Riga

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:

• Kristine Gailite http://www.kristinegailite.com
• Krisjanis Norvelis http://www.opera.lv/en/artists/opera-soloists/bass/krisjanis-norvelis
• http://www.jvlma.lv/english/readers/4069.html
• Janis Apeinis http://www.opera.lv/en/artists/opera-soloists/baritones/janis-apeinis
• Viesturs Gailis, conductor, Artistic Director of Opera Studio Figaro http://www.jvlma.lv/english/readers/4178.html
• Antra Jankava http://www.jvlma.lv/english/readers/4177.html
• Regina Kaupuza, choreographer

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

• 1^st deadline: 01 May 2024