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Antony Walker, Music Director announces auditions for Principal Timpani.
Audition dates:
Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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.
Tosca – Benedum Center
First rehearsal: September 25, 2024
Final performance: October 13, 2024
Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci – Benedum
First rehearsal: October 30, 2024
Final performance: November 17, 2024
Armida – Second Stage
First rehearsal: January 15, 2025
Final performance: February 2, 2025
Madama Butterfly – Benedum Center
First rehearsal: March 12, 2025
Final performance: March 30, 2025
Woman with Eyes Closed – Bitz Opera Factory
First rehearsal: April 16, 2025
Final performance: May 4, 2025
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Those selected to audition will be notified by Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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.
