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Professional Orchestra Program

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The International Lyric Academy is celebrating 31 years of success by partnering again with Opera Carolina.

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The ILA Orchestra Program will offer to talented young instrumentalists coming from Universities, colleges and high schools, a unique life experience and the possibility to perform in both countries.

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PROGRAM DATES: July 6 – August 3

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COST: $2000 includes shared accommodation in an air conditioned double/triple room in a 4 stars hotel, with wi-fi and breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals.

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AUDITION REPERTOIRE: Orchestra Professors: Please include 2 unaccompanied or accompanied pieces of your choice that best showcase your talents and abilities. We strongly encourage chamber ensembles to apply as a group to be featured in concert. 

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2025 REPERTOIRE

 

ORCHESTRA PROGRAM: Opera, Chamber Music and Sacred Works

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CONCERTS:

G. Rossini, Ouverture from “ Il Signor Bruschino”
F. J. Haydn, Symphony N. 94 in G major, “Surprise Symphony”
W. A. Mozart, Symphony n. 35 in D major, K. 385 "Haffner"

(performance July 12)

 

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G. Verdi, Requiem 

(performance July 26)

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FULL OPERA PRODUCTION:

G. Verdi, FALSTAFF 

(performances August 1, 2)

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HÄNDEL MARATHON: Arias, duets, and Ouvertures from Händel's Operas.

(performance July 24)

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SACRED WORKS REPERTOIRE

W. A. Mozart, Exsultate Jubilate K.165

G. B. Pergolesi, Stabat Mater

(performances July 11, 15)

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CHAMBER MUSIC

Program, TBA 

(performance July 28)

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ALL PERFORMANCES:

​July: 11, 12, 15, 24, 26, 28

August: 1, 2

 

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SECTIONAL REHEARSALS:

Sectional rehearsals will be offered by professional musicians

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ORCHESTRA AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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INSTRUMENT TYPE                                

Violin I #12

Violin II #10

Viola #8

Cello #8

Double bass #4

Flute / piccolo #2

Oboe / English horn #2

Clarinet #2

Bassoon #2

French Horn #4

Trumpet #4

Trombon #3

Tuba #1

Timpani / Percussions #2

 

 

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Travel, Insurance and meals are the participant’s responsibility.

Program may be subject to change