Symphonic Workshops
Workshops and professional development opportunities for conductors and other musicians since 1991

International Opera Workshop, Bourgas, Bulgaria*

 

Suspended until 2009


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General Information  
The goal of the International Opera Workshop, Bourgas  is to provide each participant artistic and musical preparation within in a constructive, encouraging, and competitive environment. The subjects of the IOW will include opera conducting technique, vocal technique, interpretation, score study, rehearsal technique, musician interaction and score analysis. 

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 the opera 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.


"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. 

Accomodation  

Accommodation and breakfast daily is included in your fee. 

All singers stay in twin rooms with private washroom. 
All conductor stay in single rooms with private washroom.

Single rooms are available for an additional 15 EU/night.

Extra nights for single rooms cost 28EU/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 60EU 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 2.00EU 

See Hotel Aqua http://www.aquahotels.com/bourgas/en/page/

 

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Symphonic Workshops (home)
Patricia Hitchcock, Director
info@symphonicworkshops.com
PO Box 227, 96 Colborne St.,  Fenelon Falls ON K0M 1N0
Tel: +1 705 887-4094 Mobile: +1 647 294-3807