Auditions for instrumentalists

 

Opera Studio "Silvio Varviso" 2025

Il Campanello
by Gaetano Donizetti

with Ensemble "a parti reali".

The auditions are open for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn.

Applications will be open between 1 October 2024 and 25 February 2025

Rehearsals and performances: 7 - 30 July 2025

Opera Studio Auditions for instrumentalists

Il Campanello

by Gaetano Donizetti (Ricordi critical edition)

Programme of the auditions

Extracts from the opera Il Campanello by Gaetano Donizetti (they will be sent after the application), and

  • Violin W. A. Mozart, Concerto for violin and orchestra, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Viola Stamitz or Hoffmeister, Concerto for viola and orchestra, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Cello J. Haydn, Concerto for cello and orchestra, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Contrabass one of the concertos by G. Bottesini, J.B. Vanhal or C. Dittersdorf, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Flute W. A. Mozart, Concerto for flute and orchestra K 313 or K 314, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Clarinet W. A. Mozart, Clarinet Concerto clarinet and orchestra K 622, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Oboe W. A. Mozart, Concerto for oboe and orchestra K 314b, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Bassoon W. A. Mozart, Concerto for bassoon and orchestra K 191, 1st movement (exposition only)
  • Horn W. A. Mozart, Concerto for horn and orchestra K 412 or K 417 or K 447 or K 495, 1st movement (exposition only)

Live auditions will take place on 10 (ev. 11) March 2025.

Umberto Finazzi, musical director
Daniele Piscopo, stage director
Gabor Meszaros, artistic director Ticino Musica

Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana
V
ia Soldino 9, Lugano

Applications are open until 25 February 2025

Musicians from all nationalities are admissible. Age limit: 35 years. The jury reserves the right to consider minor exceptions. Selected candidates who participate - according to the regulations - in the Opera Studio will receive a scholarship to the value of CHF 1500.-

How to apply

In order to apply, please fill in the application form. Links to the following media must be shared while applying:

  • curriculum vitae
  • artistic picture
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