The Audition
Part of BAMcinematek
Tue, Nov 10 at 7pm*
*Intro by the Met Opera's Peter Gelb and Q&A with director Susan Froemke, moderated by Fred Plotkin, author of Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera
Directed by Susan Froemke
(1980) 105min
"As an introduction to a new generation of American opera stars and an opportunity to hear them sing, it is splendid." —Roger Ebert
Go behind the scenes of the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions, where thousands of hopefuls compete for the chance to sing on the Met stage—and the opportunity to launch a major operatic career. The film covers the dramatic week leading up to the finals of the 2007 auditions.