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.

Artists will have the opportunity to perform a role in a
fully staged production of Strauss Elektra with orchestra 
and work on
German Lieder &
Chamber Music repertoire.

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AUGUST, 2021 | BERLIN, GERMANY

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Artwork by Eowyn Joy.

FULLY STAGED ​WITH ORCHESTRA

The Orchestra Academy will perform in the mainstage production opera, Richard Strauss’ Elektra, Chamber Music Recital Series and Public Masterclasses.​

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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​
• 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

• Regular tutti rehearsals (with and without singers)
• Regular sectional rehearsals (with and without singers)
• In-depth score work with conductor Felice Venanzoni and section leaders focused on accurate playing, style, interpretation, articulation, and ensemble. 
• Public Masterclasses with experienced professional players 
• Professional video recording of all Public Masterclasses
• Performing in a full-staged production (4 performances in total)

CHAMBER MUSIC:

• Rehearsals and coachings of Germanic Chamber music with/without voice 
• Performances in the Lieder & Chamber Music Concert Series
• Professional video recording of all performances

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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 DePrez, 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]

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APPLICATION DEADLINES
Singers: Autumn TBA, 2020
Orchestra Academy & Pianists: Spring TBA, 2020
 

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THERE IS NO FEE TO APPLY | THE PROGRAM HAS NO AGE LIMIT

LEARN MORE

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WAGNER'S RHEINGOLD, AUGUST 11-31 2019 

© Photos property of Dramatic Voices Program Berlin

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Imagination creates reality. 
                - Richard Wagner 

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