Classical Voice & Performance
The Classical Voice & Performance course combines singing, acting and movement to offer students a broad range of vocal and acting skills for performing in opera, contemporary music theatre, song-recitals and oratorio. During their studies, students participate in classical and contemporary operas under the guidance of their tutors.
The course features:
- Individual and collective classes on vocal and breathing technique and on musical and dramatic interpretation.
- Extensive drama classes including actor training, theatrical improvisation and ‘song acting’.
- Masterclasses by renowned singers and voice teachers.
- Language coaching in Italian, French, and German.
- Movement classes and physical training.
- Projects throughout the academic year, in collaboration with professionals of various disciplines.
- Support in recognizing and developing each individual singer’s unique personal talent.
In the first two years of the course, a solid foundation for the profession of classical singer-performer is laid through weekly singing lessons and actor training. Performances, both in- and outside the institute, aim at gaining stage experience and performance skills.
In the last two years, these skills are deployed and further developed
in two opera projects a year, one classical and one contemporary.
in two opera projects a year, one classical and one contemporary.
The course offers students a broad range of vocal and acting skills for performing in both opera and contemporary music theatre, as well as in other forms of classical vocal music. Our graduates will be well-equipped for a career as soloist or ensemble singer, or for further training in an opera studio or masters programme in voice.
Teachers
Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
Please prepare three pieces: two vocalises, songs or aria's from the classical repertoire, and one of your own choice (classical, musical, jazz, pop). Next to the pieces you prepare a monologue or poem, this can be in any language.
How to apply