A program that looks at the dramatic voice as a whole -
and prepares it for the competitive world of classical music
​- through intense training with world-class faculty.
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Artists will have the opportunity to perform a role in a
fully staged production of Strauss Elektra with orchestra 
and work on
German Lieder and Chamber Music repertoire.
AUGUST 1-23, 2020 | BERLIN, GERMANY
SINGER:​
  • Voice Lessons: two per week
  • Role | Opera Coaching: five overall
  • Lieder/Chamber Music Coachings: five overall
  • German Language Coachings on role preparation: two overall
  • Musical Rehearsals (piano & orchestral)
  • ​Staging Rehearsals 
  • Tutti and sectional rehearsals with the orchestra throughout the full length of the program
  • Performances in a fully-staged production of STRAUSS ELEKTRA ​with orchestra
  • Public Masterclasses with leading artists
  • ​Career Counselling 
  • Personalized coaching on how to prepare for a Fest/Guest audition tour of the German theatre system
  • Agent Audition with personal feedback
  • Personal Branding & Styling: one session
  • Photoshoot with a Top Industry Photographer: one session
  • Shared Lieder and Chamber Music Recitals
  • Professional Video & Audio Recording of all performances
  • Professional Photos of all performances & some rehearsals​ ​
PIANIST (Opera and/or Lieder/Chamber Music):​
  • Lieder/Chamber Music Coachings: daily​
  • Playing Musical Rehearsals (piano & orchestral)
  • Playing ​Staging Rehearsals
  • Playing in the orchestra pit for 2 (or more) performances in a fully-staged production of STRAUSS ELEKTRA 
  • Playing for Public Masterclasses with leading artists
  • ​Career Counselling
  • Playing for Agent Auditions​
  • Playing for Lieder & Chamber Music Recitals in a singer/pianist duo
  • Professional Video & Audio Recording of all performances
  • Professional Photos of all performances & some rehearsals​
ORCHESTRA ACADEMY PLAYERS:
STRAUSS ELEKTRA CHAMBER MUSIC:
Because the program has no age limit, young dramatic voices get to share the stage with seasoned professionals who are participating in the program because they want to sing a particular role or are changing Fachs. I established solid professional relationships with people who are in the industry, and working in the opera houses in Europe. And what I have received in lessons, coachings, masterclasses and performance opportunities, headshots, recordings has been one of the most cost effective investments I have done.'
                                                     - Stephanie Du Prez, Soprano [Woglinde, Das Rheingold 2019]

'Everything that was promised by the program came through beautifully. The daily coachings were impeccable, the voice teaching was fantastic. I feel like I have arrived at another level. I can add Wagner to my repertoire and I owe this to the Dramatic Voices Program Berlin.'
                                                                       - Marc Molomot, Tenor [Mime, Das Rheingold 2019]


'My favorite part were the coachings and lessons, which were at a very high level - they were specific and always done from an encouraging point of view. I did a lot of artistic growth in an environment that is supportive and encourages risk-taking.'
                                                         - Jennifer Carter, Soprano [Wellgunde, Das Rheingold 2019]
APPLICATION DEADLINE for second round of casting:
MARCH 1, 2020
THERE IS NO FEE TO APPLY | THE PROGRAM HAS NO AGE LIMIT
WAGNER'S RHEINGOLD, AUGUST 11-31 2019 
Imagination creates reality. 
                - Richard Wagner