Case Study
From paper scores to an integrated digital music archive
A structured digital archive connecting scores, metadata, versions, productions and mobile distribution to artists.Digitalmusic archive
Advancedsearch and metadata
Mobiledistribution
Context
The score as part of the production process
The objective was not simply to scan documents, but to create a structured archive in which scores remain connected to titles, productions, versions, rights and physical locations.
Challenges
What had to be brought into one system
Rich metadataScores needed structured information by composer, work, size and other attributes.
Versions and historyCuts and different versions had to remain traceable.
Physical and digital archiveDigital files and physical locations needed to coexist.
Distribution to artistsMaterials had to reach individuals, groups or cast roles on mobile devices.
Solution
Opera ERP as the operational platform
Opera ERP integrates the music archive with titles and productions, advanced search, metadata, version history, physical locations, licences or rentals and mobile distribution of materials.
Music archiveMetadataVersioningAdvanced searchProductionsMobile
Benefits
More continuity between people, data and activities
Faster retrieval of scores and related information.
Versions and changes remain traceable.
Digital and physical archive information stays connected.
Scores are linked directly to productions and titles.
Role-based distribution to artists and groups.
A reusable archive instead of isolated files.
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