A Dark Winter for theaters. According to recent conversations with opera professionals in Germany, German theaters are shut down until at least the end of January, probably longer. Beneath the surface there’s a dichotomy between agents, who are in limbo, and theaters, which strange as it may seem, are very busy dealing with the effects …
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What is it? It’s a system for organizing, assigning and understanding operatic and operetta roles, voices and the requirements for successful, sustainable performances of the operatic repertoire in theaters over time. It reflects practical necessities as well as aesthetic and cultural choices. It is incorporated into singers’ contracts and can be binding on both parties …
Theaters A JOB IS A JOB, BUT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! Recently a long time opera house administrator who is now teaching in Berlin complained that young American singers would audition one day for the theater in Hof, the next for Hamburg and have no idea of the difference. It’s great to be egalitarian and enthusiastic, …
Auditions There is no place in the world with more opera performances than Germany and German speaking theaters. 2017 – 2018 Opera Season Germany 6159 performances of 977 productions, in 78 cities Mozart-626 / 96, Verdi-621 / 95, Puccini-388 / 69, Wagner 370 / 81. Austria 1058 performances of 175 productions, in 10 cities …
What Will It Cost? – PLAN AHEAD. AVOID HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER – Since holidays are a bad time for auditions you should be able to buy your tickets in advance and book when flights are cheaper. • $600-$1000 is about what your flight will cost. – Stopovers are very common, but make sure it’s …
I just got an email announcing resumption of theater performances with audiences. Germany’s restrictions are easing, and while each Bundesland (the equivalent of States) has different procedures, my assumption is that many theaters will be doing the same, if they haven’t already. There will probably be audience size restrictions and perhaps limitations on orchestra and/or …