Future Repertoire on Operabase that allows artists to showcase their desired future roles/musical works to casting professionals and artistic administrators.
Future Repertoire on Operabase that allows artists to showcase their desired future roles/musical works to casting professionals and artistic administrators. You can add any roles, off-stage contributions (e.g. conductor, director, designer etc.) and / or instrumental works that you would like to perform.
What is Future Repertoire?
Future Repertoire enables artists to indicate up to 5 works or roles they would like to perform in the future, both prepared and unprepared. This information helps casting professionals and artistic administrators understand an artist's career aspirations and casting preferences.
How to Add Future Repertoire:
To add Future Repertoire, follow the steps below:
- Login and click on “Edit” on your Operabase profile
- Go to the “Repertoire” tab
- Click on “Add Future Repertoire”
- Insert details of musical works or roles that you would like to perform
Examples of Future Repertoire:
- Singers:
Example: An artist can add roles such as Don José in “Carmen” or Mimì in "La Bohème".
- Conductors:
Example: A conductor can add works such as Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 or opera productions such as Le nozze di Figaro.
- Designers (costumes, sets, lights):
Example: A designer can add works such as Swan Lake or Aida to show their interest in contributing to the creative vision of these works.
- Instrumentalists:
Example: An instrumentalist can list instrumental works such as Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, op. 35 or Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major to show their desired repertoire.
Prepared vs. Unprepared Work or Role:
Prepared Work/Role:
Prepared works or roles refers to pieces or roles that an artist has thoroughly studied and is ready to perform with minimal additional preparation. Artists who consider a piece or role as prepared typically feel confident in their ability to deliver a performance, off-stage artists have developed a clear vision with drawings, visualisations, prototypes etc.
Examples:
- Singers:
Example: A soprano who has studied and rehearsed the role of Carmen, including learning the music, mastering the vocal technique, and interpreting the character's emotions.
- Conductors:
Example: A conductor who has studied and rehearsed Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, including analysing the score, leading rehearsals with the orchestra, and refining interpretative decisions.
- Designers:
Example: A costume designer who has researched the historical context, collaborated with the director and production team, and created detailed costume sketches for characters in "The Nutcracker".
- Instrumentalists:
Example: A violinist who has practised the solo part of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, including technical passages, musical phrasing, and stylistic nuances.
Unprepared Work/Role:
Unprepared work or role refers to pieces or roles that an artist aspires to perform but has not yet thoroughly studied or prepared. Artists may have an interest in these works or roles but require additional time and effort to become fully ready for performance, off-stage artists have developed a vision but have not yet prepared drawings, visualisations, prototypes etc.
Examples:
- Singers:
Example: A tenor who dreams of performing the role of Siegfried in Wagner's "Ring Cycle" but has not yet learned the music or studied the score.
- Conductors:
Example: A conductor who aspires to conduct Mahler's Symphony No. 2 but has not yet had the opportunity to extensively study the score, attend rehearsals with professional orchestras, or gain conducting experience.
- Designers:
Example: A set designer who envisions creating innovative stage sets for Puccini's "Tosca" but has not yet researched the historical context, consulted with the director, or developed specific design concepts for the production.
- Instrumentalists:
Example: A pianist who admires Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 but has not yet practised the passages, learned the score, or rehearsed with an orchestra.
Future Repertoire is a powerful tool for artists to communicate their career aspirations to casting professionals and artistic directors. By using this feature effectively, artists can increase their visibility and opportunities within the industry. Whether you're a singer, conductor, costume designer, or instrumentalist, adding your desired future roles to your Operabase profile can help you attract the right opportunities and advance your career.