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FARMINGTON RESIDENT & OPERA CONNECTICUT CALL FOR "AMERICAN OPERA IDOL" CONTESTANTS
FARMINGTON RESIDENT & OPERA CONNECTICUT CALL FOR "AMERICAN OPERA IDOL" CONTESTANTS
Calling all professional opera singers and others with operatic talent, ages 14 to 54! Opera Connecticut is seeking entrants for its “American Opera Idol 2016” live competition to be held on Thursday evening, July 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pond House Café in West Hartford’s Elizabeth Park. The deadline for contestant entries is Thursday, June 30, and must be submitted on line.
Farmington resident John D. Wadhams is President of the volunteer Board of Directors of Opera Connecticut (formerly known as Connecticut Concert Opera).
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“Opera Connecticut created this unique live showcase for opera singers eight years ago, with a panel of expert judges, and the audience ultimately deciding who becomes the top winner – just like the popular ‘Idol’ TV show,” explains Opera Connecticut’s Artistic Director Doris Lang Kosloff. “This competitive event celebrates the beauty of operatic excellence, while introducing a wider audience to this wonderful art form.”
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To enter, go to www.operaconnecticut.org to upload the following:
1) Video of two or more contrasting opera arias;
2) C.V. or Narrative Resume that includes a photo, email address, and cell phone number; and
3) Entrance fee of $15, payable on-line via PayPal.
All completed application packages must be submitted no later than June 30, 2016.
They will be reviewed and 10 Finalists will be selected for the July 14 competition. All of the Finalists will perform in a Preliminary Round that will be judged by a panel of three opera professionals. The judges will select five Super Finalists who will again perform, and audience members will vote by text to choose the American Opera Idol 2016. This top winner will be awarded $1,500 with other cash prizes presented to the remaining four Super Finalists.
Audience tickets for the July 14 “American Opera Idol” live event must be purchased in advance: $30 per seat; or $49 per seat with a box supper. Buy tickets on line at www.operaconnecticut.org or call Showclix at 888-718-4253.
