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The 91Èȱ¬ Proms search for lost children
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Are you a singer and aged between 11 and 16? Fancy starring in a brand new musical theatre piece at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the 91Èȱ¬ Proms? This is your chance!
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91Èȱ¬ New Talent and the 91Èȱ¬ Proms are searching for 11 to 16-year-old singers to take centre stage at the Royal Albert Hall in a fantastic new musical theatre piece by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman and poet Owen Sheers.
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Commissioned specially by the 91Èȱ¬, and broadcast live on 91Èȱ¬ Radio 3, The Water Diviner's Tale is a fresh and innovative production exploring the hot issue of climate change and it needs fresh, young talent to match.
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So if you're passionate about singing and want to be part of something new and exciting, get online and apply now.
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Nicholas Kenyon, Director, 91Èȱ¬ Proms, says: "The Proms has led the way in enabling the best young performers to appear alongside professional musicians in the great arena of the Royal Albert Hall.
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"This year I'm delighted that we are linking with 91Èȱ¬ New Talent to search for young singers to take the leading roles in an exciting new dramatic piece about climate change by film composer Rachel Portman and poet and novelist Owen Sheers.
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"This is one of several projects that puts young performers at the heart of the Proms, and shows how relevant and topical the season can be to their concerns."
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Angela Wallis, Executive Producer, 91Èȱ¬ New Talent, says: "What is really exciting about this opportunity is that 91Èȱ¬ New Talent will be encouraging a whole new generation of classical music lovers.
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"Children who have never even entertained the thought of singing classical music will be encouraged to apply, hundreds will receive top vocal coaching and the selected 40 will get incredible performance training at a two-week music camp and the experience of a lifetime."
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Successful candidates will be hand-picked for four solo roles and to be part of a 40-strong chorus, performing original songs by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman with lyrics written by poet and playwright Owen Sheers.
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Watched by a live audience of 5,000 and listened to by countless more, live on Radio 3, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase your talent. Simply visit the New Talent website, complete a questionnaire about yourself and upload an MP3 of your singing.
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The top 200 applicants will be invited to London to audition with the best 40 singers taking part in a ten-day residential music camp (prior to the premiere of The Water Diviner's Tale on Monday 27 August at the Royal Albert Hall).
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Applicants must be aged between 11 and 16. If you are a boy, your voice must not have broken.
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For further details and to enter, visit: bbc.co.uk/newtalent. Please note, the closing date for entries is 8 June 2007.
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Notes to Editors
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The Water Diviner's Tale is a brand new 91Èȱ¬ commission. It is a dramatic musical theatre piece for all ages which has been created by Oscar-winning composer Rachel Portman and poet/playwright Owen Sheers.
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The world premiere of this new piece will be on Monday 27 August at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the 91Èȱ¬ Proms (Prom 57).
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The Water Diviner's Tale is part of the 91Èȱ¬ Proms offering for children and families. Bringing new and young people to classical music has long been at the heart of the 91Èȱ¬ Proms and this year there are more opportunities than ever for children and families to get involved or simply come and hear top quality music-making.
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