Opening of Bertelsmann's "The Enterprise of Opera" exhibition in Gütersloh

On left: The soprano Adelina Stehle (1861–1945) in the role of "Nannetta", On right: The Tenor Edoardo Garbin (1865-1943) in the role of Fenton. World premiere of Falstaff, Milan

View of the exhibition "Enterprise of Opera. Verdi. Boito. Ricordi"

Liz Mohn and the City of Gütersloh’s Cultural Officer, Andreas Kimpel, are leaning on an interactive display containing interpretations of the aria "Tutto nel mondo è burla" from Falstaff

Liz Mohn at the opening of the "Enterprise of Opera" exhibition at the Gütersloh Theater

Above: Ricordi catalog, 1907. Below: Various international editions of the Otello libretto, late 19th century

The "Enterprise of Opera" exhibition will be on view at the Gütersloh Theater until October 21st

Liz Mohn (on left) with the City of Gütersloh’s Cultural Officer Andreas Kimpel and project manager Helen Müller, at the opening of the exhibition at the Gütersloh Theater

In the showcase: case containing punches for reproducing the scores as lead engravings

View of the exhibition "Enterprise of Opera. Verdi. Boito. Ricordi"

Liz Mohn and the City of Gütersloh's Cultural Officer, Andreas Kimpel, open the exhibition at the Gütersloh Theater

Liz Mohn and the City of Gütersloh's Cultural Officer, Andreas Kimpel, open the exhibition at the Gütersloh Theater

Printed Falstaff score