Implementation of Workshop-Type Auditions in Opera Performances: Practice and Archive
Business Overview
The purpose of this project is to reconsider the ideal way of auditions in opera performances and to construct a selection method with higher practical and educational value.
In order to evaluate multifaceted factors such as musical understanding, ensemble ability, acting ability, and collaboration, which cannot be grasped by conventional aria-based auditions, we introduced a "workshop-type audition" on a trial basis, and evaluated and archived it.
In addition, the selected performers performed "The Marriage of Figaro" and confirmed the results and significance of the audition within the framework of the performance project.
W.A. Mozart "The Marriage of Figaro"
Music Director: Tadayuki KAWAHARA
Director: Yoshino Ryosuke
Piano: Rino Ishii/Miyu Ishikawa
Performers: Abe Yasuhiro, Tsujii Kaki, Shin Miki Ma, Kitami Erina, Ueda Ayano, Higashi Koe, Ueda Masao, Kato Taisei, Sasaki Mitsuki, Kudo Mayuko, etc.
- Period of Activity / Project
- [Workshop type audition] Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 29th (Sun)
[Performance] Friday, November 28, 2025 - Venues
- [Workshop type audition] Nerima ward community hall
[Performance] Ushigome Tansu community hall
Profile
[Novanta Quattro]
Opera's new home.
Novanta Quattro is a young opera company that preserves the essence of the classics while remaining current in the performing arts.
Started in 2022 mainly with members born in 1994. Young singers, pianists and stage staff around 30 years old gather to plan and produce opera performances. While respecting the intrinsic value of opera works, he aims at performances with new ideas and modern sensibilities. He has worked on such works as "La Boheme," "Gianni Skicchi," "The Medicine of Love," "Angelica the Nun," and "Heaven and Hell". In 2025, his new opera "The Ship is at Peace" received a good reputation with its world premiere.