"One of the issues we, along with other opera companies around the world, have noticed is that even the most popular pieces, such as 'La Traviata' or 'Tosca,' no longer sell themselves," he said. (Lyric has not made the video-broadcast plunge.) He noted that "the jury is still out" over whether or not the Metropolitan Opera's "Live in HD" movie theater broadcasts have increased the audience for opera in opera houses, given the lack of reliable field data.
All in all, 2015-16 amounts to one of the most interesting, diverse and well-balanced seasons Lyric has offered in quite a while, complete with productions that promise a wide range of concepts and visual styles.įreud took time during Monday's media gathering to reflect on the shifting dynamic and demographics of opera audiences over the last 10-15 years.
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