Kentucky Opera

2022/23 Barbara and Halsey Sandford Studio Artist Program Application: PIANISTS

This application closed on Thursday November 18, 2021.

Kentucky Opera is auditioning for the 2022/2023 Barbara and Halsey Sandford Studio Artist Program. The Studio Artist pianist serves as a coach, rehearsal pianist and performance pianist in various capacities with the company. The Studio Artist pianist will work closely with the Studio Artist Director, Staff Pianist, and visiting conductors to prepare Studio Artist singers with roles and covers as well as develop their own répétiteur skills and techniques. The SA coach/pianist may serve as primary or secondary rehearsal pianist for the mainstage performances, prepare the singers and serve as performance pianist for masterclasses, workshops, lessons, coachings and recitals. The SA coach/pianist will also prepare the singers and serve as performance pianist for engagement, marketing and patron cultivation events and performances.

Please upload the following audition material with your application:

Your live audition repertoire will be the same as the virtual audition uploaded material requirements listed below.

Virtual audition applicants:
A solo piece of your choice, OR playing and singing a 19th-century aria of their choice Play and sing ONE of the following Mozart excerpts:

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO recitative “È decisa la lite . . .” and sextet
COSÌ FAN TUTTE sextet with the following recit, ending at "Inflebil metro."

Play and sing ONE of the following:

CARMEN Quintet “Nous avons en tête . . .”
LA BOHÈME Act I up to Benoit’s entrance

Play and sing an excerpt of any opera composed after 1940 (no more than 5 minutes)

Applicant may be asked to sight read and/or conduct as well.

Please note: this application is for PIANISTS only. You can find the application for Singers here.

Please contact Johanna Kvam at jkvam@kyopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

US Citizen?*

If not, you must have a green card to be considered for the Studio Artist Program.

Yes

How did you learn about this program?*

Please select your desired audition date:*

Audition preference is not guaranteed.

Louisville, KY. Friday December 4, 2021

Opera Center

Louisville, KY. Saturday, December 5, 2021

Opera Center

I wish to audition virtually.

You will be required to upload 4 pieces. Please confirm the required repertoire.

Contact Information

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Day Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Best time to call:*

E-mail address*

Evening Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Best time to call:*

Please list two recognized professionals (teachers, coaches, etc.) as references.*

Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Resume

Please include a resume*

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Headshot

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Video Submissions

Live audition applicants:
2 videos of yourself collaborating with one or more singers in contrasting styles, made within the last 12 months. Each video should be no more than 4-5 min long. Both collaborations must be opera rep. At least one must be in Italian.

Virtual audition applicants:
A solo piece of your choice, OR playing and singing a 19th-century aria of their choice Play and sing ONE of the following Mozart excerpts:

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO recitative “È decisa la lite . . .” and sextet
COSÌ FAN TUTTE sextet with the following recit, ending at "Inflebil metro."

Play and sing ONE of the following:

CARMEN Quintet “Nous avons en tête . . .”
LA BOHÈME Act I up to Benoit’s entrance

Play and sing an excerpt of any opera composed after 1940 (no more than 5 minutes)

Videos*

Live audition applications require 2 pieces; virtual audition applicants require 4 pieces. Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

You must be signed in to add videos.