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ZAV Fall / Winter Auditions
Larry Bakst
July 5, 2025
If you want an audition this Fall/Winter with ZAV, the state run employment agency for singers, NOW is the time to send your request. If
Summertime in Berlin
Larry Bakst
June 20, 2025
Today sunset is at 9.32 PM (21.32) and sunrise tomorrow is at 4.42 AM 04.42, a night of 7hrs 10 or a day of 16hrs.
Auditions: Part 2
Larry Bakst
June 15, 2025
Remember – you have to be very special to get jobs these days, so pick arias which demonstrate this. Match the arias to your strengths.
Choosing Audition Arias – Be Wise!
Larry Bakst
June 2, 2025
Germans are often looking to cast specific roles, so offer the arias from pieces you are likely to get, not the ones you will get
Latest from ZAV
Larry Bakst
May 19, 2025
I just chatted with a a ZAV agent and a couple of things stood out. First, the good news: if you’re really a LOW Bass
80 YEARS AGO TODAY
Larry Bakst
May 8, 2025
Berlin has made it a holiday but not all of Germany. As you can see from the newspaper it was also a Thursday. My aunt