1950. 10 x 8.25 inches, no place, no date, circa 1950 -- a vintage shoulder-up photograph depicting Baccaloni in the role of Don Pasquale. Inscribed: "To Arthur St. Brackbill, Sincerely, Salvatore Baccaloni." Near fine condition. Italian bass opera star often regarded as the greatest buffo artist of the 20th century. Baccaloni was encouraged by Arturo Toscanini to pursue comic roles such as Rigoletto and Leporello in Don Giavanni, a move which culminated into his being in demand at every major..... More

New York: 1940. 4 pages, 9.5 x 6 inches, New York, January 11, no year, circa 1940. Bjoerling's signature adorns the top of this program for a recital he gave as part of an artists series at Maryville College. Includes the full signature of his frequent pianist, Harry Ebert, in blue ink. Very good condition. One of the most highly regarded opera tenors of the 20th century. More

1951. Exceptional signed card, "Gustave Charpentier - 3 - 1951", 4.5" x 3.75" card that also encompasses a small circular portrait and two bars of music from 'Louise'. Attractively set into grey matte with gold border to 9.5" x 7.5". Fine condition. French composer who studied under Jules Massenet and is best remembered for his opera 'Louise'. More

1955. Very scarce full signature on a 1955 Civic Music Association program, 4 pages, 9 x 6 inches. One horizontal fold; boldly signed and in very good(+) condition. Spanish Soprano who played at every major opera venue between 1953 and 1966. Virgil Thompson called her "the golden throat." More

1955. 4 pages, 9 x 6 inches, no place -- an attractive "Civil Music Association" program from 1955, signed in full on the cover. Very good condition. The first African-American soprano to sing at the La Scala Opera House. In 1954 she was decorated by Queen Elizabeth after a command performance. More

New York: Greystone Press, 1938. Frontispiece and many other black-and-white photographs. 303 pages, purple cloth (spine and edges faded). New York: The Greystone Press, (1938). First Edition. Very good(-). Inscribed and signed in full on the front free endpaper: "To a good friend Frances Starr in affectionate regard, Geraldine Farrar." More

Ridgefield, CT: 1929. Autographed thank you letter signed in full by the opera and film star whose dynamic stage persona earned her a following of 'Gerryflappers' in the early 20th century. Two pages on personal stationery, 8vo, Ridgefield, CT, September 13, 1929. "...Your letter -- and two copies of McCall's Magazine arrived today. Thanks for the message -- and to whomever was kind enough to forward the reading material..." More

Boston: 1910. Fine vintage sepia photograph, 10.25 x 8.75 inches including the 1.5-inch white border, Boston, no date, circa 1910. This dramatic full-portrait photo depicts Farrar standing in front of a flowered fountain, wearing a theatrically beaded, low-cut gown, a flowery headband, and a string of pearls. Signed in full on the wide border below the photo. Identification stamp on verso. Small chip on the bottom edge; otherwise near fine condition. Opera singer whose followers were known as 'Gerryflappers.'... More

1975. Scarce signed photo -- a 9.25 x 8-inch black-and-white James J. Kriegsman image (no back stamp) depicting the smiling singer wearing a suit smiling. Boldly signed and in fine condition. Swedish operatic tenor known for his range and ability to sing opera in seven languages. More

Chicago: 1890. 1 page, 9 x 5.5 inches, Chicago, September 25, 1890. Written by the American opera composer on his own beautiful and detailed letterhead, accepting election to a Dallas historical society, in part: "...I appreciate the compliment implied and accept with thanks for your kindness. I will send [sic] photograph, as requested, and possibly something else, later..." Corners mounted on same-size paper backing; two horizontal folds. Very good condition. More

New York: Scribner, 1998. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 331 pages, 8vo, black and yellow boards, dust wrapper. New York: Scribner, (1998). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. Boldly inscribed in black marker on the front free endpaper: "To Chuck Loew - All the Best! James Levine." More

Berlin: 1877. 1 page, 8 x 5 inches, Berlin, January 26, 1877. This letter, written in German, is not translated but pertains to music. Loosely mounted to a larger sheet; several folds but still in very good condition. German mezzo-soprano who was a strong proponent of the bel canto vocal method. As a vocal instructor, she taught some of the greatest sopranos of the golden era, including Emma Calve and Nellie Melba. More

Rome: 1910. Complete aria, 4 oversize pages measuring 12.5 x 11.5 inches on music notation paper with words written in Italian/Sicilian dialect -- the original working draft for a scene from the Opera Isabeau, Rome, 1910. The duet (here given) terminates with Isabeau submitting to an act of obedience by bowing low before her father and then, kissing his feet, "Mio padre...e Re!...e Re saggio!" Isabeau premiered on June 2, 1911 at the Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires and was conducted..... More