Period of the EOA module in 2022-2023:
8th October 2022 to 28th January 2023
B. Acting for Singers in the Preparation of Operatic Roles
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.
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
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.
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
- Claire Bynion
- António Salgado
- Claudia Marisa
- António Durães
Possible extras beside the module
Students may attend one, or both, of these theoretical seminars on the subject of Opera and Performance:
- Opera communication systems in history and in actuality: a sociological approach. Seminar given by Prof. Dr. Mário Vieira de Carvalho – member of the Administrative Counsel of the European Music Theatre Academy and President of CESEM – Center of Sociology and Musical Aesthetics Studies
- 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.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students
1-3 vocal students
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module
10 -12 hours individual tuition & 45 hours group work.
Number of ECTS
20 ECTS
Entrance examination
Video recording or link to video recording
Description of final examination
Public performance on stage with piano.
Teaching language
English – level 3
Period of the EOA module in 2022-2023:
8th October 2022 to 28th January 2023
Acting for Singers in the Preparation of Operatic Roles
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.
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
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.
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
- Claire Bynion
- António Salgado
- Claudia Marisa
- António Durães
Possible extras beside the module
Students may attend one, or both, of these theoretical seminars on the subject of Opera and Performance:
- Opera communication systems in history and in actuality: a sociological approach. Seminar given by Prof. Dr. Mário Vieira de Carvalho – member of the Administrative Counsel of the European Music Theatre Academy and President of CESEM – Center of Sociology and Musical Aesthetics Studies
- 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.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students
1-3 vocal students
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module
10 -12 hours individual tuition & 45 hours group work.
Number of ECTS
20 ECTS
Entrance examination
- CV
- Repertoire
- Two video recording or link to video recording
- Deadline:
- 15th April 2022
Description of final examination
Public performance on stage with piano.
Teaching language
English – level 3
Total expenses of the EOA
- This module is only available within Erasmus exchange (Master´s level), during the academic year 2022/23.
- Students must provide their own accommodation, meals and traveling costs