STO 2. Site specific opera performance

Period of the EOA module in 2026 – 2027:

  • 31 August 2026 – 17 January 2027

Open for:

  • 1 to 3 vocal students

In this module, the singer students explore how their performance and expression is influenced by how the room and the audience is used in the performance. The students work on selected Opera scenes with a stage director and an opera coach/pianist. The students are encouraged to take an active part in the artistic decisions on  how to use the chosen space and how to place the audience in the performance. The module includes the stage rehearsals in preparation for the performance, singing lessons, musical interpretation sessions and ensemble rehearsals. The repertoire is for the performance is chosen in June, in dialogue with the students. In audition training course, the students prepare for auditions by mock-auditions, feedback sessions, interpretation tools for the audition situation and seminars with agents and other relevant competences.

Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:

  •   Stina Ancker,  Professor of Music Dramatic Performance
  •   Martin Hellström, Assistant Professor of Musical Performance
  • Emma Lyrén-Fernández, Assistant Professor of Vocal Performance

ca. 120 hours

30  ECTS

Entrance examination:

We choose our EOA students via recorded material. With the application we need recordings of sound and video.

Formats:

  • Sound: Wav or
  • Video: Mov or mp4

Description of final examination:

  • Students are examined through the staged performance in the chosen space, through the staged concert, and a subsequent reflective discussion in the group and individually

Teaching language/ Required level of language:

  • Communication language: EN, level 5

Deadline:

  • First: 08 May 2026
  • Second: 15 September 2026

Date for expected answers:

  • 1st deadline: 15 June 2026
  • 2nd deadline: 30 September 2026

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

  • There are no tuition fees for EU/EES citizens
Module Code : STO 2
Institution : Stockholm
Dates : 31 August 2026 – 17 January 2027
Student : Singer
Language : English
Activity : Training / Operatic practice / Performance
Module Type : Opera performance