VAL 5. Experience in an opera production: assistant stage direction

Title/s to be announced

Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

From 01 March to 30 April 2024

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 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

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 flavour, and warm climate 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
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

Open to:

1-2 students

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

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
Two Videos (it can be a link to YouTube or any other platform)

Deadline:

First: June 01 2023
Second: September 15 2023

Date for expected answers:

1st deadline: 15 June 2023
2nd deadline: 30 September 2023

Description of the final Examination:

Public performance
Permanent Artistic Evaluation

Teaching language:

Spanish, English and Italian

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

POR 3. Preparing an Operatic Production, for Stage Designers

Period of the EOA module in 2022-2023

8^th October 2023 – 28^th January 2024

This Module is divided in two parts:

A – Background knowledge and experience and

B – The preparation of an Opera

Stage Design with Technical Supervision (Costume, Set and Light Design)

8 October 2023 to 28 January 2024

Open for: 1-3 vocal students

Stage Design is, of course, divided according to specialties (Costume, Set and Light Design), and the aim of each module now offered within each specialty is to facilitate technical and artistry improvement through the use of different and specialized techniques and knowledge, according to the philosophy of building up costumes, sets and light designs within the preparation and performance of specialized operatic repertoire (from Baroque to Contemporary repertoire). The emphasis is on artistry within the process of making an opera. Each year there will be a different Opera Production which will be the aim (Part B) and consequence of this Module development (Part A). This module (within the different specialties now offered) has as the goal to enable the student autonomy, both in achieving methodological processes as well as the consolidation of a Stage Design and an artistic identity. This process will bring the student a new approach to Opera and Opera making, and it will enable the student to experience a live performance in front of an audience.

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

Costume Design – Manuela Bronze/Manuela Ferreira; Set Design: Helder Maia; Light Design: Rui Damas

Until 20 ECTS – 10 -12 hours individual tuition & 45 hours group work

Preparation of an Opera Performance in fully staged Opera Production with orchestra in Porto*

11th of March to 11th July 2024

Open for: 1-3 vocal students

This Module is only open for those students that have done Part A of the Module and, though, have acquired the knowledge and experience necessary and sufficient to be able to construct costumes, scenery and light designs work for the out coming opera production. Or, for those who can demonstrate through portfolios their ability and knowledge in the construction of costumes, sets and light designs.

* The Opera Production for 23-24 Preview:

CANTO LUSITANO de António Vitorino de Almeida

The Opera for this year is still in negotiation with National Theatres.

Until 20 ECTS 10 -12 hours individual tuition & 45 hours group work

Description of final examination: full staged Opera.

Possible extras: Students may attend one, or both, of these theoretical seminars on the subject of Opera Performance:

Opera communication systems in history and in actuality: a sociological approach. Seminar given by Prof. Dr. Francisco Melo – Professor of History and Esthetics, at ESMAE
The Psychology of Performance – The underlying psychology to the study of operatic roles and other issues in opera. This Seminar will be given by Prof. Dr. Daniela Coimbra (PhD) – Professor on Psychology of Music, at ESMAE.

Entrance examination

Portfolio – Interview

Video recording or link to video recording

Description of the final examination

Public performance on stage with piano

Teaching language

English – level 3

Total expenses of the EOA

1) This module is available within Erasmus exchange (Master´s level) only during the academic year 2023/24.

2) Prices are applicable for 2023-2024.

3) Prices do not include travel or living expenses