This week long course ends with the opportunity for chorus members of all voice types and all levels of experience to be involved in an unique production of the opera The Magic Flute by Mozart.
We are running a week long course which offers a unique opportunity to learn from professional musicians and singers on vocal and dramatic interpretation of opera. The course will be followed by a production which will be fully staged and costumed.
We are looking for chorus members of all voice types and all levels of experience to be involved in an exciting and unique production of the opera The Magic Flute by Mozart. The opera will be translated into Scots Language and will breath new life into this well known opera. The course will culminate with a world premier staged production at The Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine on the 12th of August 2017.
The course will be led by tenor David Douglas, soprano Colleen Nicoll and pianist Andrew Johnston.
Opera in a Scots Language translation is the brainchild of David Douglas, who had the idea to produce a new Scots versions of operas in Ayrshire incorporating a mixture of community and professional singers, who learn a piece over six days in the form of a course. Opera is often perceived as a elitist art form while the Scots language is often looked down upon. These productions treats Scots language with the same care and respect as any other Language. It’s a completely new experience for both the cast and audience.
The cost for the course will be £50 for the entire week, including music rehearsals, vocal technique sessions, singing, acting and movement sessions. This course is guaranteed to be fun and rewarding giving participants a rare opportunity to perform a new and exciting version of The Magic Flute.
Rehearsals and sessions will be held at The Harbour Arts Centre between the 6th and 12th of August with chorus rehearsals taking place in the evenings and weekends.
If you would like to be involved in this course please express your interest by contacting ayrshireopera@gmail.com and let us know your voice type (if known) and any previous experience.
Location: North Ayrshire
For further information, please contact ayrshireopera@gmail.com (ayrshireopera@gmail.com), or call 07736931731, or visit https://www.ayrshireoperaexperience.co.uk
The deadline is Sunday 06 August 2017 at 10:00.