http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com 'a wealth of outstanding young singing talent' - The Scotsman, 2009 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:48:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Founded back in 1968, what was originally Edinburgh University Opera Club formed under the guidance of University professors and lecturers. Its aim was much as it is now, to perform high standard opera. The first performance was a UK premiere of Monteverdi’s opera L’Orfeo. In the last 37 years, the ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/11/17/the-cunning-little-vixen-2/ Scotland's young opera talent perform at the Fringe 2010 following previous highly acclaimed sell-out productions. From Handel through Mozart to Janacek, this talented university society has tackled a wide range of operatic works. This year, they express the sordid and hidden world of the unscrupulous indulgences of man. ESO's latest ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2010/08/30/opera-sins-fringe-2010/ Edinburgh Studio Opera announce their 2010/2011 main season production of The Rake's Progress by Igor Stravinsky. We need enthusiastic and talented people to apply for the positions of Director Musical Director Producer Assistants for any of the above roles Please email the secretary with any questions and all applications including a CV and contact details. **secretary@edinburghstudioopera.com**  **Closing date ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2010/05/30/fringe-2010-director-and-musical-director-wanted/ PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Thursday 13th May, 7.30pm St. Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh Book now: email secretary@edinburghstudioopera.com or 07551932767 Singers: Louise Alder, Suzanne McGrath Programme to include: Strauss Der Rosenkavalier -Presentation of the Rose, Duets from La Clemenza di Tito and Cosi Fan Tutte, Arias from many well loved operas and beautiful songs by Debussy, ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2010/05/13/recital-series/ *AUDITIONS* Edinburgh Studio Opera will be holding auditions for their Fringe show 2010. *Opera Sins* A performance of famous Opera Scenes, based on the 7 Deadly Sins!! AUDITIONS are being held on Saturday 8th May in the afternoon Sunday 9th May in the afternoon. All in Alison House, Nicolson Square The show performance dates are in August Thursday 19th ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2010/05/09/fringe-2010-opera-sins-auditions/ Edinburgh Studio Opera have kindly been asked to provide the chorus for a new opera composed by Tom Cunningham and libretto written by Alexander McCall Smith called The Okavango Macbeth. With soloists being provided by RSAMD Opera School. The performance is a charity event for The Save the Children Fund on ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2010/05/05/the-okavango-macbeth/ RUN FINISHED after much critical acclaim and many fantastic reviews! "Edinburgh Studio Opera deliver a solid and vastly entertaining production of this fantastical tale, effectively communicating its conflicting themes of comedy, love and tragedy whilst paying tribute to its unique and distinctive qualities."... "Edinburgh Studio Opera are well-renowned and considered to be ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2010/04/01/the-cunning-little-vixen/ 15th November (2 - 5.30pm) Reid Concert Hall £5 (£3 concessions) Tickets available from October 1st from secretary@edinburghstudioopera.com or 07551 932767. Programme Colleen Nicoll, with Fraser Wright Un moto di gioia (Le Nozze di Figaro) - Mozart Endless Pleasure - Handel Anna Churchill, with Fraser Wright Nina- Pergolesi Un moto di gioia (Le Nozze di Figaro) - Mozart Laura Reading, with ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2009/11/15/masterclass/ 12th and 13th November at 7.30pm St Cecila's Hall, Edinburgh Production team: Director: Antonia Alonzo Musical Director: Susannah Wapshott Assistant Musical Director: Nicholas Fletcher Cast:   The Magic Flute, Mozart Tamino –  Francis Powlesland Papageno – Jerome Knox 1st Lady – Colleen Nicoll 2nd Lady –  Laura Reading 3rd Lady –  Debbie Miller Papagena –  Julie Moote 1st boy –  Lusanda Donnelly 2nd boy – Julia ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2009/11/13/opera-scenes/ 19th and 20th September Alison House, Nicolson Square, Edinburgh Open to any amateur singers interested in opera in the area of Scotland. Please prepare two contrasting arias or songs. Auditions are for any or all of the below: Opera Scenes Recital Series Opera Masterclass Cunning Little Vixen To arrange an audition time please contact our secretary on secretary@edinburghstudioopera.com ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2009/09/20/auditions/