Classical Idol 5

You are invited to a very beautiful and inspired evening of classical singing, Silent Auction and wine tasting  all sponsored by the Rochester Oratorio Society.  Join us in welcoming the opera stars of tomorrow as they compete for prizes.  Who will be the next Rochester Classical Idol?


April 1, 2011  at 7:30 P.M.
Hochstein Performance Hall
50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester NY

Classical Idol, sponsored by The Rochester Oratorio Society, is a juried competition seeking the best emerging talent in the classical music genre.  Singers are invited to perform selections from opera, oratorio, art song or musical theater before a distinguished panel of judges from the Metropolitan Opera, Saratoga Opera, RPO, WXXI who provide immediate feedback right before the audience eyes.

Classical Idol 5 Judges:
Eric Townell, Chief Judge, Music Director, ROS
Christopher Seaman, Conductor, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Curtis Tucker, Artistic Director, Opera Saratoga
Jim Harwood, Artist Representative, President, Harwood Management Group
Julia Figueras, Music Director, WXXI Radio
Steven Crawford, Metropolitan Opera, Conductor, Coach, Pianist

Competition Accompanist:
Jennifer Hoppe, Metropolitan Opera, Dallas Opera (a graduate of Geneseo University)

Admission:  $40
Tickets:  ROS at 585-473-2234; Parkleigh; www.rosclassicalidol.org

Any questions?  Please contact  us
rossings@atnmail.com