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 2024 Brott Music Festival, the 10th anniversary edition of BROTTOPERA, based in Hamilton Ontario, will offer:
- Paid stipend
- Accommodations
- Performance opportunities with full symphony orchestra
- Coaching and training experience from some of today’s top industry professionals
- Perform 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.

Tania Miller
Artistic Director & Conductor

Topher Mokrzewski
Managing Director

Stephen Carr
Stage Director
Audition Information
Program Information
Il barbiere di Siviglia
Program Dates
June 22th to July 13, 2024 (3 weeks)
Application Deadline
December 20, 2023
Live Auditions
Live Auditions Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver in late January 2024. Dates will be announced on this website soon. Online Applications are available.
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 Barbiere di Siviglia. Accommodation will also provided for duration of program – private rooms with shared kitchen suites - housekeeping.
Apply Online
Before You Start
Live auditions will be held in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver in late January 2024. Dates will be announced on this website soon. Online Applications are available. We will be accepting applications online starting Nov 27, 2023. Please re-visit this page soon.
- You will require a Credit Card or Visa Debit Card to submit your application and $75 CAD application fee.
Brott Opera Application 2024
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