Sing at the Vienna Opera Festival 2022
PERFORMANCES - SUMMER 2022
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:
- Individual coachings for working on your role at the Musikverein Concert Hall.
- Italian diction
- Masterclasses, auditions / consultation / Q&A with agents.
- 2 performances of Così fan tutte ( 1 Concert version with piano at the historic Mozarthaus and 1 Orchestra version semi-staged at the Palais Palffy accompanied by the Wiener Festspiele Orchestra conducted by Toby Purser and 2 performances of “An Evening with VERDI” (La Traviata & Rigoletto Highlights) at Palais Palffy accompanied by the Wiener Festspiele Orchestra conducted by Alessandro Pagliazzi.
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.
CHECKLIST ARTIST PROFILE
- Humility. Understanding that you always have more to learn.
- Commitment. Knowing that singing opera is the most important thing in your life, not a hobby.
- Collegiality. Being a team player, respectful, kind and friendly to all.
- Performance. Preparing completely and striving to be your best.
Jesus Leon, General Director
Toby Purser, Conductor & Music Director
Jeremy Cooke, Pianist
Wiener Festspiele Orchestra
Viktoria Loukianetz, Soprano & Vocal coach
Alessandro Pagliazzi, Conductor and Vocal coach
Vito Cristofaro, Conductor
Noe Colin, Bass-baritone & Vocal coach
Karin Hofer, Head of Operations and Art Management
Mona Lands, Executive Assistant
Pantelis Polychronidis
Program Fee for SINGERS
The fee can be paid in two installments:
May 15, 2022
June 15, 2022
- VOA Singers. The cost of the complete Summer is € 1950 euros
- VOF Singers. The cost of the complete Summer is € 1950 euros
- Study Covers: The cost of the complete Summer is €1450
Scholarships available.
Not included:
- Accommodation, Visa, Airfare, Health insurance, Food, Transportation in the city
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.
FAQs
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.
SUMMER 2022 - Programs
We created lifetime friendships
Vienna Opera Academy gave us the opportunity, during an unprecedented time, to give life to one of the most captivating opera ever written in some of the most emblematic venues in the heart of Vienna. We were given during a whole 3 weeks the tools, from rehearsals to coaching, to portray at our best all the roles with orchestra and piano. We created lifetime friendships and enjoyed doing music together. What else could one desire?
Nico Laruina, Bass - Summer 2020
Great start of my artistic journey
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!
Daria Durisova, Soprano - Summer 2020
An experience performing some Mozart in Mozart’s House
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!
Susanna Heard, Soprano - Summer 2020
Perform under amazing musical directors
I’m proud for having been part of Vienna Opera Academy’s first summer program, it was a beautiful opportunity to perform in Vienna, under amazing musical directors and with guidance from several competent instructors. I also met talented fellow participants and musicians from around the world, with whom I was happy to sing.
Vienna is such a beautiful place to make music, I’m always looking forward to being there again.
Vienna is such a beautiful place to make music, I’m always looking forward to being there again.
Ady Naber, Tenor - Summer 2019
It was an unforgettable experience for me.
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.
Alex Vereshchak, Bass - Summer 2019
The most beautiful things happen when you less expect.
This is exactly what happened this summer during Vienna Opera Academy program. While everyone else was concerned about a virus, we had the magical opportunity to create music with passion and professional people. Singing Mozart in Vienna gave me an authentic feeling and some of the best memories one could achieve. Also, having singing lessons, attending the masterclass or participating at the auditions created deep emotions and thrilling atmosphere.
Maria Miler, Soprano - Summer 2020
Unforgettable memories in Wien
It was so wonderful experience with good colleagues and excellent maestri.
And it was great profit for me to go ahead and further considering how i had to prepare and study more.
I appreciate all to Vienna opera festival. I am really hoping to participate next edition. I miss you all
Seokwon Kim, Tenor - Summer 2019
An experience that I would certainly repeat!
“It was a great experience to have the possibility to work with such a great musicians and singers. Having the possibility to sing at these emblematic places has a big impact as an artist and performer. I can say that I can observe improvement on my singing after this course. It was a very nice experience that I would certainly repeat”.
Estefania Aviles