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Opera Workshop
Corfu, 16-22 July 2012
Department of the Summer Music Academy of the Ionian University
Opera Workshop DescriptionThe Corfu Chamber Opera, in cooperation with the Ionian University Department of Music Studies and the City of Corfu Regional Theatre, is organising an opera-singing seminar (Opera Workshop) within the framework of the Summer Academy, to be held in Corfu from 16 to 22 July 2012.
The seminar is intended for young lyrical artists and conductors* as well as students of Greek or foreign Music Schools (2nd Superior Class and above) and Music Universities (2nd year of specialisation and above). It will enable students to study arias and vocal ensembles from well- known lyrical repertoire works.
All participants shall have the opportunity to participate in a closing concert with arias and scenes from the most renowned operas.
Classes shall be taught by:
Nikolaos Tsouchlos: Chief Conductor
Rosa Poulimenou: Soprano
Christophoros Staboglis: Bass
Petros Gallias: Opera Director
Dimitris Yiakas: Pianist
Workshop Leader: Rosa Poulimenou
Participation fees:
Active participants: €250
Audience: €120
All applications must be submitted by 1 June. For participant selection purposes, auditions shall be held in Athens and Corfu, organised by the Workshop Leader. Candidates not residing in Corfu or Athens may also mail demo tapes (date stamped no later than 1 June) containing two arias and a free choice recitative, if unable to attend the auditions**. The Department of Music Studies staff will inform each successful participant regarding the repertoire that they shall be required and expected to study during the seminar.
* The workshop will accept up to three (3) Conductors. Candidates must be skilled piano players so as to be able to accompany the pieces to be studied at the workshop. All Conductors must send their CV by post, including a dossier or demo tape of works that they have conducted, by 1 June, to the following address:
** c/o Mrs. Nicky Stavrati, Ionian University Department of Music Studies, Old Fortress, Corfu 49100 (For the Opera Workshop) e-mail: infomus@ionio.gr
1st Summer Music Academy for Classical Guitar 2012
Lesbos-Mithymna (Molyvos), 1-6 August 2012
Department of the Summer Music Academy of the Ionian University
TWO OF THE WORLD'S LEADING GUITARISTS TO TEACH AT THE SUMMER ACADEMY OF THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT OF THE IONIAN UNIVERSITY
Two of the world's most famous guitarists, PAUL GALBRAITH and CARLO DOMENICONI will be giving masterclasses, seminars and recitals during an exciting week of music making on the island of Lesbos in Mithymna (Molyvos) the birthplace of the mythical guitarist Arion. This is the 1st Summer Academy for Classical Guitar, part of a series of summer courses which have been successfully offered by the Music Department of the Ionian University since 2003 on the island of Corfu.
Highlighting the guitar's position in the wider world of music, emphasis will also be placed on how to approach guitar works as musical works rather than simply guitar works. Part of the programme will also incorporate workshops for guitar orchestra. The works that are to be rehearsed on a daily basis will be sent to participants in advance. The guitar orchestra will perform in the student concert that will take place at the end of the academy week. The guitar orchestral workshops will be held by KORINA VOUGIOUKA.
The workshops, master classes as well as the final student concert will be open to every participant who wishes to perform.
Participation fees:
The participation fee is 220 euro.
Accommodation and food will be offered to the academy participants at very special rates.
Scholarships for free accommodation will be offered to 8 participants. The evaluation will be based on the curriculum vitae sent along with the application form.
Final entry dates are May 10th, 2012.
Information and applications:
Co-ordinator: Korina Vougiouka
Phone number: + 30 6973037092
e-mail: korinavgk@gmail.com
Links:
http://www.paul-galbraith.com/
http://www.paulgalbraithmusic.com/
http://www.my-favourite-planet.de/carlodomeniconi/
