CASTING CALL CHOIRSINGERS

For the spectacular arena production of the opera AIDA by Giuseppe Verdi, the “Hanseatic Symphonic Orchestra & Choir” is looking for singers who are true multi-talents.

Under the direction of Rian van Holland and the musical direction of Michael Ellis Ingram, we will bring the world-famous opera to large audiences in 2023 and 2024. Performed in arenas using monumental sets and designs, we offer a unique experience which brings the event of an opera to new dimensions.

Central to this production is the collaboration of the cast: choir, dancers and ensemble are part of the overall performance - there are no longer any clear boundaries. We are therefore looking for singers who not only excel in singing, but also show stage presence in dance and acting.

We’re looking for:

40 professionally trained singers

• ▪  The singers embody different group roles, like priests, warriors, princess's entourage and the like

• ▪  Professional vocal training/experience is required (we encourage alle applicants to mention any special skills in the application)

• ▪  Dance and acting experience desired

• ▪  Reliability, ability to work in a team

• ▪  Working language: German / English

  Rehearsal

  The rehearsals for the opera will take place in Hamburg. The exact rehearsal schedule as well as the rehearsal location will be announced. Daily availability is assumed.

  Rehearsals 2023
  3rd February to 2nd March 2023 in Hamburg

  Rehearsals 2024
  15th January to 31st January 2024 in Hamburg

  Performances
  2023: March 3rd to 5th at Barclays Arena in Hamburg with up to 4 events.

  FKP Show Creations GmbH
  Große Elbstr. 277a | D-22767 Hamburg
  Kontakt: Meret Linn
  E-Mail: auditions@fkpscorpio.com| Tel. +49 40 853388 923

 
2024: February 1 to March 28 , 2024 on a European tour through nine countries with 17 to a maximum of 38 events.

 
For the rehearsal period in the arena (from. February 28 , 2023), as well as for the performance days, 3* overnight accommodations (shared rooms) will be provided. For the tour in 2024, 3* hotel rooms (shared rooms) will be available. Travel during the tour will be organized by touring car.

Application

• ▪  Email application to Meret Linn: auditions@FKPShowCreations.com (deadline: 07.06.2022) including following required information: contact information, resume, past employment, 1-2 recent photos.

• ▪  We encourage individuals of any ethnicity and gender to apply

• ▪  Interested applicants who have both production periods available will be preferred for

  invitation! (Please indicate availability for both production periods in the application)

  Casting

  After the pre-selection has been made, the first castings will take place from May 22 to 25 and June 13 to 15 in Hamburg. An individual invitation with date, time and location will be sent out soon after your application. The casting will take place in compliance with the corona protection measures of Hamburg (Germany). Any protective measures will be communicated as soon as possible.

▪ The following vocal repertoire should be prepared for the individual audition and must be performed by heart:

o Two arias in different styles (one of them in Italian)
o A(short)“Kunstlied”byFranzSchubert
o A mandatory excerpt from the opera AIDA that will be announced with the invitation

▪ Participation in the casting only after registration by e-mail and received invitation.

Castingaufruf Chor vdef DE-UK.pdf

FKP Show Creations GmbH
Große Elbstr. 277a | D-22767 Hamburg
Kontakt: Meret Linn
E-Mail: auditions@fkpscorpio.com| Tel. +49 40 853388 923