Barcelona's Liceu opera house stalls season opener
Season opens a month late with Faust as a 30% cut in state subsidies brings a bad deal for Catalan cultureSpain's economic crisis has forced Barcelona's Liceu opera house to delay the start of its 2011-12 season by a month and could lead to temporary layoffs.The Liceu said cuts in subsidies by the Spanish culture ministry and the regional government of Catalonia have reduced its 2011-12 budget to €48.4m (£41m), down by €10m from two years ago.The theatre said it would start next season with...
Guardian Music — Season opens a month late with Faust as a 30% cut in state subsidies brings a bad deal for Catalan cultureSpain's economic crisis has forced Barcelona's Liceu opera house... more info