Laureate Gala Auditions
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
Audition to perform Opera Scenes & Arias with
Orchestra Manhattan
APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 20, 2024
LIVE STREAMED AUDITIONS MARCH 23, 2024
Audition LIVE ONLINE or
by VIDEO SUBMISSION
To apply to perform solo and ensemble pieces click here
| GENERAL INFORMATION | DATES & DEADLINES | INTERVIEW | JAAF AWARDS |
| iCLASSICAL AWARDS | AUDITION REQUIREMENTS | JUDGES | FEES | DOWNLOAD REGULATIONS |
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Laureate Gala
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall
AUDITION APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN THROUGH MARCH 20, 2024
Audition LIVE ONLINE or
by VIDEO SUBMISSION
Performance Package and Fees include:
A Carnegie Hall Archival DIGITAL VIDEO of performance
(see Regulations for acceptable uses as per by Carnegie Hall rules)
Medals; Certificates
Full color brochure (digital and printed)
Complimentary tickets
An Interview by Steve Robinson, a world renowned producer of
classical music radio shows
Photos
Letters of recommendation and other support
(provided upon request for applying for grants, colleges,
other programs and competitions)
Professional Portfolio packets available upon request
All performers and their teachers will receive a certificate of merit.
Repertory
Scenes & Arias
Die Zauberflöte
La Boheme
Rigoletto
Carmen
La Traviata
Die Fledermaus
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
• Prepare 1 Aria from one of the Opera’s Listed above or by one of the composers of the selected operas
• Prepare 1 Aria of your choosing
Live Virtual Auditions
• Musicians will audition live on a public Internet broadcast* and will receive a Tech Preparation Session with VCHS Broadcast Engineers
• Judges provide participants with immediate on-air feedback
• During the live audition participants will be able to speak with Judges
• The judges’ decisions are final and may not be contested
• To participate in the live online auditions, each musician must prepare
required technical setup
DATES & DEADLINES
March 20 @ 11:59 EST - Completed Application, and fees DUE
March 21 - Online Tech Sessions for live auditionees
March 23 - Live online Auditions
Gala Laureates
INTERVIEWS WITH STEVE ROBINSON
Steve Robinson is an American radio manager, producer and executive producer. He has held senior management positions with numerous American radio stations, including WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network/Chicago, WBUR/Boston, WGBH/Boston, WCRB/Boston, KPFA/Berkeley, WBGO/Newark, Vermont Public Radio and Nebraska Public Radio Network. Robinson served as general manager of the statewide Nebraska Public Radio Network (1990-2000) and WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network from 2000 until October 2016.
A 50-year radio veteran, he has produced programs ranging from classical music documentaries to public affairs programs and has directed over 100 on-air pledge drives.
In 1984, he co-founded AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, a service organization to assist independent radio producers in the United States. Robinson wrote AIR’s first two successful grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Steve Robinson
iClassical Academy Awards
iClassical Academy provides Recognition Awards to Winners and Participants of Carnegie Gala Auditions
We believe that anyone, at any time, should have access to the wonderfully beautiful world of music
Our mission is to provide new generations of musicians, from any part of the world, the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a wide audience.
iClassical Academy is based in Switzerland
International Panel of Judges
Judges provide immediate on-air feedback to participants during the Live Audition stage.
To learn more about the Judges, and to see their bios click here
Application Fees*
$75 per soloist
Questions and More Information
• Feel free to contact us anytime with questions and inquires. Email us at director@progressivemusicians.com or call/text us at 716-800-9819.