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Program for a performance of Tosca in concert with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Haifa, 1958, conducted by Dimitri Mitropoulos. Signed by Mitropoulos under his photo in his bio page. Full program, 6.5 x 9.5 inches, excellent condition - rare!

Program for a performance conducted by the celebrated Greek conductor at the Massey Hall, Toronto, on February 4th, 1946, signed by him. Size is 6 x 9 inches, 8 pages (including covers), minor stains, in good condition.

Signed Program for a concert by the Vienna Philharmonic in Vienna, October 1960, with Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting, signed by him on the introductory page. 30 pages of the original 56 page program, including the cover page, full program page and articles about the compositions performed. Size of each page is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Greek conductor, pianist and composer (1896-1960), nice typed letter, signed by him, 1952. Mitropoulos talks about the idea of performing a piece by Richard Strauss. One page, typed only on one side, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, with his name blind stamped at the top (as letterhead). In excellent condition.

Original print, signed on verso by photographer Robert Stern, depicting Mitropoulos in a meditative pose, size is 8.25 x 7.9 inches, in very good condition.

Complete program for a performance of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at the Carnegie Hall, New York, on March 9th, 1958, conducted by the star Greek conductor.  Program includes a 12-pages insert.  Size is 7.25 x 9.75 inches, 18 pages + covers, in excellent condition.

Austrian-born baritone (1818-1872), creator of the role of Wolfram in the 1845 world premiere of Tannhauser. Autograph letter signed, in German, no date mentioned. Sold untranslated. One large sheet folded into 4 pages, handwritten and signed on page 1. Page size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, has folds, in excellent condition.

Bulgarian soprano (b. 1938), signed photograph, shown as Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme, signed in Berlin on front with additional inscription on verso. Photo by Gebr. Garloff, Magdeburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, slight creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Madama Butterfly. Inscribed and dated in 1932. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946) and American contralto (1892-1935). Fantastic black-and-white photograph of the Japanese soprano mounted on soft hard cardboard, signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, dated in 1922.  Total size is 8.1 x 10 inches (actual photo is 7 x 8.75 inches). ON VERSO there is another autograph by Sophie Braslau signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, also dated in 1922.  Size is 7.9 x 9.9 inches, some wrinkles and mounting damages.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), sang in Asia, Europe and the United States, known particularly for her interpretation of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Passport signed by her stamped in several countries including Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. 7 pages bound together, each page is 8 x 10.25 inches, several small creases and tears but still in generally good condition. Cover page includes photo of her as Madama Butterfly. Rare vintage item!

Japanese soprano (1884-1946). Very attractive signed 4.75 x 6.75 inch photograph mounted onto a mat, shown most likely in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inscribed. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Total item size is 9.5 x 11.75 inches, beautiful item in excellent condition.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946) who debuted in Tokyo in 1911 and a famous performer of Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Beautiful black-and-white photograph by Mishkin (New York) signed and inscribed by Miura with a short sentiment dated in Boston, 1917, shown as Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly. Size is 6 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946) who debuted in Tokyo in 1911 and a famous performer of Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Beautiful postcard photograph by Jumiere (New York) signed and inscribed by Miura dated in Buenos Aires, 1917, shown as Cio-Cio-San. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, several small stains on verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), very attractive signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in very good condition.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), very attractive signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Inscribed, signed in Tulsa, Oklahoma, dated in 1923. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by photographer Ermini, Milan. Size is 7 x 9.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Japanese soprano (1884-1946), very attractive signed photograph, shown in the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, dated in 1924. Inscribed to Steinway and Sons piano manufacturers. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Size is 7.25 x 9.5 inches, several very small creases, otherwise in very good condition.

Czech mezzo-soprano (1930-2002), signed photo postcard,shown as Eboli in Verdi's Don Carlo, dated in 1965. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Czech mezzo-soprano (1930-2002), signed photo,shown in role in Janacek's Katya Kabanova, dated in 1963. Stamped on verso by photographer Jar Svoboda, Prague. Size is 5 x 6.5 inches, bending on corners, ohterwise in good condition. 

American-born ballerina (b.1921), a member of the Ballet Russe from 1939 through 1942, later became an actress and dancer in movies. Nice signed photo, inscribed. Stamped on verso by photographer Walter Owen, New York. Size is 10 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

American-born ballerina (b.1921), a member of the Ballet Russe from 1939 through 1942, later became an actress and dancer in movies. Nice signed photo, inscribed. Size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

American dancer (1921-1989), and actress. Beautiful black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performance. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

Polish conductor (1870-1935), who was also a violinist, composer and pedagogue. He was the conductor for the world premiere of King Roger, opera by Szymanowski. Mlynarski composed a symphony dedicated to his homeland and two violin concertos. His daughter married pianist Arthur Rubinstein. Signed photo postcard, 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition, dated in London in 1911

French stage director (b.1939) and founder of the Parisian avant-garde stage ensemble Théâtre du Soleil in 1964. Fine color photograph signed by her with a simple drawing. Sie is 6.9 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Trinidad and Tobago-born jazz trumpeter and singer (1923-2004). Fantastic black-and-white promo photo postcard by Decca Records signed by the artist. Size is 3.6 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1906-1990) of Native American descent, signed photo, shown in title role of Puccini's Tosca, dated in 1938. Inscribed with very clear handwriting and signature. Blind stamped by photographer M. Camuzzi. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.

American soprano (1906-1990) of Native American descent, signed photo, shown in role (possibly Verdi's Aida). Stamped on verso by photographer Mastronardi, Trieste. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Cypriot baritone (1927-2011), signed postcard photograph, shown as Figaro in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Lot of 11 letters (4 handwritten and 7 typed) by modern composers including Walter Kaufmann (1907-1984), Francis Thorne (1922-2017), Robert Starer (1924-2001), Leslie Bassett (1923-2016), Karl Holler (1907-1987), Erwin Heilner (1908-1991), Wallace Berry (1928-1991), Felix Labunski (1892-1979), Leroy Robertson (1896-1971), Violeta Dinescu (b.1953) and Sydney Vale (1931-2008).  Various sizes, most are 1 page letters, in very good condition.   SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

Original engraving from 1796 published by H. Humphrey, London, 1796, for "Modern Grace" or "Operatic Finale to the Ballet 'Alonso e Caro'". Size is 19.1 x 12.5 inches, rust stains, in overall very good condition.

Hand-colored etching by famous British caricaturist and printmaker James Gillray (1756-1815), published by H. H. Humphrey, London, 1796. French dancer Charles Didelot (1767-1837) performs on the stage between two women (his wife Rose on the left, and Mme. Parisot (c.1775-1837) on the right). Size is 17.4 x 12.5 inches, some spots with rust, overall age toning, tape marks over the top margin, otherwise in very good condition.

American actor (b.1959) and filmmaker; active since 1982. Fine black-and-white studio photograph signed by him. Size is 7.9 x 10 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1912-2001), later mezzo-, signed photo, shown in role (prob. in Fidelio), size is 6 x 8.75 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1912-1991), signed photo, shown as Isolde in Wagner's Tristan und Isolde at the 1952 Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Ursula Strelow. Size is 5 x 6.75 inches, powerful evocative image with some creases on top right edge but otherwise in very good condition.

German soprano (1912-1991), German bass-baritone (1926-2019). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by both artists, shown in Friedrich Cerha's opera Baal. Size is 8.4 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German soprano (1912-1991), among the leading Wagnerian stars of the post-World War II era. Autograph note signed, written on one side of a 4 x 5.75 inch postcard, written in German, sold untranslated, in very good condition. 

German soprano (1912-1991) and Austrian tenor (1911-1993), double signed photo,shown in rehearsal in roles at the Bayreuth Festival with its longtime artistic director and producer Wieland Wagner. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

German soprano (1912-1991), and later mezzo-soprano, who specialized in heroic soprano roles, particularly in the Wagnerian repertoire. Signed photo, shown as Kundry in Wagner's Parsifal at the Bayreuth Festival. Photo by Lauterwasser. Size is 7 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

German bass, signed photo postcard, shown as Sarastro in Mozart's Die Zauberflote, dated in 1907. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German bass, signed half-tone postcard photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, signed in Berlin, dated in 1899. Photo by Max Marcus, Berlin. Size is 3.75 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition. 

German actor (b.1959) and former bodybuilder, active in films since 1988. Stunning black-and-white promo photograph of the film "Best of the Best II" (1993) signed by him. Size is 10.2 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

English composer (1894-1950) whose work was strongly influenced by English and Irish folk music of which he was an assiduous collector. Autograph letter signed by him to a fan dated 1950. Size is 7 x 8.9 inches, 1 page, evident folds, creases, signs of dirt, otherwise in excellent condition.

German bass-baritone (1872-1919), signed photograph, shown as Hans Sachs in Wagner's Die Meistersinger, inscribed in Vienna, dated in 1918. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition.