We are announcing auditions for Verdi Workshop.

Currently Casting

8 students ready to work on the repertoire by Giuseppe Verdi

Participation in 2-3 masterclasses with Verdi Gala conductor Maria Kurochkina, soprano Anastasia Antropova, and baritone Brad Noffsinger Morrisson.

1 Individual coaching with the vocal coach Irina Feoktistova

Participation in the choir for Verdi Gala

1 selected participant will get a solo, ensemble, or featuring role performance in Verdi Gala with the chamber orchestra of Chicago Nova Opera

There is a nominal audition fee to help us cover administrative costs. The workshop itself is completely FREE.

Production Schedule

Workshop period: start Oct 26 (details, exact location in Downtown Chicago, and schedule provided upon casting)

Performances with chamber orchestra:

• Nov 4 — General rehearsal in Nichols Hall

• Nov 6 — Performance in Nichols Hall

Comp & Opportunities

This is a wonderful opportunity for artists at the beginning of their careers to gain valuable stage experience and free coaching.

Audition Requirements

Please send us two arias:

• One aria by any Italian composer.

• One aria by Giuseppe Verdi.

Audition results will be communicated via email shortly after the end of the application deadline audition.

If offered a place in Verdi workshop, you will have 2–3 business days to accept before we move to the waitlist.

Important Notes

• We are not covering transportation or accommodation expenses.

• Chicago-area singers are preferred.

Application Info

You will be asked to provide the following information when you register for the audition:

• Name and surname

• Email

• CV

• Video links

• Titles of the two arias you will sing during the workshops (One aria by any Italian composer and One aria by Giuseppe Verdi).

• Website / social media / additional artistic information

Registration Fee

• $25

Please organize all materials clearly when submitting.

Applications will close on Aug 27 at 11:59 CT.