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

(Title to be announced)

Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

  • 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.

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:

  • 1st deadline: 01 June 2024
  • 2nd deadline: 15 September 2024

Date for expected answers:

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

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

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

Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

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

Erasmus students (SMS) only. No extra fees.

Deadline for applications:

  • 1st deadline: 30 April 2024
  • 2nd deadline: 15 October 2025

Date for expected answers:

  • 1st deadline: 30 June 2024
  • 2nd deadline: 15 December 2025

LOD 1. Francesco Cavalli – L’egisto – Concert Performance

Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

  • Spring Semester 2025: March – May

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:
  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 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).

Deadline for applications

  • 1st deadline: 30 May 2024
  • 2nd deadline: N/A

Date for expected answers

  • 1st deadline: 30 June 2024
  • 2nd deadline: N/A

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

Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

  • 01 February 2025 – 04 May 2025 (TBC)

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 piano and/or small instrumental ensemble accompaniment) of MOZART’s Don Giovanni at Villa Favard di Rovezzano (Firenze), at the end of April 2025, with the participation of the EOA students as either soloist or choir (singers). Please, if you interested to participate, send the link of a video performance of at least one Mozart aria in Italian. We will award extra 6ECTS to participants.

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 2024, 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)

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

GEN 2. So splashy!

Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

  • From 02 December 2024 to 02 March 2025

Open for:

  • 1, max. 3 vocal students

Content:

Water in music – immerse yourselves in the magical world of mermaids, sailors, ships, rivers, lakes and sea monsters! A fully staged production built around the theme of water in operatic scenes.

This module will allow singers and pianists to explore and expand their repertoire, especially in the French language. The participants will receive tuition in both sung and spoken French and familiarize themselves with its phonetic approach. Masterclasses and role study coaching complete the module, as well as an audition training course and a seminar on recording a professional video.

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 scenic project.

Kinds of voice and role:

All voices

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

Intensive and condensed module to give a quick insight to the art of auditioning.

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

  • Clémence Tilquin, vocal studies in French repertoire
  • Sacha Michon, French phonetic coaching
  • Nina Uhari and James Alexander, French Art Song repertoire and role studies for singers and pianists
  • Yves Coudray, stage director

Possible extras:

  • Possibility of filming an audition video

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:

30-36

Number of ECTS within master accreditation:

3 ECTS

Entrance examination: Required repertoire:

If the participant wants to do the production of the scenic project, he/she should send a high quality video containing at least one opera aria by 1st of May 2024.

Description of the final examination:

Progress examination

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:

French and English

Deadline for application:

  • 1st deadline: March 2024
  • 2nd deadline: N/A

Date for expected answers:

  • 1st deadline: May 2024
  • 2nd deadline: N/A

GEN 1. So knusprig!

Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

  • From 06 January to 17 April 2025; or
  • From 17 February to 17 April 2025

      Open for:

      Min. 1, max. 3 vocal students

      SINGERS + PIANISTS

      Description:

      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)

        Communication language:

        English and French

        Deadline for application:

        • 1st deadline: March 2024
        • 2nd deadline: N/A

        Date for expected answers:

        • 1st deadline: May 2024
        • 2nd deadline: N/A

        FLO 2. The Maestro Collaboratore (Vocal coach)

        Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

        • 01 February 2025 – 04 May 2025

        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. Piano accompanying lesson 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. Two Opera vocal scores in Italian, from Mozart to Puccini
        2. A group arias in Italian, including recitativos and/or cabalettas, if present
        3. A group of Italian Art songs

        Participants:

        Pianist / vocal coach

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

        We give the participants the possibility to develop their skills as a vocal coach (maestro collaboratore). Our teachers and coaches have a long experience in the tuition of international students, as in our Vocal studies Faculty more than 50% of students 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.

        Name(s) of the professor(s):

        • Piano and Vocal Coaching Teachers: Andrea Severi, Antonella Bellettini, Ulla Casalini, Anna Toccafondi, Elisabetta Sepe, Daniela Freschi, Marco Bargagna, Elisabetta Sepe
        • History of Opera: Guglielmo Pianigiani
        • Art song practise/ Italian diction for coaches: Leonardo De Lisi

        Possible extras:

        • Masterclass with renown singers and opera
        • Free entrance to rehearsals at Teatro del Maggio Musicale
        • 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,

        Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:

        1/6

        Number of teaching / production hours:

        Up to 20 hours/week

        Number of ECTS within master:

        3 months Module will award 24 ECTS

        • “Piano accompaniment lessons” 1-to-1 6 ECTS
        • “Repertoire practice lessons” 1-to1 3 ECTS
        • “Conducting techniques for opera coaches” 3 ECTS
        • “Italian Diction for singers/coaches” 3 ECTS
        • “History of Opera” 3 ECTS
        • “Art song practise” 6 ECTS

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

        Entrance examination:

        Before 08 May, 2024, by email erasmus@consfi.it only:

        1. Please, send a link to a recent performance of yours (from not more than 1 year ago) including at least:
        • ONE piano solo piece of free choice or TWO Lieder (or Art Songs) accompanying a singer
        • ONE operatic aria or scene, accompanying a singer
        1. A brief curriculum and a complete list of studied operatic vocal score in Italian (only word or pdf file, please, or link to personal artistic website)

        By May 15, 2024, candidates will receive a response about selection. If successfully selected, students will be required to confirm their choice before June 30.

        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

        ANT 1. Presentation – key aspects for auditions & performances

        Methodology: Feedback sessions and workshops, Make-up and styling, Resilience, Mental preparation, Body awareness, Dummy auditions with recordings (Opera + Contemporary ensemble)

         

        Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025: 

        5 May 2025 to 9 May 2025

        Open for:

        Maximum 8 vocal students

        Deadline for applications:

        • 30 November 2024

        Description of the module:

        A. Group feedback sessions with teachers and professionals 

        Staff members of the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp and professionals in the field will listen to your auditions, record them and give individual feedback. The material will be available for you to add to your portfolio. 

        • Dummy audition internal + feedback of the jury (Roberta Alexander, Susanne Schmidt, etc.)
        • Spatial awareness, movement coaching by choreographer Darren Ross
        • Make-up hair, outfit, … instruction workshop (Lieven Baert)
        • Lecture about the psychology of music performance (Bert De Kuyper)
        • Audition at OBV (Opera Ballet Flanders) + feedback and video recording
        • Audition with Hyoid (contemporary vocal music ensemble)
        • Feedback session 
        • Preparing the paperwork for an audition (CV, motivation letter, …)

        Name of the professors of this module: Sabrina Avantario, Anne Cambier, Michèle Losier, Gary Jankowski, Luc Anthonis, Roberta Alexander, Susanne Schmidt, Darren Ross, Lieven Baert, Bert De Kuyper, Fabienne Seveillac, Els Mondelaers

        B. Workshop resilient artist, performance psychology 

        Nowadays, you will find very few top athletes who are not surrounded by a team of experts such as coaches, (para)medics, nutritionists and sports psychologists. In the music world, however, this remains largely an oddity, even though professional musicians have very strong similarities with professional athletes. They too are in a stress-sensitive profession that requires hard work and discipline in addition to talent. Being mentally strong – in thinking, feeling and doing – is as important for professional musicians as it is for top athletes. In his book and workshop ‘Making music is top-sport’, Bert De Cuyper provides essential frames of reference from (sports) psychology that can help musicians at all levels to increase their self-knowledge and strengthen their self-management. These handles cover the whole alphabet, from a to z, from fear to self-confidence. Stage fright, mental resilience, perfectionism, overtraining, developing and monitoring stress-recovery balance, … it’s all covered. 

        Name of the professor of this module: Bert de Cuyper (TBC): Prof. Em. KU Leuven – Performance Psychology at LUCA School of Arts

        C. Walk like an artist, stand like an artist. 

        Darren Ross studied at the Laban Centre for Mouvement and Dance in London. In 1988, he moved to France where he joined the ‘Compagnie de Brigitte Farges’ and from 1992 he danced in the ‘Compagnie Larsen’. It was with this dance company that he came into contact with opera. In 1998, he signed his first opera choreography for La traviata. This was also the starting shot for a long-standing collaboration with director Jean-Claude Berutti. Together they signed for La Bague magique (Giovanna Marini), Faust, Rusalka, La bohème, Wiener Blut, Otello and Tannhaüser. They also regularly worked together for spoken theatre. For Marguerite Borie, he designed the choreography of Salome for the opera houses of Monte Carlo, Liège and Vienna. In Belgium, he is a regular guest at De Munt Brussels, among others, where he signed for the choreography of Weisse Rose/Zimmermann and of The Golden Vanity/Benjamin Britten, both directed by Caroline Petrick. Together with Benjamin Van Torhout, he worked on Raisonnez and Het geslacht Borgia, performed in Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Bruges. For Compagnie Arsenic and Axel De Boosere, he choreographed Le dragon and Le Géant de Kaillass. In 2006, he directed Mozart unfinished/Mozart inachevé for Pantalone & de Munt/La Monnaie Brussels and Dschungel Vienna. He also choreographed Joachim Brackx’s Requiem for the Gods. This creation was a co-production of Nabla muziektheater & Concertgebouw Brugge. In Budapest, New York and Berlin, Le nozze di Figaro was performed under the musical direction of Iván Fischer and with choreography by Darren Ross.

        Darren will provide feedback to participants on their posture and movements on stage.

        Names of the professors of this module:

        • Darren Ross 

        D. How you present yourself in front of a panel

        Instruction workshop regarding make-up, hair, outfit, … instruction workshop 

        Names of the professors of this module:

        • Lieven Baert

        Lieven Baert is a professional choreographer, dance teacher, performer and theatre director. During his 30-year career he has danced, choreographed and directed period dance productions in Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Japan, Mexico, Russia and the United States. He has been a visiting professor at Stockholm University, Stanford University in the United States and has taught historical dance at the University of Madrid Re Juan Carlos since 2003. Since 1997 he has been the choreographer of the Landshuter Hochzeit 1475, Germany’s largest historical festival. Since 2003 he has also been the permanent director of the Brussels Operetta Theater. He also works on awareness and youth programs for the Royal Ballet School of Belgium and the Royal Opera of Flanders.

        Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module

        2-5 hours of individual tuition & 45 hours of group work

        Number of ECTS within master accreditation

        3 ECTS 

        ATTENTION! If students want to do this within an Erasmus+ Short Blended Mobility, they must contact their local International Coordinator and Charlotte.saelemakers@ap.be as soon as possible. 

        Entrance examination

        Motivation letter and video 

        Description of the final examination

        Evaluation based on daily participation in workshops and dummy auditions

        Teaching language

        English – level 3

        • This module is also available within Erasmus short blended mobility exchange during the academic year 2024/25, depending on the grants offered by the home institution.
        • Students must provide their own accommodation, meals and travelling cost

          VAL 3. Repetiteur training (pianists)

          (Title to be announced)

          Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

          • From 08 January 2025 to 15 April 2025 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 08 April 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
          • Conductor: Juan Pablo Hellín
          • Stage director: Jaume Martorell, Araceli Bergillos 

          Possible extras besides the module

          • Masterclasses
          • Concerts at different venues in Valencia
          • Attending opera performances at Palau de les Arts
          • Exchange and collaborate 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:

          • 1st deadline: 01 June 2024
          • 2nd deadline: 15 September 2024

          Date for expected answers:

          • 1st deadline: 15 June 2024
          • 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

          VAL 2. Performance of an operatic role in a fully staged opera production

          (Title to be announced)

          Period of the EOA module in 2024-2025:

          • 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,
          • Conductor: Juan Pablo Hellín
          • Stage director: Jaume Martorell, Araceli Bergillos

          Possible extras besides 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 collaborate 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:

          • 1st deadline: 01 June 2024
          • 2nd deadline: 15 September 2025

          Date for expected answers:

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

          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