Specific training working in the preparation of a fully staged opera production (title to be announced).
This includes:
Spanish language training
Working with the scenic director, set designer, costume designer, lighting designer, and the producer, as well as the singers, pianists and the choir
Ensemble rehearsals with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Dress rehearsal with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Opera performances in our Auditorium and other venues
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:
Stage director: Jaume Martorell
Costume designer: Miguel Ángel Jiménez
Producer: TBA
Set designer: TBA
Lightning designer: TBA
Possible extras besides the module:
Masterclasses
Participation in other projects:
“Ópera sofa”: Concerts of highlights from operas performed in other venues.
Attending opera performances at Palau de les Arts
Exchange and collaboration with other students of the Conservatory working on the same production
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:
Teaching: The first 8 weeks
Spanish language training
Working with the scenic director, set designer, costume designer, lighting designer, and the producer, as well as the singers, pianists and the choir
Production: The following 4 weeks
Ensemble rehearsals with piano, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Ensemble rehearsals with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Dress rehearsal with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Opera performances in our Auditorium and other venues
From 15 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 8thApril 2024)
Open for:
String players:
Violins
Violas
Violoncellos
Double-Basses
Description of the EOA module:
Specific training working in the preparation of a fully staged opera production (title to be announced).
This includes:
Spanish language training
Working with the orchestra and conductors
Ensemble rehearsals with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Dress rehearsal with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Opera performances in our Auditorium and other venues.
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:
Conductor: Jesús Cantos, Juan Pablo Hellín
Stage director: Jaume Martorell
Possible extras besides the module:
Masterclasses
Participation in other projects, with concerts at several venues:
Symphony orchestra
Chamber orchestra
Chamber music ensembles
Contemporary ensemble
Attending opera performances at Palau de les Arts
Exchange and collaboration with other students of the Conservatory working on the same production
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module
Teaching: The first 8 weeks
Spanish language training
Working with the orchestra and conductors in different projects
Working with the opera orchestra and conductors as well as the singers and choir
Production: The following 4 weeks
Ensemble rehearsals with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Dress rehearsal with the orchestra, stage director, conductor, choir and singers
Opera performances in our Auditorium and other venues
ERASMUS students (STT) may choose mobility of a minimum 3 – maximum 6 months during the academic year 2023-2024
Content:
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.
Speciality of this module, in comparison with other courses in Europe
A full immersion into Italian opera and the opportunity to develop the best practice in the 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:
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 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. 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.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students
1-5 (no max limit)
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module
Semester 200 hours (about 10 hours per week)
Number of ECTS within master accreditation
Depending on the effective number of hours
Entrance examination:
Online examination through the Application, that needs to include
CV
Repertoire
Videos
Motivational letter (optional)
Final examination:
30-minute performance in piano accompaniment of voice (and/or opera scenes)
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) only. No extra fees.
Deadline for application:
1stdeadline: 8 May 2023. Answers from EOA are expected on 8 June 2023
2nddeadline: 1 September 2023. Answers on 15 September 2023
Module allows to use all potential of vocal and kinaesthetic art in the area of contemporary music including performative arts like improvised singing, dancing and acting. Module is strongly connected with expanding voice and body abilities during an artistic creation. Inspired by postulate of Jerzy Grotowski and his Laboratory Theater the module will give to the young artist an extraordinary way of creating a role by using all the gamut of stage expression. The module is dedicated to singers and dancers. The module is based on discovering an archetypical primeval intentions and visions as a main factor in creating an artistic performance.
Module includes singing and dance lesson, musical improvisation, movement and dance improvisation, performative arts laboratory, working with piano coach, full breath&body&mind workshop, history of modern music educational programme.
EOA students will be offered a tailor-made programme:
Singing and dancing lessons.
Performative actions including improvised singing, dance and acting in the area of contemporary music
Names of the professors of this module:
Urszula Kryger
Beata Zawadzka-Kłos
Anna Werecka
Piotr Miciński
Przemysław Rezner
Agnieszka Łuczyńska
M. Barczak
Minimum and maximum number of students:
2 – 6 max
Kind of voice and role:
Every kind of voice
Every type of dancer (classical, modern)
Deadline for application and requirements:
1stdeadline: 8 May 2023. Answers from EOA are expected on 8 June 2023
2nddeadline: 1 September 2023. Answers on 15 September 2023
Meet the ItalianBelcantotradition in the town that hosted the first operatic creation. An all-Italian experience on the operatic repertoire from Baroque to Verdi and Puccini. Voice lessons on style and technique, repertoire study with vocal coaches, Italian language and diction class, Opera class with acting and staging seminars, final concert with semi-staged performance of full operatic scenes.
Study repertoire:
One leading role from an Opera in Italian
A group of 3-4 arias in Italian, including recitativos and/or cabalettas if present and full scenes and ensembles from operas
Participants:
All voice types
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe
We give the participants the possibility to develop their skills in the Italian language and diction in a very practical approach. We will concentrate on interpretation and performance of the most important Italianbelcantostyles, from the early baroque “recitar-cantando”, the classic recitativosecco,accompagnatoand virtuoso arias, to the Romantic “solita scena” (scena, aria and cabaletta) until the declamatory style of the late XIX composers (Verismo), depending on each singer vocal and musical needs. Our teachers and coaches have a long experience in the tuition of international students, as in our Vocal studies Faculty more than 50% of singers are from all the continents. Being in Firenze (Dante’s home town) allows you to absorb the good “reference” Italian diction directly from the people you will meet in the street, as the Florentine language is the basis of the modern Italian language.
Additionally, a production on stage with full scenes and costumes (with piano and small chamber group accompaniment) ofDONIZETTI’s L’elisir d’amoreat Teatro Niccolini (Firenze), at the end of March 2024, with the participation of the EOA students as either soloist or choir (singers).
Name(s) of the professor(s)
Voice teachers: Ester Castriota, Donatella Debolini, Gianni Fabbrini, Nemi Bertagni, M. Costanza Nocentini, Roberta Invernizzi
Repertoire coaches: Antonella Bellettini, Ulla Casalini, Anna Toccafondi, Elisabetta Sepe, Andrea Severi, Daniela Freschi
Opera class / Acting: Francesco Torrigiani
Italian Diction:Francesco Torrigiani, Leonardo De Lisi
History of Opera: Guglielmo Pianigiani
Baroque vocal ensemble:Santina Tomasello
Chamber music & vocal ensembles:Leonardo De Lisi
Possible extras:
Masterclass with renown singers and opera directors.
Free entrance to rehearsals at Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
A short programme (incl. city tour) concentrating on special ‘musical’ aspects of the city: Palazzo Pitti (where Peri’s “L’Euridice” was created), Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori (historic pianos), Museo degli Uffizi, Galleria dell’Accademia, etc.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:
4/12
Number of teaching / production hours:
Up to 20 hours/week
Number of ECTS within master:
3-month Module will award 24 ECTS
“Vocal technique and repertoire” 1-to-1 lessons, 6 ECTS
“Repertoire coaching with pianist” 1-to-1 lessons, 3 ECTS
“Opera class” (opera scenes staging), 3 ECTS
“Italian Diction for singers” lecture, 3 ECTS
“History of Opera” lecture, 3 ECTS
“Chamber music & vocal esemble” group, 3 ECTS
“Baroque vocal ensemble” group, 3 ECTS
ONLYErasmus mobilities for studies or traineeship from EOA partners will be accepted
Please, send a link to a recent performance of yours (from not more than 1 year ago) including at least: 2 operatic arias/scenes in Italian from Baroque to Puccini (it also includes concert arias in Italian)
A brief curriculum and a complete list of studied (or performed) vocal repertoire / roles in Italian (only word or pdf file, please, or link to personal artistic website)
NOTE: Singers willing to be selected as soloists for the production of Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” in March need to provide the following arias in their application:
ADINA – “Benedette queste carte… Elisir di sì perfetta” + “Prendi, per me sei libero”
NEMORINO – “Quanto è bella, quanto è cara” + “Una furtiva lagrima”
BELCORE – “Come Paride vezzoso” + another aria in Italian by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti
DULCAMARA – “Udite, o rustici” + another aria in Italian by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti
By8 June 2023,candidates will receive a response about selection. If successfully selected, students must confirm their choice before 22 June 2023.
Description of the final Examination:
Module: semi-staged operatic scenes and recital with arias/songs in public concerts at the end of the module
Erasmus mobility: each class will award a note of evaluation by the teacher and ECTs
Teaching language/ Required level of language:
Italian (main)
English (secondary)
We require that EOA students have a minimum B1 Italian language level.
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included / excluded in this price:
Erasmus mobility: no tuition fee
Students must provide their own accommodation, meals and traveling costs.
Meet the Italian Belcanto tradition in the town that hosted the first operatic creation. An all-Italian experience on the operatic repertoire from Baroque to Verdi and Puccini. Piano accompanying lesson on style and technique, repertoire study with vocal coaches, Italian language and diction class, Opera class with acting and staging seminars, final concert with semi-staged performance of full operatic scenes.
Study repertoire:
Two Opera vocal scores in Italian, from Mozart to Puccini
A group arias in Italian, including recitativos and/or cabalettas, if present
A group of Italian Art songs
Participants:
Pianist / vocal coach
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe:
We give the participants the possibility to develop their skills as a vocal coach (maestro collaboratore). Our teachers and coaches have a long experience in the tuition of international students, as in our Vocal studies Faculty more than 50% of students are from all the continents. Being in Firenze (Dante’s home town) allows you to absorb the good “reference” Italian diction directly from the people you will meet in the street, as the Florentine language is the basis of the modern Italian language.
Additionally, a production on stage with full scenes and costumes (with piano and small chamber group accompaniment) of DONIZETTI’s L’elisir d’amore at Teatro Niccolini (Firenze), at the end of March 2024, with the participation of the EOA students as either soloist or choir (singers) and accompanists (maestro collaboratore).
Name(s) of the professor(s):
Piano and Vocal Coaching Teachers: Andrea Severi, Antonella Bellettini, Ulla Casalini, Anna Toccafondi, Elisabetta Sepe, Daniela Freschi, Marco Bargagna, Elisabetta Sepe
History of Opera: Guglielmo Pianigiani
Art song practise/ Italian diction for coaches: Leonardo De Lisi
Possible extras:
Masterclass with renown singers and opera
Free entrance to rehearsals at Teatro del Maggio Musicale
A short programme (incl. city tour) concentrating on special ‘musical’ aspects of the city: Palazzo Pitti (where the first opera ever was staged in 1600, Peri’s “L’Euridice”), Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori (historic pianos), Museo degli Uffizi, Galleria dell’Accademia,
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students: 1/6
Number of teaching/production hours: Up to 20 hours/week
Number of ECTS within master:
3-month Module will award 24 ECTS
“Piano accompaniment lessons” 1-to-1 6 ECTS
“Repertoire practice lessons” 1-to1 3 ECTS
“Conducting techniques for opera coaches” 3 ECTS
“Italian Diction for singers/coaches” 3 ECTS
“History of Opera” 3 ECTS
“Art song practise” 6 ECTS
ONLY Erasmus mobilities for Studies or Traineeship from EOA partners will be accepted
Please, send a link to a recent performance of yours (from not more than 1 year ago) including at least:
ONE piano solo piece of free choice or TWO Lieder (or Art Songs) accompanying a singer
ONE operatic aria or scene, accompanying a singer
A brief curriculum and a complete list of studied operatic vocal scores in Italian (only word or pdf file, please, or link to personal artistic website)
By 8 June 2023, candidates will receive a response about selection. If successfully selected, students must confirm their choice before 22 June 2023.
Description of the final Examination:
Module: Semi-staged operatic scenes and recital with arias/songs in public concerts at the end of the module
Erasmus mobility : each class will award a note of evaluation by the teacher and ECTs
Teaching language/ Required level of language:
Italian (main)
English (secondary)
We require that EOA students have a minimum B1 Italian language level.
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included / excluded in this price:
Erasmus mobility: no tuition fee
ONLY Erasmus mobilities for studies or traineeship from EOA partners will be accepted
From 15 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 8 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
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
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
ERASMUS students (SMS and STT) may choose a mobility within one semester (or both)
Winter Semester: 1 October 2023 – 2nd week of February 2024
Spring Semester: 3rd week of February 2024 – 30th June 2024
Content:
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)
Specialized 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 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(s) of the professor(s) of this 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 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 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.
Minimum and maximum number of EOA students – max 2
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module
60h of teaching/ 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 EOA website Application form, that needs to include
CV
Repertoire
Videos
Motivational letter (optional)
Final examination:
30 minutes performance in piano accompaniment of voice (and/or opera scenes)
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) only. No extra fees.
Deadline for application:
1stdeadline: 8 May 2023. Answers from EOA are expected on 8 June 2023
2nddeadline: 1 September 2023. Answers on 15 September 2023
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.
