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Pittsburgh Opera holds auditions for principal roles, chorus, orchestra, supernumeraries, and the Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Training Program on a regular basis.
TIMPANI AUDITIONS
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Antony Walker, Music Director announces auditions for Principal Timpani.
Audition dates:
To be determined.
PITTSBURGH OPERA INFORMATION
The Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra performs up to four main stage productions (Benedum Center) per season, plus up to 2 smaller-venue productions. Instrumentation is determined on a per-production basis. A typical production is 9 services: 5 rehearsals and 4 performances.
The successful Principal Timpani candidate will be offered a contract for the following PITTSBURGH OPERA productions in the 2024-25 season. Dates are subject to change.
Audition location: Bitz Opera Factory, Pittsburgh Opera headquarters at 2425 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
EXCERPTS (TBD)
Pittsburgh Opera reserves the right not to invite any candidate who does not meet the highest professional standards.
PRINCIPAL ROLES
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Principal Roles
Pittsburgh Opera conducts general auditions every December in New York City and by appointment in Pittsburgh. These auditions are not associated with any future repertoire, but are for general purposes only.
To be considered for an audition, send a cover letter, resume, photo and/or recording via US Mail or e-mail to:
Robert Boldin, Director of Artistic Operations
Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
We regret that we are not able to audition all who submit materials and only selected applicants will be contacted for auditions.
Applications are accepted from both represented and non-represented singers.
PITTSBURGH OPERA RESIDENT ARTISTS
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Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists
See additional information about Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Training Program, including audition information.