2025 Summer Turin Opera Festival Opera Singer Recruitment
Role Selection for Mozart's Opera "Le Nozze di Figaro"
Important Dates
Application DeadlineMarch 10, 2025
Program StartJuly 20, 2025
Performance DateJuly 31, 2025
Available Roles
| Role | Voice Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Conte d'Almaviva | Baritone | 3000 EUR |
| Contessa d'Almaviva | Soprano | 3000 EUR |
| Susanna | Soprano | 3000 EUR |
| Figaro | Baritone | 3000 EUR |
| Cherubino | Mezzo-soprano or Male Soprano | 3000 EUR |
| Marcellina | Soprano | 3000 EUR |
| Don Bartolo | Bass | 3000 EUR |
| Antonio | Bass | 2000 EUR |
| Don Basilio | Tenor | 2000 EUR |
| Don Curzio | Tenor | 2000 EUR |
| Barbarina | Soprano | 2000 EUR |
Application Requirements
Basic Requirements
- Participants must be willing to take main or secondary roles, and participate in chorus performances if necessary
- Commit to studying the opera and improving professional skills under the guidance of top industry professionals
- Selected participants must memorize their assigned roles and possible chorus parts
Application Materials
- Resume (including name, gender, place of birth, date of birth, phone number, email, voice type, selected role, and basic background)
- One full-body photo and one half-body photo
- One Italian aria (preferably from "Le Nozze di Figaro") and one art song, total duration not exceeding 15 minutes
Selection Process
- All roles will be assigned based on the jury's evaluation of submitted videos
- The jury will prioritize participants' preferred roles
- Selected participants must respond to the organization within one week of receiving the notification email to confirm their participation in all opera rehearsals and performances
Course Schedule
To help participants achieve greater improvement during this festival, after communication with the organizing committee, renowned tenor Francisco Brito will provide vocal guidance and one-on-one instruction for all participants from July 22-31. The specific number of lessons will be determined based on each participant's situation.
Auditing Option
- Auditing student fee is half of the full fee
- Can have occasional lessons with instructors in addition to one masterclass
- In case main role performers are unable to perform due to force majeure, auditing students may have the opportunity to perform as understudies in the final opera performance
Important Notes
- No fee is required for online audition application
- Participants must not miss any rehearsals during the festival
- Fee does not include airfare, accommodation, or transportation costs
- After confirming participation, participants must complete payment by May 1, 2025. If withdrawing for personal reasons (not including major illness or accidents), all fees are non-refundable
Please send all materials to:[email protected]