The Management of Opera in Istria and Dalmatia (1861-1918): a first survey

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 letters. The tracking of the routes taken by artists and the shipping of sceneries, stage costumes and scores are also mentioned.