Masterclass for opera singers

with

Carlo Colombara
Bologna, 11th 15th June 2012

Call for admission

(this call cancels and replaces the previous of 15/02/2012; new document version dated 18/05/2012)

1. Enrollment The enrolment process for the Masterclass for opera singers with maestro Carlo Colombara is now open at the Scuola dellOpera Italiana in Bologna. 2. Admission Requisites The Masterclass is aimed to Italian and non-Italian opera singers, over the age of 18, who have a good theoretical and technical base and proven artistic qualities. Enrolment is open to candidates who are not yet 40 years of age on 01/01/2012 3. Purpose of the course The aim of the course is the technical and interpretative specialization in the opera repertoire. 4. Duration The duration of the Masterclass will be 5 days, with a daily study commitment of 6 hours, approximately from 11.00 to 13.30 and from 15.00 to 18.30. 5. Period and location The Masterclass will take place from 11th to 15th June 2012 at the headquarter of the Scuola dellOpera Italiana in Bologna, Via Oberdan n. 24. 6. Curriculum Technique, style and interpretation, 30 hours Study of the musical score, 30 hours Coaching of Italian language for the opera libretto, integrative discipline (upon request of non-Italian singers and individually provided)

7. Teachers Carlo Colombara, internationally renowned artist Discipline: Technique, style and interpretation Matteo Pais, rptiteur of the Dresden Opera House (Semperoper Dresden) Discipline: Study of the musical score

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Associazione Opera Italiana Via Oberdan, 24 - 40126 Bologna C.F. e P. IVA 02841081207 Tel +39 051 273682 Fax +39 051 2911057 - E-mail: info@scuolaoperaitaliana.it www.scuolaoperaitaliana.it

To support: Amedeo Salvato, piano accompanist of the Tecnica, stile e interpretazione classes Luca Ioseffini/Maria Rita Romagnoli, Coaching of Italian language for the opera libretto for non-italiana singers

8. Number of participants The maximum number of students admitted is 12. Other interested candidates may participate as listening students. 9. Application form and deadline The application form for admission must be filled in exclusively on-line using the appropriate form published on the reserved aria of the website of the Scuola dellOpera Italiana. To access at the application form, candidates must primarily register himself at the page www.scuolaoperaitaliana.it/login (click the Get it button on the English page or the Prosegui button on the Italian page use the flags to change language). The system will automatically generate the username and password of the candidates; these credentials will be sent to the email address provided by the applicant. After activating the procedure by clicking on the link indicated in the same email, the candidates can access at the application form by entering the credentials received in the specific fields on the page www.scuolaoperaitaliana.it/login Applications must enclose the following documents: - a half-length digital photograph, in JPG format - a copy of some current identity document, in JPG or PDF format - a curriculum vitae, in DOC or PDF format - any letters of reference from prominent persons in the musical world, in DOC or PDF format - two MP3 files containing one operatic aria each, sung by the candidate (even with piano accompaniment) Application forms, completed with enclosed documents as above, must be submitted by no later than (20th)* 25th may 2012. 10. Selection of candidates The admission to the Masterclass is subjected to the positive assessment of the candidates curriculum vitae and mp3 files by the Schools Direction. Their say shall be absolutely final. The names of candidates admitted to the Masterclass will be published on the Board and on the School's website at www.scuolaoperaitaliana.it, by 25th May 2012. No other notification systems have been envisaged.* Candidates admitted to the Master will be informed by e-mail by 26th May 2012.

11. Study material On the application form the candidate must be indicate own study material consisting approximately in five opera arias and an room or sacred aria. The pieces are to be sung strictly in the original language and tone, including the recitative parts, if present, and possibility by heart. 12. Accommodation in Bologna In terms of accommodation during the stay in Bologna, candidates will be able to make use of the School's conventions with hotels, which offer particularly advantageous rates (for further information, please contact the Production Office of the School to the following e-mail: produzione@scuolaoperaitaliana.it ) 2

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Associazione Opera Italiana Via Oberdan, 24 - 40126 Bologna C.F. e P. IVA 02841081207 Tel +39 051 273682 Fax +39 051 2911057 - E-mail: info@scuolaoperaitaliana.it www.scuolaoperaitaliana.it

13. Enrollment fee The admission to the Masterclass shall be subjected to the payment of a enrollment fee of the amount of 850,00 (eight hundred fifty euro), to be settled by no later than 31st May 2012 by bank transfer in favour of Associazione Opera Italiana, Via Oberdan 24, Bologna, ITALY, at the current account held at the Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna, with the following account details: IBAN: IT90 L063 8502 4521 0000 0103 165 Codice BIC: IBSPIT2B

The candidate's name and surname must be indicated in the reason for payment, along with the words Versamento quota iscrizione Masterclass Colombara. Receipt for payment of the participation fee must be sent via e-mail at the following e-mail address: iscrizioni@scuolaoperaitaliana.it. For those who will participate as listening students, the amount of the enrollment fee is 120,00 (one hundred twenty euro), payable the first day of class. If a candidate withdraws from the Masterclass, no monies paid may be returned. 14. Certificates of attendance The Scuola dell'Opera Italiana will issue a certificate of attendance to students that participate in all classes of the Masterclass. 15. Exclusive validity of the Call for Selections in Italian This Call for admission is published in Italian and English language. In the event of disputes arising out of the interpretation thereof, only the Italian version shall be considered by the courts. 16. Personal data protection According to Legislative Decree n. 196/2003, the personal data of the candidates will be collected and handled, using electronic retrieval systems, only for the purposes indicated in the information attached to the registration form.

For further information Scuola dellOpera Italiana - Via Oberdan, 24 40126 Bologna, Italy Tel +39 051 273 682 - Fax +39 051 291 1057 www.scuolaoperaitaliana.it E-mail: iscrizioni@scuolaoperaitaliana.it Open to the public: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m.

Bologna, 11st April 2012

The Chairman Fabio Mangolini

With the support of

With the contribution of

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