Claudio Monteverdi's most famous opera "L'incoronazione di Poppea" at the Odeon of the Ancient Roman Forum in Thessalonikiduring the 4th "Greek Opera Festival".
Collaboration with Opera Studio Skull of Yorick Productions
Summer Course & Sailing: a great combination! Discover the beautiful Greek islands of Sporades. Special prices for the participants by "Adonis Sail-yachts" (50 euros per day/ per person).
WHEN? Rehearsals will start 2nd July. The final performances will take place on Sunday 15th and Monday 16th July. There is going to be a double cast for some roles.
PRODUCTION The Opera Studio will revive the 2017 Production, that was performed in Athens and in Thessaloniki, under the stage direction of the acclaimed Greek soprano, Jenny Drivala, fully staged and in historical costumes that fit the atmosphere of the Odeon of the Ancient Roman Forum.
INSTRUCTORS Kostantinos Garipis (musical director) Athanasios Margoutas (stage director/ revival) Kassandra Dimopoulou & Philip Modinos (vocal coaching) A chamber music ensemble will accompany the singers. Vocal coaching will be provided where needed, by both instructors.
VERSION We are performing the Naples version with some necessary cuts, to be sent to the participants by the production team.
FEES & TERMS The fees are to be paid within 10 days of receiving an offer and contract. If the fees are not paid, or the contract will not be signed after the 10 days, the participant will lose their place and will be replaced. The fees do not include travel expenses or accommodation- the participants have to cover their own travel expenses and accommodation.
FEES (in Euros): Poppea (soprano/ mezzo soprano) 500 Nerone (soprano/ mezzo soprano/ counter tenor) 500 Ottone (counter tenor/ alto) 500 Drusilla (soprano) 500 Ottavia (soprano/ mezzo soprano) 500 Seneca (bass) 250 Arnalta (counter tenor/ alto/ bass) 250 Valetto (soprano/ mezzo soprano/ counter tenor) 250 Damigella (soprano) 250 Amore (soprano/ mezzo soprano/ counter tenor) 250 Fortuna (soprano/ mezzo soprano) 250 Virtu (soprano/ mezzo soprano) 250 Pallade (soprano/ mezzo soprano) 150
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th APRIL 2018 SCROLL DOWN for the application form. Send us your details and we will update you as soon as possible. Thank you!