- Internationally renowned dramatic soprano
- Founder & Artistic Director Ópera Panama, Panama City, Panama
- Frequent jury member for several major international singing competitions throughout Latin America and Europe
- Frequently gives masterclass and mentorship to lyric associations and pro apprentice programs throughout Mexico, Central and South America
A word from the director:
The real job of any singer, or any professional performing artist, is THE AUDITION. It’s a daunting task for any young emerging singer. Who are we singing for? What are we singing for? How should I best present myself? What arias best represent my capacity and highlight my potential? Who is hearing me? What is their taste? How do they cast? What are they looking for? How should I dress? Am I ready for this?… This list of questions grows the more we think about it! It’s only with accumulated experience that we gain a capacity to bring it all into perspective, somewhat. Having some of these questions unanswered is a good thing, it keeps us on our toes and keeps us honest, if we take it seriously. And we discover bit by bit the ability to be objective about this job of the audition. A lot of this does happen, perspective and wisdom, with post-audition feedback from the competition jury, agents, casting directors, etc.
I am so pleased that we have this rare opportunity with our esteemed guest master teacher and operatic dramatic soprano IRENA SYLYA. This promises to be a rich 2 day journey learning from someone who has lived “in the shoes” of our participant singers and sits on many of these casting and competition panels throughout North & South America and Europe and is very well known to mentor and promote deserving talent as it presents and is ready for next steps on the international stages.
If you want to sing? We have 8 spots open to sing both days! You would like to sit in on the conversation and witness the work? You are very welcome to audit. Singers, send us your application! Auditors, procure your 1-day or 2-day passes through our online box-office.
STUART GRAHAM, founder & general director Foro S: Pro Artist Incubator
ADMISSIBILITY (Max. 8 Active Participants):
- Open to singers of all voice types & nationalities who have completed their undergrad formation who are considered emerging professional or professional
- Interested singers, please send your materials (CV, bio, photo, audition rep list)
- Auditions may be heard in person for those in Toronto. For those outside of the region, you may send us your recent audition video links for consideration.
- Accepted candidates will have the chance to perform and work both afternoons as well as actively participate in the Online Zoom Chat “The Business of Being a Singer”
APPLICATION|AUDITION DEADLINE – OCTOBER 20, 2024
↓ PLEASE SEND YOUR MATERIALS USING THE DIGITAL APPLICATION FORM FOUND BELOW ↓
FEES:
- ACTIVE PARTICIPANT: $140.00CAD (includes both lyric sessions )
- AUDITORS:
- 1-Day Pass: $30
- 2-Day Pass: $50
Purchase Auditor Passes Here:
BOX OFFICE POLICY:
- All tickets are GENERAL SEATING.
- Your PAYPAL receipt acts as your ticket. Please print your receipt or show your PAYPAL email confirmation/receipt on your electronic device for presentation to enter the venue, OR, note your receipt number for verification at the door.
- All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. Full refunds will be issued in the case of event cancellation.
- Your online purchase is done through the PAYPAL secured website. We do not collect personal or financial information.
- You ticket purchase will appear on your credit card statement as STUART GRAHAM.
For inquiries about the program or box office, please contact us at:
Tel: +1 416.927.9105
Email: info@stuartgraham.ca
