Auditions – Opera Studio “Silvio Varviso” 2026

Ticino Musica Festival is organizing auditions for the Opera Studio “Silvio Varviso” 2026, for the production of La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini.
Auditions are open to vocal soloists up to the age of 35.

Available roles: Mimì (soprano), Musetta (soprano), Rodolfo (tenor), Marcello (baritone), Schaunard (baritone), Colline (bass), Benoît & Alcindoro (bass).

Application deadline and video submission: January 28, 2026
Live auditions (on-stage selection): March 8–9 (possibly March 10), 2026, at the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana, Lugano

Each candidate must submit a video audition with the repertoire specified in the regulations;

The final selection includes live auditions in Switzerland, with a program similar to the video round.

Participants selected for the Opera Studio will take part in the festival’s productions and may be recommended for other projects and collaborations.
They will also receive a scholarship of CHF 1500, awarded in accordance with the festival regulations and subject to full participation and the fulfillment of the required artistic criteria.

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