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Opera Company Expenditure by Department (%). Orchestra and Chorus 35, Stage and Technical Crew 25, Soloist Fees 20, Costumes and Wigs 12, Marketing and Admin 8.
| Category | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Orchestra and Chorus | 35 |
| Stage and Technical Crew | 25 |
| Soloist Fees | 20 |
| Costumes and Wigs | 12 |
| Marketing and Admin | 8 |
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Average Frequency Range by Voice Type (Hertz). Lowest Pitch: Bass 80, Baritone 100, Tenor 130, Contralto 170, Soprano 260. Highest Pitch: Bass 330, Baritone 400, Tenor 500, Contralto 700, Soprano 1050.
| Bass | Baritone | Tenor | Contralto | Soprano | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Pitch | 80 | 100 | 130 | 170 | 260 |
| Highest Pitch | 330 | 400 | 500 | 700 | 1,050 |
Average Season Attendance by Era. Columns: Historical Era, Average Attendance, Subscription Share, Full Capacity Ratio. Late Baroque, 450, 15%, 60%. Classical, 850, 30%, 75%. Romantic, 1,800, 55%, 90%. Early Modern, 1,400, 40%, 80%.
| Historical Era | Average Attendance | Subscription Share | Full Capacity Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Baroque | 450 | 15% | 60% |
| Classical | 850 | 30% | 75% |
| Romantic | 1,800 | 55% | 90% |
| Early Modern | 1,400 | 40% | 80% |
Key Stages in Staging a New Opera Production. Stage 1: Score analysis and dramaturgical research. Stage 2: Concept design and model box approval. Stage 3: Musical rehearsals with piano accompaniment. Stage 4: Stage blocking and technical integration. Stage 5: Full dress rehearsal with orchestra. Stage 6: Opening night premiere.
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