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Please be prepared to sing a Puccini aria, if you
have one in your repertoire. If not, it is preferable that you
sing any romantic Italian aria that reflects your abilities. In
the absence of the above choices, please sing something as close to
the romantic Italian style as possible. You may be asked to sing
a second selection, if you have one available. A photo and resume/bio
is welcomed. ALL ROLES ARE AVAILBLE. If you are auditioning
for the role of Liu in “Turandot” you may be asked to sing
the last 3 lines of “Signore Ascolta” pgs 116, 117 in the
Ricordi Score. If you are auditioning for the role of Turandot,
you may to asked to sing from the Ricordi Vocal Score, pg 272
bottom line and pg 273 top line.These sections need
not be memorized. Those auditioning for the chorus may
sing any selection of their choosing. All singers who have previously
sung in the OTR chorus are exempt from auditioning and just need to
contact OTR to confirm their interest in being considered for the ensemble.
“The Puccini Tour” will take place on May 5, 6,
7, 2006 in the Pikes Peak Center, Colorado Springs and will make stops
in Rome for “Tosca” Act I, in Paris for “La Boheme” Act
II, and in Peking for “Turandot” highlights from Acts I,
II. The chorus will be featured and will number some 60 singers. Performers will
be costumed with wigs/makeup for the named characters and will be staged
in concert format with orchestra on stage and use of props and scenic
suggestion.
PLEASE EMAIL FOR AN AUDITION APPOINTMENT. PLEASE STATE PREFERENCE FOR
TIME AND DATE AND WE WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR REQUEST. Email: operarockies@qwest.net
Phone: (719) 570-1950, Martile Rowland, Artistic Director
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