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Soloists and Orchestras around the World
Application deadline for performing in 2024-25 and 2025-26 concert seasons - October 1, 2024
Sound Espressivo is thrilled to announce our 3rd season of
the colORCHESTRA Open Auditions
Presented in Partnership with
These uniquely designed Auditions are open to musicians of all ages who are available for soloist engagements within the 2023-24 and 2024-25 concert seasons. Selected artists will be awarded an appearance opportunity to perform solo with esteemed professional orchestras from around the world. Composers are invited to submit scores for consideration.
This two-tiered audition has no accompanying and no performance time limit requirements, is readily accessible by video submissions, and there is no time limit imposed on the selections that competitors choose to present—we want YOU to show us what you feel you do BEST!
Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance Dates
Audition for Upcoming Concerto Performance Dates
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Selected Soloists will be offered a PAY-TO-PLAY opportunity to benefit their musicianship and career through a COMPREHENSIVE RECORDING and Performance PACKAGE with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world’s most prestigious ensembles, under the baton of the RPO’s Permanent Associate Conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak.
Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or Aria accepted.
Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Music Director Theodore Kuchar. Concert dates available in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 concert seasons.
Paducah Symphony Orchestra
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Concert Dates with Paducah Symphony Orchestra at Carson Center:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Rehearsal Schedule
Fridays:
Rehearsal 1. 15:00 - 17:30
Rehearsal 2. 18:30 - 21:00
Saturdays:
Rehearsal 3. 14:00 - 16:30
Performance: 19:30
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. ~~~~~~~~~~~
No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or Aria accepted.
Orchestra of the Kolarac Foundation
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or any Aria accepted.
Orquesta Filarmónica Municipal de Guayaquil
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
INSTRUMENTAL REPERTORY ONLY – No singers.
Boulder Symphony Orchestra
Important dates:
June 1, 2024 - Deadline to apply with a video of your choosing
June 10-13, 2024 (dates TBA) - Streaming technology seminar in preparation for your Live Audition
June 14-17, 2024 - Live Auditions.
Concert Dates:
March 29 and 30, 2025 Rehearsals in Boulder, CO, USA.
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Important dates for 2025-26 concert season: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions. NO PIANO. All Instrumentalists and Voice
Any Standard COMPLETE Concert, or Operatic Aria.
Cairo Opera Orchestra at Cairo Opera House in Cairo, Egypt
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE. Concert Dates for 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons - TBD
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Slovak Sinfonietta Zilina
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or any Aria accepted.
Georgian Sinfonietta
IImportant dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto suitable for the Sinfonietta, a single movement, or Aria accepted.
BAROQUE compositions ACCEPTED, for possibility to present on authentic instruments. Two harpsichords are available for performance.
Butler Philharmonic Orchestra
Important dates: Application deadline - see dates on the website.
October 2024, January 2025 - Live Auditions Finals. Broadcast on video and social platforms. Meet the Judges and the Conductors. Streaming technology seminar in preparation for Live Audition - prior to performing LIVE.
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No age restrictions.
Any instrumental Concerto, a single movement, or Aria accepted.