MAA 2. Opera production experience: collaborative piano

Period of the EOA module in 2026-2027:

January – February 2027

• Rehearsals start on January 4th, 2027
• Performances February 4th and 5th, 2027

Gain hands-on experience as a repetiteur in a fully staged opera. Learn the craft under the baton of maestro Willem Wentzel and work closely together with the conductor and singers during the rehearsal process to gain insight into the life of an opera pianist.

Title to be performed: 

Arabella by R.Strauss

Open for:

• 1 or 2 students with an interest in direction or specific training at it. 

The coaching includes:

• working with a professional conductor/director
• a professional stage director, individual vocal coaching on style, interpretation and applied technique by our vocal staff.
• language coaching (depending on the language of the programmed opera)

Names of the professors of this module:

• Musical Director: Willem Wentzel
• Conductor: Willem Wentzel
• Stage director: Darren Ross
• Vocal coaches: Susanne Schimmack, Axel Everaert and Kristina Bitenc. 

Possible extras besides the module

• Individual coaching, the possibility to participate in non-opera group and individual lessons as an accompanist.

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

• 20-30 hours a week of production rehearsals

Application:

Via the application form on the EOA website. Keep in mind that you will need to include:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• One-to-one interview (date provided to applicants after application)

Final Examination:

• The piano dress rehearsal
• Evaluation and feedback from the musical director
• Certificate of Participation

Teaching language and the Required level of language

English will be the primary language, so the ability to fluently communicate is necessary.

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

Available through Erasmus, living costs are to be covered by the applicant.

Deadline for applications

• 1^st deadline: 08 May 2026
• 2^nd deadline: 15 September 2026

Deadline for expected answers:

• 1^st deadline: 01 June 2026
• 2^nd deadline: 15 October 2026