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Global City-Level Opera Performance Records
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This collection details global opera performances, providing rich information on events, including the specific season, city of performance, and vital statistics related to the composers and their works. The data allows users to explore performance run counts, production specifics, and chronological records of opera events worldwide. It is designed to support the study of opera history and geography.
Columns
The dataset contains fifteen fields detailing performance and composer information:
- season: The period or season during which the performance took place. (String)
- iso: The country code associated with the location of the performance. (String)
- city: The specific city where the opera was performed. (String)
- composer: The name of the opera's composer. (String)
- db: The date of birth of the composer. (String)
- dd: The date of death of the composer. (String)
- nat: The nationality of the composer (e.g., Italian, Austrian). (String)
- mf: The gender of the composer. (String)
- work: The title or name of the opera. (String)
- worknat: The nationality associated with the opera work itself. (String)
- type: The performance type. (String)
- start date: The initial date of the performance run. (String)
- performances: The total number of performances in the run. (String)
- production: The specific type of production. (String)
Distribution
The data is provided in a single file named
city-level-runs.csv, which has a file size of 2.76 MB. The structure consists of approximately 33,100 valid records or rows across 15 columns. Statistical details show high data validity across most fields, though certain columns, such as 'production' and 'date of death' (dd), contain missing values.Usage
This data product is suited for diverse analytical applications. It can be used to study global opera performance trends by season or year. Users can perform detailed analysis of cities that host performances and investigate the influence of various composers. The dataset facilitates research into the history and geography of classical music.
Coverage
The scope of this data is global, detailing opera performance locations across various countries, including prominent records from Germany (DE) and Russia (RU). Cities featured include St Petersburg and Moscow. Data on composer nationality indicates strong representation from Italian (it) and Austrian (at) composers. Performance seasons span from 1213 to 1718, while the start dates of recorded performances are clustered around the early 21st century (e.g., 2012–2018).
License
CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) - Public Domain Dedication
Who Can Use It
Intended users include:
- Academics and Researchers: For studying historical music trends and cultural geography.
- Data Scientists: For analysing temporal and geographical patterns in artistic production.
- Cultural Analysts: For evaluating the location, composer, and type of opera performances globally.
- Museums: For context and information related to cultural displays and exhibits.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global City-Level Opera Performance Records
- World Opera Runs and Composer Statistics
- Historical Opera Performance Register
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Original Data Source: Global City-Level Opera Performance Records
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