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ANT 1. Northern Lights

Scandinavian Lied & Opera Festival: Grieg, Sibelius and beyond

Name and place of institution:

Royal Conservatory, Antwerp – Belgium

Period of the EOA module in 2023-2024:

Online courses available from 16 October 2023

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

Description of the EOA module

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

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

Kind of voice:

All

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

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

Professors involved in this module:

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

Possible extras besides the module:

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

Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:

1-5 students

Number of teaching production hours of the EOA module:

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

Number of ECTs:

3 ECTs

Entrance examination:

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

Application period is from 1 January 2023 till 1 May 2023 Please find all information here; https://www.ap-arts.be/en/education/music/register#Exchange%20students
Selection is based on your EASY profile and materials entered through the EOA website. There is no specific repertoire asked.

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

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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:

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

Date for expected answers:

1^st deadline: 15 June 2023
2^nd 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

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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,..

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:

1^st deadline: 15 June 2023
2^nd 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

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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.

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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

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

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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 15^th 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

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

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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:

1^st deadline: 08 May 2024

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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:

Kristine Gailite http://www.kristinegailite.com
Krisjanis Norvelis http://www.opera.lv/en/artists/opera-soloists/bass/krisjanis-norvelis
http://www.jvlma.lv/english/readers/4069.html
Janis Apeinis http://www.opera.lv/en/artists/opera-soloists/baritones/janis-apeinis
Viesturs Gailis, conductor, Artistic Director of Opera Studio Figaro http://www.jvlma.lv/english/readers/4178.html
Antra Jankava http://www.jvlma.lv/english/readers/4177.html
Regina Kaupuza, choreographer

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 15^th , 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

1^st deadline: 08 May 2023

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 14, 2022 ago

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:

1^stdeadline: 08 May 2023
2^nd deadline: 01 September 2023

Date for expected answers:

1^stdeadline: 01 June 2023
2^nd deadline: 15 September 2023

By admin, 2 yearsMarch 13, 2022 ago