The Management of Opera in Istria and Dalmatia (1861-1918): A Preliminary Survey

Abstract

This paper aims to shed light on the issues surrounding the management of opera in Istria and Dalmatia from 1861 to 1918. The public and private subsidies received by eastern Adriatic theatres are discussed as well as the proposals of opera seasons and the negotiations by impresari as described in their lett ers. The tracking of the routes taken by artists and the shipping of sceneries, stage costumes and scores are also mentioned.