Mascarade Opera (2024-2026) - Singers and Répétiteurs

This application closed on Monday December 4, 2023.

By applying, all applicants agree not to make any claim whatsover against the Mascarade Opera Foundation or any of its affiliates regarding auditions and all aspects of the audition process. Decisions made by the Mascarade Opera audition panel are final.

Personal Information

First Name*

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Please note that there is an upper limit (as at the date of an application's submission) of 30 years of age for both singers and répétiteurs.

Please select your voice type or select Répétiteur from one of the following options.*

Contact Information

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Additional Information

How did you hear about Mascarade Opera?*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Video Recordings

Please upload / include links to video files.*

Each applicant must provide a link to 1 short video-recorded personal statement explaining why they wish to apply to Mascarade Opera, spoken in either English or Italian. In addition, singers must provide links to 2 recent video recordings (recorded within the last three months): two contrasting arias in different languages, one of which must be in Italian, and one which must include some recitative style delivery. Répétiteurs must provide links to 2 recent video recordings of accompanying singers or a singer (recorded within the last year): one song and one operatic aria. Number of selections required: 3.

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CV

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Headshot

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Live Audition Dates

Live auditions will be held in Florence, Italy on Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2024. In the event that you are granted a live audition, we would like to know your desired date. Audition times that are allocated cannot be changed and swaps are not permitted.

Please select your preferred live audition date.*

Friday 23 February 2024

Saturday 24 February 2024

Sunday 25 February 2024

Auditionees will be asked to prepare the following: Singers must offer three arias in different languages, one of which must be in Italian, and one which must include some recitative style delivery, as well as two songs. Répétiteurs will need to prepare a solo piano piece or movement of approximately 5 minutes in duration and the following two opera scenes: G. Puccini - La bohème, Act I Opening to entrance of Benoit and W. A. Mozart - Così fan tutte, Act I Scene 1. You will be asked to play while singing in the vocal lines. You will also be given some sight reading.

Referees

The details of two referees are required. This may include any music industry professionals with whom you have worked, including conductors and stage directors; references from a current or a recent singing teacher will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to contact your referees in plenty of time to ensure that each of them is happy to provide a reference should we contact them. Your current or a recent singing teacher, any agent and/or family relative may NOT act as a referee.

Referee 1*

Please include their full name, profession, association with you, e-mail address, phone number and preferred language of communication.

Referee 2*

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Payment Details

Payment Instructions

Either card payments or payments via PayPal to the Mascarade Opera Foundation (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=7YKF28JW6MVXE) are accepted. 100% of your fee is used to cover the cost of this application and audition process.

Amount: 30.00 (EUR)

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