How to make it big in opera? Think International!

Ever wondered how singers make it big on the international opera stage? Your questions will be answered in More Than Opera’s Artist Development presentation on Saturday September 26th from 2 – 5pm at 45 York St Richmond (off Hoddle St near Albert Rd junction) – the HQ of the Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust. As an exclusive, rare opportunity, MTO is proud to host Samuel Krum - a young Melburnian who, in the space of five years, has made it from opera student at the VCA to heading the London office of a large international agency – Robert Gilder and Associates. Samuel travels to Milan’s La Scala, New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Germany’s Bayreuth opera Festival – and around the corner to Covent Garden Opera House – to look after Robert Gilder artists and he is incessantly scouting for new talent. Having done the hard yards, Samuel is well-placed to give practical tips to MTO’s ‘guinea pigs’ – six lucky professional singers selected by MTO to undertake a ‘mock’ audition. Sam is versatile, eloquent and a fount of operatic knowledge. He was already writing his own opera-cabaret shows whilst training as VCA’s first countertenor opera student up to 2004. In 2007 Samuel went to Europe, developed the language skills initiated at VCA Opera, landed a position as assistant director in Vienna, wrote another show which got him to London, then worked in PR which led to the job of his dreams. *Get a glimpse ‘behind the scenes’ as Sam Krum is interviewed by MTO’s Creative director and international opera conductor David Kram. *Listen to his advice as six specially selected Victorian singers go through their paces. *Mingle afterwards as refreshments are served. *Pay just $30 for this privilege, and get the chance to join the Friends of MTO at a discount. But book early – seating is limited. Entry: $30, or $20 for Friends of MTO. Join up on the spot and pay the lower price. Credit cards accepted. Bookings: MTO office manager Graham Ford Ph: 9682 5002 or 0419 361 487 Email: admin@morethanopera.com Enquiries: MTO Creative Director and General Manager Dr David Kram on 0412 114 725 www.morethanopera.com