About
BROTTOPERA is a three (3) week paid opera program dedicated to offering highly-talented emerging professional opera singers the opportunity and experience of performing with a full symphony orchestra. As part of the 2025 Brott Music Festival, BROTTOPERA, based in Hamilton Ontario, will offer:
- Paid stipend for roles in Bizet’s CARMEN
- Accommodations
- Performance opportunities with full symphony orchestra
- Coaching and training experience from some of today’s top industry professionals
- Performance opportunities in an evening of arias and ensembles
BROTTOPERA Emerging Artists is open to singers of any age ready to perform operatic roles in a professional setting.
Please contact Managing Director Topher Mokrzewski for more information.
Tania Miller
Artistic Director & Conductor
Topher Mokrzewski
Managing Director
Holly Kroeker
Program Co-Ordinator
Audition Information
Program Information
Bizet’s CARMEN
Program Dates
June 26-July 17, 2025
Application Deadline
December 18th, 2024
Live Auditions
Toronto- January 10 & 11, 2025
Montreal- January 13, 2025
Calgary- January 18, 2025
A pianist will be provided at all live auditions.
Audition/Application Requirements
- Headshot
- Two (2) references
- Your CV
- Live auditions: Provide three to five ( 3-5) arias, with at least one in French
- Online Auditions: Provide two (2) arias via YouTube - with at least one being in French
Application Fee
There is a $75 CAD non-refundable application fee payable online by MasterCard, Visa, Visa Debit or American Express when submitting an application.
Eligibility
A valid Social Insurance Number (SIN). Open to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents and Student Visas. All applications are welcome and all auditions will be considered.
Stipend
BrottOpera Artists are paid a stipend for their role in Carmen. Accommodation will also be provided for the duration of program – private rooms with shared kitchen suites, housekeeping, and laundry onsite.
Roles
Carmen
Don José
Micaëla
Escamillo
Le Dancaïre
Le Remendado
Frasquita
Mercédès
Morales
Zuniga
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