Operatic practice

STO 2. Site specific opera performance

Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

  • 2nd of September-2nd of November 2024 (possible extension to 19/1 2024 for a full term )
  • Open for: 1 to 3 vocal students

In this module, the singer students explore how working in other venues and spaces than the opera theatre can influence the music-dramatic expression. The students work on selected Opera scenes with a stage director and an opera coach/pianist,  and bring their work into the chosen venue to  stage a performance for a small audience. The students, together with the  teachers,  take an active part in deciding how to use the chosen space and how to place the audience in the performance. The module, besides the stage work in preparation for the performance, includes singing lessons, musical interpretation sessions. It also includes coaching in Italian lyric diction where appropriate to the chosen repertoire. The repertoire is for the performance is chosen in June, in dialogue with the students.

The module can be extended to include the entire term january December with  work on a staged concert with conductor and piano or orchestra.

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

  Stina Ancker,  Assistant professor of music dramatic performance

                    Martin Hellström, Assistant professor of musical performance

  1. 120 hours

13,5-30  ECTS

 

Possible extras:

  • seminars on aspects of opera as an artform and of the opera singer’s profession

  • seminars on artistic research

Entrance examination:

We choose our EOA-students via recorded material. With the application we need recordings of sound and video.

Formats:

  • Sound: Wav or
  • Video: Mov or mp4

Description of final examination:

  • Students are examined through the staged performance in the chosen space, through the staged concert and a subsequent reflective discussion in the group and individually

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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STO 1. Italian opera scenes – language, expression, communication

Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

  • 2nd of September-2nd of November 2024 (possible extension to 19/1 2024 for a full term )
  • Open for: 1-3 vocal students

Explore the connections between language, music, acting and movement through scenes from Italian Opera and recitative. You will work with language, musical performance, acting, vocal skills and stage movement in parallel, often with several teachers cooperating in the same session. The module will contain:

  • Investigation of the influence of language on stage thought, action and performance
  • vocal coaching and musical preparation of opera scenes in original language, individually and in group
  • Practical role analysis and stage work
  • Stage movement classes
  • An intensive course focusing on the secco recitative. The course gives methods for preparation, musically and language-wise, as well as methods for achieving spontaneity and meaning in the performance of recitative through improvisational methods
  • Performing arias and select ensembles in a concert with orchestra
  • Performing opera scenes with piano in our studio theatre

The repertoire is selected to suit the students in the course. The repertoire will be discussed and decided in June 2024.

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

  • Patrik Sörling, stage director, assistant professor of stage movement
  • Giuseppina Penta, language coach, senior lecturer of Italian lyric diction
  • Christine Morgan, assistant professor of musical interpretation

  1. 120 hours

 

13,5- 30 ECTS

Possible extra’s beside the module:

  • Seminars on opera as an artform and the opera singer’s profession with invited guests from the professional field
  • Seminars on performance psychology for singers

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 performance of  the Italian opera scenes, a concert with orchestra and through a reflective seminar.

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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RIG 2. Baroque Opera Studio in Riga

Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

  • Autumn semester: 16 September 2024 – 31 January 2025
  • Spring semester: 03 February 2025 – 27 June 2025

Baroque opera studio – joint module in collaboration with Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.  Baroque opera production in collaboration with the orchestra Collegium Musicum Riga.

Repertoire – Marco da Gagliano “La Dafne” /autumn semester/

Jacopo Peri  “Euridice” /spring semester/

 

Names of the professors of this module

  • Maris Kupčs, Head of Early music department, Collegium Musicum Riga

http://www.earlymusic.lv/Earlymusic_engl/Maris_Kupcs.html

  • Teachers of JVLMA and LMTA.

Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe

Collaboration with professional baroque orchestra.

Possible extras besides the module

Lessons in Rhetoric, Ornamentation, Vocal training, Baroque music interpretation training, Basso continuo, Baroque dance and gestures. 

Minimum and maximum number of students

2-3 EOA students 

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

… hours rehearsals + performances (TBA)

Number of ECTs within accreditation

30 ECTs per semester

Entrance examination

EOA application

Description of the final examination

Public performance of baroque opera either in Bauska Castle or in one of Riga concert halls /churches.

According to the selected study courses on the curriculum.

Teaching language/Required level of language

English at least B2

Total Expenses of the EOA module

  • EUR 1360 p/semester (travel and subsistence not);
  • free for Erasmus + students and trainees.

Deadline for applications:

  • 1st deadline: 01 May 2024
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RIG 1. Russian language in opera fragments of Russian composers

Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

Autumn semester:

  • 16 September 2024 – 30 January 2025

Spring semester:

  • 03 February 2025 – 27 June 2025

Content:

Russian language phonetics and training in opera fragments of Russian composers /N. Rimski-Korsakov, P. Tchaikovski, S. Prokofiev etc./ together with local students. Daily lessons in Opera studio “Figaro”.

Possibility to participate in rehearsals/performances of “The Queen of Spades” at the National Opera.

Possibility to master Russian language: perception, listening, speaking, reading, communication skills.

In addition EOA students will be offered tailor-made programme:

  • Singing lessons – opera repertoire vocal coaching
  • Work with pianist
  • Acting skills
  • Stage movement and dance
  • Contemporary ear training techniques
  • Vocal ensemble
  • Chamber singing

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

Possibility to combine extended studies of Russian opera repertoire with Russian- speaking teachers and in the live language environment.

In addition EOA students will be offered tailor-made programme:

  • Singing lessons – opera repertoire vocal coaching
  • Work with pianist
  • Acting skills
  • Stage movement and dance
  • Contemporary ear training techniques
  • Vocal ensemble
  • Chamber singing

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

Possibility to combine extended studies of Russian opera repertoire with Russian- speaking teachers and in the live language environment.

Names of the professors of this module:

Possible extras beside the module:

(e.g. supplementary programmes, city culture, language)

Supplementary tailor-made study programme, free entrance in all National Opera performances (except premieres and guest performances), very intensive concert activities, city culture.

Minimum and maximum number of students:

1 – 2 max

Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:

According to study programme on selected courses

Number of ECTS within bachelor/ master accreditation:

24 – 30 ECTS (depending on courses selected)

Deadline of application and requirements:

  • Deadline: 01 May 2024
  • 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:

  • EUR 1360 p/semester (travel and subsistence not included)
  • Free for ERASMUS + students and trainees.

Deadline for applications

  • 1st deadline: 01 May 2024
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    POR 2. Performance of an Operatic Role in fully staged Opera Production with orchestra

    Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

    • 11 of March to 16 of July 2025

    The Opera Production for 2024-2025: 

    • TBC

    Open for:

    1-4 vocal students (Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone, Bass)

    Content:

    The module aims for students to work on performing a role and learn to co-operate with conductors, directors and other professional groups through the performances and participation on a fully staged opera.

    The Opera for this year is still in negotiation with the National Theatre of Porto: TNSJ and it will be fully announced soon.

    Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe

    EOA students will participate in this fully staged work and will receive vocal coaching and acting to prepare the specific roles of this production. It will make the EOA student aware of the full teamwork and cooperation that an opera production requires, and it will make the singer aware of the interaction of all the EOA Modules 2024-2025, and how different areas are involved in an opera presentation (implementation of the set design, costumes, light, production, staging, orchestra, etc.)

    Possible extras: 

    Students may attend one, or both, of these theoretical seminars on the subject of Opera and Performance:

    1. Opera communication systems in history and in actuality: a sociological approach. Seminar given by Prof. Dr. Francisco Melo – Professor of History and Esthetics, at ESMAE
    2. The Psychology of Performance – The underlying psychology to the study of operatic roles and other issues in opera. This Seminar will be given by Prof. Dr. Daniela Coimbra (PhD) – Professor on Psychology of Music, at ESMAE.

    Besides that, Porto is a culturally interesting and beautiful city. Here you can profit from the musical and cultural activity at Casa da Música of Porto, a very active cultural point in the city, as well as the Teatro Nacional de São João, Rivoli Theatre and the Coliseum of Porto.

    Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

    10 -12 hours of individual tuition & 45 hours of group work.

    Number of ECTS

    20 ECTS

    Entrance examination

    Video recording or link to video recording

    Description of the final examination

    Public performance on stage with piano.

    Teaching language

    English – level 3

    Total expenses of the EOA

    1) This module is available within Erasmus exchange (Master´s level) only during the academic year 20234/25.

    2) Prices are applicable for 2024-2025.

    3) Prices do not include travel or living expenses

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    POR 1. Preparing Operatic Roles

    Methodology: Improvisation, Movement, Vocality and E-Motion Arousal as a Body and Vocal approach to Opera Singing and Opera Making

     

    Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025: 

    08 October 2024 to 28 January 2025

    Open for:

    1-3 vocal students

    Description of the module: 

    a. Vocal Performance with Technical Supervision 

    The aim of this section of the module is to facilitate vocal improvement through the use of improvisation, movement, emotional arousal accurate vocal technique in accordance with the preparation and performance of specialized operatic repertoire (from Baroque to Contemporary repertoire. Special attention will be given to technical problems, vocal characterization, style and interpretation as well as performance practices. The focus of this module will also be on vocal improvement and on vocal technique within the preparation and performance of operatic roles. The emphasis is on artistry and the process of the vocal training through the preparation of operatic roles). Other genres of vocal repertoire such as Lied, Song and Chanson may also be part of a specialized vocal study. This module has as the goal to enable the student autonomy, both in achieving methodological processes as well as the consolidation of a vocal as well as an artistic identity.

    Names of the professors of this module:

    • António Salgado
    • Rui Taveira

    B. Acting for Singers in the Preparation of Operatic Roles 

    The aim of this section of the module is to facilitate the student’s artistic autonomy both in methodological processes as well as the consolidation of an artistic identity. Through an organization of their knowledge and skills (creative, sensory and cognitive) the student will be able to develop interpretative operatic roles taking in account previous dramaturgic assumptions for the purpose of live performance.

    • Master a variety of techniques of movement and acting.
    • Develop somatic and emotional body-mind approaches to performance practice
    • Increase awareness of the poetic universe of the performer
    • Develop the singular nature of each opera singer during live performance and during collective interaction.

    The main purpose of this module is to consolidate the performer skills, giving a particular focus to the work on stage in the interaction with the director and the maestro. Issues of scenic presence in relation with the scene/stage will also be explored. Scenic experimentation through body movement, improvisation, vocality and the arousing of emotion will bring the student a new approach to Opera and Opera making. This module will enable the student to experience a live performance in front of an audience.

    Names of the professors of this module:

    • Claire Bynion
    • António Salgado
    • Claudia Marisa
    • António Durães

    Minimum and maximum number of EOA students

    1-3 vocal students

    Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

    10-12 hours of individual tuition & 45 hours of group work

    Number of ECTS within master accreditation

    20 ECTS

    Entrance examination

    Video recording or link to video recording

    Description of the final examination

    Public performance on stage with piano

    Teaching language

    English – level 3

    • This module is only available within Erasmus exchange (Master´s level), during the academic year 2023/24.
    • Students must provide their own accommodation, meals and travelling cost
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    OSL 1. Serpina in La Serva Padrona – Italian opera module

    Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025

    20 February – 20 May 2025

    Description of the Module

    • 5 weeks of stage rehearsals
    • Performances at KHiO, Mainstage 

    Names of the professors:

    • Jacopo Spirei
    • Luca de Marchi
    • Ebbe Knudsen
    • Olesya Tutova
    • Solveig Kringleborn

    Possible extras in addition to this module:

    Vocal lessons, coaching, acting class, movement class

    Open for:

    • 1 singers

    Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:

    • Preparation 180 hours
    • Production 200 hours

    Number of ECTs:

    12 ECTs

    Description of the final examination:

    Performances 15 – 16 May at KHiO, Mainstage

    Entrance examination:

    • CV
    • Repertoire
    • Two videos (it can be a link to YouTube or any other platform)

    Teaching language

    English

    Deadline for applications: 

    • 1st deadline: 08 May 2024

    Deadline for expected answers: 

    • 1st deadline: 01 June 2024
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    MAA 2. Opera production experience: collaborative piano

    Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

    January – February – March 2025

    Period of production: (Dates to be updated)
    • First Musical Rehearsal: 22 January 2025
    • Generals: 01 and 02 March 2025
    • Performances (and exams): 04 and 05 March 2025

    Gain hands-on experience as a repetiteur in a fully staged opera. Learn the craft under the baton of maestro Federico Santi and work closely together with the conductor and singers during the rehearsal process to gain insight into the life of an opera pianist.

    Title to be performed: 

    TBC

    Open for:

    • 1 or 2 piano students or conducting students with a pianistic background.

    The coaching includes:

    • working with a professional conductor/director
    • a professional stage director individual vocal coaching on style, interpretation and applied technique by our vocal staff.
    • language coaching (depending on the language of the programmed opera)

    Names of the professors of this module:

    • Musical Director: Federico Santi
    • Conductor: Enrico Delamboye
    • Stage director: Barbara Haveman
    • Vocal coaches: Yvonne Schiffelers, Susanne Schimmack, Axel Everaert, Raimund Nolte

    Possible extras besides the module

    • Individual coaching, the possibility to participate in non-opera group and individual lessons as an accompanist.

    Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

    • 20-30 hours a week of production rehearsals

    Application:

    Via the application form on the EOA website. Keep in mind that you will need to include:

    • CV
    • Motivation letter
    • Videos: 2 pieces accompanying a singer

    Final Examination:

    • The piano dress rehearsal
    • Evaluation and feedback from the musical director
    • Certificate of Participation

     

    Teaching language and the Required level of language

    English will be the primary language, so the ability to fluently communicate is necessary.

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

    Available through Erasmus, living costs are to be covered by the applicant.

    Deadline for applications

    • 1st deadline: 08 April 2024
    • 2nd deadline: 15 September 2024

     

    Deadline for expected answers:

    • 1st deadline: 01 June 2024
    • 2nd deadline: 15 October 2024
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    MAA 1. Performance of a role in a fully staged opera with orchestra

    Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

    January – February – March 2025

    Period of production: (Dates to be updated
    • First Musical Rehearsal: 22 January 2025
    • Generals: 01 and 02 March 2025
    • Performances (and exams): 04 and 05 March 2025

    Description of the EOA module:

    Perform a leading role in an opera. A complete opera production, starting with comprehensive musical rehearsals led by maestro Federico Santi followed by an intensive staging period, and resulting in performances of the complete work with orchestra.

    This module will focus on the cohesion between musical style and stagecraft, allowing for character development from two different perspectives. The final performance should result in a fully realised character, both vocally and acting-wise.

    Open for:

    Min. 2 – Max. 4 singers from the EOA can participate, next to our own singing and acting students.

    Title to be performed: 

    TBC

    Kind of voice and role:

    • all

    The module includes:

    • working with a (professional) conductor
    • a professional stage director
    • First 6 weeks include 15 hours of training by main subject teachers and opera coach.
    • Next 6 weeks working on the production

    Names of the professors of this module:

    • Musical Director: Federico Santi
    • Conductor: Enrico Delamboye
    • Stage director: Barbara Haveman
    • Vocal coaches: Yvonne Schiffelers, Susanne Schimmack, Axel Everaert, Raimund Nolte

    Possible extras besides the module:

    • individual vocal coaching on style, interpretation and applied technique by our vocal staff.
    • workshop dealing with artistic entrepreneurship, self-promotion via social media and branding will be offered. This will give young artists the tools and skills to develop their artistic careers and bring classical music to the core of society.

     

    Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:

    • 20-30 hours of production rehearsals per week

    Application:

    Via application form in EOA website. Keep in mind you will need to include:

    • CV
    • Repertoire list
    • 2 Videos. NOTE: Repertoire for the application upon your choice.

    Final Examination:

    Permanent Artistic Evaluation + Public performance

    Teaching language and Required level of language:

    Working language will be English; the ability to work and rehearse with ease in English is required.

    B2 level according to CEFR.

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

    Available through Erasmus. Living costs to be covered by applicant.

    Deadline for applications:

    • 1st deadline: 08 May 2024
    • 2nd deadline: 15 October 2024

    Deadline for expected answers: 

    • 1st deadline: 01 June 2024
    • 2nd deadline: 15 October 2024
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    LOD 2. Francesco Cavalli – “L’egisto” – Performance of a role in fully staged opera production

    Period of the EOA module in 2025-2026:

    Autumn Semester 2025: October – November 2025

    NOTE: This module is a continuation of LOD 1, and it is planned to happen in the first semester of the academic year 2025-2026. Check with your International Officer whether you will be eligible for Erasmus Grants in the academic year 2025-2026.

    Description of the module:

    Perform a role in a fully staged opera production “L’Egisto” by Francesco Cavalli. Professional training and preparations finalised with complete public performance with orchestra. Considering a short time of training we prefer students with high awarness of a baroque style and very good knowledge of musical material.

    This includes:

    • Vocal coaching (theory of the affects, rhetoric, parlar cantando, performance practices of 17th century, early Italian ornamentation)
    • Acting
    • Language coaching
    • Musical rehearsals with the conductor/harpsichordist and orchestra
    • Stage rehearsals with the stage director.

    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 beside 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) 

    Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:

    From 20-40 hours of production rehearsals per week

    Teaching:

    • Working with the vocal coaches
    • Working with the conductor
    • Working with the stage director

    Production:

    • Ensemble rehearsals with singers and the conductor
    • Ensemble rehearsals with singers and the stage director

    Ensemble rehearsals with singers, orchestra, the conductor and the stage director

    Number of ECTS:

    25 ECTS

    Minimum and maximum number of students:

    1 – 12  max

    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:
    1. one fragment of Cavalli’s Egisto or any piece from the early 17th century (Caccini, Monteverdi etc.)
    2. one aria upon your choice.

    Description of the final Examination

    Public performance of a fully staged opera at the Concert Hall of the University of Music in Łódź. The premiere and the following performances will take place during the renowned AŻ Festival. 

    Deadline for application and requirements:

    • 1st deadline: 30 April 2024
    • 2nd deadline 15 September 2024

    Date for expected answers:

    • 1st deadline: 15 May 2024
    • 2nd deadline: 30 September 2024

    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 in order to be qualified in time for 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).

    Language: 

    English, Italian

    Activity: 

    Training / Operatic practice / Performance

    Module type: 

    Opera performance

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