| Sumario: | The article "New Orleans and the Creation of Transatlantic Opera, 1819-1859" by Charlotte Bentley explores the operatic life in antebellum New Orleans, focusing on the Théâtre d’Orléans and its global reach. Bentley delves into the local, national, and international implications of opera in New Orleans, examining the business, production, reception, audiences, and material culture of opera in the city. Through a transatlantic framework, Bentley uncovers the complexities of opera as a multivalent site of human and ideological interactions, shedding light on the individual experiences and stories of performers, staff members, and audiences involved in operatic cultures in New Orleans.
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