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Vintage 1958 Soviet book about the Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Zakaria Paliashvili, Georgia.
Written by Pavel Khuchua, this illustrated historical essay documents the development of opera and ballet in Tbilisi and the history of one of Georgia’s most important cultural institutions.
Published in Tbilisi in 1958 by Zarya Vostoka, during the Soviet Georgian period. The text is in Russian.
The book covers the early history of the theatre, the development of Georgian opera and ballet, important composers, performers and productions, and the artistic life of Tbilisi. It discusses figures including Zakaria Paliashvili, Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov and others connected with Georgian musical culture.
The volume contains historical black-and-white photographs and portraits, including images of the Tbilisi theatre and performers.
Book details:
Author: Pavel Khuchua
Title: Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theatre Named After Zakaria Paliashvili
Original title: Тбилисский государственный ордена Ленина театр оперы и балета имени Захария Палиашвили
Publication place: Tbilisi, Georgian SSR
Publisher: Zarya Vostoka
Year: 1958
Language: Russian
Format: Hardcover
Illustrated: Yes
Subject: Georgian opera, ballet, theatre and music history
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with normal signs of age and use. The hardcover shows some edge and corner wear. Pages have light age-related toning. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition.
An interesting original Soviet Georgian publication for collectors of Georgian history, Tbilisi memorabilia, opera and ballet history, Soviet books and Caucasus cultural history.
