The art of auditioning

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Edition Peters, a leading publisher of vocal music for over 200 years, collaborates with Anthony Legge to present a revised edition of a best-selling guide essential for aspiring and professional singers. This guide offers authoritative advice on audition preparation, a directory of over two hundred recommended audition arias, and insights into what to expect after a successful audition and how to prepare for professional engagements. International Soprano Ermonela Jaho, who has performed extensively, including 250 times as Violetta and alongside Placido Domingo, endorses this book as an invaluable resource for achieving success. The guide features a comprehensive list of suitable arias with performance tips, benefiting both singers and pianists. Dame Anne Evans highlights its necessity for the auditioning process. Anthony Legge's extensive experience includes work with major British opera companies, Opera Australia, and European opera houses, as well as at Bayreuth on notable productions. His roles on audition and competition panels, combined with his background as a conductor, accompanist, and vocal coach, provide a broad perspective on the profession, making this guide a vital tool for singers.