VAL 1. Performance of an operatic role in a fully staged chamber opera production (Singers)

Title/s to be announced in late May

Period of the EOA module in 2025 – 2026:

From 29 September 2025 to 23 January 2026

Description of the EOA module:

Professional training and preparation for an opera role, concluding with the performance of a fully staged chamber opera production (title to be announced).

This includes:

• Singing lessons
• Repertoire lessons
• Acting
• Language coaching
• Musical rehearsals with the conductor, pianists, and/or instrumental ensemble.
• Stage rehearsals with the stage director, the conductor, and the pianists.
• Performance with piano accompaniment or instrumental ensemble

In order to study the specific roles of the production.

Kind of voice and role (Title and roles to be announced in May):

• Mezzo
• Tenor
• Baritone
• Bass

The 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 prominent 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 flavor, and warm climate make it a true Mediterranean gem.

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

Names of the professors of this module:

• Singing: Gloria Fabuel, Patricia Llorens, Mª José Martínez Velasco, Amparo Quevedo, Ofelia Sala, Charo Vallés
• Opera coaches: Mercedes Bernabeu, Carles Budó, Miquel Carbonell, Francesc Gamón, Pablo García-Berlanga, Adrià Gràcia, Diego Sánchez, 
• Conductor: Nadia Stoyanova
• Stage director: Eugenia Corbacho, Jaume Martorell

Possible extras besides the module:

• Masterclasses
• Concerts at different venues in Valencia
• 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 3 students

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:

Teaching: The first 8 weeks

• Working with the singing teachers
• Working with the opera coaches
• Working with the conductor and vocal coaches
• Working with the stage director and vocal coaches

Production: The following 4 weeks

• Ensemble rehearsals with the singers and conductor
• Ensemble rehearsals with the singers and stage director

Number of ECTS within master accreditation:

25 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: 01 June 2025
• Second: 01 September 2025

Date for expected answers:

• 1^st deadline: 15 June 2025
• 2^nd deadline: 15 September 2025

Description of the final Examination:

• Public performance
• Permanent Artistic Evaluation

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