VAL 1. Performance of an operatic role in a fully staged chamber opera production or Opera Sofá: opera highlights (with piano accompaniment) (Singers)

Period of the EOA module in 2022-2023:

From 1^st October 2022 to 22^nd December

Title and roles offered for EOA applicants: 

• L’Enfant et les Sortilèges by M. Ravel 
  • Le Fauteuil/Un Arbre…Baritone, Bass
  • L’Horloge Comtoise/Le Chat….Baritone
  • La Théière……Tenor
    
  • Le Petit Vieillard/La Rainette…..Tenor

Description of the EOA module:

• Training and professional preparation of an opera part, concluded with the performance of a fully staged chamber opera production (title to be announced).
• This includes:
• Singing lessons
• Vocal coaching
• Acting
• Language coaching
• Musical rehearsals with the conductor, pianists and orchestra
• Scenic rehearsals with the stage director, conductor and pianists.

In order to study the specific roles of the production.

Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses:

Valencia is a major cultural centre and encourages immersion into the professional opera and music scene:  Palau de les Arts Opera House, concerts and presentations by major international musicians,..

In addition, there are many events and festivals throughout the year (i.e. Las Fallas). With a rich history in modern architectural masterpieces (City of Arts and Sciences), Valencia’s deep, multicultural roots, cosmopolitan flavour, and warm climate to make it a true Mediterranean gem.

Also, Valencia is one of Spain’s (and Europe’s) most affordable cities for student accommodation.

Names of the professors of this module:

• Singing: Gloria Fabuel, Carlos López Galarza, Pilar Moral, Amparo Quevedo, Ofelia Sala, Charo Vallés
• Opera coaches: Laïla Barnat, Carles Budó, Pablo García-Berlanga, Adrià Gràcia, Diego Sánchez, Miquel Carbonell, Francesc Gamón
• Conductor: Jesús Cantos, Juan Pablo Hellín
• Stage director: Jaume Martorell, Araceli Bergillos

Possible extras beside the module:

• Masterclasses
• Concerts at different venues in Valencia
• Opera sofa: Performance of opera highlights
• Attending opera performances at Palau de les Arts
• Exchange and collaboration with other students of the Conservatory working on the same production.

Minimum and maximum number of EOA students

• Minimum 1 student
• Maximum 5 students

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:

Teaching: The first 7 weeks

• Working with the singing teacher (individual classes): 1,5h/week
• Working with the opera coach (individual classes): 1,5h/week
• Working with the conductor and vocal coach (as a group): 3,5h/week
• Working with the stage director (as a group): 5h/week

Production: The following 7 weeks

• Ensemble rehearsals with the conductor
• Stage-orchestra rehearsals
• Performances at the Concert Hall of the Conservatory Superior of Music

Number of ECTS within master accreditation:

20 ECTS

Entrance examination:

Contact the coordinator:

Charo Vallés

master.opera@csmvalencia.es

The materials to submit with your application are:

• CV
• Repertoire
• Two Videos (it can be a link to YouTube or any other platform)

Deadline:

• First: June 15th 2022
• Second: September 15^th 2022

The results for the applications of all the Full-staged opera production modules will be communicated to the candidates only by the end of September 2022.

Description of the final Examination:

Public performance of a fully staged chamber opera at the Concert Hall of the Conservatory Superior of Music.

Teaching language: Spanish, English, Italian, French and German

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

• Free for students in Erasmus Programme
• Module is available within an Erasmus exchange
• Students must provide their own accommodation, meals and traveling costs.