Choristers needed: Wagner's "Rienzi" in Boston

Odyssey Opera of Boston is recruiting volunteer choristers in all voice parts for its September 15, 2013 concert production of Wagner’s rarely performed Rienzi.

Launched on July 19, 2013, Odyssey Opera is a new Boston-based opera company dedicated to presenting adventurous repertoire.  Founder Gil Rose will conduct the company’s first performance at Jordan Hall featuring a cast of world-class artists and the Odyssey Opera Orchestra and Chorus.  Harris Ipock, Resident Conductor of the Harvard Glee Club, will prepare the chorus.

Rienzi Chorus Rehearsal & Performance Schedule:
Tuesday, August 27 from 7-9:30pm – Chorus Rehearsal (Tremont Temple)
Thursday, August 29 from 7-9:30pm – Chorus Rehearsal (Tremont Temple)
Tuesday September 3 from 7-9:30pm – Chorus Rehearsal (Tremont Temple)
Wednesday, September 4 from 7-9:30pm – Chorus Rehearsal (Tremont Temple)

Sunday, September 8 from 7-9:30pm – Cast, Orchestra & Chorus Rehearsal (Tremont Temple)
Monday, September 9 from 7-9:30pm – Cast, Orchestra & Chorus Rehearsal (Tremont Temple)
Wednesday, September 11 from 7-9:30pm – Cast, Orchestra & Chorus Rehearsal (Tremont Temple)

Friday, September 13 from 10am-2pm – Warm-up & Dress Rehearsal (Jordan Hall)
Friday, September 13 from 2:45-6pm – Call Time & Dress Rehearsal (Jordan Hall)

Sunday, September 15 at 2pm – Warm-up & Performance: Acts I & II (Jordan Hall)
Sunday, September 15 at 7:15pm – Call Time & Performance: Acts III, IV & V (Jordan Hall)

Scores and study materials will be provided by Odyssey Opera.  Previous experience performing in German is preferred.  Tremont Temple is located at 88 Tremont Street, Boston, MA.

For more information about joining the chorus, please contact Mark Rulison at chorus@odysseyopera.org.