The business of opera. Introduction to the business of opera in seventeenth-century Venice : people and finances ; The boxes : a major source of income ; Marco Faustini and his companies ; Case studies : companies and opera production at four Venetian theaters -- The musical production. The libretto ; The composition and the production of the opera score ; Singers ; Dancers, extras, and the orchestra -- The physical production. Scenery and machines ; Costumes -- Consumers and patrons. The audience and the question of patronage
Summary
Marco Faustini was among the most active and successful professionals in 17th-century Venetian opera. Through examination of Marco Faustini's documents, Beth and Jonathan Glixon provide a comprehensive view of opera production in mid-17th century Venice
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-381) and index
