Logistics of writing an opera
Posted: 22 May 2021, 20:04
Hi folks,
I'm exploring the process of writing an opera and I wanted to reach out to the collective experience of the board for a few questions. I'm not asking for specific legal advice, but rather would like to become aware of other composer's experiences.
Are there legal concerns with choosing a title, or characters?
I'm presuming if there is a famous person named Bob Smith, you title the work "Bob Smith Is An Idiot," and there is a character named Bob Smith, you would probably incur some legal difficulties (except maybe in the case of a parody?)... but are there other concerns to be aware of?
Likewise, are there issues with choosing a subject?
Are there any concerns when choosing to adapt a real world event, or the work of another artist (whether an author, composer, etc.). I would presume that plays/poems under copyright would require permission from the copyright holder, but are there additional issues?
Thanks so much for any feedback!
I'm exploring the process of writing an opera and I wanted to reach out to the collective experience of the board for a few questions. I'm not asking for specific legal advice, but rather would like to become aware of other composer's experiences.
Are there legal concerns with choosing a title, or characters?
I'm presuming if there is a famous person named Bob Smith, you title the work "Bob Smith Is An Idiot," and there is a character named Bob Smith, you would probably incur some legal difficulties (except maybe in the case of a parody?)... but are there other concerns to be aware of?
Likewise, are there issues with choosing a subject?
Are there any concerns when choosing to adapt a real world event, or the work of another artist (whether an author, composer, etc.). I would presume that plays/poems under copyright would require permission from the copyright holder, but are there additional issues?
Thanks so much for any feedback!