We are thrilled to present a new episode of Baroque Banter, The Economics of Opera.

In this fascinating episode, Erin examines how opera was run and funded in the age of Monteverdi, Cavalli and Cesti; who got paid the most and the least, who were the movers and shakers, and who were the impresarios who risked it all for a shot at fame.

Take a deep dive into the intriguing history of the business of opera, and see how it compares to how we do things today.