One of the most exciting changes at Portland Opera in recent years is the establishment of the Portland Opera Studio Artists program, designed to train the next generation of opera singers by providing a "bridge" from the conservatory world to the professional stage.

Selected at auditions in New York, four young singers fresh from some of the nation's finest vocal conservatories have joined the company for a rigorous nine-month training program.

In addition to vocal coaching, language training, acting classes, and master classes with mainstage guest artists, these young professionals will be featured in their own studio production of L'Heure Espanol and L'Enfant et les Sortilèges. Patrons will enjoy their work up close and personal in the Newmark Theatre. Keller Auditorium patrons can also enjoy these young artists in supporting roles in our mainstage season offerings and individual recitals throughout the year.

2010/11 Portland Opera Studio Artists

  Jennifer M. Forni, Soprano

  Daryl Freedman, Mezzo-Soprano

  Steven Brennfleck, Tenor

  Nicholas Nelson, Bass-Baritone

Staff of the Portland Opera Studio

Christopher Mattaliano, General Director
Clare Burovac, Director of Artistic Operations
Robert Ainsley, Associate Music Director and Chorus Master

Recitals

Enjoy unforgettable evenings of vocal chamber music when the spotlight shines the Portland Opera Studio Artists.  These Studio Artists Recitals have proven very popular, turning into standing-room-only events.  The intimate nature of the recitals allows the audience an opportunity to experience the close relationship between composer, singer and accompanist.

Associate Music Director and Chorus Master, Rob Ainsley, accompanies.

All recitals are at Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Avenue, 7:00pm

Recommended donation to support the Portland Opera Studio Artist program: $10.

Portland Opera Studio Eleanor Lieber Auditions

for the 2011-2012 Season

Audition Locations and Dates:

Portland, OR
Hampton Opera Center
November 20, 2010

New York City
Symphony Space
November 29 and 30, 2010  (with callbacks on December 1, 2010)


Application Procedure
(Please provide the following):

•    Detailed résumé  
•    1 8x10 black and white photograph clearly marked with your name
•    CD with 4 Operatic Arias: one each in Italian, French, English, and one other language (German, Russian or Czech).  Musical Theatre or Oratorio will not be accepted.

Please list your arias and name on the CD.
Those without will not be considered.

•    Non-refundable application fee of $25 paid to the Portland Opera by money order only

•    Cover Letter specifying city and or date preferred (Date requests for NYC will be given in order of receipt)

Audition Requirements
•    As this program is designed to bridge the gap between an artist’s education and professional career; ideal candidates have completed their postgraduate education and may have had some professional experience. Most applicants are between 24 to 32 years of age.

Application Deadline
•    Applications must be in our offices by October 1, 2010

Audition Notification
•    Those chosen to audition will be notified via email by October 18, 2010


Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Mail all the above materials to:
Portland Opera Studio Auditions
211 SE Caruthers
Portland, OR 97214


For additional questions you may email music@portlandopera.org

Artist and Program Sponsors

The Portland Opera Studio program is made possible through the generous support of:
Jeannine B. Cowles
The Eleanor Lieber Awards Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation
Gwen Burns
Martha Fletcher McCourt
The Portland Opera Guild
Anonymous
A generous Friend of Portland Opera

Wardrobe Sponsor

Chamber Opera Sponsors