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

    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

    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

    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

    STO 3. Opera performance with orchestra and conductor

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    • 15 January – 15 March 2024 (with possible extension to 02 June 2024)

    Open for:

    • 1 to 3 vocal students

    Content:

    In this module, the student singers work in a production in cooperation with student conductors and musicians from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and a professional stage director.

    The repertoire for the project will consist of longer excerpts from 2-3 different operas, conceptually merged into one opera performance. The module includes preparatory work,  musical rehearsals with our teachers in musical interpretation and the conductor students, as well as singing lessons.

    The course also contains language coaching, both individually and in group.

    A production period of 5-6 weeks follows, consisting of stage work and orchestral rehearsals leading up to a fully staged performance with lighting, costumes and makeup.

    Repertoire will be selected in mid-autumn of 2023

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

    • Wilhelm Carlsson, Professor of music dramatic performance
    • Majsan Dahling, Lecturer of musical performance

    Number or ECTS:

    18 ECTS

    Ca. 108 hours

    Possible extra’s beside the module:

    • Movement classes
    • Seminars on aspects of opera as an art form and of the opera singer’s profession

     

    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:

    It is against Swedish legislation to charge for public higher education, except for students outside of EES.

    STO 2. Site specific opera performance

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    Autumn semester 2023:

    • 28 August – 28 October 2023 (possible extension to 12/1 2024)
    • Open for: 1 to 3 vocal students

    Content:

    In this module, the singer students explore how working in other venues and spaces than the opera theatre can influence 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 chosen space.  Recently the venue has been the “Reactor Hall” of the Stockholm institute of Technology, an underground former nuclear reactor plant, now an exciting cultural venue for the Institute of Technology. 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 and will be based on the vocal and dramatic needs of the students.

    The module can be extended to include the entire term  into 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

    Number of ECTS:

    13,5-30  ECTS

    1. 120 hours

     

    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 AIFF
    • 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

    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

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

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    Autumn semester 2023:

    • 28 August – 28 of December 2023 (possible extension to 15th of January 2024)

    Open for:

    1-3 vocal students

    Content:

    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 is 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 an 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.

    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

    Number of ECTS:

    13,50-30 ECTS

    1. 120 hours

    Possible extra’s beside the module:

    • Seminars on opera as an art form 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, the concert with orchestra and 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

    RIG 2. Baroque Opera Studio in Riga

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    • Autumn semester: August 2023 – December 2023
    • Spring semester: February – June 2024

    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 – Giacomo Carissimi “Jephte” AND Giacomo Carissimi “Judicium Salomonis” /autumn semester/

    Francesco Cavalli “La Calisto” /spring semester/

     

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

    • Maris Kupčs, Head of Early music department, Collegium Musicum Riga
    • Teachers of JVLMA and LMTA

     

    Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe

    Collaboration with professional baroque orchestra.

    Possible extras beside the module

    Lessons of 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: 08 May 2024

    RIG 1. Russian language in opera fragments of Russian composers

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    Autumn semester:

    • September 15, 2023 – January 30, 2024

    Spring semester:

    • February 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024

    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.

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

    Possible extra’s 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: April 15th , 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:

    • EUR 1360 p/semester (travel and subsistence not included)

    • Free for ERASMUS + students and trainees.

     

    Deadline for applications

    • 1st deadline: 08 May 2023

     

    REY 1. CAMERATA – Building and perfecting vocal technique and performance through collaboration

    Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

    23 January – 31 March 2023

    Description of the EOA module:

    CAMERATA Baroque ensemble – Build and perfect your vocal technique and performance skills through collaboration.

    This module will consist of:

    • Collaborative music making with experts in Baroque interpretation.
    • Voice lessons with a team of voice teachers
    • Performance classes
    • Coaching
    • Lunchtime recital series managed by students

     

    Possible extras:

    • Dramatic interpretation classes (2ECTS)
    • Movement classes (2ECTS)
    • Vocal improvisation (2ECTS)
    • Music, culture and society, lectures (3ECTS
    • Icelandic for beginners (4ECTS)

    https://www.islit.is/en/art-and-culture-in-iceland/music/

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

    The collaborative learning environment that is the core of the Voice Department gives you a unique opportunity to develop your individuality as a singing artist. You will build your vocal technique and interpretive skills while working with a team of expert voice teachers who work in tandem empowering you to clarify your goals and make your own choices. A number of performance opportunities gives you valuable possibilities and practical experience in managing and leading projects. Working on baroque interpretation in an ensemble setting, making music together with skilled professionals will give hands on experience. The relatively small size of the music department makes it a very flexible learning environment and a fertile ground for initiative and creative ideas.

     

    Name of the professors of this module:

    • Hanna Dóra Sturludóttir (voice and performance)
    • Sigurður Halldórsson (music director)
    • Matthildur Anna Gísladóttir (coach, piano accompaniment)
    • Kristinn Sigmundsson (voice and performance)
    • Dísella Lárusdóttir (voice and performance)

     

    Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:

    • 1-3 singers
    • 1-4 baroque instrumentalists primarily, strings and continuo

     

    Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:

    Up to 20 hours per week

    Number of ECTS within master accreditation

    • 20 ECTS

    Entrance examination:

    To deliver the following documents, via the application at the EOA website:

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

    Description of the final Examination:

    • Assessment based on students journaling and self-assessment
    • Across project (50%)
    • Performance in project (50%)

    Teaching language:

    English

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

    • The module is available within an Erasmus exchangefor students at BA-level in vocal performance and for some instrumentalists.
    • Participants pay for their own accommodation and travel.

     

    Deadline for applications:

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

     

    Date for expected answers:

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