JULY 7-23, 2023 in BERLIN, GERMANY
with
ONLINE SESSIONS in JUNE, 2023
with
ONLINE SESSIONS in JUNE, 2023
JULIE WYMA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ANASTASIA INNISS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ANASTASIA INNISS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
World-renowned faculty will guide participating artists in musical coachings, language coachings,
character analysis & role preparation coachings, preparing for auditions in the German theatre system,
public masterclasses, professional development sessions, individual career sessions and more.
Artists will have the opportunity to work on, prepare and perform a role in
a full production of Wagner's Die Walküre (reduced version) with orchestra
as well as participate in the German Lieder Residency.
character analysis & role preparation coachings, preparing for auditions in the German theatre system,
public masterclasses, professional development sessions, individual career sessions and more.
Artists will have the opportunity to work on, prepare and perform a role in
a full production of Wagner's Die Walküre (reduced version) with orchestra
as well as participate in the German Lieder Residency.
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Prof. Byron Knutson, Musical Director & Conductor
Caroline Staunton, Stage Director Anastasia Inniss, Casting Director & Producer Julie Wyma, Casting Director & Producer |
The Lieder Residency will concentrate on the song repertoire of WAGNER, STRAUSS, MAHLER, WOLF, SCHUMANN and SCHUBERT. The aim is to look at the song cycles suitable for larger voices, some of which are also orchestrated.
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CASTING:
Please note that the production will be double-cast, with one cover cast.
Each cast will have one performance with orchestra. Cover cast will have one performance with piano.
Each cast will have one performance with orchestra. Cover cast will have one performance with piano.
Hunding, bass (cover)
Wotan, bass-baritone (cover)
Fricka, mezzo-soprano (cover)
Helmwige, soprano (cover)
Grimgerde, soprano or mezzo-soprano (main)
Siegrune, soprano or mezzo-soprano (cover)
Schwertleite, mezzo-soprano/contralto (cover)
Please note that all other roles have already been cast.
Wotan, bass-baritone (cover)
Fricka, mezzo-soprano (cover)
Helmwige, soprano (cover)
Grimgerde, soprano or mezzo-soprano (main)
Siegrune, soprano or mezzo-soprano (cover)
Schwertleite, mezzo-soprano/contralto (cover)
Please note that all other roles have already been cast.
THE PROGRAM OFFERS:
Please note that the 2023 program will be a hybrid,
with online sessions in June, 2023
and in-person sessions in Berlin, Germany between July 7-23, 2023.
with online sessions in June, 2023
and in-person sessions in Berlin, Germany between July 7-23, 2023.
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SINGERS:
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PIANISTS:
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Artists will have the option to participate in the opera program, the Lieder residency, or both.
In some cases participation in only one is possible, especially for pianists.
Accepted artists will be paired up in Lieder duos.
In some cases participation in only one is possible, especially for pianists.
Accepted artists will be paired up in Lieder duos.
THERE IS NO FEE TO APPLY | THE PROGRAM HAS NO AGE LIMIT
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ALL ACCEPTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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THE HARRIET T. BARTLETT SCHOLARSHIP
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THE JOSH KILLINGSWORTH SCHOLARSHIP
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ALL ACCEPTED ARTISTS WILL RECEIVE A PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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THE HARRIET T. BARTLETT SCHOLARSHIP
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THE JOSH KILLINGSWORTH SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ROLLING UNTIL POSITIONS FILLED
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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]
- 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]