http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com 'a wealth of outstanding young singing talent' - The Scotsman, 2009 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:53 +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/2012/04/01/the-cunning-little-vixen-2/ Handel's 'Semele' tell the classic morality tale of what happens when mortals try to allign themselves with the gods - a disaster every time! In this case, Semele is in love with Jupiter, and seeks his help rather than accepting the mortal marriage arranged for her by her father. Jupiter whisks ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2012/02/29/handels-semele-book-now/ ESO is looking for a Stage Manager and Costume Manager for their 2011/2012 production - Handel's 'Semele'. Please send in a CV to secretary@edinburghstudioopera .com. Experience preferred. http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/10/26/stage-and-costume-managers-wanted/ Unfortunately, we are not holding any auditions at the moment. If you would like to be kept up to date with any information regarding upcoming auditions, please email secretary@edinburghstudioopera.com and they will be in touch when we next hold auditions. http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/09/16/semele-2012-auditions/ We are very excited to announce that you can now book your tickets for ESOs 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show 'Heroes, Heroines & Villains'! Please visit http://www.edfringe.com/whats-on/musicals-operas/heroes-heroines-and-villains to book your tickets. "Following sell-out shows, ESO returns with a daring performance of opera's best-loved arias and scenes. Opera newcomers and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/08/16/book-now/ Edinburgh Studio Opera’s 2012 Production - Semele ***CALLING ALL Directors, Musical Directors, Stage and Costume Managers*** Following a very successful year which culminated with two performances and the premier recording of Tom Cunningham and Alexander McCall Smith's opera 'The Okavango Macbeth', Edinburgh Studio Opera are looking for a new team for our ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/07/22/semele-2012/ Edinburgh Studio Opera invites you to audition for their 2011 Edinburgh Fringe show 'Heroes, Heroines and Villains' ‘ESO return to the Edinburgh Fringe after sell-out runs in 2007 and 2009 with a daring performance of opera's best loved arias and scenes. Opera newcomers and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this year's dramatic ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/05/22/eso-fringe-auditions/ The Okavango Macbeth returns to Edinburgh in April 2011 and Edinburgh Studio Opera perform as chorus **The Okavango Macbeth** Libretto by Alexander McCall Smith Music by Tom Cunningham Directed by Nicholas Ellenbogen Chorus Includes: Colleen Nicoll Laura Reading Claire Saunders Marina Abel-Smith Iona Seligman Caroline Hickley Rachel Timney Debbie Miller Ian McBain Finlay MacAulay Matthew Gibbons Jimi Mitchell Tom Paton The Macbeth story as played out in a ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/04/21/eso-perform-in-the-okavango-macbeth/ Edinburgh Studio Opera’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Show 2011 CALLING ALL Directors, Musical Directors, Stage and Costume Managers, ‘ESO return to the Edinburgh Fringe after sell-out runs in 2007 and 2009 with a daring performance of opera's best loved arias and scenes. Opera newcomers and connoisseurs alike will enjoy this year's dramatic portrayal ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/04/15/heroes-heroines-and-villains/ The Rake's Progress Edinburgh Studio Opera perform Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress in 2011 as their main season production. Friday 25th February Saturday 26th February Sunday 27th February Monday 28th February Tuesday 1st March St Cecilia's Hall, Cowgate. 7.30pm. BOOK NOW Email tickets@edinburghstudioopera.com or call 07543596155 to reserve tickets. Production Team Director: Michael Richardson Musical Director: Neil Metcalfe Assistant Musical Director: Nick Fletcher Producers: Heather ... http://www.edinburghstudioopera.com/2011/03/05/20102011-season/