Found 3 collections related to Opera producers and directors

Franco Vittadini's opera Anima allegra had its United States premiere at the Metropolitan Opera, New York, on February 14, 1923, in a production staged by William Wymetal (then known as Wilhelm von Wymetal). Consists of chiefly handwritten (with two typed) documents relating to the staging and production of Franco Vittadini's opera Anima allegra, by William Wymetal. These include lists of staging cues, costumes, characters, and miscellaneous items. Many leaves refer to pages in the annotated vocal score of Anima allegra, cataloged as JOF 04-4. less

Wieland Wagner, grandson of Richard Wagner, was involved in various aspects of production of his grandfather's operas at Bayreuth. The recipient was his mother, Winifred Wagner, Richard's daughter-in-law. English translation of letter beginning "Dear Mama" about Hitler's request for a 1945 Bayreuth Festival. Wieland asks for more autonomy for himself and his brother Wolfgang in the productions and disputes Winifred Wagner's choice of Heinz Tietjen as artistic director. Translated from the German by Lt. Joseph Stein who was attached to G-5 Intelligence of General Patton's army during World War II. less