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International Opera Workshop, Bourgas, Bulgaria*
La
Boheme
Aida June 15 - July 16, 2006
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 2006, 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. Thursday 15 June arrival for LA BOHEME
participants
Artistic
Director: Milen
Nachev
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 La Boheme:
Aida
"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:" $1450 US - see "Applications" below for details.
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 TAPE/CD/UNCUT VIDEO unless you are a recent IOW participant. Please send your recorded material to the address below. We also accept MP3 files send by email. There is a $50US non refundable application fee for new applicants and ALL live auditions. Please forward audition material and application fee to: The International Opera Workshop
Bourgas The fee for the the International Opera Workshop, Bourgas is US$2400 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 15, 2006. Applications for ONE opera will be considered based on enrollment. Please advise with your application if you wish to take part in ONLY ONE OPERA. Conductors Applications Applications should include your complete name and mailing address, a CV and three references. Options for applying:
Accomodation (included in your fee) Workshop accommodation and breakfast daily is included in your fee. All singers stay in double rooms/ 2 per room with private washroom. Single accommodation is available for an extra charge of $20/night. All conductors stay in Single rooms with private washroom. 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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