Entered from booking ledger and New York Times concert listing and review. According to the review, James Stafford chose to perform on a darkened stage. "Music: People and Places: METROPOLITAN OPERA." New York Times (1923-), Jan 16 1966, p. 1. ProQuest. Web. 21 Aug. 2024. "Stafford, Pianist, Plays on a Darkened Stage." New York Times (1923-), Jan 17 1966, p. 31. ProQuest. Web. 21 Aug. 2024.