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The image is a page from a program booklet for an opera performance. The event is a performance of "Rigoletto," an opera in four acts, with libretto by F. M. Piave and music by Giuseppe Verdi. The performance took place on Tuesday evening, April 14, 1959. The conductor was Fausto Cleva, with sets and costumes by Eugene Berman and stage direction by Nathaniel Merrill.

The cast includes:

  • The Duke
  • Rigoletto
  • Gilda, his daughter
  • Sparafucile
  • Maddalena, his sister
  • Giovanna, Gilda's nurse
  • Monterone
  • Marullo
  • Borsa
  • Count Ceprano
  • Countess Ceprano
  • A page
  • Chief Guard

The choreography was by Zachary Solov, with Mattyln Gavell as the ballet mistress and Kurt Adler as the chorus master. Thomas Schippers was the associate chorus master, and Anton Guadagno handled the musical preparation. The Knabe piano was used exclusively.

There are several advertisements on the page:

  1. An advertisement for Bollinger Brut Champagne, highlighting it as "The Aristocrat of Champagnes" and available at S. S. Pierce Co. in Boston.
  2. An advertisement for Paine's furniture store in New England, promoting Knabe as the official piano of The Metropolitan Opera Company.
  3. An advertisement for the Wildey, promoting convenient banking services.

The program also includes a note requesting the audience to refrain from interrupting and informing them that the management reserves the right to make changes in case of unforeseen exigencies. The program is continued on page 12. Additionally, there is a mention of two champagne bars on the loge floor for the audience's convenience.

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The image displays a page from a program for a performance of the opera "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi, held on Tuesday evening, April 14, 1959. The program lists key personnel including the conductor, Fausto Cleva; the producer, Nathaniel Merritt; and the sets and costumes designer, Eugene Berman. It also includes a cast list with roles such as The Duke, Rigoletto, Gilda, Sparafucile, Maddalena, and others.

In the center of the page, there are advertisements. One ad is for Bollinger Brut Champagne, described as "The Aristocrat of Champagnes," distributed by S. S. Pierce Co. in Boston. Another ad promotes Knabe Pianos, labeled as the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera Company, sold by Paine’s, which bills itself as "The Store in New England for Knabe."

Additionally, there is an advertisement for the Wildey, a banking service, which boasts about the convenience and completeness of its services. The program also includes details about the chorus master, ballet mistress, and other contributors to the production, as well as a note about the use of Knabe pianos and a request for the audience not to interrupt the performance with applause.

An ad for the Official Metropolitan Opera Store by Louis J. Bresnick, located at 304 Washington Avenue, Boston, is also present, along with a mention of two champagne bars located on the loge floor for the convenience of the audience.

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The image depicts a page from an old newspaper or magazine, likely from the mid-20th century. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Advertisements:

    • Top Left: An advertisement for Bollinger Brut Champagne. It mentions that Bollinger is the aristocrat of champagne and highlights their Extra Quality. The ad is from the S.S. Pierce Co. in Boston.

    • Bottom Left: An advertisement for Knabe, the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera Company. This advertisement emphasizes the piano's distinction in scale, performance, and outward beauty, and mentions Paine's, the store in New England, as the place to buy it.

  2. Opera Program:

    • The central section lists details for a performance of Rigoletto, an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The program is dated Tuesday, April 14, 1959.

    • Conductor: Fausto Cleva

    • Sets and Costumes: By Eugene Goossens

    • Stage Director: Nathaniel Meyer

    • Cast:

      • The Duke
      • Rigoletto
      • Gilda, his daughter
      • Sparafucile
      • Maddalena, his sister
      • Giovanna, Gilda's nurse
      • Monterone
      • Marullo
      • Porsia
      • Count Ceprano
      • Countess Ceprano
      • A page
      • Chief Guard
    • Additional roles include:

      • Choreography by Zehary S. Streich
      • Ballet Mistress: Mattlyn Gavey
      • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler
      • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas S. Green
      • Musical Preparation: Anton Guarneri
    • Special Note: It mentions that the Knabe piano is used exclusively and that the audience should not interfere with the rehearsals.

  3. Additional Details:

    • A notice at the bottom right for The Official Metropolitan Opera, with Louis J. Bresnick - Publisher, located at 304 Washington Avenue, Chelsea 50, Massachusetts.
    • An advertisement for Wildey, offering various banking services, including savings accounts, home mortgages, personal loans, travelers checks, register checks, and savings bonds.

The overall page is designed to inform the audience about the opera performance and provide various advertisements for local businesses.

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The image is a page from a program or advertisement related to a Metropolitan Opera performance. Here is a detailed summary of the various sections visible:

  1. Top Left Corner:

    • An advertisement for Bollinger Brut Champagne, specifically the "Bollinger, the Aristocrat of Champagnes." The advertisement mentions that it compliments the good taste of the boat and is endorsed by S.S. Pierce Co. in Boston.
  2. Left Side:

    • An advertisement for Paine's, a store in New England, promoting Knabe as the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera Company. The text highlights the piano's distinction in scale, performance, and outward beauty.
  3. Right Side:

    • The main content of the page is an opera program for "Rigoletto," an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, with a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. The performance is scheduled for Tuesday Evening, April 14, 1959.
      • The conductor is Fausto Cleva.
      • Sets and costumes are by Eugene Berman.
      • The stage director is Nathaniel Maceo.
      • The cast includes:
        • The Duke: (name not specified)
        • Rigoletto: (name not specified)
        • Gilda, his daughter: (name not specified)
        • Sparafucile: (name not specified)
        • Maddalena, his sister: (name not specified)
        • Giovanna, Gilda’s nurse: (name not specified)
        • Monterone: (name not specified)
        • Marullo: (name not specified)
        • Porsa: (name not specified)
        • Count Ceprano: (name not specified)
        • Countess Ceprano: (name not specified)
        • A page: (name not specified)
        • Chief Guard: (name not specified)
      • Additional credits include:
        • Choreography by Zachary Solov.
        • Ballet Mistress: Mattlyn Gaylord.
        • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler.
        • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas Stevens.
        • Musical Preparation: Anton Guadagno.
        • The Knabe piano is noted as used exclusively.
    • A note indicates that the audience is respectfully requested not to interrupt during the performance, and the management reserves the right to make changes due to unforeseen exigencies.
  4. Bottom Right Corner:

    • An advertisement for the Wildley Bank, emphasizing the convenience and completeness of their services, including savings accounts, home mortgages, personal loans, traveler's checks, register checks, and savings bank life insurance.
    • The advertisement mentions the location of the bank as 304 Washington Avenue in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
  5. Additional Note:

    • The program continues on page 12, indicating that more information or details will be found there.

The page is a mix of opera program details and advertisements, reflecting the cultural and commercial context of the time.

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The image is a page from a program booklet for an opera performance of "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi, which took place on Tuesday, April 14, 1959. Here are the detailed elements present in the image:

  1. Advertisements:

    • Bollinger Brut Champagne:
      • The advertisement is for Bollinger Brut Champagne, described as "The Aristocrat of Champagnes" and "Compliments the good taste of the host."
      • The ad is from S.S. Pierce Co. in Boston.
    • Knabe Piano:
      • This ad promotes Knabe as the official piano of The Metropolitan Opera Company, emphasizing its distinction in scale, performance, and outward beauty.
      • The ad is from Paine's, located at 81 Arlington St., Boston.
    • Wildey Bank:
      • An advertisement for Wildey Bank, highlighting various banking services including savings accounts, home mortgages, personal loans, traveler's checks, and more, with the slogan "Everything is done to make your banking convenient, pleasant and complete at the Wildey!"
  2. Program Information:

    • Opera Details:

      • Title: "Rigoletto"
      • Type: Opera in four acts
      • Libretto by F. M. Piave
      • Music by Giuseppe Verdi
      • Conductor: Fausto Cleva
      • Producer: Louis J. Bresnick
      • Sets and Costumes by Eugene Lee
      • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill
    • Cast List:

      • The Duke
      • Rigoletto
      • Gilda, his daughter
      • Sparafucile
      • Maddalena, his sister
      • Giovanna, Gilda’s nurse
      • Monterone
      • Marullo
      • Porsa
      • Count Ceprano
      • Countess Ceprano
      • A Page
      • Chief Guard
    • Additional Credits:

      • Choreography by Zachary Solov
      • Ballet Mistress: Mattlyn Gaver
      • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler
      • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas Z. Shepard
      • Musical Preparation: Anton Guadagno
      • The Knabe Piano is used exclusively
  3. Additional Notes:

    • The audience is requested not to interrupt the performance.
    • The management reserves the right to make changes in case of unforeseen exigencies.
    • The program continues on page 12.
    • The Metropolitan Opera is located at 304 Washington Avenue, Chelsea 50, Massachusetts, and Louis J. Bresnick is the publisher.
  4. Miscellaneous:

    • There is a note indicating there are two champagne bars, one on the loge floor and one in the lounge.

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The image is of a program from a Metropolitan Opera Company performance, specifically for the opera "Rigoletto." Here are the detailed elements in the image:

  1. Date and Opera Information:

    • The performance took place on Tuesday evening, April 14, 1959.
    • The opera performed was "Rigoletto," presented in four acts.
    • The libretto (text) was by F. M. Piave.
    • The music was composed by Giuseppe Verdi.
  2. Production Team:

    • Conductor: Fausto Cleva
    • Producer: Eugene Berman
    • Sets and Costumes: Eugene Berman
    • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill
  3. Cast List:

    • The Duke of Mantua: Alfredo Kraus
    • Rigoletto: Robert Merrill
    • Gilda, his daughter: Roberta Peters
    • Sparafucile: Giorgio Tozzi
    • Maddalena, his sister: Jean Madeira
    • Giovanna, Gilda’s nurse: Laurel Hurley
    • Count Monterone: Calvin Marsh
    • Marullo: Clifford Harvuot
    • Borsa: George Cehanovsky
    • Count Ceprano: Osie Hawkins
    • Countess Ceprano: Rhoda McDonald
    • A page: Belva Kibler
    • Chief Guard: Lawrence Davidson
  4. Additional Production Credits:

    • Choreography by Zachary Solov
    • Ballet Mistress: Mattlyn Gavers
    • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler
    • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas P. Martin
    • Musical Preparation: Anton Guadagno
  5. Advertisements:

    • Bollinger Brut Champagne: Advertisement for Bollinger, described as "The aristocrat of champagnes," with an image of the bottle and a glass.
    • S.S. Pierce Co.: The distributor of Bollinger Brut Champagne, located in Boston.
    • Knabe Pianos: Advertisement for the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera Company, available at Paine's Furniture Company in Boston.
    • Paine’s Furniture Company: Described as "The Store in New England for Knabe," located at 81 Arlington Street, Boston.
    • Wildes Department Store: An advertisement for a bank located within the store, highlighting various services like Savings Accounts, Home Mortgages, Personal Loans, Travelers Checks, Checking Accounts, and Savings Bank Life Insurance.
  6. Miscellaneous Notes:

    • The program notes that a Knabe Piano was used exclusively.
    • The management reserves the right to make changes in case of unforeseen exigencies.
    • The program is continued on page 12.

This detailed program gives a comprehensive look at the production details and the advertisements that were part of the evening's printed material.

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The image shows a portion of a printed program, possibly from an opera or performance event, with some advertisements included. On the left side of the page, there is an advertisement for Bollinger Brut Champagne featuring an image of a champagne bottle and a glass. Below this is an advertisement for Knabe pianos, proclaiming it as the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera Company, with text alluding to its distinction and beauty.

On the right side of the page, we see the title "RIGOLETTO," indicating it's for an opera performance on "Tuesday Evening, April 14, 1953." This is followed by details such as the libretto being by F. M. Piave, the music by Giuseppe Verdi, and naming the individuals involved in the production, including the Conductor Fausto Cleva and the Stage Director Nathaniel Merrill. There's a list of characters from the opera and the roles they play.

Below that, there is further information about the production team for the opera, such as choreography, ballet mistress, chorus master, associate chorus master, and musical preparation. There is a note to the audience from the management about respecting the performance environment, and that section is followed by an ad for "THE OFFICIAL METROPOLITAN OPERA PROGRAM," sold at a specified address. It states there are two champagne bars for convenience.

Lastly, on the bottom right corner, there's another advertisement for 'WILDEY' mentioning banking services like savings accounts, personal loans, and other financial products.

The camera angle is such that the left page is more prominently in view while the right page is partly out of frame. The text and images on these pages are in black and white, and there's a clear vintage feeling to the design and typography indicative of the time period.

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This image shows a page from a vintage program or booklet. On the left side, there is an advertisement for Bollinger Brut Champagne, with a bottle and a glass pictured. Text under the image promotes Bollinger as "The Aristocrat of Champagnes" and mentions S.S. Pierce Co., Boston. Below that ad, another advertisement promotes Paine Furniture Company, highlighting "Knabe" as the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera Company, located at 81 Arlington St., Boston.

On the right side, the page provides information about an opera performance titled "Rigoletto," scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 14, 1959. It mentions the conductor Fausto Cleva and credits for the libretto, music, sets, costumes, and stage director. A partial cast list of characters is provided, along with credits for choreography, ballet mistress, chorus master, and musical preparation, including a note that the Knabe piano was used exclusively.

At the bottom right, there's a small boxed advertisement for Wildey, promoting convenient banking services including savings accounts, home mortgages, personal loans, traveler’s checks, register checks, savings bank, and life insurance. The page number 10 is visible at the bottom center.

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The image is a vintage opera program from the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The program is dated April 14, 1959, and features the opera "Rigoletto" by Giuseppe Verdi. The program includes details about the cast, crew, and production, as well as advertisements for various products and services. The program also includes a section on the history and significance of the opera, as well as a brief biography of the composer, Giuseppe Verdi. The program is printed on high-quality paper and features a black-and-white photograph of the opera's set design.

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The image depicts a page from a program or booklet, likely from a theatrical or musical event. The page is divided into several sections, each featuring advertisements and program details.

Left Side:

  1. Top Section:

    • Advertisement for Bollinger Brut Champagne:
      • Features a photograph of a Bollinger Brut bottle with a glass of champagne beside it.
      • Text reads: "BOLLINGER BRUT CHAMPAGNE" and "THE ARISTOCRAT OF CHAMPAGNES. Compliments the good taste of the best."
      • The logo and branding of S. S. PIERCE CO., BOSTON is prominently displayed below the image.
  2. Bottom Section:

    • Advertisement for Paine's Furniture Company:
      • Highlights Paine's as "THE STORE in New England for" and emphasizes their role as the Official Piano of The Metropolitan Opera Company.
      • The text states: "The Instrument of Rare Distinction in Scale, Performance and Outward Beauty."
      • The company’s address is provided: 81 ARLINGTON ST., BOSTON.

Right Side:

  1. Top Section:

    • Program Details for "Rigoletto":
      • Lists the performance details:
        • Date and Time: Tuesday Evening, April 14, 1956.
        • Title: Rigoletto (Opera in four acts).
        • Libretto: by F. M. Piave.
        • Music: by Giuseppe Verdi.
        • Conductor: Fausto Clève.
        • Sets and Costumes: by Eugene Proctor.
        • Stage Director: Nathaniel Merrill.
      • Cast list includes roles such as:
        • The Duke
        • Rigoletto
        • Gilda, his daughter
        • Sparafucile
        • Maddalena, his sister
        • Giovanna, Gilda’s nurse
        • Monterone
        • Marullo
        • Porsa
        • Count Ceprano
        • Countess Ceprano
        • A page
        • Chief Guard
      • Additional credits:
        • Choreography: by Zachary Solomons.
        • Ballet Mistress: Matlyn Gavin.
        • Chorus Master: Kurt Adler.
        • Associate Chorus Master: Thomas Guare.
        • Musical Preparation: Anton Guare.
        • KNABE PIANO USED EXCLUSIVELY.
      • A note at the bottom states: "The audience is respectfully urged, but not urgently requested, not to interfere with the Management in case of unforeseen exigencies. The Management reserves the right to make any changes in program continued on page 12."
  2. Bottom Section:

    • Advertisement for Wildey Bank:
      • Features a bold headline: "Everything is done to make your banking convenient, pleasant and complete at the WILDEY!"
      • Lists services offered:
        • Savings Accounts
        • Home Mortgages
        • Personal Loans
        • Travelers Checks
        • Register Checks
        • Savings Bank Life Insurance
      • The bank's address is provided: 304 Washington Avenue, Chelsea 50, Massachusetts.
      • The page number at the bottom right corner is 22.

Overall Layout:

  • The page is designed with a clean, vintage aesthetic typical of mid-20th-century promotional materials.
  • The left side focuses on luxury and high-end products (champagne and pianos), while the right side combines performance details with a financial services advertisement.
  • The page number 10 is visible at the bottom left corner, indicating this is part of a larger program or booklet.

This page serves a dual purpose: promoting sponsors and providing essential information about an upcoming theatrical performance.