tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post8650228855154685759..comments2023-06-01T09:02:24.685-04:00Comments on Wolf Trap Opera Company: Audition Pianists, Studio Profiles, and Mozart AriasKim Pensingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09583623996113579219noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-81595627080740563842008-10-27T17:09:00.000-04:002008-10-27T17:09:00.000-04:00I have a general question about the studio program...I have a general question about the studio program - I have had a teacher recently tell me not to apply to studio programs at larger companies (such as Wolf Trap) because, in her belief, if a young singer is heard by a large company before they are ready to be considered a full-fledged professional (even in the studio artist program capacity)then the singer will be "blacklisted" in a way and remembered always by the company as having a "young" technique. Obviously, you don't ascribe to this belief or you wouldn't host a studio artist program. Out of curiosity, what is your response to this belief?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-78054993312784274702008-10-27T13:19:00.000-04:002008-10-27T13:19:00.000-04:00Here's another one. Would it be appropriate to in...Here's another one. Would it be appropriate to include Tamino's 2nd area, "Wie stark ist nicht dein Zauberton" on a list? I sing "Dies' Bildnis" well, but I feel it doesn't pair well with Questa o Quella, which I like to start with. Also, the 2nd aria has a nice accompanied recit attached, to show off German, which is a strength of mine.NeiCieliBigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462551218542382334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-24489877465479934992008-10-27T00:12:00.000-04:002008-10-27T00:12:00.000-04:00Hmmm... I'm surprised you didn't mention "S'altro...Hmmm... I'm surprised you didn't mention "S'altro che lacrime" for that last question. It doesn't show much in terms of range, but I figured it would be a great piece for a future Countess who doesn't quite have a la Nozze in her yet. Would you have any objections to it?<BR/><BR/>Also, a few more questions to throw at you while you're being so generous with your time:<BR/><BR/>I have a friend who wants to offer only the cavatina portion of what would otherwise be a long bel canto piece. A) Is this kosher? and B) how should she list it? (i.e. "Cavatina only")<BR/><BR/>For myself, I know in an audition situation it's only polite to start with something short or ask the panel if they'd only like to hear one verse of something, but is it also considered conversely impolite (or useless) to list any super-long pieces on your list? A friend and I have a long-standing debate about the usefulness of "Ombre leggiere" and this often is the point we get stuck debating.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for taking your time to enlighten us about this process! Knowing that I might have a friend on the other side of the table does a lot to lesson my anxiety during auditions. Thank you thank you thank you. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788919095827383710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-9814052803770252882008-10-26T22:39:00.000-04:002008-10-26T22:39:00.000-04:00I have wondered about Ruhe sanft... I sort of fit ...I have wondered about Ruhe sanft... I sort of fit in the category your Mozart singer was describing and I have had trouble finding a German aria that fits in my package. I know Ruhe sanft but I cant seem to find the sheet music(not just in my house, which is also true, but in a place to buy it, aside from the whole score). Now I think I will definitely track it down and use it. The fact that it's hard to find might actually be a good thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com