First International Vocal Masterclasses [29/6-4/7/15, Corfu]

The Corfu Arts Foundation in collaboration with the Ionian University, Department of Music Studies, is proud to announce the first International Vocal Masterclasses in Corfu.
We welcome two great opera singers of international acclaim, Susan Bullock, soprano, and Richard Berkeley-Steele, tenor, who have accepted our invitation to give a masterclasses in Corfu from 29th June to 4th July.

The masterclasses can be attended by professional singers of some experience as well as a smaller number of promising undergraduate students from a Conservatoire or a Music Academy/University (at least in their final year of studies). The maximum number available for the seminar is 16. Each tutor will accept up to 8 students by audition or demo. The programme comprises of individual lessons, followed by a common masterclass. The repertoire to be taught includes opera, oratorio and lied. All attendees will receive a certificate of participation. On Saturday 4th July a final concert will be given by attendees as well as by Susan Bullock and Richard Berkeley-Steele.

Candidates should arrange as early as possible for an audition in Athens or Corfu, with our artistic coordinator Ms Rosa Poulimenou, Head of Vocal Studies at the Department of Music Studies, Ionian University at rosapoulimenou@hotmail.com or send a cd/dvd to her at the following address or a demo by email: Mrs Rosa Poulimenou, Department of Music Studies, Ionian University, The Old Fortress, Corfu, 49100, Greece. The deadline for application is 15th of May 2015 and the fee on acceptance of application is 300 euro.

The attached file contains the masterclasses poster.