Mascarade Opera (2026-2028) - Singers and Répétiteurs

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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.

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N.B. There is an upper age limit (as of the closing date for applications on 17 November 2025) of 28 for singers and 32 for répétiteurs; singers born on or before 17 November 1996 are not eligible.

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Video Recordings

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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, meanwhile, 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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Live Audition Dates

In December 2025, selected applicants will be invited to the live auditions at the Mascarade Opera Foundation in Florence, Italy, which will be held Friday 6 February - Sunday 8 February 2026. The first day of live auditions (Friday 6 February) will consist of auditions and individual coaching sessions with members of Mascarade Opera’s Artistic Team. At the end of this first day, in the evening on Friday 6 February, up to 10 singers will be selected to proceed to the second round. The second day of live auditions (Saturday 7 February) will involve workshops and further coaching sessions for the selected singers in preparation for the final round on the third day (Sunday 8 February). The finalists will perform in a public aria concert on Sunday 8 February 2026, in front of a panel of our partner opera houses and agency partners. Directly after this concert, up to 5 singers will be offered a place on the programme. These offers will be non-binding and candidates will be given time to confirm their acceptance. Selected répétiteurs will be given an individual audition time on either Friday 6 February or Saturday 7 February. All other candidates, both répétiteurs and any singers not selected for the final round, are welcome to remain in Florence and attend the Sunday concert but are not obliged to do so. Financial support is available up to a capped amount to help artists cover their travel and accommodation costs for the live auditions depending on travel distance and the number of nights required in Florence.

Please confirm where you would be travelling from for the live auditions in Florence in February 2026.*

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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.

References

Two letters of reference are required. Referees can be music industry professionals with whom you have worked, including conductors, stage directors and singing teachers. Any agents and/or family relatives may NOT act as referees.

Letters of Reference*

Two letters of reference must be received by the deadline or the application will not be valid. It is your own responsibility to contact your referees in plenty of time to ensure they are happy to provide a reference and are able to do so by the deadline. If any of the original referees have not responded a week before the deadline, it is recommended that you contact others so that your application can still be completed in time. Only your first 2 references will be considered so it is advised to contact additional referees in this case.

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Some companies choose to only allow the online submission option. That is the case with this programme: you will not be able to upload a pre-written letter. The referee MUST use the online form to submit their recommendation.

Minimum number permitted: 2. Maximum number permitted: 4 Allowed method(s): Online.

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Referee 1*

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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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