European Opera Academy

European Opera Academy

Customizable, world-class opera education

The European Opera Academy offers an unparalleled training experience for classical singers through a partnership with some of Europe’s most prominent conservatories. With partner institutions across Europe the European Opera Academy facilitates an exchange of best practices, transnational knowledge and education, as well as proactive job creation, positioning itself as a center of excellence. Wit

12/01/2024

9th EOA General Assembly and Open Days
After a successful 1st edition in Florence in 2023, the European Opera Academy is delighted to hold the EOA Open Days Conference 2nd edition in Maastricht. It is a 5-day event where professors, professionals and students will share knowledge and experiences to expand their vision on the most complete art form: opera.

Prior to the Maastricht gathering, students will have had the chance to attend online sessions on specific topics related to their career development and professionalisation.

Stay tuned!

For more information, check our website https://europeanopera.academy/
Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini Firenze Haute école de musique de Genève - HEM Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmija Akademia Muzyczna im. Grażyny i Kiejstuta Bacewiczów w Łodzi Conservatorium Maastricht Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo Conservatorio Arrigo Boito Parma ESMAE - Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo Listaháskóli Íslands Stockholms konstnärliga högskola Conservatori Superior de Música "Salvador Seguí" de Castelló Csmvalencia Csmv CANTO ISEACV

07/09/2023

If you are a student or recent graduate eager to participate in a fully staged opera production, take this opportunity!!!
Our colleagues from Csmvalencia are looking for the following for TENORS and BASSES for the following roles in Il viaggio a Reims (Rossini):

- Conte di Libenskof (tenor)
- Cavaliere Belfiore (tenor)
- Lord Sidney (bass)
- Don Alvaro (bass)
- Barone di Trombonok (buffo)
Apply via the EOA website until 15 September:
https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

EOA concerto finale 2023. A room with a view on the Italian Belcanto | Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini 29/04/2023

Take a look to the final concert of the 2023 EOA module ‘A room with a view on the Italian Belcanto’ final concert!!! Students from Belgium, Spain, Latvia improving their belcanto skills in Florence!!!

EOA concerto finale 2023. A room with a view on the Italian Belcanto | Conservatorio di Musica Luigi Cherubini CONCERTO FINALE dei partecipanti al Modulo “A room with a view on Italian Belcanto”Firenze 2023EUROPEAN OPERA ACADEMY Firenze, Villa Favard SALA DEI GIOCHISabato, 29 Aprile 2023 ore 15.30Ingresso libero PRIMA PARTE: I madrigali di Philippe Verdelot su testi del Machiavelli, a cura della prof.ssa...

04/04/2023

Looking for a programme that will let you become the opera singer you have always dreamed to be, surrounded by a team of 1st-level international professionals? Check what our colleagues from Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo have for you!!!

04/04/2023

If you are thinking about following up your Bachelor studies with a Master's Programme that will fully equip you for a professional life as a singer in the opera world, do not miss this opportunity and apply for the Master's Programme in opera from our colleagues Csmv CANTO, in Valencia!
More information is accessible via the QR code!

28/03/2023

THE APPLICATION IS OPEN! At the European Opera Academy, we keep working to provide the best opportunities to tomorrow's opera-makers. Are you one of them? Apply to one of our modules happening in 2023-2024 and benefit from joining the best opera education network in !
1st Deadline: 08 May 2023
2nd Deadline: 01 September 2023
Check our website! https://europeanopera.academy/
Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini Firenze Haute école de musique de Genève - HEM Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg Akademia Muzyczna im. Grażyny i Kiejstuta Bacewiczów w Łodzi Conservatorium Maastricht Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo Conservatorio Arrigo Boito Parma ESMAE - Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmija Stockholms konstnärliga högskola LMTA Lietuvos muzikos ir teatro akademija Comunicació Iseacv Csmv CANTO Csmvalencia Listaháskóli Íslands

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Photos from Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmija's post 18/01/2023
Photos from Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini Firenze's post 16/01/2023

Thank you, Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini Firenze, for being such a fantastic host and sharing these beautiful images of our Gala Concert last Saturday, 14 January!

16/01/2023

Ayer comenzó el evento anual de la European Opera Academy en Florencia. Hoy se celebra la asamblea con los representantes de todos los centros pertenecientes a la EOA, nuestra querida Charo Vallés del y a las 19h de la tarde podremos disfrutar del concierto de gala en el que participarán los diferentes dúos de voz y piano de todas las escuelas con la participación de nuestro alumno Oscar Velázquez y el profesor de repertorio Pablo García-Berlanga, que volverán a actuar el domingo por la tarde en el Teatro Niccolini. Además, Pablo ofrecerá dos días de masterclass sobre la zarzuela y la canción de concierto española el lunes y martes, para finalizar el evento.
Podéis seguir el concierto en streaming 🎶 (enlace en la bio)
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E.O.A. Gala concert 14/01/2023

EOA Gala Concert in Florence!

E.O.A. Gala concert

L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 7 de diciembre de 2022, 19h 07/12/2022

Third and last performance of "L'enfant et les sortilèges" at Csmvalencia Csmv CANTO !

Session on 07 December at 19:00

L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 7 de diciembre de 2022, 19h L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 7 de diciembre de 2022, 19hConservatorio Superior de Música Joaquín Rodrigo de ValenciaJuan Pablo Hellín, directo...

L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 5 de diciembre de 2022, 19h 05/12/2022

Second session of "L'enfant et les sortilèges". Do not miss the chance to get into this magic operatic universe!

Session on 05 December at 19:00

L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 5 de diciembre de 2022, 19h L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 5 de diciembre de 2022, 19hConservatorio Superior de Música Joaquín Rodrigo de ValenciaJuan Pablo Hellín, directo...

L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 5 de diciembre de 2022, 17h 05/12/2022

Our colleagues from Csmvalencia Csmv CANTO prepared a great "L'enfant es les sortilèges" that you should not miss.

Sessions will be streamed, and do you know what? We have the link! Click here to enjoy this charming production!

Session on 05 December 2022 at 17:00

L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 5 de diciembre de 2022, 17h L'Enfant et les sortilèges, Maurice Ravel - 5 de diciembre de 2022, 17hConservatorio Superior de Música Joaquín Rodrigo de ValenciaJuan Pablo Hellín, directo...

SongStudio 09/09/2022

SongStudio A program for young vocalists under the leadership of extraordinary American soprano Renée Fleming.

16/06/2022

📣📣📣OPPORTUNITY FOR COMPOSERS/ARRANGERS📣📣📣

Call for internship Arranger Offenbach's "La Périchole": Our colleagues from the Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen are looking for a composition student or recent graduate to arrange the original orchestration for La Périchole. The arrangement should be made for an ensemble of 11 players, and it will be performed in a fully staged production by KCA voice and instrument students in March/April 2023.

The internship will take place under the mentorship of Mo. Stijn Saveniers, an expert in French operetta and conductor for this production of La Périchole.
www.Stijnsaveniers.com

If you are interested, please contact
Charlotte Saelemakers – IRC at Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen
[email protected]

Photos from RossiniLab-Cantelli's post 25/05/2022

Do you know that RossiniLab-Cantelli is held under the patronage of Fondazione G. Rossini in , Rossini Opera Festival di , Fondazione Teatro Coccia di - Conservatorio Guido Cantelli di Novara and that it is officially the first international course entirely on Rossini’s specialization at 360 degrees aimed at the realization of a work in a Grand Theater with orchestra-direction-sets and costumes?
and...
Do you know that is offered as a module within the EOA programme?
and...
Do you know you still can apply, until 31st May?

More information about the module here:
https://europeanopera.academy/module/nov-1-2022-23/
Https://rossinilab.consno.it
Deadline for applications: 31st May 2022
Do not miss this amazing opportunity!!!

13/04/2022

Looking for diving into 18th century Opera Buffa's repertoire? Then, you should take a look to this module offered by our colleagues from Arrigo Boito Parma. In this module you will be guided through the path of vocal and scenic interpretation of an entire opera by one of the big masters of this repertoire: Pergolesi, Cimarosa, Paisiello or Rossini.


Deadline for applications: 15th april 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/par-2-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

13/04/2022

Would you like to dive into Verdi's repertoire? Then, you definitely should take a look to this module offered by our colleagues from Conservatorio Arrigo Boito Parma !
√ Analysis, study and full understanding of Verdi’s libretto(s) and character(s) chosen.
√ Vocal technique and style coaching in Verdi’s repertoire.
√ Advanced Italian pronunciation and diction classes.
√ Individual coaching and group work: vocal and score lessons, and group work on Scenic Art (Training of the actor’s body, physical and gestural laboratory).
√ Preparation for final exam and concert(s). √ Classes will be held in Italian and English.Analysis, study and full understanding of Verdi’s libretto(s) and character(s) chosen.
√ Vocal technique and style coaching in Verdi’s repertoire.
√ Advanced Italian pronunciation and diction classes.
√ Individual coaching and group work: vocal and score lessons, and group work on Scenic Art (Training of the actor’s body, physical and gestural laboratory).
√ Preparation for final exam and concert(s). Classes will be held in Italian and English.


Deadline for applications: 15th April 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/par-1-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

13/04/2022

Eager to experience a close-to-professional opera experience? Then, you should take a look to this module offered by our colleagues from Kunsthøgskolen i Oslo.
√ Full-scale opera production at the Norwegian National Opera.
√ Conductor: Gregor Bühl.
√ Orchestra: Norwegian Radio Orchestra (KORK)
√ 4 Performances at the Norwegian National Opera (DNO&B)
√ Language coaching
√ Musical rehearsals with the conductor, pianists and orchestra
√ Scenic rehearsals with the stage director, conductor and pianists
√ Performances


Deadline for applications: 1st June 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/osl-1-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

Photos from RossiniLab-Cantelli's post 12/04/2022

RossiniLab-Cantelli, held under the patronage of Fondazione G. Rossini in , Rossini Opera Festival di , Fondazione Teatro Coccia di - Conservatorio Guido Cantelli di Novara, is officially the first international course entirely on Rossini’s specialization at 360 degrees aimed at the realization of a work in a Grand Theater with orchestra-direction-sets and costumes.
For the 2022 edition, the course will work on the production of 𝐋'𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐚 𝐢𝐥 𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐨 by Rossini. And do you know what? It is offered as a module within the EOA programme. More information about the module here:
https://europeanopera.academy/module/nov-1-2022-23/
Https://rossinilab.consno.it

Deadline for applications: 31st May 2022

Do not miss this amazing opportunity!!!

12/04/2022

Toi toi toi to our colleagues from Conservatorio Guido Cantelli di Novara, that in partnership with Fondazione Teatro Coccia and Teatro Marenco di Novi Ligure re-stage La cambiale di Matrimonio on 6th May at Teatro Romualdo Marenco!

This amazing Rossini's opera was the title chosen for the first edition of the RossiniLab-Cantelli!
The RossiniLab-Cantelli, is again offered as a module for EOA students and is open for applications for the second edition! Take a look to the new module here --> https://europeanopera.academy/module/nov-1-2022-23/
Deadline 31st May 2022!

Il RITORNA con la ripresa della 'Cambiale di Matrimonio', siamo felici e ringraziamo e il .coccia e la Fondazione Teatro Marenco di Novi Ligure e il che vede un altro debutto per 3 allievi interni.
Una ripresa magnifica in attesa di altre grandi novità !!

11/04/2022

Thinking about developing your profile as a singer or pianist the field of chamber music? Then this module offered by our celleagues from Akademia Muzyczna im. Grażyny i Kiejstuta Bacewiczów w Łodzi is your module!
The module is focused on the interpretation of short musical forms such as songs or other chamber pieces, allowing to enhance vocal technique and musical imagination. It is based on collaboration of two or more participants working as a duo (singer and pianist) or in a trio (singer, piano and solo instrument/ 2 singers and the pianist) under the direction of prominent artists from the area of cameral music.

Deadline for applications: 15th April 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/lod-2-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

11/04/2022

Fascinated by contemporary repertoire? Take a look to this module offered by our colleagues from Akademia Muzyczna im. Grażyny i Kiejstuta Bacewiczów w Łodzi , which allows to use all potential of vocal and kinaesthetic art in the area of contemporary music including performative arts like improvised singing, dancing and actings.

The module is dedicated to singers and...for the first time to dancers! So, share the news with colleagues from the dance academies! You may have the chance to work together and develop the interdisciplinary skills needed in contemporary opera!


Deadline for applications: 15th April 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/lod-1-2-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

11/04/2022

Are you in your final Master year and professional life seems to be closer and closer? For sure you know that German and Italian repertoire are core business for a singer! If you wish to take your singing and acting skills in German and Italian repertoire to the next level, join the module offered by our colleagues from Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg! The module is offered during the autumn semester and the spring semester!

Deadline for applications: 15th April 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/ham-1-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

11/04/2022

Are you a thinking about developing your career in an opera house? Then take a look to this amazing module offered by our colleagues from Haute école de musique de Genève - HEM ! Full methodology program concerning the preparation of opera professional coaching for pianists. Individual teaching with full recognition of the artistic potential and possibilities of each student in agreement with the international professional context.

Deadline for applications: 15th April 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/gen-4-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

07/04/2022

Toi toi toi to our colleagues from Csmvalencia and all the participants in this amazing production, specially to the students! Niccolò Porcedda, from Conservatorio Arrigo Boito Parma and Rockwell from Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama !

Preformances will be streamed via the YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajxEivQCPGM

Las bodas de Fígaro
Días 7, 8, 11 y 12 de abril.
Auditorio del CSMV

06/04/2022

Auditions are the entrance point to the professional opera world, and... to sing beautifully is not enough for succeeding. Join the Audition Training module offered by our colleagues from the Haute école de musique de Genève - HEM and gain the skills you need to pass your next audition successfully!

Deadline for applications: 15th April 2022
More information about this module--> https://europeanopera.academy/module/gen-3-2022-23/
EOA Application Form--> https://europeanopera.academy/apply-now/

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