Opera Workshop

The 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

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