Meyerbeer, Giacomo. (1791-1864) Robert le Diable. Opéra en 5 Actes. Partition de Piano, arrangée par J.P. Pixis.407 pp. [PN] M. S. 1157. Rare first edition of the piano vocal score. Marbled boards, half green leather. Binding somewhat worn, scattered foxing, overall a very good copy. Regarded as the first "grand opera,'" Robert premiered on November 21st, 1831 at the Paris Opra, and was the work that brought Meyerbeer international fame. The success owed much to the opera's star singers Nicolas Levasseur as Bertram, Adolphe Nourrit as Robert.