VAL 4. Experience in an opera production: strings

(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:

  • 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

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:

  • Conductors: Jesús Cantos, Juan Pablo Hellín
  • Stage director: Eugenia Corbacho, 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

Minimum and maximum number of EOA students

Open to all string players: violins, violas, cellos, violoncellos and double-basses

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

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 2024

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

REY 1. CAMERATA Baroque ensemble – Build and perfect your vocal technique and performance skills through collaboration

Period of the EOA module in 2024 – 2025:

October 2024 – February 2025

The course will start at the beginning of the autumn term with one or two weekly rehearsals in sections, mostly singers with or without continuo. From October the rehearsals will include mostly the whole group, singers, and instrumentalists with continuo ending with a public performance at the end of October or beginning of November. 

In February 2025, there will be an intensive early-baroque project based on the work begun in the autumn term. The theme will be operatic repertoire by 17th-century women composers. It is not obligatory to participate in both periods, as this might not be practical for exchange students, however it is recommended. 

Description of the EOA module:

Collaborative music making with experts in Baroque interpretation. Sessions on ensemble singing, early baroque diminutions, Mixed ensemble work and working groups on various elements of early-baroque dramatic performance. 

Voice lessons where all voice students work with a team of voice teachers in a collaborative learning environment.  

  • Weekly Performance classes
  • Coaching
  • Lunchtime recitals at the Reykjavík Art Museums 

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.  

Many performance opportunities give you valuable possibilities and practical experience in managing and leading projects. Working on baroque interpretation in an ensemble setting, and 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 fertile ground for initiative and creative ideas.

Names 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) 
  • Guest-professors in Masterclasses 

Possible extras:

  • Dramatic interpretation classes  
  • Movement classes  
  • Vocal improvisation  
  • Music, culture and society, lectures  
  • Icelandic for beginners  
  • Collaboration with composition students 
  • Choir  

https://www.islit.is/en/art-and-culture-in-iceland/music/

Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:

  • 1-3 singers (all type voices)
  • 1-3 baroque instrumentalists primarily, strings and continuo

 

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:

Up to 20-25 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:

  • Students are examined through the performance and the work they put into their studies. 
  • performance in class and concerts 
  • Assessment based on students journaling and self-assessment. 

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 exchange for students at BA-level in vocal performance and for some instrumentalists.
  • Participants pay for their own accommodation and travel.

Deadline for applications:

  • 1st deadline: 01 April 2024
  • 2nd deadline: 01 June 2024

 

Date for expected answers:

  • 1st deadline: 15 June 2024
  • 2nd deadline: 30 June 2024