Ian Hallas has had quite a journey on the road to his position as Principal Bass of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. We first spoke for the podcast in early 2016 after winning a section bass position, and he won three additional auditions for Lyric for title chairs. We talk about what it’s like auditioning for… Continue reading 738: Ian Hallas on four auditions for the same ensemble
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180: Ian Hallas on winning a Lyric Opera bass section spot, effective excerpt practicing, and routines for audition success
Today’s guest is Ian Hallas, the newest member of the double bass section of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Ian successfully auditioned for Lyric in January of 2016 and joins a section with former Contrabass Conversations guests Greg Sarchet and Andrew Anderson. Ian studied with Paul Ellison at Rice University and David Allen Moore at the University… Continue reading 180: Ian Hallas on winning a Lyric Opera bass section spot, effective excerpt practicing, and routines for audition success