Boston's classical music community was shaken last month when Opera Boston, the smaller of the city's two professional opera companies, abruptly ceased operations, citing an insurmountable budget deficit.

On Tuesday, the surviving Boston Lyric Opera presented a panel discussion on the viability of opera in Boston, moderated by Radio Boston's Adam Ragusea. Panelists included:

The discussion took place at the Boston Public Library’s Rabb Lecture Hall. Click on Listen Now.