Elseviers Groot Operaboek, 1959 – Leo Riemens – First Edition – Illustrated Opera Reference

Elseviers Groot Operaboek by Leo Riemens, published by Elsevier in Amsterdam and Brussels in 1959. First edition. A substantial Dutch-language reference work devoted to the world of opera. The book contains a historical overview of opera, sections on voice types and opera centres, detailed descriptions of numerous well-known operas, and alphabetical indexes of operas, composers, roles, arias, duets and ensembles. The volume is richly illustrated with black-and-white photographs of opera productions and performers. Among the composers and works covered are Mozart, Beethoven, Bellini, Berlioz, Bizet, Donizetti, Glinka, Puccini, Rossini, Strauss, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Wagner and many others. A substantial and attractive mid-century Dutch opera reference book, particularly interesting for collectors of music literature, opera history and Elsevier publications. Publication Details Author: Leo Riemens Title: Elseviers Groot Operaboek Publisher: Elsevier, Amsterdam / Brussel Publication year: 1959 Edition: First Edition Language: Dutch Binding: Hardcover, burgundy cloth Pages: 495 Illustrations: Illustrated with black-and-white photographs Format: Large octavo / quarto-sized reference volume Condition Very Good The book is complete and presents well for its age. The burgundy cloth binding is attractive, with gilt and decorative tooling to the spine. There are some minor signs of age and handling to the cloth, including light surface marks and rubbing. The binding remains solid. The text block is clean and the pages are generally bright and well preserved. No significant tears or missing pages are apparent from inspection. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.…