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International Opera Workshop, Bourgas, Bulgaria*
Le
Nozze di Figaro Un
Ballo in Maschera June 17 - July 21, 2007
For Singers & Conductors
General Information Each
full singing participant will perform in one of the two final
fully-staged performances in the Bourgas Opera House,
"covers" will sing excerpts in concert performance
with orchestra. All singers are entitled to perform in one recital
with piano as well. Conducting participants will conduct a
section of each opera in final performance. Conducting
assigments will be decided by faculty during the workshop. All sessions will be
videotaped with professional quality sound and video.
There is an additional charge for copies of these and
performance videos. All participants
also will have Vocal Technique sessions or Opera Conducting Technique
Sessions with piano. Participants are required to study the entire opera(s)
in preparation for this workshop and to arrive
fully-prepared. Performances as outlined will not be
guaranteed if you are not prepared.
By the end of May 2007, all conductors will receive a detailed
analysis of the scores with conducting pattern suggestions. All
participants will be given some choice of the particular segments to
perform at the actual workshop, in consultation with the faculty, who
reserve the right to keep artistic responsibility for the entire process. Schedule
(subject to
change) Artistic
Director: Milen
Nachev Music Director/Conducting Faculty: Valeri Vatchev Conducting Faculty: (replacing Milen Nachev in 2007) Ivaylo Krinchev GARY NORDEN Pianist Gary Norden has partnered with Metropolitan Opera Roles & Fees fees are role dependant and include:
Singers may be invited to sing a major and a minor role and/or roles in each opera - in which case a fee for both roles will be negotiated. Singers Fees: Le nozze di figaro
Un Ballo en Maschera:
"Cover" Program As a "cover" you will receive individual and ensemble coaching for your role and will have the opportunity to sing up to three arias from that role (or arias of your choosing) with orchestra. (please bring scores!) Covers will also have the opportunity to sing in recital. Please note - there may be more than one cover (especially for popular soprano roles). In the event of a late cancellation or illness you may be offered the opportunity to sing your role in the fully-staged performance. If there is more than one cover for your role you may be required to audition on-site. It is, therefore, very important to arrive with the role fully-prepared. Under no circumstances will you be offered the fully-staged performance and then switched to the cover program on-site. If you are offered a the role as cover you will be told in advance and will pay only the fee for the cover program. Fees for "Covers:" $1550 US - see "Applications" below for details. Singers may cover a role and also sing in the fully-staged production. If you are accepted a both your fee will be negotiated.
APPLICATIONS ON-LINE APPLICATION click here. Your application should include your education, singing experience, a summary of parts sung, and a list of other workshops and courses attended. PLEASE NOTE THAT ACCEPTANCE IN THE WORKSHOP IS SUBJECT TO AUDITION BY CD/DVD. Please send your recorded material to the address below. We also accept MP3/WAV files sent by email. There is a $100US non refundable application fee for new applicants and ALL live auditions. If you are accepted this application fee will be applied to your workshop fee. Please forward audition material and application fee to: The International Opera Workshop
Bourgas The fee for each opera at International Opera Workshop, Bourgas is US$1750 or $2500 for both and includes podium time, tuition and single accommodation with breakfast. A 50% non refundable deposit is due upon your acceptance to the workshop. You will be invoiced. Your deposit guarantees your place in the workshop, places in the workshop will not be held without a deposit. The balance of fees is due May 01, 2007. Conductors Applications Applications should include your complete name and mailing address, a CV and three references. Options for applying:
Single standard accommodation and breakfast daily is included in your fee. All participants stay in single rooms with private washroom. Extra nights for single rooms cost $30/night. All additional costs (telephone, room service, gym, pool, laundry etc. must be paid by the participant when checking out) Apartments are available if you are travelling with family/guests. Apartments cost an additional $40 and up/night depending on the size. Hotel Aqua is located in the "Sea Garden", a 30 minute walk from the beaches of the Black Sea and the Bourgas Opera House. Taxis to the Opera House cost around $2.00. See Hotel Aqua http://www.aquahotels.com/bourgas/en/page/
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