Operatic Infrastructures: Materiality and Meaning in 1890s London, Paris, and New York By Flora Willson. University of Chicago Press, 2026.

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The material infrastructures of opera in 1890s London, Paris, and New York fundamentally shaped the cultural meaning and societal role of the art form during that era. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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doi:10.1017/s1752196326101515

July 20, 2026Journal of the Society for American Music

Operatic Infrastructures: Materiality and Meaning in 1890s London, Paris, and New York By Flora Willson. University of Chicago Press, 2026.

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To analyze the relationship between material structures and cultural meanings in operatic infrastructures during the 1890s.
Comparative analysis of operatic venues in London, Paris, and New York.
Examination of cultural and social contexts influencing opera's materiality.
Interpretation of historical texts and artifacts related to opera.
Identified key infrastructure components that shaped operatic experiences in each city.
Revealed how urban contexts influenced the cultural significance of operatic venues.
Highlighted the interplay between materiality and artistic expression in opera during the 19th century.

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Exploration of materiality and meaning in operatic infrastructures across major cities in the 1890s, highlighting cultural implications.

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