VAL 3. Repetiteur training (pianists)

(Title to be announced)

Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

• From 15 January to 30 April 2024 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 08 April 2024)

Description of the EOA module:

Specific training as repetiteur working in the preparation of a fully staged opera production (title to be announced).

This includes:

• Attendance at individual Singing and Repertoire lessons of the cast. Vocal coaching
• Language training
• Musical rehearsals with the conductor and singers
• Stage rehearsals with the stage director, the conductor and the singers
• Chorus rehearsals with the chorus director

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

• Tenor
• Baritone
• Bass

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 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, 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: Juan Pablo Hellín
• Stage director: Jaume Martorell, Araceli Bergillos

Possible extras beside 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 9 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 2023
• 2^nd deadline: 15 September 2023

Date for expected answers:

• 1^st deadline: 15 June 2023
• 2^nd deadline: 30 September 2023

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