French

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

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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

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        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
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        VAL 1. Performance of an operatic role in a fully staged chamber opera production (Singers)

        Title/s to be announced

        Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

        From 01 October 2023 to 22 December 2024

        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
        • 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
        • 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: 01 June 2024
        • Second: 01 September 2024

        Date for expected answers:

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

        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
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