Playing historical instruments (La Scintilla) has a long tradition at the Zurich Opera House. An open and proactive approach to this performance practice by newly engaged colleagues is welcomed. Audition Travel Expenses Participants who reach the second round of the main audition will have their travel expenses reimbursed up to a maximum of CHF 500.-- (2nd class train ticket, round trip). Please be sure to bring a printed receipt or ticket!
A concerto from a different stylistic period, free choice (1st movement).
Orchesterstellen
W. A. Mozart Die Zauberflöte: Beginning from Allegro Cosi fan tutte: No. 31 Finale, beginning to bar 65 Le Nozze di Figaro: No. 5 Duettino Le Nozze di Figaro: Act 3 Finale L. v. Beethoven 9th Symphony: 2nd movement, beginning to letter C R. Wagner Tannhäuser: Scene 4, bars 16 to 90 Siegfried: Act 3, Scene 3, sehr mässig before rehearsal number 51 Siegfried: Act 3, Scene 3, sehr lebhaft after rehearsal number 57 R. Strauss Elektra: Rehearsal numbers 1a – 25a Der Rosenkavalier: Act 3, page 1 and 2 A. Bruckner 9th Symphony: Adagio