VAL 4. Experience in an opera production: strings

(Title to be announced)

Period of the EOA module in 2023-2024:

• From 15 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 8^th April 2024)

Open for: 

String players: 

• Violins
• Violas
• Violoncellos
• Double-Basses

Description of the EOA module:

• Specific training working in the preparation of a fully staged opera production (title to be announced).
• This includes:
  • Spanish language training
  • Working with the orchestra and conductors
  • Ensemble rehearsals with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
  • Dress rehearsal with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers

Opera performances in our Auditorium and other venues.

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:

• Conductor: Jesús Cantos, Juan Pablo Hellín
• Stage director: Jaume Martorell

Possible extras besides the module:

Masterclasses

Participation in other projects, with concerts at several venues:

• Symphony orchestra
• Chamber orchestra
• Chamber music ensembles
• Contemporary ensemble

Attending opera performances at Palau de les Arts

Exchange and collaboration with other students of the Conservatory working on the same production

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

Teaching: The first 8 weeks

• Spanish language training
• Working with the orchestra and conductors in different projects
• Working with the opera orchestra and conductors as well as the singers and choir

Production: The following 4 weeks

• Ensemble rehearsals with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
• Dress rehearsal with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
• Opera performances in our Auditorium and other venues

Number of ECTS: 

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)

Description of the final exam:

• Public performance
• Permanent Artistic Evaluation

Teaching language: 

• Spanish
• English

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

Free for students in Erasmus Programme

Module is not available without an Erasmus exchange

Deadline:

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

Date for expected answers:

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