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Tue Oct 15, 2024

The Voice 2025 edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal: apply by November 1!

The Voice 2025 edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal: apply by November 1!

Only 2 weeks left to apply for the Voice 2025 edition of the Concours musical international de Montréal, taking place from May 25 to June 6, 2025. The CMIM is seeking versatile singing artists, ready to meet today’s demands for a successful career. Perform for a prestigious jury and enthusiastic public and compete for over $150,000 in prizes. Travel and accommodations are provided. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to launch your career!

Mon Oct 14, 2024

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY in Italy 2025: Celebrating 31 years in Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY in Italy 2025: Celebrating 31 years in Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3

Your Success starts with our Summer Program. Gain the skills you need for your future. Gain the skills to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy in Italy is now casting all roles, featuring fully staged Operas Falstaff by G. Verdi, Little Women by M. Adamo, Die Fledermaus by J. Strauss, and Broadway show Into The Woods, in addition to Opera scenes, Concerts, Handel Marathon, Verdi Requiem, Pergolesi Stabat Mater, Mozart Exsultate Jubilate and choral-orchestral performances.  Participants receive professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and Agents & Artistic Directors Audition. Make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career. Apply today.

Sun Oct 13, 2024

Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival 2025: apply now!

Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival 2025: apply now!

Step into a world where passion meets preparation, and emerging talent blossoms into operatic excellence. For over a decade Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival has been the crucible where the next generation of opera professionals is forged.  6 weeks of intense, individualized training with the best renown professionals in the World.  3 beautiful fully staged operas.  Experience “orchestra time” where you get individualized coaching with orchestra to discover the nuances of performing with orchestra.  Build connections with invited industry leaders and lasting friendships with your peers in the unique Mediterranean setting of ancient Sicily.  Apply now at mediterraneanoperafestival.com

Sat Oct 12, 2024

Varna International Music Academy 2025: Early bird special!

Varna International Music Academy 2025: Early bird special!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: APPLY BY 11/27! Varna International is casting for our Varna International Music Academy 2025 season in Europe & South Carolina! Vocalists, choral singers, instrumentalists, conductors, & pianists...apply for our program to receive in-depth music training with expert faculty from the Metropolitan Opera & other prestigious institutions. Join us for unparalleled performance opportunities with orchestra of: Die Fledermaus, Strauss; Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi, Puccini; A Grand Night for Singing, Rodgers & Hammerstein; Violin Concerto with Ilya Kaler, Brahms; Symphony #1, Brahms; Great Mass in C minor, Mozart; Petite messe solennelle, Rossini. Conductor: Maestro Buchalter, Metropolitan Opera. Apply Now! https://varnainternational.com

Fri Oct 11, 2024

The Ohio Light Opera 2025: Deadline approaching!

The Ohio Light Opera 2025: Deadline approaching!

Audition Application for the 2025 Festival Season with the Ohio Light Opera are Monday, October 21st. For 45 seasons, The Ohio Light Opera has dedicated itself to the exploration and production of the best of traditional operetta and musical theater. Our recently announced 2025 season includes: Carousel (Rogers and Hammerstein, 1945), Brigadoon (Lerner and Loewe, 1947), Tip-Toes (Gershwin, 1925), Patience (Gilbert and Sullivan, 1881), Bittersweet (Noël Coward, 1929), and The Cousin from Batavia (Eduard Künneke, 1921). Auditions are available either in-person or virtually and OLO offers both professional and young artist contracts.  All offers are paid and include housing for the duration of the contract.

Thu Oct 10, 2024

Nashville Opera's Mary Ragland Emerging Artists: Apply by October 28th!

Nashville Opera's Mary Ragland Emerging Artists: Apply by October 28th!

Apply by October 28th! Nashville Opera is now accepting applications for the 2026 Mary Ragland Emerging Artist Program. Four singers and one pianist will be selected for this paid 12 to 15-week (depending on position) opportunity. Emerging Artists will perform comprimario and lead roles in the mainstage season productions of Jason Powell’s Fortuna the Time Bender vs. The Schoolgirls of Doom (Oct. 26-Nov. 17 2025), and Rossini’s The Barber of Seville (Mar. 28-Apr. 19 2026), along with acting as featured soloists at the company's black-tie gala, and will headline the 2026 Nashville Opera On Tour education program (Jan. 25-Mar. 27, 2026). 

Wed Oct 9, 2024

The 2025 Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academies: Unlock your Potential!

The 2025 Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academies: Unlock your Potential!

Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academy - UK. Unlock your Potential! The Ensemble OrQuesta Opera Academies, for 10 years, have attracted singers from all over the world to learn, while performing a full role in a fully staged production, with professional orchestral accompaniment. The academies focus on what matters for your artistic development: acting, movement, technique, pronunciation and style. The academies are led by multidisciplinary artist Marcio da Silva and his team. Don Giovanni - Mozart | Acis & Galatea - Handel | Dido & Aeneas - Purcell | Teseo - Handel. www.ensembleorquesta.com/eo-opera-academy

Tue Oct 8, 2024

APPLY NOW: OPERA NORTH 2025 RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM!

APPLY NOW: OPERA NORTH 2025 RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM!

In June and July 2025, Opera North offers three imaginative productions with orchestra — Rachel Portman’s The Little Prince, Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, and Leigh's Man of La Mancha — performed at our outdoor home, the stunning Blow-Me-Down Farm in Cornish, NH. These productions feature our Resident Artists in all roles whenever possible.     Reviewers called last season's productions "unlimited fun" and "beautifully sung," and noted "fine voices and orchestra, expertly conducted by Louis Burkot, Opera North's long-time Artistic Director.   Opera North offers both in-person in Boston, Chicago, Bloomington, Dallas, New York City, and Atlanta as well as virtual auditions. For more information about Opera North, please visit operanorth.org.

Mon Oct 7, 2024

Utah Opera's Resident Artist Program – Application closes October 18th!

Utah Opera's Resident Artist Program – Application closes October 18th!

USUO proudly supports Resident Artist singers and pianists with an integral step between graduate studies and a career. Participants spend nine months from September to May developing professional skills through mainstage performances with USUO, expert coachings, workshops, and masterclass sessions.  The USUO Resident Artists are the primary, in-person ambassadors for opera and artistry in many of our local communities, but most particularly among Utah’s K-12 schools.  Each individual should expect to share their talent with USUO’s staff, board, and donors as well as Utah’s most diverse audiences as they travel around our beautiful state.

Sat Oct 5, 2024

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY in Italy 2025: Celebrating 31 years in Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY in Italy 2025: Celebrating 31 years in Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3

Your Success starts with our Summer Program. Gain the skills you need for your future. Gain the skills to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy in Italy is now casting all roles, featuring fully staged Operas Falstaff by G. Verdi, Little Women by M. Adamo, Die Fledermaus by J. Strauss, and Broadway show Into The Woods, in addition to Opera scenes, Concerts, Handel Marathon, Verdi Requiem, Pergolesi Stabat Mater, Mozart Exsultate Jubilate and choral-orchestral performances.  Participants receive professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and Agents & Artistic Directors Audition. Make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career. Apply today.

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