Sitzprobe
Also called seated rehearsal
A sitzprobe is a seated rehearsal where singers and orchestra work together, often for the first time, with the focus on the music.
Staging, sets and costumes are normally left out, so performers can concentrate on how voices and instruments fit together. The word is German for seated rehearsal and is used in opera and musical theatre.
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We have the sitzprobe on Monday.
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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