Thanks to the Metropolitan Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, opera fans can see the real next generation of operatic talent at the companies’ annual auditions for their respective young artist training programs. Unfortunately, these overnight sensations often lack the extensive training in foreign languages and vocal techniques necessary to sustain multiple hours of performance and project their voices throughout large halls without microphones. Competitors from Paul Potts to ten-year-old Jackie Evancho have received this moniker for their respective performances of Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma” and “O Mio Babbino Caro.” Lyric Opera will not apply for working permits for foreign dancers.Television shows such as America’s Got Talent and its British counterpart bill performers as the next operatic superstar as soon as one decides to perform an aria. and Wacker Dr).Īll applicants must have valid eligibility to work in the United States. Please be prepared to show a government-issued photo identification card to gain access to the Civic Opera House (enter through the stage-door entrance at Washington St.
Interested male dancers must have strong partnering skills.Īuditions will be held at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Professional training in classical ballet technique, specifically en pointe, is required, as well as professional stage experience and a dynamic, dramatic presence.
All four dancers will be hired under a solo dancer contract.
Lyric will hire two couples with the intention of rotating performances and understudy assignments between them (manner of rotation to be determined). Rehearsals begin September 15, with seven performances October 6 through 28, 2014.Ĭapriccio requires one couple (1 man/1 woman). This revival production will be conducted by Sir Andrew Davis and staged by Peter McClintock Val Caniparoli is the choreographer and August Tye is the ballet mistress. Lyric Opera of Chicago is auditioning highly trained dancers with classical ballet experience, including pointe work, with strong acting experience for its upcoming production of the opera Capriccio by Richard Strauss.
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