From 08 January 2025 to 14 April 2025 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 08 April 2025)
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:
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
Opera performances in our Auditorium and other venues
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 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:
Stage director: Eugenia Corbacho, Jaume Martorell
Costume designer: Miguel Ángel Jiménez
Producer: TBA
Set designer: TBA
Lightning designer: TBA
Possible extras besides the module
Masterclasses
Participation in other projects:
Concerts of highlights from operas and zarzuelas 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
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students
Open to 1-2 students
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:
Teaching: The first 4 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.
ERASMUS students (STT) may choose a mobility of minimum 3 – maximum 6 months during the academic year 2024-2025
Content:
This module offers an entirely specific traineeship for piano accompaniment of voice and opera scenes, designed for pianists who consider a future in the world of opera by adding to their curriculum a first work experience in this various and challenging environment. Trainees will accompany singers on the piano in different settings:
singing lessons,
scenic interpretation lessons,
staging
preparation for exams and concerts and during public performances. This always under supervision of a tutor.
The goal is to improve the knowledge of opera repertoire and to practice the specific skills requested.
The trainee will receive weekly tasks from the coordinator of piano accompaniment.
A module for professional pianists who wish to broaden their knowledge of the operatic repertoire in compliance with all the specific attitudes. With a full immersion into Italian opera together with the opportunity to develop the best practice in Italian language applied to opera. To exercise, develop and improve their skills as a pianist in accompanying different voice parts.
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
A full immersion into Italian opera together with the opportunity to develop the best practice in Italian language applied to opera. Choice of repertoire (title and characters) according to student’s needs. Exchange and collaboration with other students of the Conservatory (from all over the world) working on the same repertoire.
A unique opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the rich operatic music culture of the territory, attending places of unique musical interest, within the Conservatory (Musical Section of Libreria Palatina, Boito’s Studio and Toscanini’s Studio) or the nearby of it (the Library of the Istituto Nazionale di Studi Verdiani, the Museo dell’Opera, the Casa della Musica etc).
Names of the professors of this module:
Nicola Mottaran (Coordinator of Piano accompaniment) Fabio Ferrucci (Tutor)
Teaching staff (Piano Accompaniment Teachers) from the Singing and Music Theatre Department of the Conservatory.
Possible extras in addition to this module:
Upon request a little tour of the main “music treasures” of Verdi’s land: the birthplace of Verdi and Villa Sant’Agata, the Toscanini Museum, the world-renowned Teatro Regio, the beautiful Teatro Farnese (17th century), the Casa del Suono, etc. Opportunity to join Italian Course level A2+B1 in the first semester or English Course level B1 or B2 in second semester. October is the month of the Parma Verdi Festival. Facilities are offered to enrolled students who want to experience a show at the Teatro Regio and/or other planned locations.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students
1-5 (no max limit)
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module
Semester 200 hours (about 10 hours per week)
Number of ECTS within master accreditation
Depending on the effective number of hours.
Entrance examination:
Online examination through the Application, that needs to include
CV
Repertoire
Videos
Motivational letter (optional)
Final examination:
30-minute performance in piano accompaniment of voice (and/or opera scenes).
Teaching language/Required level of language
Italian (min A2 to be improved) and English (B2)
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included/excluded in this price
Professional training and musical preparation of a role in Cavalli’s L’Egisto. An intensive period of training and rehearsing finalised with the public performance of a concert version of the opera.
This includes:
Vocal coaching / stylistic background (theory of the affects, parlar cantando and the beginnings of the art of bel canto, early Italian ornamentation)
Language coaching
Musical rehearsals with the conductor/harpsichordist and orchestra
Final performance with the conductor and orchestra.
Names of the professors of this module:
Liliana Stawarz (Polish Royal Opera) – conductor/musical direction/harpsichord/baroque coaching
Anna Werecka and Adam Kamieniecki – vocal and baroque coaching – theory of the affects and rhetoric, parlar cantando, ornamentation, vocal technique
Urszula Kryger, Bartosz Szulc – vocal technique
Possible extras besides the module:
Baroque Program – supplementary seminars devoted to Theory of the Affects and Ornamentation
All concerts and events produced by University of Music in Lodz (free admission for EOA students)
Participation in selected concerts and activities of Vocal Department (upon your choice)
Minimum and maximum number of students:
1 – 12 max
Kind of voice and role:
Tenor – Egisto
Tenor – Hipparco
Soprano – Climene
Soprano – Clori
Soprano – L’Aurora/Amore/Ora prima
Soprano – Bellezza/Semele/Ora seconda
Soprano – Voluptia/Fedra/Ora terza
Soprano – Venere/Hero/Ora quarta
Mezzosoprano – Dema
Mezzosoprano – La Notte/Didone
Bass – Lidio
Bass – Apollo
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
The module gives the possibility of acquiring specialized training in the area of early baroque music.
Possible extras besides the module:
Baroque Program – supplementary seminars devoted to Theory of the Affects and Ornamentation
All concerts and events produced by the University of Music in Łódź (free admission for EOA students)
Participation in selected concerts and activities of Vocal Department (upon your choice)
Description of the final examination
Public performance of opera fragment/s
Number of teaching / Production hours
From 20 – 30 hours per week
Teaching:
Working with the vocal coaches
Working with the conductor
Production:
Ensemble rehearsals with singers and the conductor
Ensemble rehearsals with singers, the conductor and full orchestra
Final performances
Number of ECTS:
25 ECTS
Entrance examination:
Contact the coordinator:
Anna Werecka
anna.werecka-gryc@amuz.lodz.pl
The following attachments shall be submitted with the application:
CV
Repertoire list
Two videos (for example via YouTube)
Repertoire for the application:
one fragment of Cavalli’s Egisto or any piece from the early 17th century (Caccini, Monteverdi etc.)
one aria upon your choice.
Description of the final Examination
Public performance of a concert version of the opera at the Concert Hall of the University of Music in Łódź.
Student:
Singer
Language:
English, Italia
Activity:
Training / Operatic practice / Performance
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included/excluded in this price
Module is available within an Erasmus exchange.
Note! Please, contact your Erasmus office as early as possible to be qualified in time for the Erasmus scholarship. All qualified Erasmus candidates must be first nominated by the Erasmus office of the sending institution – international@amuz.lodz.pl
Module could be also available as postgraduate studies. The fee is then approx. 2000 EUR (travel and living costs not included).
Meet the Italian Belcanto tradition in the town that hosted the first operatic creation. An all-Italian experience on the operatic repertoire from Baroque to Verdi and Puccini. Voice lessons on style and technique, repertoire study with vocal coaches, Italian language and diction class, Opera class with acting and staging seminars, final concert with semi-staged performance of full operatic scenes.
Study repertoire:
One leading role from an Opera in Italian
A group of 3-4 arias in Italian, including recitativos and/or cabalettas if present and full scenes and ensembles from operas (duos, trios, quartets, concertato finale, etc.)
Participants:
All voice types
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
We give the participants the possibility to develop their skills in the Italian language and diction in a very practical approach. We will concentrate on interpretation and performance of the most important Italian belcanto styles, from the early baroque “recitar-cantando”, the classic recitativo secco, accompagnato and virtuoso arias, to the Romantic “solita scena” (scena, aria and cabaletta) until the declamatory style of the late 19th century composers (Verismo), depending on each singers vocal and musical needs. Our teachers and coaches have a long experience in the tuition of international students, as in our Vocal studies Faculty more than 50% of singers are from all the continents. Being in Firenze (Dante’s home town) allows you to absorb the good “reference” Italian diction directly from our academy but also from the people you will meet in every day life, as the Florentine language is the basis of the modern Italian language.
Additionally, a production on stage (with piano and/or small instrumental ensemble accompaniment) ofHAYDN’s “Il mondo della luna” / GALUPPI “Il mondo della luna” (both on a libretto by Carlo Goldoni) at Villa Favard di Rovezzano (Firenze) and /or another stage in Tuscany (to be confirmed), with the participation of both Conservatorio Cherubini and the 2026 EOA students as either soloist or choir (singers).
Date of performances: May 2026 (to be confirmed).
Please, if you interested to participate, make sure to include in your application the link of a video performance of at least one 18th century recitativo and aria in Italian.
We will award extra 6ECTS to soloist participants and 3CTS to choir members. If the performance should be put off in late May or June or even in Fall 2026, we will arrange to extend Erasmus mobility (upon acceptance of your home Institutions) and/ or fund the extra travel /accomodation expenses, if you need to come back to Firenze.
Both operas have a cast of:
2 – 3 sopranos
1- 2 mezzos
2 tenors
1- 2 (high) baritones
1 basso (bass-baritone) buffo
8 voices choir.
Both soloist casts could be double, in the presence of a sufficient number of selected participants. There could be also some “covers”.
Calendar:
Easter break April 02 – 07 2026 / National holidays: April 25 & May 1, 2026.
We give lessons from Mondays to Saturdays. Welcome day February 02 2026, at 2pm
Names of the professors
Voice teachers: Ester Castriota, Donatella Debolini, Gianni Fabbrini, Nemi Bertagni, M. Constanza Nocentini, Roberta Invernizzi (Baroque singing)
Repertoire coaches: Antonella Bellettini, Elisabetta Benvenuti, Ulla Casalini, Daniela Freschi, Elisabetta Sepe, Andrea Severi, Anna Toccafondi
Opera class / Acting: Francesco Torrigiani
Italian Diction: Francesco Torrigiani, Leonardo De Lisi
History of Opera: Guglielmo Pianigiani
Barroque vocal ensemble: Santina Tomasello
Chamber music & vocal ensembles: Leonardo De Lisi
Possible extras:
Masterclass with renowned singers, agents, conductors or opera directors.
Free entrance to rehearsals at Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Observing all classes at the Conservatorio Cherubini and attendance at all various events.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:
4/12
Number of teaching / production hours:
Up to 20-24 hours/week
Number of ECTS within master:
3 months Module will award 24 ECTS
“Voice lessons 1-to-1” lessons, 6 ECTS
“Repertoire coaching with pianist” 1-to-1 lessons, 3 ECTS
“Opera class” (opera scenes staging) 3 ECTS
“Italian Diction for singers” lecture 3 ECTS
“History of Opera” 3 ECTS
“Chamber music & vocal ensemble” group, 3 ECTS
“Baroque vocal ensemble” group, 3 ECTS
“Other activities” (performance of concerts and / or attendance to seminars/masterclasses), 2 ECTs
Erasmus mobilities for Studies or Traineeship and any other participants from EOA partners (within the consortium) will get preferred selection.
Participants from outside the EOA consortium will be accepted only if we have any left over spot after selecting the Erasmus participants. The non-Erasmus participants not from the EOA consortium will be asked to enroll three “corsi singoli”, two for 1-to-1 lessons (Voice lessons and repertoire coaching) and one for groups activities (Opera class and Italian diction). The tuition fee will be calculated after the end of selections.
two video links with two arias in Italian (possibly with recitativo) of contrasting styles
A brief CV in Italian or in English/French/German/Spanish/Portuguese
A short list of repertoire that you would like to study in Firenze.
We accept both Erasmus mobilities for study or traineeship (including recent graduated participants), ask you Erasmus office at your academy.
Applications deadline:
1st deadline: 05 May 2025 (selection results due by 21 June 2025)
2nd deadline: 01 September 2025 (be aware that the open spots for students in our classes will be greatly reduced, since we do not use a 2 semesters calendar).
If you need more information, write to Prof. Leonardo De Lisil.delisi@consfi.it
Description of the final Examination:
Module: Semi-staged operatic scenes and recital with arias/songs in public concerts at the end of the module
Erasmus mobility : each class will award a note of evaluation by the teacher and ECTs
Teaching language/ Required level of language:
Italian (main)
English (secondary)
We require that EOA students have a minimum B1 Italian language level. The best way to enjoy the full experience comes from a basic knowledge of Italian language, that will also be necessary during group classes and production, when teachers and conductor will speak Italian only.
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included / excluded in this price:
Erasmus mobility: Paticipants from EOA consortium institution: no tuition fee / only €4,50 for insurance
Non-Erasmus mobility / Participants from outside the EOA consortium: tuition fee for 3 “corsi singoli” to be agreed upon after selection (June 2025) + €4,50 for insurance
Contact person:
Prof. Giorgio Albiani (for all kind of Erasmus procedures) e-mail: erasmus@consfi.it
Pror.ssa Donatella Debolini (Head of the Voice Department) e-mail: d.debolini@consfi.it
Prof. Leonardo De Lisi (information about didactics /artistic matters) e-mail: l.delisi@consfi.it
The witch has moved to Lake Geneva and is looking for some tasty singers to join her in a fully-staged production of Humperdinck’s opera “Hänsel und Gretel “.
This module addresses coaching in German repertoire as well as tuition in German phonetics within the framework of the opera production. There will be a possibility to participate in a master class on Lied and German opera provided by our German-speaking faculty members of the HEM.
The module covers also an audition training course and a seminar on recording a professional video if the inbound date is the 6th of January 2025.
Pianists are most welcome to join this module. They will receive coaching from our teachers of collaborative piano and actively participate in the rehearsals of the opera project.
Kind of voice and role:
All voices
Speciality of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
Possibility to perfect German language and repertoire skills as well as skills in French language.
Names of the professors of this module:
Heidi Brunner, vocal studies
Susanne Schimmack, vocal studies
Sacha Michon, phonetic coaching in German
Nina Uhari and James Alexander, collaborative piano
Cédric Dorier, stage director
Possible extras:
Possibility to assist to rehearsals at the Grand Théâtre de Genève.
Number of ECTS within master:
24 ECTS
Entrance examination:
Required repertoire:
If the participant would like to audition for the production/scenic project, he/she should send a good quality video with a French aria by 01 May 2024.
Description of the final examination:
Progress examination
and final public performance (only in Full-time module)
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included/ excluded in this price:
Full-time module: free for students in the Erasmus Programme (Swiss Mobility Programme)
From 08 January 2025 to 15 April 2025 (Easter holidays from 29March to 08April 2025)
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)
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 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
From 08 January 2025 to 14 April 2025 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 08 April 2025)
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):
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
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 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: Carles Budó, Francesc Gamón, Pablo García-Berlanga, Adrià Gràcia, Diego Sánchez, Miquel Carbonell,
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):
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
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 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: Carles Budó, Francesc Gamón, Pablo García-Berlanga, Adrià Gràcia, Diego Sánchez, Miquel Carbonell,
February 20th -june 8th 2025 (with possibility to begin from 20/1 2025 for the full term)
Open to: 1 or 2 vocal students
This course offers an opportunity to perform an opera role in a full- scale production with a professional symphony orchestra at a Swedish theatre. The module consists of a period of musical preparation with vocal coaching and musical interpretation sessions, followed by role analysis and stage rehearsals, led by a professional director and conductor. The performance is produced with orchestra, sets, lighting, costume and make up.
The repertoire will be decided in Autumn 2024.
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module
Stina Ancker, Assistant professor of music dramatic performance
Majsan Dahling, Lecturer of musical interpretation
Martin Hellström, Assistant Professor of musical interpretation
Possible extra’s beside the module:
Seminars on aspects of opera as an artform and of the opera singer’s profession
Audition training
Individual artistic reflection project (documented by short essay) under supervision
ca. 170 hours
24-30 ECTS
Entrance examination:
We choose our EOA-students via recorded material. With the application we need recordings of sound and video.
Formats:
Sound: Wav or AIFF
Video: Mov or mp4
Description of the final Examination:
Students are examined through the staged performance and through a group seminar on the learning outcomes of the course.
Teaching language/ Required level of language:
Communication language: EN, level 5
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included/excluded in this price:
January 20th-March 20th 2025 (with possible extension to 8/6 2025 for the full term)
Open for:
1 to 3 vocal students
In this module, the student singers work in a production in cooperation with student conductors and musicians from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and a professional stage director.
The repertoire for the project will consist of longer excerpts from 2-3 different operas, conceptually merged into one opera performance. The module includes preparatory work, musical rehearsals with our teachers in musical interpretation and the conductor students, as well as singing lessons.
The course also contains language coaching, both individually and in group.
A production period of 5-6 weeks follows, consisting of stage work and orchestral rehearsals leading up to a fully staged performance with lighting, costumes and makeup.
Repertoire will be selected in mid autumn of 2024
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
Wilhelm Carlsson, Professor of music dramatic performance
Majsan Dahling , Lecturer of musical performance
Ca 108 hours
18 ECTS
Possible extra’s beside the module:
Movement classes
Seminars on aspects of opera as an artform and of the opera singer’s
Entrance examination:
We choose our EOA-students via recorded material. With the application we need recordings of sound and video.
Formats:
Sound: Wav or AIFF.
Video: Mov or mp4
Description of the final Examination:
Students are examined through the staged performance and through a group seminar on the learning outcomes of the course.
Teaching language/ Required level of language:
Communication language: EN, level 5
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included / excluded in this price:
