Auditions for singers

Rita o il marito picchiato (in Italian)

by Gaetano Donizetti

The opera will be performed in Italian. 

• Rita (soprano)
• Pepé (tenor)
• Gasparo (baritone)

Programme of the video audition

• Role of Rita (soprano): aria of Rita in Italian and an aria by Donizetti, in Italian, free choice
• Role of Pepé (tenore): aria of Pepé in Italian and an aria by Donizetti, in Italian, free choice
• Role of Gasparo (baritono): aria of Gasparo in Italian and an aria by Donizetti, in Italian, free choice

Programme of the live audition

The same pieces as the video audition

Schedule

• Application deadline: 20 January 2024
• Communication of admitted applicants: 24 January 2024
• Live auditions: 26 and 27 February 2024
• Communication of selected participants: 4 March 2024

Umberto Finazzi, Musical Director “Silvio Varviso” international Opera Studio
Daniele Piscopo, stage director
Gabor Meszaros, Artistic Director Ticino Musica

Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
Via Soldino 9, Lugano

Applications will be open between 1 October 2023 and 20 January 2024

Rehearsals and performances: 1 - 28 July 2024

Singers from all nationalities are admissible. Age limit: 35 years. The jury may decide on exceptions of small entity. Selected candidates that participate in the Opera Studio and respect its terms and conditions will be awarded a scholarship of CHF 1500.—.