Reading of opera roles (2010 : slavic repertory)
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The challenge of a new score:
Taking on a new score sometimes seems daunting, with foreign languages, rhythmic difficulties, intervals that seem complicated, unfamiliar styles, etc…
This new training session within the Voice Programme of the Royaumont Foundation proposes to help young singers at the beginning of their careers to acquire sight-reading mechanisms by becoming aware of the artistic, literary, historical and linguistic contexts allowing them to become more quickly immersed in the a new work. It also intends to develop curiosity in young singers, of whom extensive knowledge is expected today, so that they may become increasingly self-reliant.
In 2010, the first session will provide a discovery of Slavic music for one voice-piano duo as well as four individual singers. The young artists participating as a duo will be able to study song cycles by Russian and Czech composers. Pronunciation as well as vocal and piano style will be treated in depth, emphasizing the differences among these cultures which seem so close to each other. The singers participating individually will be able to study opera roles and representative songs within these two musical languages.
These sessions will be led by Irène Kudela, pianist and role coach, choral conductor and linguist. These various competencies have taken her to the leading theatres and concert halls, sought-after as much for her musical as for her linguistic skills (she speaks seven languages). She also teaches in the Atelier Lyrique of the Paris Opera and the Hochschule in Frankfurt. In addition, she is frequently a guest in musical discovery programmes on television and radio.
Theoretical instruction
Study of the historical and cultural context.
Practical instruction
Work on the harmonic and dynamic context, pronunciation in connection with the study of vocal line.
Method
The classes will be individual and by group, alternating with time for individual practice.
Faculty
Irène Kudela, role coach, pianist
assisted by a role coach for the preparation of the individual singers
Calendar
Auditions
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Sessions
Monday 11 through Friday 15 October 2010
for a total of 5 days of instruction
Tuesday 9 through Thursday 11 February 2011
for a total of 3 days of instruction
Tuesday 19 through Thursday 21 Avril 2011
for a total of 3 days of instruction
Tuesday 17 through Thursday 19 May 2011
for a total of 3 days of instruction
Public presentation
Fenêtre sur cour[s] le Friday 15 October 2010
Places available for
Different artists by session
2010 :
1 pianist-singer duo
4 singers
2011 :
4 singers
Fee information
The cost-sharing fee is made up of a compulsory registration fee, a compulsory membership in the Association des amis de Royaumont, tuition, and boarding expenses.
For this session a scholarship arrangement with the AFDAS is pending.
Financial aid for tuition
› for casual entertainment workers (intermittents du spectacle): through the AFDAS under the following conditions: 2 years in activity, 48 fee units (days) within France, as attested by payslips and Congés Spectacles certificates.
› for salaried employes (full or part time): via their employers’ continuing education programs.
› for the unemployed: instructions available from the local ANPE and/or ASSEDIC offices.
› 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, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
Scholarships
Every year L’Association des amis de Royaumont grants scholarships to artists under 29 years of age who do not yet have a regular professional activity.
This grant is made by a commission on the basis of a portfolio (resume, photo, letter of motivation).
If you are eligible for this scholarship from the Association des amis de Royaumont, a total amount of 150 € remains at your expense.
For participants who are not in a position to qualify for any other financial aid, the Foundation grants scholarship stipends on request and based on a portfolio.
If you are eligible for such financial assistance, a total amount of 250 € remains at your expense for the slavic repertory.