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Seattle Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, October 20

Benaroya Hall Events

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall

Western Washington District Auditions

The purpose of the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions is the following: first, to discover exceptional young talent; second, to provide a venue for young opera singers from all over the country to be heard by a representative of the Metropolitan Opera; and third, to assist those with the greatest potential in their development. Over 100 singers on the Metropolitan Opera roster during any given season have auditioned for MONC. While there are many routes to the stage of The Met, for North American singers these MONC Auditions create an introduction to the company that may have otherwise eluded them. Many of the current opera divas and stars such as Renée Fleming, Ben Heppner, Samuel Ramey, Deborah Voigt and Simon O’Neill, to name a few, are all past MONC Audition participants or winners. District winners are sent to the Regional Finals, to be held in January of 2008.

Tickets: Admission will be charged at the door.
10:00 AM