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Steven LaCosse on The Metropolitan Opera’s Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition
Program: Piedmont Arts Podcast
Aired: Monday, January 8, 2024
Hosted by Rachel Stewart
The Metropolitan Opera's Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition has auditions across the country. The competition is designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist the development of their careers. The North Carolina District holds auditions and approximately 25 singers will compete to move on to Regionals in Atlanta. The event is open to the public. Steven LaCosse, Auditions Director for the Met Competition in North Carolina, explains why the competition is such an important opportunity for young artists to grow and why it’s a great event to attend.
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