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September 5, 2025Cambridge Opera JournalOpen Access

A Genre in Flux: Grand opéra Through the Lens of French Touring Companies, 1830–1860

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SDSophie Horrocks DavidDurham University

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Analysis of grand opéra's impact on local expectations and performance practices in France, suggesting shifting cultural dynamics.

Key Points

  • The arrival of grand opéra in touring circuits transformed local understanding of opera, adjusting its cultural significance for audiences.
  • The article addresses how performances in the provinces, including La muette de Portici, shaped artistic practices and local expectations.
  • Research identifies the conflicts between imitation of Parisian standards and local adaptations in performance styles during the 1830s to 1860s.
  • By focusing on touring companies, the study reveals greater dynamics of influence between local agents and the prevailing operatic culture.

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Sophie Horrocks David (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb4de86d6d5674bcd01972https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954586725100530
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