ERASMUS students (SMS) may choose a mobility within one semester (or both)
Winter semester: 1st October 2022 – 2nd week of February 2023
Spring semester: 3rd week of February 2023 – 30th June 2023
Description of the EOA Module
This module guides the student to master the complex and difficult art of the piano accompaniment in opera.
Performance practice and repertoire (individual lessons, on specific operas according to student’s needs and choices, main opera repertoire, analysis, study and practice on chosen opera scores, different (vocal) accompaniment techniques according to different music styles)
Répétiteur and coach techniques (theoretical and practical lessons on the basso continuo, as a stage-rehearsal accompanist, how to play under direction)
Specialised practice (vocal repertoire: chamber music and opera scores)
Score playing (reading piano- and orchestra opera scores)
Little practical internship in Singing lessons and Scenic Art lessons (different needs, different skills)
Possible participation in Masterclass(es), essays and concerts as a piano accompanist.
Classes will be held in Italian and English.
ERASMUS students might have to choose other courses among those annually proposed by the Conservatory, to reach the total number of required credits.
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
This module represents a perfect opportunity to get to know and experience the tools to become an Opera accompanist, in a welcoming atmosphere of exchange and collaboration with the other students of the Conservatory, from all over the world.
A unique chance 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 in the immediate nearby of it (the Library of the Instituto Nazionale di Studi Verdiani, specialised in 19th century opera and music in general, with particular emphasis on the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi, the Museo dell’Opera, the Casa della Musica, Teatrio Regio, etc.).
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.
Open for:
A maximum of 2 pianists (EOA students)
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
Nicola Mottaran (Coordinator of Piano accompaniment)
Fabio Ferrucci (Tutor)
Teaching staff from the Singing and Music Theatre Department of the Conservatory
Description of final examination:
30 minutes performance in piano accompaniment of voice and/or opera scenes
Number of ECTS withiin master accreditation
Min 24 ECTS/semester (but possibly increasing according to the Learning Agreement)
Entrance examination
Online examination through the Application, that needs to include:
CV
Repertoire
Videos
Motivational letter (optional)
Deadline:
15th April 2022
15th September 2022
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 and STT) may choose a mobility within one semester (or both):
Winter semester: 1st October 2022 – 2nd week of February 2023
Sprig semester: 3rd week of February 2023 – 30th June 2023
Description of the module:
This module guides the student through a path of vocal and scenic interpretation of one entire opera from eighteenth-century Opera Buffa’s repertoire: Pergolesi, Cimarosa, Paisiello or Rossini (preferably his “Farces in one act”).
Analysis, study and full understanding of the libretto(s) and character(s) chosen.
Vocal technique and style coaching in Opera Buffa repertoire.
Advanced Italian pronunciation and diction classes.
Specific lessons on Recitativo.
Individual coaching and group work: vocal and score lessons and group work on Scenic Art (Training of the actor’s body, physical and gestural laboratory).
Preparation for final exam and concert(s).
Classes will be held in Italian and English.
ERASMUS students have to choose other courses (e.g. Opera History, Poetic and Dramatic Literature, etc.) among those annually proposed by the Conservatory, to reach the total number of required credits.
Special attention will be given to the study of proper Italian diction and pronunciation with native Italian teachers, in building Opera Buffa characters (both scenic and vocal) with full linguistic and stylistic background. Special focus on Recitativo.
Kind of voice:
All kind of voices suited for Opera Buffa repertoire.
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 in the immediate nearby of it (the Library of the Istituto Nazionale di Studi Verdiani, the Museo dell’Opera, the Casa della Musica etc).
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
Romano Franceschetto, Adriana Cicogna and Lucetta Bizzi (Vocal coach)
Roberta Faroldi (diction and actor’s work)
Riccardo Mascia (Recitativo coach, Score and Repertoire)
Claudia Rondelli, Roberta Ropa, Laura Soracco, Luca Sabatino (Score and Repertoire)
Possible extras beside the 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 English course level B1or B2 in second semester.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:
Max 5
Number of teaching/production hours:
60 hours of teaching (individual lessons + group lessons) per semester
Number of ECTS within master accreditation:
Min 24 ECTS/semester (but possibly increasing according to the Learning Agreement)
Entrance examination:
Online examination through the Application, that needs to include:
CV
Repertoire
Videos (at least one of them from the Opera Buffa repertoire)
Motivational letter (optional)
Period of the EOA module in 2022-2023
ERASMUS students (STT) may choose a mobility of minimum 3 – maximum 6 months during the academic year 2022-2023
Description of the EOA Module:
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. To exercise, develop and improve their skills as a pianist in accompanying different voice parts.
Exchange and collaboration with other students of the Conservatory.
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 in the immediate nearby of it (the Library of the Istituto Nazionale di Studi Verdiani, specialized in 19th century opera and music in general, with particular emphasis on the life and work of Giuseppe Verdi, the Museo dell’Opera, the Casa della Musica, Teatro Regio, etc.).
Name of the professors of the 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:
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 worldrenowned Teatro Regio, the beautiful Teatro Farnese (17th century), the Casa del Suono, etc.
Opportunity to join Italian Course lev. 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.
Open for: 1-5 piano students
Number of teaching hours:
Semester 200 hours (about 10 hours per week)
Number of ECTS within master accreditation:
Depending to the effective number of hours done
Entrance examination
Online examination through the Application, that needs to include:
CV
Repertoire
Videos
Motivational letter (optional)
Description of final examination:
30 minutes performance in piano accompaniment of voice (and/or opera scenes)
Teaching language:
Italian – minimum A2 to be improved
English – B2
Total expenses of the EOA module:
ERASMUS students (STT) only. No extra fees.
Description of the final examination:
Performance of an operatic full Opera Buffa scene in front of a jury. The examination may coincide with a public concert.
During this module we will focus on audition training and the challenges that comes with this. We will arrange several audition training activities with feedback from a jury.
We will also focus on mental training – how to deal with stress and nervousness, and we will talk about the opera business in general:
how to write a professional CV
what repertoire to sing
how to get an agency
career strategy
masterclass
We also provide acting classes in how to move and act on stage
Label:
Audition training
Name(s) of the professor(s):
Mental training : Nils-Harald Sødal and Kari Anne Bjerkestrand
Acting: Jacopo Spirei, Stephen Hutton, Birgit Nordby and Nina-Lill Svendsen
Vocal coaching: Solveig Kringlebotn, Toril Carlsen Magnus Staveland and Ole Jørgen Kristiansen
Musical coaching: Olesya Tutova, Luca De Marchi and Markus Kvits
Italian language: Margherita Podesta Heir
Open for:
1-2 singers
Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:
120
Number of ECTS:
In total 24 ECTS credits
Description of the final examination:
Audition
Entrance examination:
CV
Repertoire
Two videos (it can be a link of YouTube or any other platform)
Deadline: December 1st, 2022
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included / excluded in this price
Module is available within an Erasmus exchange (SMS or SMP).
Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:
Preparation 180 hours
Production 200 hours
Number of ECTS:
24 ECTS
Description of the final examination:
Opera performances at the Norwegian National Opera
Entrance examination:
CV
Repertoire
Two videos (it can be a link to YouTube or any other platform)
Deadline: June 1st 2022
Teaching language
English
The results for the applications of all the Full-staged opera production modules will be communicated to the candidates only by the end of September 2022.
To experience the different sides of your profession in the context of an opera production. The students will learn the key skills to perform their role in the context of the interdisciplinary art form par excellence. Specialization is required from all those who take part in an opera production, regarding to technical and stylistic skills.
During this workshop the participants prepare a complete opera.
The title chosen by Conservatorium Maastricht for their 2023 opera production will be announced soon.
Open for:
1 or 2 directors
Application:
Via application form in EOA website. Keep in mind you will need to include:
CV (including a Portfolio of previous projects)
Videos
Deadline:
15th April 2022
15th September 2022
The results for the applications of all the Full-staged opera production modules will be communicated to the candidates only by the end of September 2022.
The coaching includes:
working with a professional conductor/director
a professional stage director individual vocal coaching on style, interpretation and applied technique by our vocal staff.
language coaching (depending on the language of the programmed opera)
The module will conclude with 4 fully staged performances of the opera, accompanied by the ensemble of the Maastricht Conservatorium, in collaboration with Opera Zuid.
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
Conductor: To be announced
Stage Director: To be announced
Vocal coaches: Yvonne Schiffelers, Susanne Schimmack, Axel Everaert.
Language: TBC
Final Examination:
Permanent Artistic Evaluation + Public performance
Perform a leading role in a staged opera with ensemble.
The title chosen by Conservatorium Maastricht for their 2023 opera production will be announced soon.
Open for:
1 or 2 singers from the EOA can participate, next to our own singing and acting students.
The coaching includes:
working with a (professional) conductor
a professional stage director
individual vocal coaching on style, interpretation and applied technique by our vocal staff.
First 6 weeks include 15 hours of training by main subject teachers and opera coach.
Next 6 weeks working on the production
The module will conclude with 4 fully staged performances of the opera, accompanied by the ensemble of the Maastricht Conservatorium, in collaboration with Opera Zuid.
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
Conductor: To be announced
Stage Director: To be announced
Vocal coaches: Yvonne Schiffelers, Susanne Schimmack, Axel Everaert.
In addition, an interactive workshop dealing with artistic entrepreneurship, self- promotion via social media and branding will be offered. This will give young artists the tools and skills to develop their artistic careers and to bring classical music to the core of society.
Application:
Via application form in EOA website. Keep in mind you will need to include:
CV
Repertoire
Videos
Keep in mind that you can apply with your own repertoire.
Deadline:
15th April 2022
15th September 2022
Final Examination:
Permanent Artistic Evaluation + Public performance
The results for the applications of all the Full-staged opera production modules will be communicated to the candidates only by the end of September 2022.
Module is dedicated to singers who want to develop their interests in the field of chamber music. Interpretation of a short musical forms as songs or other chamber pieces allows to enhance vocal technique and musical imagination. The module is based on collaboration of two or more participants working as a duo (singer and pianist) or in a trio (singer, piano and solo instrument/ 2 singers and the pianist) under the direction of prominent artists from the area of cameral music.
Kind of voice and role:
Any kind of voice
Pianists
Number of teaching / production hours of the EOA module:
Working with the stage director – as a group – approx. 20 days of rehearsals (approx. 60 hours)
Ensemble rehearsals with the conductor – 10 hours stage-orchestra rehearsals – 10 hours
German Repertoire (Lortzing – Morzart – Wagner) and Italian Repertoire (Monteverdi – Mozart – Bellini)
Role studies, ensemble studies; work on recitatives, accurate understanding of texts and sheet music, discussion of style and musical Gestus (gestures / attitude).
Theatrical and musical performance
Phonetics, dialogue training
A small production takes place at the theatre of the Musikhochschule at the end of the winter semester.
At the end of the summer semester, a big opera production is staged with a professional orchestra and conductor, with a total of 9 performances at the academy’s own theatre (450 seats)
The subject of theatrical and musical performance is taught jointly by the theatrical performance lecturer and the lecturer for role studies. Exchange of views on key issues in music and staging. Interpretation of roles (character development), physical training.
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
Prof. Willem Wentzel (Head of Music)
Prof. Siegfried Schawab (German Repertoire)
Fausto Nardi (Italian Repertoire)
Possible extras:
Possible participation in modern music theatre productions
A course in MusikTheaterRegie (MTR, music theatre direction)
Exchange and collaboration with MTR students
9-14 teaching hours per week
20ECT (Aprox.)
Description of the final examination:
Theatrical-musical performance of two music theatre scenes (aria and ensemble)
Period of the EOA module in 2022-2023:
