Don Giovanni

by W.A. Mozart

Libretto by L. Da Ponte

London Workshop by Opera Co-Pro

In collaboration with Teatro Grattacielo New York, Camerata dei Bardi Vocal Academy New York and the Italian Cultural Institute of London.

On the occasion of the company’s 5th Anniversary celebrations, Opera Co-Pro is selecting 2 casts and 1 cover cast for all roles of Mozart’s Don Giovanni for a unique opera workshop in London. All participants to the workshop, both casts and covers, will actively take part to the workshop and receive music and stage rehearsals as well as attend auditions and Marketing Masterclass.

The workshop is taking place in London from 3rd to 5th May 2022 with the final performance on 5th May at the Italian Cultural Institute in London, 39 Belgrave Square.

About Opera Co-Pro

Opera Co-Pro is the leading London born consultancy company to support performing arts organizations in launching co-production projects, touring and trading recent productions, representing over 2000 performing arts organizations and 1200 productions worldwide in over 32 countries. Active in proposing innovative methods to co-produce and management‘s best practices, the company aims at shaping a new generation of young managers and artists.

Professors and Guest Artists

Stage Direction – Stefanos Koroneos, General and Artistic director of Teatro Grattacielo, New York

Style and repertoire interpretation – Zisimos Florenc Sulkuqi, violinist and producer

Artist Marketing and Promotion – Ambra Sorrentino, General Manager Opera Co-Pro London

Music Direction – Dimitri Scarlato, Area Leader in Masters Programmes in Composition for Screen at the Royal College of Music, London

Vocal Coach – Elspeth Rebecca Wilkes.

Auditions

5th May 2022, from 10 am to 2pm

Auditions for opera companies and agencies, Members or Consultants of Opera Co-Pro are taking place on 5th May from 10 am to 2 pm at the Italian Cultural Institute of London, 39 Belgrave Square.

Representatives of the Opera industry worldwide will attend the final showcase and the auditions both in person and online. An updated list will be regularly published on the Opera Co-Pro channels. Teatro Grattacielo will consider the Workshop participants for engagements in the European tours 2022\23 in Greece and Italy.

Confirmed agents and casting managers:

Stefanos Koroneos, General and Artistic Director Teatro Grattacielo, New York, USA

Massimiliano Becco Gagliardo, Counselor Socio-Somatico Bioenergetico At MBG Voice

Georgios Galanis, Artistic Director Greek Sinfonietta, Greece

Marco Impallomeni, agent, MCdomani, Italy

Davide La Bollita, agent and casting consultant of Varna State Opera, Bulgaria

Angelo Taddeo, artistic consultant Euro Artists Management, Italy

Tatiana Zozulia, Artistic Director of Lavra Opera, Ukraine

Stefania Passamonte, Executive Director of LPMAM London

Dario Mannino, Agent, MaMusic, Italy

John Anderson, Odradek Records, USA

Auditions accompanist: Richard Black

Workshop content

Preparation of the opera Don Giovanni with focus on major arias and ensemble

Final semi-staged performance in central London

Auditions for future productions of the OCP Members and affiliated companies and agencies

Artist Marketing and Promotion Workshop

Programme

3-4 May 2022

Don Giovanni Workshop (Music rehearsals, Stage rehearsals)

Artist Marketing and promotion Workshop in person and online

5 May 2022

11-2pm: Auditions

4-6pm Dress rehearsal

6pm Open Doors and Tasting Aperitivo

7pm Evening Performance at the Italian Cultural Institute London

6 May 2022

*the programme might be changed by the organization closer the event date

How to participate

In person: send your APPLICATION  by the 20th February. All applications are FREE.

Two full scholarships with travel and accommodation included are available for Camerata dei Bardi Students 2022.

Two scholarships that cover 50% of the workshop cost are available to particularly gifted applicants from London Academies and Conservatoires.

The scholarships recipients will be announced in the end of February 2022.

Selection requirements

2 audio or video links of an opera aria, preferably by Mozart or sung in Italian language.

Selection steps:

20th February: Applications deadline

28th February: Announcement of the selected applicants.

The selection will happen on a first come first served basis, so early registration is warmly recommended. In case of exceptionally talented artists, the invitation to join the Workshop can be sent even before the deadline.

Cost

Don Giovanni Workshop FULL participant CAST 1 or 2 + Performance + Audition in person (400 GBP)

Don Giovanni Workshop Cover Cast\Auditor + Audition (195 GBP)

Marketing and Promotion Workshop + Audition, in person\online (68 GBP)

Audition Only, in person\online (42 GBP)

Accommodation is not included, however we recommend choosing a place close to the main train stations of Victoria or Waterloo.

INFO AND SUPPORT: Opera Co-Pro admin@operacopro.com

+44 7484656696