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