Opera Theatre Company invites applications for its Young Associate Artists’ Programme 2012

OTC’s Young Associate Artists’ Programme (YAAP) has been extremely successful over the past number of years in furthering the development of young singers at the initial stages of their careers.

The YAAP is aimed at younger Irish or Irish-based singers –

-    who have completed their formal studies and are at the outset of a professional singing career

OR

-    who are in their final year of formal studies on a performance degree or post-graduate performance degree

Auditions will take place in Dublin on
Thursday 19th and Friday 20th January 2012 with a follow up interview for successful candidates on Monday 23rd January 2012.

Singers who wish to be considered for audition should email a covering letter, Curriculum Vitae and headshot to Artistic Administrator, Dermot O’Callaghan – dermot@opera.ie - no later than Friday 13th January 2012 at 1.30pm.

Our Young Artists were privileged and delighted to receive individual coaching from Sir Thomas Allen, who accepted OTC's invitation to travel to Dublin.

Opera Theatre Company worked with the Royal Irish Academy of Music to make these masterclasses possible, with students at RIAM also benefitting from Sir Thomas' time in Ireland.

"This was an invaluable experience for these young singers," said Dermot O'Callaghan, administrator of the Young Associate Artists Programme, "and Sir Thomas Allen truly gave of himself and his time so generously."

 

Brenda Hurley, Vocal Consultant for OTC's YAAP, with current young artist, Ben Russell and Sir Thomas Allen.

 

Here is a promo clip for our national tour of The Magic Flute.

 

Here is a reminder of what a busy and happy year we had in 2011 - and a sincere wish that you have a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year...

 

These are just two of a number of clips we've uploaded to our YouTube channel, so why not have a browse while you're there

 

 

Tickets to The Magic Flute would make an ideal present for all...

Christmas is a most wonderful time of the year, but it is not without its pressures.

No matter how much we may need to cut back financially, there is always someone who truly deserves a gift from us.

Now matter how stretched we are for time, there is always someone we simply must meet over the winter holidays.

Tickets to a show meet both these needs perfectly. You and your friend put a date in the diary that will not lightly be changed. You treat your friend to a performance they would not have attended without you, increasing your shared experience and providing further and future conversation between you. And you support the performing arts in Ireland.

Why not buy a ticket now, ready to wrap in time for Christmas, and meet that friend or treat your family to opera in 2012?

DUBLIN CITY CENTRE - January 26, 27, 28 at 7.30pm in The Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity - BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Magic Flute appeals to all, with a playful, pleasing plot and Mozart played and sung sublimely. A ticket to The Magic Flute could provide an entry into opera for a first-timer or give satisfaction and pleasure to a more seasoned opera-goer and is suitable for all ages. 

Give yourself something to look forward to in the New Year by booking one of our National Tour dates now: CORK, LIMERICK, SLIGO, NAVAN, BLANCHARDSTOWN, KILKENNY, DOWNPATRICK, TALLAGHT, LETTEKENNY, CARLOW

Opera Theatre Company invites applications for audition for its productions during 2012 and in particular for it’s forthcoming production of Monteverdi’s Orfeo.

Auditions will take place in Dublin on Thursday 19th January and Friday 20th January 2012.

Singers will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces, one from the baroque period, with a particular preference for Monteverdi.

Singers who wish to be considered for audition should Curriculum Vitae and headshot to Artistic Administrator DERMOT O’CALLAGHAN – dermot@opera.ie - no later than Friday 13th January, 2012 at 1.30pm