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Freakonomics Radio · December 17, 2025 · 42m

Who Pays for “Messiah”?

Stephen Dubner (solo)

In the 18th century, Handel relied on royal patronage. Today, it’s donors like Gary Parr who keep the music playing. In this bonus episode of our “Making Messiah” series, Parr breaks down the economics of the New York Philharmonic.

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