http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ Cammuso Topic: Opera Directing Opportunity en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:56:13 +0000 http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/topic/263#post-275 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:22:39 +0000 bdjc2 275@http://www.cammuso.org.uk/forums/ <p>'Svrsvm Corda', a newly-commissioned opera based on the myth of St.<br /> Catherine of Alexandria taking place in November 2009, is pleased to open<br /> applications for a director.</p> <p>This exciting opera has been composed as part of St Catharine's College's<br /> celebration of the University's 800th Anniversary, and features new music<br /> by Benjamin Cox to an original libretto by Edward Herring, both current<br /> students of the college. It will premiere at the College on Saturday 28th<br /> November, 2009, and involve a cast of 8, a chorus and an orchestra of 25.</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious director to stage the<br /> work, the rehearsal process for which will begin shortly before Michaelmas<br /> term 2009. This would be an invaluable opportunity for any budding<br /> director. Previous experience is, although useful, by no means essential.<br /> Far more important is a keen interest in opera and direction, and the<br /> vision necessary to realize a new and exciting libretto theatrically with<br /> fidelity to the text and music.</p> <p>If you are interested, please email Benjamin Cox (composer) or Sophie<br /> Henstridge (producer) on bdjc2 or serh4 before Friday May 8th to arrange a<br /> friendly and informal interview. Please feel free to attach details of<br /> previous experience if you wish. </p>