Bando_ EN 2015 - Circolo della lirica

Auditions for singers
Padova, August 30th 2015
&
V Masterclass in expressive singing and stage acting
for singers, directors and accompanists
Padova August 30th – September 6th 2015
Palazzo Zacco Armeni Prato della Valle, 82 – Padova
W.A.Mozart
“Così fan tutte”
Stefano Vizioli director
Alessandra Althoff Pugliese
teacher of vocal technique and interpretation
Registration deadline: 10 August 2015
Concerts
N. 1 scholarship“M°Gianfranco Danieletto” for the best tenor
N.1 scholarship for a singer of the Masterclass
Registration MASTERCLASS: www.artesitalia.it/formlirica/index.html
Registration AUDIZIONI: www.artesitalia.it/formlirica/index2.html
Presentation
The “Circolo della Lirica di Padova”, established in 1983, promotes cultural passion for operatic singing and
melodrama in the city of Padua. A city that has an illustrious tradition, represented by the two hundred year
old Teatro Verdi.
This association has been the principal point of reference to the Town Council of Padua in the organization
of one of the most important cultural events of the opera season. The goal of the International Competition
"Iris Adami Corradetti" is to promote the art of Italian operatic singing.
This recognition encourages us in presenting a Masterclass and Auditions for singers. To welcome and
accompany these young artists on a short but intense journey. Developing their own particular talents along
a career path that is both demanding and rewarding.
Regulations of the Masterclass
ART. 1 The “Circolo della Lirica di Padova” and “Associazione Artes” has organized the V Masterclass for
singers, assistant directors and accompanists.
 August 30th 2015 : auditions for the admission
 August 30th – September 6th 2015: lessons and final concerts
ART. 2 Open to all nationalities, no age limit. Languages: Italian-English-French-German-Spanish
ART. 3 Auditions
Auditions for the participating student's choice, will be held on August 30th at Palazzo Zacco-Armeni
(Padova, Prato della Valle. Italy). Audition times will be announced on August 23 th 2015. Each singer
presents 2 arias of their choosing. The jury is made up of : Director Stefano Vizioli , Alessandra Althoff
Pugliese (singer), Nicola Simoni (art director of the project) and Marco Bellussi (director and artistic director
of Circolo della Lirica di Padova).
ART. 4
The course is designed to provide opportunities to young artists to work together with two internationally
acclaimed artists, M°Stefano Vizioli, (director) and M° Althoff Pugliese, teacher of vocal technique and
interpretation. The study activities include: singing techniques, stage techniques, and study and interpretation
of the scores. The initiative is aimed at voice, theatre and interpretative studies, and the realization of the
final concert "Nella testa ho un campanello", stage direction: S. Vizioli; musical direction Alessandra
Althoff Pugliese.
ART. 5 REPERTOIRE FOR SINGERS Each singer presents 2 arias of their choosing (including at least
one aria from the opera “Cosi fan tutte” by W.A.Mozart) and one scene chosen from the list in attachment:
From “cosi fan tutte” by W.A.Mozart
Sestetto “alla bella Despinetta”
Finale primo “A che tutta in un momento”
Quintetto “sento Oddio”
Duetto “Prenderò quel brunettino”
Duetto “fra gli amplessi”
ART. 6 REPERTOIRE FOR DIRECTORS The course for stage directors includes the presentation of a
project by each candidate. The presentation must be accompanied by a sketch of the set design together with
the stage concept envisioned by the candidate which will be used as study material during the course. Each
participant will be given the opportunity, at the discretion of the course direction, to work on a duet or on an
aria with the singers participating in the voice class, compatible with the combined schedules of the
respective classes. All students of the stage direction course are obliged to attend all classes held by Maestro
Vizioli when working together with the participants of the voice classes.
ART.7 ACCOMPANISTS
The accompanists will be given the opportunity, at the discretion of the individual teachers, to work side by
side with the two teachers during the course and the preparation of the final concert. All candidate
accompanists must study the entire repertoire of the list in the attachment:
From “Cosi fan tutte” by W.A.Mozart
 Sestetto “alla bella Despinetta”
 Finale primo “A che tutta in un momento”
 Quintetto “sento Oddio”
 Duetto “Prenderò quel brunettino”
 Duetto “fra gli amplessi”
ART. 8 Every active student is entitled to individual and group lessons with teachers Stefano Vizioli and
Alessandra Althoff Pugliese.
ART. 9 The form for REGISTRATION MASTERCLASS at this link:
www.artesitalia.it/formlirica/index.html and must be received by August 10th,
The application must also be accompanied by the following documents:
a. application form
b. brief Curriculum Vitae
c. photocopy of a valid identity document
d. copy of the receipt of payment of registration fee: 100 euros.
ART. 10 REGISTRATION FEE Registration fee: 100 euros to be paid via bank transfer to Circolo della
Lirica di Padova.
IBAN: IT 29 U 01030 12115 000000239349 - SWIFT: PASCITM126P
Reason for payment: association fee
*This registration fee is non-refundable in case of participant cancellation.
ART.11 COURSE FEE
The registration will be completed on-site on the first day of the course by paying the tuition fee.
*Course fee for singers active students: 340 €
*Course fee for directors active students: 240 €
*Course fee for accompanists: 140 €
*Course fee for listeners: 50 €
ART. 12 The organization reserves the right to cancel the Masterclass in the event of an insufficient number
of participants (15 active students) or due to causes beyond the organization's control. Applicants will be
refunded the entry fee of 100 euros (less the transfer charges or money order).
ART. 13 There is no reimbursement for travel expenses and / or stay for the entire duration of the workshop.
The organizers will provide information on suitable accommodation.
ART. 14 Filming or broadcasting video or audio of the final concert does not entail a right to compensation
for the participants. The recordings will be the exclusive property of the organization for any promotional
purposes.
ART. 15 OPPORTUNITIES
Every student will receive a certificate of participation. At the discretion of the organization and of the
teachers the best participants will be invited to participate in one or more concerts in the 2015-2016 season:
Circolo della Lirica di Padova and Associazione Artes.
The organization provides participants:
- n. 1 EUR 600.00 scholarship “M°Gianfranco Danieletto” that will be awarded to the best tenor at the
discretion of teachers and a representative of the Association.
- n. 1 EUR 440.00 scholarship for the be awarded to one of the participants (singer) who takes part to the
masterclass.
ART. 16 FINAL PROVISIONS
The registration and participation in the Masterclass implies full acceptance of these rules. The organization
reserves the right to change the regulation, taking care to give a timely notice to the parties concerned.The
organization accepts no liability for any damage to persons or property that might occur during the course of
the final concert and the masterclass.
Regulations: Auditions For Singers
ART. 1 The “Circolo della Lirica di Padova” and “Associazione Artes” has organized auditions for singers.
At the discretion of the jury the best participants will be invited to participate in one or more concerts in the
2015-2016 season:
 Circolo della Lirica di Padova
 Associazione Artes
The organization provides participants n. 1 EUR 600.00 scholarship that will be awarded to the best tenor
at the discretion of teachers and a representative of the Association.
ART. 2 All nationalities. Age limit: 45 years old.
ART. 3 Auditions will be held on August 30th at Palazzo Zacco-Armeni (Padova, Prato della Valle- . Italy).
Audition times will be announced on August 30th 2015. Each singer presents 2 arias of their choice. The
jury is made up of: Director Stefano Vizioli, Alessandra Althoff Pugliese (singer), Nicola Simoni (art
director of the masterclass) and Marco Bellussi (director and artistic director of Circolo della Lirica di
Padova)
ART. 4 REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee: 50 euros to be paid via bank transfer to Circola della Lirica di Padova
IBAN: IT 29 U 01030 12115 000000239349 - SWIFT: PASCITM126P
Reason for payment: association fee
*This registration fee is non-refundable in case of participant cancellation.
ART. 5 The form for REGISTRATION AUDITIONS at this link
www.artesitalia.it/formlirica/index2.html
and must be received by August 10th ,
The application must also be accompanied by the following documents:
a) application form,
b) A brief Curriculum Vitae
c) a photocopy of a valid identity document
d) a copy of the receipt of payment of registration fee: 50 euros
ART. 6 There is no reimbursement for travel expenses and / or stay for the entire duration of the auditions.
The organizers will provide information on suitable accommodation.
ART.7 The registration and participation in the auditions implies full acceptance of these rules. The
organization reserves the right to change the regulation, taking care to give a timely notice to the parties
concerned.
Organization
Promoters: Circolo della Lirica di Padova-Associazione Artes
Teachers: Director Stefano Vizioli, Alessandra Althoff Pugliese, teacher of vocal technique and interpretation
Official accompanist: Silvia Bellani
Artistic director: Nicola Simoni
Organizing Committee: Circolo della Lirica di Padova - Nicoletta Scalzotto
Contact Tel. +39 3200578485 - e-mail: [email protected]
Course Location: Palazzo Zacco-Armeni (Padova, Prato della Valle, Italy)
Language Course: Italian-English-French-German-Spanish
Teachers
Stefano Vizioli - director
www.stefanovizioli.it
During 30 years of Stefano Vizioli has staged some fifty operas in Italy and
abroad. He has created, among other things, new productions for the Teatro alla
Scala, the Rome Opera, the Teatro Comunale of Bologna, the Teatro Comunale
of Florence, the Teatro Verdi in Trieste, Teatro Massimo of Palermo, Parma
Verdi Festval. Abroad, he was invited by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the
Colon in BuenosAires, the Théâtre des Champs Elysées in Paris, the Festival of
St. Louis, the Santa Fe Opera, the Teatro São Carlos in Lisbon, Opéra Royal de
Wallonieof Liege, the Théâtre Municipal in Lausanne, Opéra du Rhin in
Strasbourg, Wexford Festival, thorégies of Orange, Society of Sainkt Gallen…
It 'been invited as a Visiting Professor at the University of Music in
Cincinnatiand Indiana University of Music in Bloomington. He has collaborated with conductors like
Claudio Abbado, Riccardo Muti,Vladimir Jurovski, Daniele Gatti, Jesus Lopez Cobos and Alan Curtis. As
part of the social activities and promoted for the dissemination of music has been the opera "Amahl and the
guest night “ Pagliarelli to Prison in Palermo. Stefano Vizioli is also graduated in piano with top honors at
the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella in Naples.
Alessandra Althoff Pugliese- teacher of vocal technique and interpretation
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Alessandra Althoff completed her undergraduate studies in
piano, composition, and voice in the USA. She began her professional career as pianist
and organist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on tour playing in all the major
capitols of Europe. In Italy she earned her Master’s Degree in piano and musicology at
the Villa Schifanoia and her voice degree at the Conservatory L. Cherubini in Florence,
continuing her voice studies with Gina Cigna at the Accademia of La Scala in Milan,
with Pierre Bernac at the Accademia M. Ravel of St. Jean de Luz, with Elisabeth
Schwarzkopf and Iris Adami Corradetti at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. She made her
operatic debut at the Festival Opera Barga as Suzel in Mascagni’s l’Amico Fritz and as
the protagonist in La Voix Humaine by Poulenc. Subsequently she became a regular
guest artist of major Italian theaters such as the Teatro La Scala in Milan, the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, the
Teatro dell’Opera in Rome, the Teatro Comunale in Florence and in Bologna, the Teatro Politeama in Palerma, the
Teatro Lirico in Cagliari, the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genova, the Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari as well as of the
international festivals such as La Biennale di Venezia, the Wolftrap Summer Festival in Washington D.C., il
Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, the Festival d’Automne in Paris, the Settimane Senesi, the Mahler Wochen in
Toblach, the Fondazione Gulbenkian in Lisbon, the Madiera Festival, the Fruehlingsfest of the Konzerthaus in
Vienna, the Seattle Opera Festival, etc. She has recorded for CGD, Bongiovanni, and Fonit Cetra as well as for the
major European radio and television stations. She founded and directed the courses “Music in the Humanities” at
the Gonzaga University in Florence and at the John Hopkins University in Bologna and has held Master Classes in
vocal technique and interpretation at the Accademia Mantovana of Katia Ricciarelli, at the Accademia Villa Ca’
Zenobio in Treviso, at the Accademia Lirica in Padova and Monselice, at Miami University (USA), at the Palm
Beach Opera, at the Frankfurt Oper, at OperaVerona, and at the Sommerakademie Universitaet Mozarteum
Salzburg since 2001. In 1992, with her husband, the musicologist and music critic, Prof. Giuseppe Pugliese, she
founded the Richard Wagner Association in Venice, which she currently presides, organizing the annual Giornate
Wagneriane, the Concerts at Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, the visits and conferences at the Richard Wagner Museum, as
well as coordinating the activities of the Centro Europeo di Studi e Ricerche Richard Wagner and its archives in the
Richard Wagner Museum in Venice. In 2006 she organized the International Competition for Wagner Voices
Venezia in collaboration with the Teatro La Fenice, and she is a member of the Board of Directors of the
International Richard Wagner Societies in charge of the IGW Voice Competition. Fluent in Italian, French,
German, and English, she freguently accompanies her students on the piano in lessons and concerts in Italy and
abroad.