The New
Jersey Association of Verismo Opera announces a new location and
audition dates for the organization's 30th Annual International
Vocal Competition. Artistic
Director Lucine Amara reminds vocalists of all ages and
vocal fachs worldwide to apply to the vocal competition and take
advantage of the early bird registration deadline of July 31,
2018. The final
application deadline is October 18, 2018.
"The
New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's 30th Annual
International Vocal Competition is open to singers of all ages
and vocal fachs. Applicants
may sing in any category -- verismo or another," said
Amara, who performed at the Metropolitan Opera for 41
years with opera houses and symphonies throughout the world.
Auditions
The preliminary auditions
take place at Shetler Studios, located at 244 West
54th Street in New York City, New York in the United States of
America. In 2018, the
preliminary audition dates and times are now November 1, 9, and
16 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and November 3 from 2:00 p.m. to
6:00 p.m. The final
auditions are held on December 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A
professional accompanist is provided to all vocalists
participating in the preliminary and final auditions. Applicants may also bring
their own accompanist.
At
the preliminary auditions, a luminary panel of judges officiates,
including Metropolitan Opera legend Lucine Amara; Maestra Lucy
Arner, Music Director/Principal Conductor, New Jersey Association
of Verismo Opera; and Evelyn La Quaif, General Manager and Stage
Director, New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera. Upon
request, the judges' comments are sent to all the preliminary
participants and finalists.
Free
Master Class
A
free master class is
offered to all applicants accepted to participate in the
preliminary auditions. Finalists
selected to perform in the vocal competition may attend three
four-hour free master classes. During
the master classes led by Amara (photo) and La Quaif, artists learn
deportment, language, style and presentation at auditions.
The
free master class for applicants accepted to the preliminary
auditions is offered on November 19 and November 21, 2018 from
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. These
classes take place at Yeoryia Studios in the Otello Room on the
fifth floor, located at 2067 Broadway, between 71st and 72nd
Streets, in New York, New York.
Finalists
are given feedback; extensive free coaching on language, style and
presentation; and the opportunity to perform in Verismo Opera's
fully staged upcoming productions.
Winners receive cash awards totaling $3,500 ($2,000 first
prize, $1,000 second prize and $500 third prize).
Application
All
applicants are required to send an application, a resume, a bio,
an MP3 file or a CD containing an aria recording, an 8 x 10 black
and white photo, and the application fee. An application may be
downloaded at http://bit.ly/ NJAVO2018VCApplication. Applicants will be notified
if they are accepted into the competition.
The
early bird registration fee, $55, is in effect through July 31,
2018, changing to $75 on August 1, 2018. Payment may be made securely
online at http://verismopera.org/donate- 2/
located at the bottom of the page or by check made out and sent to
Verismo Opera, P.O. Box 3024, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024-9024.
Verismo
Opera, the Bergen Performing Arts Center's (bergenPAC) house opera
company, is recognized for providing opportunities for artists to
learn and perform in a professional environment with a live
orchestra. Vocal
competition winners and finalists perform in several of Verismo
Opera's productions. The
28th and 29th Annual International Vocal Competition's first prize
winners, sopranos Zhanna Alkhazova and Yulan Piao, performed in
Verismo Opera's debut of Turandot.
For
further information or to schedule an audition appointment,
contact info@verismopera.org
or call (201) 886-0561.
About New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera
For
29 years, the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, a
nonprofit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Fort Lee, New
Jersey, has been an integral part of the region’s classical music
culture. Led by
Metropolitan Opera luminary Lucine Amara, Verismo Opera is the
Bergen Performing Arts Center's house opera company. Verismo Opera provides
performing opportunities for artists through semi-annual
productions and concerts, directs an international vocal
competition drawing artists worldwide, and organizes opera
workshops and master classes.
For
information, visit Verismo Opera's web site, www.verismopera.org;
follow the company on Facebook, http://bit.ly/9JXTP8,
or Twitter @NJVerismoOpera; or call (201) 886-0561.
PHOTO: Soprano Zhanna Alkhazova received first prize
in the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera's 28th Annual
International Vocal Competition and performed the lead role in the
company's production of Turandot in 2018.
Photo
Credit: Barrie Proctor Bonacci
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