Apply for 2026 Season "Don Giovanni"

Mozart's Opera "Don Giovanni" Orchestra Auditions

Important Dates

First Round Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026
Start DateJuly 17, 2026
Performance DateJuly 31, 2026

Application Materials

Application registration deadline: January 15. Please send the following materials to:[email protected]

  • Resume (including name, gender, place of birth, date of birth, phone number, email, basic experience)
  • One full-body photo and one headshot
  • We require you to upload two recordings that best showcase your musical abilities. We recommend an excerpt from a classical period work and a solo or piano-accompanied piece, however, you may submit any recordings you feel showcase your playing. Recordings need not be professional, but audio-only is not accepted. Recordings can be submitted via links (e.g., Youtube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, etc.).

Instruments Recruitment

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Flute

Clarinet

Oboe

Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Course Content

We are committed to guiding young musicians to the next step in their professional careers. The program encompasses two weeks.

  • Masterclasses: Two sessions on technique, performance, and musical style provided by performers from famous Italian theaters. Our collaborating artists come from Teatro Regio Torino or La Scala Milan
  • Each session focuses on opera, chamber music, and professional orchestra performance techniques
  • Students selected for the festival orchestra will rehearse the complete opera "Don Giovanni" and perform in a professional theater

Fee Structure

• €200: Orchestra tuition fee

• Please note that accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.

All orchestra members are required to submit a refundable deposit of €200 to secure their place in Opus Nova. This will be refunded after successful completion of the festival.

Audition results will be notified via email. Accepted students must reply to the organizers within one week of receiving the notification email to confirm participation in all opera rehearsals and performances. After confirming participation in the course, the organizers will send payment information to students via email. Payment must be completed by February 1, 2026.

Contact Information