Strings – EOA

VAL 4. Experience in an opera production: strings

Title/s to be announced

Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

From 01 February to 30 April 2024 (Easter holidays from 29 March to 08 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 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:

Conductors: 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

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
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 and English

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 – Building and perfecting vocal technique and performance through collaboration

Period of the EOA module in 2023 – 2024:

23 January – 31 March 2023

Description of the EOA module:

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

This module will consist of:

Collaborative music making with experts in Baroque interpretation.
Voice lessons with a team of voice teachers
Performance classes
Coaching
Lunchtime recital series managed by students

Possible extras:

Dramatic interpretation classes (2ECTS)
Movement classes (2ECTS)
Vocal improvisation (2ECTS)
Music, culture and society, lectures (3ECTS
Icelandic for beginners (4ECTS)

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

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. A number of performance opportunities gives you valuable possibilities and practical experience in managing and leading projects. Working on baroque interpretation in an ensemble setting, 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 a fertile ground for initiative and creative ideas.

Name 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)

Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:

1-3 singers
1-4 baroque instrumentalists primarily, strings and continuo

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:

Up to 20 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:

Assessment based on students journaling and self-assessment
Across project (50%)
Performance in project (50%)

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

Deadline for applications:

1^stdeadline: 08 May 2023
2^nd deadline: 01 September 2023

Date for expected answers:

1^stdeadline: 01 June 2023
2^nd deadline: 15 September 2023