Over the past months, members have been busy developing new ways to perform safely preparing their facilities for a safe and healthy work environment and exploring repertoire suitable for fewer musicians on stage. Our shared documents are meant to include your feedback and are regularly updated.
Safety protocols for stage work and public venues: Recap Table
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ksxELdMttHtCqrvvxJ2Ax8lurlVxffWJAKYC67Laj7c/edit#gid=2124203817
This document assembles safety protocols from many different countries and sources, concentrating either on the performing arts or event sector. Key elements are creating a safe working environment, visitor handling, spacing singers and musicians on stage and in the orchestra pit, and costume fittings and make-up
If you do wish to send us the safety protocol your house is using, kindly write to celia@opera-europa.org
Reduced opera scores and works for small ensembles: lists
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ANUzPTCK_KqORmJkUrXaSrDDLwUL70LEY1D6-SAxTxY/edit#gid=0
This document includes the works our members recommended for smaller ensemble or piano. It also lists a choice of music publishers who developed catalogues for corona-proof pieces or take commissions for reductions.
If you do wish to send us titles for the reduced opera scores you have commissioned or had good experiences with, kindly write to susanna@opera-europa.org
Find publications and re-opening guidelines in our document centre.