Posts

THE WESLEY BALK OPERA/MUSIC-THEATER INSTITUTE is unlike any other professional development program in the country. It builds upon the basic skills of singing, acting, and moving, and unifies these essential musical and theatrical components into integrated performance. Now in its 41st year, the Institute has had a profound impact upon hundreds of diverse participants who have found its unique concepts applicable to all styles of theatrical performance. The intensive three-week session features an outstanding staff of instructors who create a stimulating and challenging environment, providing respectful observation, support, and instruction by focusing on individual growth instead of competition or comparison. WWW.WESLEYBALK.ORG

We're so excited to announce Tenor Vittorio Grigolo as one of the Judge for the Nicola Martinucci Competition. In addition to over $20,000 USD in cash prizes we will have an amazing parterre of Judges. Join us today! Judges: Vittorio Grigolo, Special Guest; Nicola Martinucci, Honorary President; Michel Beaulac, Opera de Montreal; David Bennett, San Diego Opera; Giancarlo Del Monaco, Director; Francesca Condeluci, Columbia Artists - CAMI; Claudio Ferri, Royal Artists Management; Mauro Gabrieli, Teatro Comunale di Bologna; James Meena, Opera Carolina; Aldo Tarabella, Teatro del Giglio di Lucca; Melissa Wegner, Metropolitan Opera New York. Competition will take place in Lucca, Italy at Teatro del Giglio June 25 - 29, 2019. Check for Prizes, info and to apply at: http://www.martinuccicompetition.com

Calling all Singers and Collaborative Pianists! GSI Arts Foundation is delighted to announce our upcoming opera Training Program, Festival and Competition in the beautiful city of Setúbal, Portugal from August 5 - 18, 2019! Housing and breakfast included, please inquire about limited scholarships! Our intensive program includes a music staff of world renowned coaches and voice teachers, from the Metropolitan Opera, The Salzburg Mozarteum, Opéra de Paris and St. Petersburg Russia, among others. The program will provide numerous performance opportunities, such as concerts in historical churches of the city, as well as a concert of staged opera scenes. The repertoire for the opera scenes and concerts shall be tailored specifically to suit the talents of our singers.

Attention singers, Miami Music Festival has the following opening roles for this summer's festival. 
 Le Nozze di Figaro: Bartolo-Session 1, Countess Cover -Session 2, Barbarina- Session 2; Dark Sisters: Presendia, The Prophet/King
; Magic Flute: 1st Spirit- Session 2, 2nd Spirit- Session 1 and 2, Queen of the Night- Session 1, 3rd Lady- Session 2, Monostatos- Session 2, Sarastro- Session 1, Speaker- Session 1 and 2; L'incoronazione di Poppea: Fortuna, Lucano, Valletto
; Armide: Hidraot, Renaud, La Sagesse, Chevalier Danois. Spend your summer in Miami's notorious South-Beach, Perform a role with full orchestra and study with prominent voice faculty, coaches, conductors and directors. Additional performance opportunities in opera scenes programs, aria evenings, musical theatre, and Zarzuela.

Deadline EXTENDED! Major SCHOLARSHIPS still available! Want to study with superstar soprano BARBARA FRITTOLI? Want to study with the teacher of stars, Piotr BECZALA, and Elina GARANCA? Well, you can, with us! 4 weeks of intensive operatic training with voice teachers and coaches from the young artists programs of the METROPOLITAN OPERA, TEATRO ALLA SCALA, and MOZARTEUM SALZBURG, plus BARBARA FRITTOLI, more incredible special guests, career consultants, Italian language study, as well as tourism, and beaches in the heart of the spectacular Puglia region of Italy. Final deadline to APPLY is MAY 25th! Act Now.

Deadline May 1! There's no fee to apply, an experience pianist is provided at live auditions, and you may send videos as well. Is there a difference between what you know you're capable of and what you do in performance? Do you know that you could sing more freely, easily, and beautifully, but old habits keep getting in the way? Would you like a more accurate anatomical understanding of your own body and how it works when you sing, breathe, stand, and walk? Are you looking for a training program that provides the kind of daily private instruction that seems like a hallmark of the great singers of the past? Interested in the Alexander Technique but never had the time or money to study? The summer intensive at ATsinging (Alexander Technique & Singing) was designed for you. For the price of one credit at most universities, come see how AT can help you gain conscious control of your voice and artistry. Apply today!

AUDITIONS! Eurasia Festival Mainstage: Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin. Casting for the roles of: Tatiana, Onegin, Olga, Lensky, Gremin. June 27, 2019 | Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center | New York, NY Marc Verzatt, Stage Director Aza Sydykov | Conductor Eurasia Festival Ensemble | Chamber Orchestra Rehearsal Dates: June 20 - 27, 2019 Audition Location and Dates: Saturday May 11th and Sunday May 12th, 2019 The National Opera Center, New York, NY Or Video Audition A pianist is provided. May bring your own. Compensation: Payment is provided. Negotiated contract. Apply at www.eurasiafestival.org/apply

Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival is still accepting applications and is offering scholarships and grants to participants. There are two work-study possibilities available to baritones and basses also along with scholarships. To those singers not interested in singing roles, MOSF offers a shorter program starting on July 7. Teachers, coaching staff and conductors comprised of artists from ROH Covent Garden, with guest coach David Gowland - director of the Jette Parker Young Artists Program at ROH Covent Garden. Repertoire 2019: Don Giovanni, Carmen, La Rondine, and concerts. Fully staged with orchestra. Single room, Italian class, recitative training, tourism in Sicily, Sicilian cuisine, and many opportunities to enrich your artistic and personal life, creating lasting friendships.

Final call for lead roles at the Varna International Opera Academy in Varna, Bulgaria Varna International Opera Academy 2019 will take place in Varna, Bulgaria, June 2019, featuring fully-staged opera productions of Puccini’s Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, and Bernstein’s Candide. Available roles: Angelica in Suor Angelica. Dorabella and Don Alfonso in Mozart's Cosi fan tutte. Lauretta, Zita and Schicchi in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi. Soprano Soloist in Mozart's Great Mass in C minor. Participants will have the opportunity to work with the Metropolitan Opera’s own Maestro Gregory Buchalter. For more information about the program, auditions and to apply, visit: www.VarnaOperaAcademy.com

For The International Lyric Academy 2019, 25 years celebrating, we are giving the opportunity to take advantage of a Special offer. “Special 10 days intensive Program” We offer last-minute Academy deals, so you can create the ideal trip to sing in Italy without planning months in advance. Be part of the Concert Opera Program in Italy, Vicenza July, a “10 days intensive Program” with Voice Lessons, Coachings, Master Classes, Solo Concerts and auditions for managers! http://www.internationallyricacademy.com/?page_id=1401