Einstein on the Beach.

£2,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

one of 100 signed copies - with a signed plate One of 100 copies signed by Robert Wilson, Philip Glass and Andrew de Groat; edition de luxe with a plate printed apart and signed by the artist Robert Wilson. Philip Glass and Robert Wilson's most celebrated collaboration. This landmark opera had its premiere at the Avignon Festival in 1976. During its initial European tour, Metropolitan Opera premiere, and revivals in 1984 and 1992, Einstein provoked opposed reactions from both audiences and critics. Today, Einstein is celebrated as an avant-garde work, and is widely acknowledged as being profoundly significant in the history of opera and musical theatre. First edition, edition de luxe, number 4 of 100 copies signed by the composers and choreographer, with a plate printed apart and signed by the artist; oblong 4to; text in English, Italian, and French, diagrams by Lucina Childs and Andrew de Groat, set designs by Robert Wilson, examples of the score, script, and choreography via diagrams of the performance, unmarked internally, compliment slip loosely inserted; original grey wrappers printed in black, light rubbing to spine at joints, else fine; housed in quarter brown morocco black cloth solander box, red morocco title piece to spine lettered in gilt.

• Binding: Hardcover

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