Auditions for Opera Chorus January 5, 2010

The Livermore Valley Opera will hold auditions for their opera chorus for their upcoming performance of Die Fledermaus.

Details are as follows:
Monday, January 5, 2010; Bothwell Performing Center, 2466 8th Street, (corner of H and 8th), Livermore; 7:30pm.

LVO is seeking 24 singers with sight-reading ability, and in particular, tenors and basses. Prior opera chorus experience is not required. Prospective singers should come prepared to sing a song of their choosing in English and bring a copy of the music for the accompanist. Alex Katsman, Music Director and Conductor, will audition the singers.

Chorus rehearsals begin Monday, January 25, 2010, 7:30 pm - 10pm at the Bothwell Performing Center. The second rehearsal will be Saturday, January 30, and then every Monday evening thereafter. Prospective singers who were unable to audition on January, 5th may audition at the first rehearsal.

Singers interested in auditioning should contact Pat Goard, Chorus Coordinator, via email at [email protected].

Livermore Valley Opera will perform Die Fledermaus at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore March 13, 14, 20, and 21.

Die Fledermaus (The Bat), music by Johann Strauss, known for his waltzes, is an operetta in three acts. Performed in English, Die Fledermaus has great appeal and provides a good introduction to those new to opera. The setting is elegant with women in long ball gowns and men in tuxedos. Singers will have opportunities to sing bright tunes, many are familiar waltzes, ending with the chorus singing the final song, "A Toast with Champagne!"

Official Website: http://livermorevalleyopera.org