Vienna Opera Festival takes place in the heart of Vienna at the famous Musikverein Concert Hall.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: MAY 6, 2022
TWO SESSIONS
1st SESSION JULY 4 – 23, 2022 (Così Fan Tutte & An Evening with VERDI)
2nd SESSION AUGUST 1 – 20, 2022. (Cosi Fan Tutte & An Evening with VERDI)
The program consists of:
The course runs all day, from 10:30 am to 18:30, out of which 6 hours will involve active participation. Each singer has at least one (often two) 45 minutes coaching between 15:00 and 18:30 with the conductor, language coach or stage director. In addition there are 3-hour group sessions on most days, which will include musical ensemble rehearsals, consultation sessions and masterclasses with guest artists.
Where does this festival takes place:
In Vienna, Austria. All rehearsals take place at the famous Musikverein Concert Hall and performances take place at the historical Mozarthaus and Palais Palffy (where Le nozze di Figaro premiered).
When:
Two sessions:
July 4 – 23, 2022
, August 1 – 20, 2022
What is VOA and VOF?
VOA:
Vienna Opera Academy is for students who are looking for stage experience and the tools to prepare a role and connect to a network of other singers.
VOF:
Vienna Opera Festival is directed toward professional opera singers who are searching for performance experience to learn an opera role for their CV. Only professional and emerging artist may apply.
The Vienna Opera Academy, which is an important part of the Vienna Opera Festival, is different from most other summer courses. It is not just a musical program, but also a chance to learn about the music industry and help build the tools you need for a career. To get an audition for a good agent has become increasingly difficult. During the Academy you will be singing real auditions for different agencies and receive their feedback and consultation. Through the Academy we hope many of our students will find future performance opportunities in Europe and possibly participate in the Vienna Opera Festival.
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Program Fee for SINGERS
The fee can be paid in two installments:
May 15, 2022
June 15, 2022
Scholarships available.
Not included:
All our artists get a special rate for accommodation starting at €350 euros for a whole month, double occupancy, within walking distance of the Musikverein Concert Hall.
Vienna Opera Academy is for students who are looking for stage experience and the tools to prepare a role and connect to a network of other singers.
Vienna Opera Festival is directed toward professional opera singers who are searching for performance experience to learn an opera role for their CV. Only professional and emerging artist may apply.
Yes, there should be the opportunity to sing with the orchestra during their two sitz probe rehearsals, once the principals have covered their roles.
No- but if the faculty feels you are ready, there may be a chance to sing in one of the Mozarthaus concerts.
We will prioritize Vienna opera academy singers which include covers.
We aim to keep our rehearsal process as similar to a professional environment as possible, while also ensuring there are extra opportunities for understudies to sing in production rehearsals if they are ready musically. We therefore need to make sure that the two principal casts are thoroughly prepared, but would also make sure you are included in rehearsals as much as possible. You would also receive musical coaching from Toby Purser, supported the assistant conductors. As in a professional company, you would only replace a principal singer in performance if the company was confident you were fully prepared-otherwise the role would be performed by the principal singer from the other cast.
Yes, there would be a cover run with piano on the final Friday, in the performance venue, and also singing in the small chorus section in our performances. Everyone has the chance to sing on the first day. Occasionally other public concert performance opportunities may be possible at the discretion of the faculty, who need to be certain it would be the right experience for you. There should also be the chance to sing your arias with orchestra during the orchestral rehearsals.
Initially you would be observing, and once the musical rehearsal and staging has been covered by the principals, you would also have a chance to work on the scenes so long as there is time still available. Sometimes both principals may also be at a vocal coaching, in which case you would also have the chance to sing. There are usually 2 – 3 covers for each role, but we will ensure that you all receive equal stage and musical rehearsal time.
It was definitely great start of my artistic journey in the inspiring city of Vienna!
It is vital for young singers to possess both competence and confidence. I am thankful I had the opportunity to develop my skills in international warm environment created by the artistic director Jesus Leon and perform whole role under the baton of conductors Toby Purser and Alessandro Pagliazzi in such impressive historical venues like Musikverein and Palais Eschenbach. I enjoyed it and look forward to participate again in the future!
I really enjoyed working on the role of Donna Anna with The Vienna Opera Academy in August 2020. I learnt a lot from all the wonderful Coachings and Masterclasses, the Recitative classes were excellent! It was a humbling experience performing some Mozart in Mozart’s House. A really cherished and worthwhile experience, thank you!
These three weeks were one of the best time in my life. All our coaches and conductors have completely dedicated themselves for their job. After just less than a month I felt far more comfortable with my vocal technique and musical expression. I also found new friends with whom I spent a lot of time in the heart of Vienna after the rehearsals. It was an unforgettable experience for me.
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