Operatic practice

VAL 5. Experience in an opera production: assistant stage direction

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

master.opera@csmvalencia.es

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
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PAR 4. Piano Accompaniment and Opera Coaching (pianists, training)

Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

ERASMUS students (SMS and STT) may choose a mobility within one semester (or both)

  • Winter Semester: 1 October 2023 – 2nd week of February 2024
  • Spring Semester: 3rd week of February 2024 – 30th June 2024

Content:

This module guides the student to master the complex and difficult art of the piano accompaniment in opera.

  • Performance practice and repertoire (individual lessons, on specific operas according to student’s needs and choices, main opera repertoire, analysis, study and practice on chosen opera scores, different (vocal) accompaniment techniques according to different music styles)
  • Répétiteur and coach techniques (theoretical and practical lessons on the basso continuo, as a stage-rehearsal accompanist, how to play under direction)
  • Specialized practice (vocal repertoire: chamber music and opera scores)
  • Score playing (reading piano- and orchestra opera scores)
  • Little practical internship in Singing lessons and Scenic Art lessons (different needs, different skills)
  • Possible participation in Masterclass(es), essays and concerts as a piano accompanist.

Classes will be held in Italian and English.

ERASMUS students might have to choose other courses among those annually proposed by the Conservatory, to reach the total number of required credits.

 

Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe

This module represents a perfect opportunity to get to know and experience the tools to become an Opera accompanist, in a welcoming atmosphere of exchange and collaboration with the other students of the Conservatory, from all over the world.

A unique chance 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 in the immediate nearby of it (the Library of the Istituto Nazionale di Studi Verdiani, specialized in 19th century opera and music in general, with particular emphasis on the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi, the Museo dell’Opera, the Casa della Musica, Teatro Regio, etc.).

Name(s) of the professor(s) 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 worldrenowned Teatro Regio, the beautiful Teatro Farnese (17th century), the Casa del Suono, etc. Opportunity to join Italian Course lev. 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 – max 2

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

60h of teaching/ per semester

Number of ECTS within master accreditation:

Min 24 ECTS/semester (but possibly increasing according to the Learning Agreement)

 

Entrance examination:

Online examination through the Application, that needs to include

  • CV
  • Repertoire
  • Videos
  • Motivational letter (optional)

 

Final examination:

  • 30 minutes 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

Erasmus students (SMS) only. No extra fees.

Deadline for applications:

  • 1st deadline: 08 May 2023
  • 2nd deadline: 15 October 2023

Date for applications

  • 1st deadline: 30 June 2023
  • 2nd deadline: 15 December 2023
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LOD 1. CPL – Contemporary Performance Laboratory

Period of the EOA module in 2023-2024:

  • 15 Feb – 31 May 2024

Module allows to use all potential of vocal and kinaesthetic art in the area of contemporary music including performative arts like improvised singing, dancing and acting. Module is strongly connected with expanding voice and body abilities during an artistic creation. Inspired by postulate of Jerzy Grotowski and his Laboratory Theater the module will give to the young artist an extraordinary way of creating a role by using all the gamut of stage expression. The module is dedicated to singers and dancers. The module is based on discovering an archetypical primeval intentions and visions as a main factor in creating an artistic performance.

Module includes singing and dance lesson, musical improvisation, movement and dance improvisation, performative arts laboratory, working with piano coach, full breath&body&mind workshop, history of modern music educational programme.

EOA students will be offered a tailor-made programme:

Singing and dancing lessons.

Performative actions including improvised singing, dance and acting in the area of contemporary music

Names of the professors of this module:

  • Urszula Kryger
  • Beata Zawadzka-Kłos
  • Anna Werecka
  • Piotr Miciński
  • Przemysław Rezner
  • Agnieszka Łuczyńska
  • Barczak

Minimum and maximum number of students:

2 – 6 max

Kind of voice and role:

Every kind of voice

Every type of dancer (classical, modern)

Deadline for application and requirements:

  • 08 May 2023
  • Recordings (DVD, YouTube), application form, artistic CV

Description of the final examination

  • Public performance of opera fragment/s

 

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

  • Module is available within an Erasmus exchange (SMS or SMP).

Note! Please, contact your Erasmus office as early as possible in order to be qualified in time for Erasmus scholarship.

  • Module could be also available as postgraduate studies. The fee is then approx. 2000 EUR (travel and living costs not included).

Number of ECTS:

25 ECTS

Student: 

Singer

Language: 

English, Italian, German

Activity:

Training / Operatic practice / Performance

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FLO 1. A room with a view on the Italian Belcanto

Period of the EOA module in 2023-2024:

  • 01 February 2024 – 04 May 2024

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:

  1. One leading role from an Opera in Italian
  2. A group of 3-4 arias in Italian, including recitativos and/or cabalettas if present and full scenes and ensembles from operas

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 XIX 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 the people you will meet in the street, as the Florentine language is the basis of the modern Italian language.

Additionally, a production on stage with full scenes and costumes (with piano and small chamber group accompaniment) of DONIZETTI’s L’elisir d’amore at Teatro Niccolini (Firenze), at the end of March 2024, with the participation of the EOA students as either soloist or choir (singers).

Names of the professors

  • Voice teachers: Ester Castriota, Donatella Debolini, Gianni Fabbrini, Nemi Bertagni, M. Constanza Nocentini, Roberta Invernizzi
  • Repertoire coaches: Antonella Bellettini, Ulla Casalini, Anna Toccafondi, Elisabetta Sepe, Andrea Severi, Daniela Freschi
  • 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 and opera directors.

Free entrance to rehearsals at Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.

A short programme (incl. city tour) concentrating on special ‘musical’ aspects of the city: Palazzo Pitti (where the first opera ever was staged in 1600, Peri’s “L’Euridice”), Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori (historic pianos), Museo degli Uffizi, Galleria dell’Accademia, etc.

Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:

4/12

Number of teaching / production hours:

Up to 20 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

ONLY Erasmus mobilities for Studies or Traineeship from EOA partners will be accepted

Entrance examination:

Before 08 May 2023, by email erasmus@consfi.it only:

  • Please, send a link to a recent performance of yours (from not more than 1 year ago) including at least:
      • 2 operatic arias/scenes in Italian from Baroque to Puccini (it also includes concert arias in Italian)
  • A brief curriculum and a complete list of studied (or performed) vocal repertoire / roles in Italian (only word or pdf file, please, or link to personal artistic website)

Singers willing to be selected as soloist for the production of Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” in March, need to provide at application a video including the following arias:

  • ADINA – “Benedette queste carte… Elisir di sì perfetta” + “Prendi, per me sei libero”
  • NEMORINO – “Quanto è bella, quanto è cara” + “Una furtiva lagrima”
  • BELCORE – “Come Paride vezzoso” + another aria in Italian by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti
  • DULCAMARA – “Udite, o rustici” + another aria in Italian by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti

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.

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

Erasmus mobility: no tuition fee

ONLY Erasmus mobilities for studies or traineeship from EOA partners will be accepted

Contact person:

Prof. Leonardo De Lisi

e-mail: erasmus@consfi.it

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GEN 4. So British!

Period of the EOA module in 2023-2024:

From 22-04-2024 to 23-06-2024

Open for:

  • 1-4 students

Content:

At the centre of this module is a fully staged opera production with orchestra of The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten. Students will prepare their roles with students studying on the repetiteur course and their respective teachers whilst receiving regular singing lessons from teachers in our vocal department.

Special attention will be paid to English pronunciation through individual diction lessons. 

At the beginning of May 2024, students also have the possibility of participating in a masterclass centering on operatic repertoire and art song in English.

Pianists who wish to join this module will be coached by teachers of collaborative piano course, take part in the English repertoire master class and also play in the rehearsals during the production of the Turn of the Screw. 

Kind of voice and role:

The singers can apply for these roles:

  • The Governess
  • Mrs Grose
  • Miss Jessel
  • Quint

Speciality of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe:

An opportunity for singers and pianists to perfect their knowledge of the English repertoire and to participate as a soloist/repetiteur in a full-scale production of The Turn of the Screw by Benjamin Britten.

 

Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:

  • Stuart Patterson, vocal studies, master class
  • Susanne Schimmack, vocal studies
  • Yves Coudray, stage director
  • Sacha Michon, diction
  • Nina Uhari and James Alexander, musical coaching for the singers and the pianists

Possible extras:

  • This module is open for Alumni students who have graduated in 2022 at the latest
  • Possibility to follow opera rehearsals at the Grand Théâtre de Genève

Number of ECTS:

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 an English aria by 15th of May 2023.

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 Erasmus Programme (Swiss Mobility Programme)

Communication language:

English and French

Deadline for application:

  • 1st deadline: 08 May 2023
  • 2nd deadline: 01 September 2023

Date for expected answers:

  • 1st deadline: 15 May 2023
  • 2nd deadline: 15 September 2023
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ANT 1. Northern Lights

Scandinavian Lied & Opera Festival: Grieg, Sibelius and beyond


Name and place of institution:

Royal Conservatory, Antwerp – Belgium

Period of the EOA module in 2023-2024:

Online courses available from 16 October 2023

Online social community to prepare the physical exchange
November 11-15, 2023 (5 physical days)

Description of the EOA module

AN EXCITING EXPLORATION OF THE FASCINATING REPERTOIRE OF THE NORDIC LANDS!

This module gives a rare and special opportunity to dive into Scandinavia’s rich Vocal Music traditions. Non-Nordic singers will receive specific training in sung Scandinavian languages and styles by native speakers and Nordic music specialists.

    Kind of voice:

    All

    Speciality of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe: 

    Unique colleagues from Iceland and Stockholm, online component on Scandinavian repertoire, the first overview of the languages, pronunciation, and historical context.

    Professors involved in this module:

    • Susanne Schimmack
    • Gary Jankowski
    • Michelle Losier
    • Anne Cambier
    • Sabrina Avantario
    • Guest lecturers: Gunnar Gudbjörnsson and Martin Hellström
    • Aaron Wajnberg

    Possible extras besides the module:

    Students taking part in this module can request to join the regular activities of the department.

    Minimum and maximum number of EOA students: 

    1-5 students

    Number of teaching production hours of the EOA module: 

    • Online: 3-4 hours
    • Live: 25 hours
    • Peer/video feedback: 5 hours

    Number of ECTs: 

    3 ECTs

    Entrance examination: 

    Apply through EASY with the clear mention of  the EOA-module.

    Description of the final examination: 

    Participants are evaluated based on their participation in the online offer and the live courses. The module will culminate into a final performance with Scandinavian repertoire by a selection of participants.

    Teaching language and Required level of language:

    English B2

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

    Taking part in the module is free but students need to pay for travel and accommodation themselves. They can apply for a grant at their home institution.

    We can administratively support your application for a short blended mobility if your institution provides this offer.

    Deadline for applications:

    • 1st deadline: 8th of May 2023
    • 2nd deadline: 1st of September (still possible via EASY as well)

    Date for expected answers: 

    • 1st deadline: 1st of June
    • 2nd deadline: 30th of September
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    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:

    • 1st deadline: 01 June 2023
    • 2nd deadline: 15 September 2023

    Date for expected answers:

    • 1st deadline: 15 June 2023
    • 2nd 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
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    VAL 2. Performance of an operatic role in a fully staged opera production

    Title and roles: Il viaggio a Reims by Vivaldi

    • Conte di Libenskof (tenor)
    • Cavaliere Belfiore (tenor)
    • Lord Sidney (bass)
    • Don Alvaro (bass)
    • Barone di Trombonok (buffo)

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

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

    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

    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
    • Opera sofa: Performance of opera highlights
    • 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:

    • 1st deadline: 01 June 2023
    • 2nd deadline: 15 September 2023

    Date for expected answers:

    • 1st deadline: 15 June  2023
    • 2nd 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
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    VAL 1. Performance of an operatic role in a fully staged chamber opera production or Opera Sofá: opera highlights (with piano accompaniment) (Singers)

    Title/s to be announced

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    From 01 October 2023 to 22 December 2023

    Description of the EOA module:

    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

    Title: L’adelaide by Vivaldi. 

    This project includes performances in Madrid and Valencia.

    The 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 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:

    • First: June 01 2023
    • Second: September 01 2023

    Date for expected answers:

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

    Description of the final Examination:

    • Public performance
    • Permanent Artistic Evaluation

     

    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
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    STO 4. Full Opera production

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    Spring semester 2024:

    • 21 of February -12  of June 2024 (possible extension to the whole term-beginning 16 January)

    Open for:

    1 or 2 vocal students

     

    Content:

    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 2023.

    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

    Number of ECTS:

    24-30 ECTS

    Ca. 170 hours

    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:

    There are no tuition fees for EU/EES citizens

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