Reading of opera roles

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How is a new opera score to be approached, and what sight-reading mechanisms and immersion into the artistic, literary, linguistic and historical context are to be engaged in studying operas? The session will seek to provide young singers the tools to become self-sufficient within these various facets of their art.

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Faculty

Irène Kudela, pianist, vocal coach and linguist

Her varied competencies have brought her to the major theatres and concert venues, sought out as much for her musical as her linguistic qualities, as she speaks seven languages. She also teaches at the l'Atelier Lyrique of the Paris Opera, the National Opera Studio in London, the Opernstudio in Munich and the Hochschule in Frankfurt. She is frequently the guest of musical initiation programmes on radio and television.

Charlotte Pailhes, vocal coaching assistant

Places available for

6 singers

Presentation

The challenge of a new score:
taking on a new score at times seems arduous—foreign languages, rhythmic difficulties, intervals that appear complicated, an unknown style etc.
This new workshop session of the Voice programme, in connection with the François Lang Music Library, proposes to help young singers at the beginning of their careers to acquire the mechanisms of sight-reading by becoming aware of the artistic, literary, historical and linguistic contexts that make it possible to delve more readily into a new work. It also aims to develop the curiosity of young singers, of whom wide-ranging knowledge is expected today, in order for them to be more self-reliant. Pronunciation as well as vocal style will be treated in depth, emphasizing the differences between various cultures.

Method

Instruction will be in individual or group lessons alternating with time for individual practice.

Practical instruction

Study of the harmonic and dynamic context, pronunciation associated with study of the vocal line.

Theoretical instruction

Study of the historical and cultural context.

Calendar

Audition

Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 May 2012

Session

from Monday 5 through Friday 9 November 2012
for 5 days of instruction

Public presentation

Fenêtre sur cour[s] on Friday 9 November 2012 at 6 pm

With the support of Arcal

Fee Information

The cost-sharing fee is made up of a compulsory registration fee (including membership in the Association des amis de Royaumont and access to the François Lang Music Library), tuition, and boarding expenses.

The Royaumont Foundation takes over expenses for accomodations (room, board and breaks) during the entire duration of the training.

An AFDAS agreement is pending for this session.

Financial aid for tuition

› for casual workers in the entertainment field (intermittents du spectacle): through the AFDAS under the following conditions: 2 years in activity, 48 fee units (days) within France, as attested by Congés Spectacles certificates and payslips.

› for salaried employees (full or part time): via their employers’ continuing education programs.
› for the unemployed: instructions available from the local funds or Pôle emploi.
› for RMI beneficiaries: via authorities in each département (Conseil Général) – contact the appropriate services for further information.
If you are eligible for such financial assistance, only the enrolment fee remains at your expense, that is in the amount of 174 €.

Scholarships

The Association des Amis de Royaumont grants scholarships to singers born after the 1st January 1984 and instrumentalists born after 1st January 1987 who do not yet have a regular professional activity.
This grant is made during Board meetings of the Association on the basis of a portfolio (resume, letter of motivation).
If you are eligible for financial aid from the Association des amis de Royaumont, a total amount of 174 € remains at your expense.

For participants who cannot qualify for any other financial aid, the Foundation grants scholarship stipends on request and based on a portfolio.
If you are eligible for this scholarship from the Association des amis de Royaumont, a total amount of 224 € remains at your expense.