ERSO is one of London’s leading and longest established amateur orchestras. We work to a very high standard under the baton of Principal Conductor Christopher Stark, best known as Principal Conductor of RPS Award-winning Multi-Story Orchestra and for his extensive work in opera which has included Oper Köln, Glyndebourne Festival and Tour, Garsington, and English Touring Opera.
In spring 2024 our Open your eyes to Opera project will provide opportunities for emerging opera singers to rehearse and perform with a full-sized orchestra and an experienced opera conductor in a concert presentation of Ravel’s L’Heure Espagnole.
Unfortunately, we have not managed to find a suitable tenor for the key role of Gonzalve and are keen to hear from singers who might be right for this part. We are offering a modest fee to the cast.
The cast members would ideally be available for all of the following dates (all at Camden School for Girls unless otherwise specified):
- Piano rehearsal with principal conductor and Assistant Conductor 10am-1pm January 21
- February 18th, 2-5pm rehearsal with orchestra and singer
- March 3rd 10am-1pm rehearsal with orchestra and singers
- March 10th 2-5pm rehearsal with orchestra and singers
- March 17th 2.30 – 5.30pm rehearsal, concert 6,30pm at St John’s Waterloo
Anyone interested in the role should send a CV highlighting relevant experience and a video of up to 10 minutes (ideally French 20th century music if available) to ersoinfo@gmail.com. Our conductor Chris Stark may want to meet or hold a short Zoom discussion with some candidates.
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