MASTER CLASSES: Creating dramatic opera characters
1.8.-10.8.2024 Jelsa, Hvar, Croatia
The Creating a Dramatic Character Workshop aims to help young, beginning opera singers feel natural and relaxed on stage while mastering the basic craft techniques of this art.
The course will focus on technical and movement improvement, as well as superstructure, according to the individual needs and levels of development of the participants. The workshop will also emphasize teamwork on stage, including work related to props and costumes. Regarding character creation, our focus will be on articulation, sound colour, and facial expressions, as well as other relevant aspects to master our craft.
It is crucial for young singers to gain confidence and a clear understanding of character and character development
when performing each musical number. We will teach them how to approach the study of an operatic role and all its requirements.
The workshop is open to singers who wish to perform and interpret not only opera but also song literature or church music. Attendees will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge by performing in several concerts, including Songs, Church Music, and a final performance featuring fragments from operas.
The workshop will take place in Jelsa, a picturesque seaside city on the island of Hvar in Croatia.
pedagogical leadership
doc. Mgr. Klaudia Račić Derner, ArtD.- Singing – character on stage
Academy of Arts Banská Bystrica
Mgr. art. Peter Pažický, ArtD. concert piano – study of opera parts
Academy of Arts Banská Bystrica
Mgr. art. Jana Juríčková, ArtD.- Singing – vocal preparation
Music and art academy of Ján Albrecht Banská Štiavnica
Mgr. art. Günther Strahlegger- Singing- Lecturer for language
University of Performing Arts and Music in Vienna
Mgr.art. Peter Dekrét- piano, musical preparation
Academy of Arts Banská Bystrica
Mgr.art Daniel Simandl, ArtD.- conductor, music preparation, Academy of Arts Banská Bystrica
