A number of arts organisation have joined collectively to launch Scotland’s first ever opera competition in Dundee.
Opera Pageant Scotland, which runs from 22-25 September, will embody performances from Scottish Opera, Opera Bohemia, the Royal Scottish Nationwide Orchestra, English Nationwide Opera, Opera for Peace and the Nationwide Youth Choir of Scotland.
Among the many occasions can be a efficiency of Verdi’s Aida, which has not been carried out within the metropolis in virtually 20 years, within the Caird Corridor. Different performances will happen on the V&A Museum, Dundee College, Dundee Excessive College and the Wighton Heritage Centre.
A serious part of the competition would be the Younger Artists Singing Competitors with the Royal Scottish Nationwide Orchestra – happening on Sunday twenty fifth September – which is able to see members competing for prizes together with a recital efficiency alternative with English Nationwide Opera, a masterclass with the recitalist and conductor Kamal Khan from Opera for Peace, a £1500 profession grant sponsored by the Wavendon Basis, and the competition trophy.
Among the many judges would be the Head of Casting for Scottish Opera and English Nationwide Opera, whereas Judith Weir – Grasp of the Queen’s Music – will current the prizes.
CEO of the Royal Scottish Nationwide Orchestra, Alistair Mackie, says ‘We are able to’t wait to be again within the Caird Corridor for the primary ever Opera Pageant Scotland. It’s an thrilling alternative for the RSNO to be accompanying the finalists performing within the Younger Artists Singing Competitors, and it is sensible to finish the competition programme celebrating rising expertise.’
