What: An upcoming production for a new opera by Jeet Thayil (Libretto) and Edward Rushton (Music), opening in India in Autumn 2009 and subsequently in Switzerland [Images] is looking for singers who enjoy acting, or actors who enjoy singing.

Details
~ Sample music will be sent to each applicant, which will serve as a basis for work during the audition.
~ It will be helpful if the singers are able to read western musical notation and have some experience in western classical music.
~ Along with the sample piece, applicants are asked to bring a performance piece of their choice. This may be opera, Indian classical, jazz, blues or folk music.

Interested candidates may send in applications detailing their name, age, gender and past acting/ musical experience and acting/ musical qualifications if any, to the following:

Mary Therese Kurkalang
Programme Manager
Pro Helvetia
Swiss Arts Council
E-mail: mkurkalang@prohelvetia.in
Website: www.prohelvetia.in

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