Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vi
3. Preface and Acknowledgements vii
4. Introduction ix
5. CHAPTER ONE. Artistic Direction and the Political: Exception Takes the Stage? 1
6. CHAPTER TWO. Performance Repertoire: Representations of Social Conflicts 29
7. CHAPTER THREE. Organization, Budget, and Infrastructure: Between Center and Periphery 107
8. CHAPTER FOUR. Festival Reception: Judgment, Criticism, Audience 135
9. CHAPTER FIVE. Host Community: Policy and Resistance 159
10. References 205
11. Index 219