MOZART OPERA STUDIO

July 12 - August 8, 2022

Join us for an intensive workshop with Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito" in Laudon Palace:

Two full casts are accepted to rehearse and stage-perform - each cast gets one of two performances, one as soloist, the other as ensemble - the opera with orchestra ensemble WienSinfonietta in Freskensaal of Laudon Palace. The opera is prepared for stage on the base of intense stage and musical rehearsals.

Schedule:

12 - 22 July: Master course with Maestro Francisco Araiza (focus on the individual parts of the opera, participants may bring additional repertoire of own choice)

24 July - 05 August: Stage and musical rehearsals with Elizabeth de Trejo, Mauricio de Trejo and Jörg Birhance. Piano accompaniment and Hammerflügel: N.N., Italian language coach: Marco Micheletti (mdw). Orchestra ensemble: WienSinfonietta

07 and 08 August: Performances in Freskensaal of Laudon Palace

Early deadline: Please note that for this workshop the application deadline is 15 March 2022.

Program:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, La Clemenza di Tito, KV 621 (in Italian language)

Musical rehearsals (individual & ensemble)

Voice coaching

Stage rehearsals

Performance with orchestra ensemble

Italian language coaching

Double Cast: Tito, Vitellia, Servilia, Sesto, Annio, Publio.

Preparation: The roles must be memorized by the beginning of the workshop. Minor cuts will be announced in due time.

Edition: NMA Neue Mozart Ausgabe published by Bärenreiter (a study edition will be provided).

Qualification: adequate prior training.

Workshop Languages: English, German

Video: the performances will be recorded; every participant will receive a copy for private use (copyright remains with EMIV).

Application Process:

Pre-selection: Please send in a video recording (youtube) of one Mozart Aria and one piece of free choice (at least one in Italian language).

Audition: Live auditions will be held online via MyBlueSkies.net by beginning of April (please provide your own pianist). Roles will be announced by mid of April.

Course Fee: EUR 2.850 to be paid as follows:

Deposit due along with the application (as part of the course fee, refundable in case of not being accepted): EUR 150

Deposit due after role assignment: EUR 1.300

Balance due until June 01: EUR 1.400

Please note: Due to the uncertainties of the current Covid situation we recommend that you take out a cancellation insurance in your home country.

Application Deadline: 15 March 2022

Questions: mail us!