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
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:
- 1st deadline: 15 June 2025
- 2nd 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