RIG 2. Baroque Opera Studio in Riga

Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

  • Autumn semester: 16 September 2024 – 31 January 2025
  • Spring semester: 03 February 2025 – 27 June 2025

Baroque opera studio – joint module in collaboration with Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.  Baroque opera production in collaboration with the orchestra Collegium Musicum Riga.

Repertoire – Marco da Gagliano “La Dafne” /autumn semester/

Jacopo Peri  “Euridice” /spring semester/

 

Names of the professors of this module

  • Maris Kupčs, Head of Early music department, Collegium Musicum Riga

http://www.earlymusic.lv/Earlymusic_engl/Maris_Kupcs.html

  • Teachers of JVLMA and LMTA.

Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe

Collaboration with professional baroque orchestra.

Possible extras besides the module

Lessons in Rhetoric, Ornamentation, Vocal training, Baroque music interpretation training, Basso continuo, Baroque dance and gestures. 

Minimum and maximum number of students

2-3 EOA students 

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

… hours rehearsals + performances (TBA)

Number of ECTs within accreditation

30 ECTs per semester

Entrance examination

EOA application

Description of the final examination

Public performance of baroque opera either in Bauska Castle or in one of Riga concert halls /churches.

According to the selected study courses on the curriculum.

Teaching language/Required level of language

English at least B2

Total Expenses of the EOA module

  • EUR 1360 p/semester (travel and subsistence not);
  • free for Erasmus + students and trainees.

Deadline for applications:

  • 1st deadline: 01 May 2024

RIG 1. Russian language in opera fragments of Russian composers

Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

Autumn semester:

  • 16 September 2024 – 30 January 2025

Spring semester:

  • 03 February 2025 – 27 June 2025

Content:

Russian language phonetics and training in opera fragments of Russian composers /N. Rimski-Korsakov, P. Tchaikovski, S. Prokofiev etc./ together with local students. Daily lessons in Opera studio “Figaro”.

Possibility to participate in rehearsals/performances of “The Queen of Spades” at the National Opera.

Possibility to master Russian language: perception, listening, speaking, reading, communication skills.

In addition EOA students will be offered tailor-made programme:

  • Singing lessons – opera repertoire vocal coaching
  • Work with pianist
  • Acting skills
  • Stage movement and dance
  • Contemporary ear training techniques
  • Vocal ensemble
  • Chamber singing

Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe:

Possibility to combine extended studies of Russian opera repertoire with Russian- speaking teachers and in the live language environment.

In addition EOA students will be offered tailor-made programme:

  • Singing lessons – opera repertoire vocal coaching
  • Work with pianist
  • Acting skills
  • Stage movement and dance
  • Contemporary ear training techniques
  • Vocal ensemble
  • Chamber singing

Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe:

Possibility to combine extended studies of Russian opera repertoire with Russian- speaking teachers and in the live language environment.

Names of the professors of this module:

Possible extras beside the module:

(e.g. supplementary programmes, city culture, language)

Supplementary tailor-made study programme, free entrance in all National Opera performances (except premieres and guest performances), very intensive concert activities, city culture.

Minimum and maximum number of students:

1 – 2 max

Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:

According to study programme on selected courses

Number of ECTS within bachelor/ master accreditation:

24 – 30 ECTS (depending on courses selected)

Deadline of application and requirements:

  • Deadline: 01 May 2024
  • Recordings (DVD, YouTube) Application form
  • Artistic CV

Description of the final examination

Public performance of opera fragment/s

Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included/excluded in this price:

  • EUR 1360 p/semester (travel and subsistence not included)
  • Free for ERASMUS + students and trainees.

Deadline for applications

  • 1st deadline: 01 May 2024