International Explainer: What is Operabase?
September 16, 2024 - International Explainer
Operabase has documented operatic activity worldwide since 1996, with over 800,000 performances on file. It records the work of artists in over 3000 theatres, and publishes season information to opera-goers in 34 languages.
The majority of Operabase’s information is provided free of charge. The public area contains access to the current, last and announced future seasons. This information can be searched in various ways:
- Search by artist, work title, composer, city, company, dates, or a combination of these.
- Auto-complete fields simplify searches.
- Search for city and country names in different languages.
- Geographic information creates interactive maps and lists of nearby performances.
- Find tickets for performances.
- Access information on over 100,000 artists.
Professional Casting Tool:
The Operabase Casting Tool is a resource for casting professionals in the performing arts, offering access to over 150,000 artists, including singers, instrumentalists, and crew members. It features advanced search filters, such as language proficiency and performance experience, to assist in finding appropriate talent quickly, including for last-minute replacements. The tool is also designed for season planning, supporting searches across a range of professions and roles for opera, ballet, classical music, musicals, theatre, and concerts. It includes data from more than 700,000 performances, regularly updated with new artist information.