A stamp issued by Germany in 1995 for the birth centenary of composer Carl Orff. The design features a large wagon wheel in the center, at the north, south, east, and west points of which are characters from his work, "Carmina Burana." In the upper left is musical notation of the opening bars of "O Fortuna."

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Playing off my music post, again, here is a stamp issued for the birth centenary of composer #CarlOrff. The stamp includes the opening notes of O Fortuna.

Carl Orff (1895-1982). Germany, Scott Catalogue #1901 (1995)

A pair of stamps from People's Republic of China issued in 2017. It is a monochrome sepia-colored engraved stamp. The left side of the stamp is taken up by a head shot of Gustav Mahler with his head turned to his left. In the background, on the right side of the stamp, is a page of music. The top margin of the stamp sheet is intact and contains a Chinese inscription with the English translation below it, in much smaller print, "Foreign Muscicians II," as this was the second series of stamps China issued honoring Western composes, the first being 7 years earlier, in 2010.

A postage stamp issued in 1960 by Austria depicts a head shot of Gustav Mahler in left profile. It is an engraved stamp printed in a dark brown color.

A postage stamp issued by Israel, in 1996, depicts a 3/4 length portrait of Gustav Mahler. It is printed in high-contrast black and whitewith some light blue and pinkish-gray shading on the face. Near the top is a line of music from his "Resurrection" Symphony #2. Below that is a blue circular image of the sun shining across the sky.

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To complement today's music post, here are a few stamp issues for Gustav #Mahler:

China, Scott #4479 (2017)
Austria, #654 (1960)
Israel, #1275 (1996)

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A pair of postage stamps attached to each other along with the top margin of the stamp sheet with the inscription, "Orquesta Juvenil SODRE," or "SODRE Youth Orchestra." The stamp on the left depicts a childs bare legs from just above the knees, wearing high-top sneakers that are untied, with a French horn dangling down to the child's ankles. The stamp on the right shows about 3/4 of a violin and a bow. The sunrays logo of the orchestra wraps around the neck of the violin.

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In 2013, Uruaguay issued this pair of stamps, Scott Catalogue number 2446, to honor the SODRE National Youth Orchestra.

A Faroe Islands 14.50 Kr stamp reproducing a black and white photograph showing the entire Faroe Islands Symhony Orchestra from a high vantage point behind the conductor.

A Faroe Islands 19.50 Kr postage stamp reproducing a black and white photograph showing 2 string bass players from an elevated vantage point to the left of the players.

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For the 2014 Europa #PostageStamps, the theme was National Music Instruments. The Faroe Islands issued this pair showing the Faroe Islands Symphony Orchestra. Scott Catalogue numbers 619 & 620.

A postage stamp from Hungary honoring the composer Aleksandr Borodin. The stamp is printed by photogravure in the colors red, green, blue, and brown, and depicts a scene from Borodin's opera Prince Igor.

An engraved postage stamp from Spain, depicting, on the left side, a head shot of the composer Manuel de Falla, born 1876 - died 1946, printed in a slate green color. On the right side, printed in a carmine red color is a depiction of a woman performing the Ritual Fire Dance, from the ballet, El Amor Brujo, which translates in English to The Witch's Love.

A pair of stamps from Austria, issued in 1997. The one on the left depicts a engraved head portrait of Johannes Brahms printed in violet-bue. Framing the portrait on the viewer's right is some foliage printed in gold. The stamp honors the centenary of the death of Brahms. On the right side is a similarly designed stamp showing Franz Schubert, issued to commemorate the bicentennial of his birth. On this stamp Schubert's portrait is printed in purple, with the foliage printed in gold, and on the viewer's left.

A postage stamp honoring composer, songwriter, and poet Carl Michael Bellman, born 1740 - died 1795. In the center of the stamp, the composer is depicted playing a 12-stringed instrument called a cittern. In the background are depictions of a grapevine, butterflies and caaterpillars, a house, , and a lake with 2 boats on it. A fish is also seen. In the lower right corner is a violin and French horn.

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Aleksandr Borodin. Hungary, Scott #1848 (1967)
Manuel de Falla. Spain, Scott #2019 (1976)
Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert. Austria, Scott #1723-1724 (1997)
Carl Michael Bellman. Sweden, Scott #2725 (2014)

A postage stamp fro Switzerland depicting a head shot of composer Frank Martin (born 1890 - died 1974) on a solid blue background. It is Scott Nr 756, issue in 1985. Below and to the right of the head is printed the signature of Frank Martin. At the top is inscribed the word "Europa" along with the CEPT logo indicating this is Switzerland's issue for the annual Europa stamps issued by many European countries on a common theme. The Europa theme for 1985 was Music.

A charity, or semi-postal stamp, issued by France in 1969, Scott Nr B428, honoring French composer Albert Roussel, born 1869 - died 1937. It is a half-length portrait with Roussel's torso turned slightly to his left and hi head turned to the righ, looking across his right shouder. In the corners of the design various musical instruments are shown, including a French horn, drum, slide trombone, and violins.

A postage stamp issued by Germany in 1935, Scott Nr. 458, depicting the composer George Frederick Handel, who lived from 1685 to 1759. The stamp honors the 350th anniversary of his birth. It is a monochrome engraved stamp in blue. It is a half-length portrait of Handel with the composer's body turned slightly to his left and his head turned, gazing off to his right.

A postage stamp issued by Austria in 1974, Scott Nr 1001, depicting the composer Arnold Schoenberg, who lived from 1874 to 1951. It is a monochrome purple engraved stamp with a headshot of the composer facing halfway to his right, on a solid colored background. The stamp was issued in honor of the centenary of the composer's birth.

Been busy the last several days moving into a new apartment and haven't been able to post. Now things have slowed a bit and I've got my wi-fi connection set up. So let's continue with some #ClassicalMusicOnStamps
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Stamp information is in the Alt Text

A 30-centime stamp printed in violet, brown, and black, depicting a scene from the prologue of the opera. Carmen posing provocatively in front of a soldier and a torreador, right hand on hip and left hand held upward holding a cigarette. Carmen is holding a flower in her mouth by the stem.

A 60-centime stamp, printed in three colors, red-brown, olive green, and gray depicting Carmen at the tavern. It shows a man standing, speaking to Carmen and eight other ladies seated around him, and a soldier looking on, in the background. Two bulls' heads adorn the walls on the left and right edges of the design.

An 80-centime stamp printed in a light olive green, olive gray, and black, depicting the hideout of the smugglers. Carmen and another lady are confronting one of the smugglers. Carmen has her left hand upraised to strike the smuggler while the smuggler leans away to avoid the blow. A large group of smugglers stands in the background, observing the scene.

A 1-frank 40-centime stamp printed in light brown, yellow-orange, and dark gray, depicting the entrance to the bull ring. Carmen and the torreador are standing outside the entrance. Carmen is positioned in front of the torreador with her back towards him. She is leaning back towards him with her arms upraised to hold him. The torreador stands with his left hand on his hip and his right hand on Carmen's waist. Several people stand in the background, watching the couple.

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Set of for stamps issued by Monaco in 1975 (Scott Nr 964-967), celebrating the centennial of the first performance of the #Opera Carmen, by George Bizet (1838-1875).

Postage stamp from Israel showing conductor Arturo Toscanini conducting an orchestra (which is not shown). Attached to the stamp at the bottom is a margin tab with Toscanini's signature printed on it.

A 13 1/2 p stamp from Great Britain depicting a head portrait of conductor Sir Thomas Beecham. The head is rendered as a full-color drawing, while the upper torso is a simple line sketch.

A 17 1/2 p stamp from Great Britain depicting a head portrait of conductor Sir John Barbirolli. The head is rendered as a full-color drawing, while the collar and shoulder is a simple line sketch.

A 48c stamp from Ireland commemorating the 25th anniversary of Ireland's National Concert Hall. The design is a photograph of conductor Gerhard Markson on the podium, arms raised, conducting the orchestra.

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Arturo #Toscanini, Israel, Scott Nr 955 (1986)
Sir Thomas Beecham, Great Britain, Scott Nr 921 (1980)
Sir John Barbirolli, Great Britain Scott Nr 923 (1980)
Gerhard Markson, Ireland, Scott Nr 1686 (2006)

A 60-haleru violet stamp issued by the German protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia in 1943, depicting a scene from Richard Wagner's opera, "Die Meistersinger." It shows the cobbler, poet, and mastersinger Hans Sach seated at a table with books opened in front of him. He is next to an window with the shutter open and sunrays are streaming in.

A 1.20 koruna stamp in the color of carmine-rose, showing a 3/4 profile head shot of the composer and the dates 1883-1943.

A 2.50-koruna stamp in a deep ultramarine color issued by the German protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia in 1943, depicting a scene from Richard Wagner's opera, "Siegfried." It shows Siegfried in front of an anvil atop a tree stump, raising a hammer, forging the magic sword.

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Richard #Wagner
Bohemia and Moravia (issued under German Occupation)
Scene from "Die Meistersinger," Scott Nr 85 (1943)
Richard Wagner, Scott Nr 86 (1943)
Scene from "Siegfried," Scott Nr 87 (1943)

A block of 4 stamps from the People's Republic of China showing a head portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach with a sheet of handwritten music in the background. At the top is the margin from the stamp sheet with the inscription "Foreign Musicians" in Chinese characters and, below it, in English.

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Johann Sebastian #Bach
China (PRC), Scott Nr 3838 (2010)
Engraved by Martin Mörck

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Otto #Klemperer Berlin, Scott Nr 9N502(1985)
Wilhelm #Furtwangler, Berlin, Scott Nr 9N507 (1986)
Ernst #Ansermet, Switzerland, Scott Nr 755 (1985)
Armas #Järnefelt, Finland, Scott Nr 485 (1969)

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Leonard Bernstein
Austria, Scott Nr 2748 (2018)
Hungary, Scott Nr 4460 (2018)
Israel, Scott Nr 1226 (1995)
USA, Scott Nr 3521 (2001)

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Amadeus
Sierra Leone, Scott Nr 1739-1741 (1991)

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Amadeus
Austria, Scott Nr 1533 (1991)

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Amadeus
East Germany, Scott Nr 278-279 (1956)

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Amadeus X 4
Austria, Scott Nr 2055 (2006)
Israel, Scott Nr 1101 (1991)
Italy, Scott Nr 1855 (1991)
North Korea, Scott Nr 3408 (1994)

Die schönste aller Mozart-Briefmarken.
My favorite Mozart stamp, engraved by Martin Mörck.
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Amadeus
China (PRC) Scott Nr 3840 (2010)

Eine Kleine Briefmarke
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Amadeus
Austria, Scott Nr 609 (1956)

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A real vinyl record postage stamp issued by Spain, Scott Nr 4481 (2020), plays an excerpt from Symphony #5. You can see the perforations in the label where you can separate the actual postage stamp.

Let's start this new topic, #ClassicalMusicOnSTamps, with a #Beethoven Quartet.

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France, Scott Nr 1059 (1963)
China, Scott Nr 3841 (2010)
Austria, Scott Nr B52 (1922)
Faroe Islands, Scott Nr 760 (2020)