Title/s to be announced
Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:
From 01 March to 30 April 2024
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 scenic director, set designer, costume designer, lighting designer, and the producer, as well as the singers, pianists and the choir
- Ensemble rehearsals with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
- Dress rehearsal with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Speciality 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 flavour, and warm climate 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:
- Stage director: Jaume Martorell
- Costume designer: Miguel Ángel Jiménez
- Set designer: TBA
- Lightning designer: TBA
Possible extras besides the module:
Masterclasses
Participation in other projects:
- “Ópera sofa”: Concerts of highlights from operas performed in other venues.
Attending opera performances at Palau de les Arts
Exchange and collaboration with other students of the Conservatory working on the same production
Open to:
- 1-2 students
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:
Teaching: The first 8 weeks
- Spanish language training
- Working with the scenic director, set designer, costume designer, lighting designer, and the producer, as well as the singers, pianists and the choir
Production: The following 4 weeks
- Ensemble rehearsals with piano, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
- 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 within master accreditation:
25 ECTS
Entrance examination:
Contact the coordinator:
Charo Vallés
The materials to submit with your application are:
- CV
- Two Videos (it can be a link to YouTube or any other platform)
Deadline:
- First: June 01 2023
- Second: September 15 2023
Date for expected answers:
- 1st deadline: 15 June 2023
- 2nd deadline: 30 September 2023
Description of the final Examination:
- Public performance
- Permanent Artistic Evaluation
Teaching language:
Spanish, English and Italian
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
