Auditions for singers

Il matrimonio segreto

by Domenico Cimarosa

• Carolina (soprano)
• Elisetta (soprano)
• Fidalmai (mezzosoprano)
• Paolino (tenore)
• Geronimo (basso)
• Conte Robinson (baritono)

Programme of the video audition

• Role of Carolina (soprano): aria of Carolina and an aria by Mozart, in Italian, free choice
• Role of Elisetta (soprano): aria of Elisetta and an aria by Mozart, in Italian, free choice
• Role of Fidalma (mezzosoprano): aria of Fidalma and an aria by Mozart, in Italian, free choice
• Role of Paolino (tenore): aria of Paolino and an aria by Mozart, in Italian, free choice
• Role of Conte Robinson (baritono): aria of Conte Robinson and an aria by Mozart, in Italian, free choice
• Role of Geronimo (basso buffo): aria of Geronimo and an aria by Mozart, in Italian, free choice

Programme of the live audition

The same pieces as the video audition, plus a Recitativo Secco and the first finale, from number 90 to the end of "le orecchie non stancate".

Schedule

• Applications deadline: 15 January 2023
• Communication of admitted applicants: 19 January 2023
• Live auditions: 12 and 13 February 2023
• Communication of selected participants: 28 February 2023

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 15 October 2022 and 15 January 2023

Rehearsals and performances: 20 June - 28 July 2023

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.—.