Scotland's first ever opera competition is coming to Dundee later this 12 months, with a truckload of native expertise in tow.
Opera Competition Scotland says there's "one thing for everybody" in its programme of occasions, which incorporates highlights of Scottish Opera's current exhibits, a historical past of opera within the nation, and stay performances of Verdi's Aida and Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. The occasion is capped off by a contest between 4 younger singers hoping to win the primary Opera Competition Scotland Trophy and a £1,500 profession grant, amongst different prizes.
Competition organisers say they strived to make the occasion as native as doable. The ensemble for Aida - a narrative of starcrossed lovers set in Historical Egypt - options Montrose-born Susan McNaught because the lead, and is made up of singers from Tayside Opera, the Nationwide Youth Choir of Scotland Dundee and Stonehaven Refrain, amongst others. The competition additionally includes a singing competitors for non-professionals, and public masterclasses.
Michael Jamieson, competition director, stated: "A group undertaking like this actually takes numerous time and work to place collectively, however the advantages can be seen. The competition goals to extend footfall and enterprise to Dundee all through that weekend.
"The competition will deliver again a much-needed increase for the Opera group, particularly because it hyperlinks in with Tayside Opera, selling this artform to youth and different group members the place opera is probably not simply accessed."
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Opera in Scotland is having fun with a resurgence after Scottish Opera embarked upon a travelling roadshow in 2021, internet hosting 200 opera performances from a lorry trailer in places together with Dundee's Slessor Gardens. It's amongst these supporting the competition, together with native companies and establishments just like the Apex and Malmaison lodges, the College of Dundee and the Caird Corridor.
Opera Competition Scotland runs from Thursday September 22 till Sunday September 25 and lots of the occasions are free. For extra info and to get tickets go to operafestivalscotland.co.uk.
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