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Calling all Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Piers Morgan wannabes: St. Petersburg Opera has some talented singers to show off!

On Saturday, November 20, 2010, at 7 p.m., fifteen singers will perform at Studio @620 in St. Petersburg Opera's version of 'Opera Idol.' These young singers have been participating in a series of workshops led by Maestro Mark Sforzini in which they have received extensive coaching in interpretation and performance techniques. In addition to over 12 hours of group sessions, each singer worked with Maestro Sforzini one-on-one. These workshops and coachings were made possible by a generous gift from the Florida Suncoast Opera Guild, as part of their Education Sponsorship for the 2010-2011 Season of St. Petersburg Opera.

Calling all Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Piers Morgan wannabes: St. Petersburg Opera has some talented singers to show off!

Winner of 5 Tony Awards, Pippin is the lively coming of age story of King Charlemagne's oldest son. Featuring music from the award- ?winning composer of Wicked and Godspell, this dazzlingly colorful and imaginative tale first captivated audiences on Broadway and continues to appeal to the young-at- heart everywhere. Pippin longs to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. After seeking it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power, Pippin finds contentment in the simple pleasures of home and family.

Winner of 5 Tony Awards, Pippin is the lively coming of age story of King Charlemagne's oldest son. Featuring music from the award- ?winning composer of Wicked and Godspell, this dazzlingly colorful and imaginative tale first captivated audiences on Broadway and continues to appeal to the young-at- heart everywhere. Pippin longs to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. After seeking it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power, Pippin finds contentment in the simple pleasures of home and family.