, cast page only signed by the 3 artists, 1974

Hungarian-American conductor and violinist (1899-1985), appointed conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra for 44 years, which he made worldwide famous with his recordings.  Beautiful large signed photograph, inscribed and dated in 1940. Size is 11 x 13.9 inches, in excellent condition.

Hungarian-American conductor and violinist (1899-1985), and star Italian conductor (b.1941). Fine original photograph, mounted on a hard mat, where both conductors signed. Total size is 8 x 10 inches, photograph is 7.6 x 6.3 inches, in very good condition.