VAL 2. Performance of an operatic role in a fully staged opera production

(Title to be announced in late May)

Period of the EOA module in 2025-2026:

• From 26 January 2026 to 08 May 2026 (Easter holidays from 02 April to 13 April 2026)

Description of the EOA module:

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

This includes:

• Singing lessons
• Repertoire lessons
• Acting
• Language coaching
• Musical rehearsals with the conductor, pianists, and the orchestra.
• Stage rehearsals with the stage director, the conductor, and the pianists.

In order to study the specific roles of the production.

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

• Mezzo
• Tenor
• Baritone
• Bass

The specialty of this module in comparison with other courses:

Valencia is a major cultural center 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 flavor, 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, Patricia Llorens, Mª José Martínez de 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: Nadie 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 collaborate 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:

• 1^st deadline: 01 June 2025
• 2^nd deadline: 15 September 2025

Date for expected answers:

• 1^st deadline: 15 June 2025
• 2^nd deadline: 30 September 2025

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