XV LIED PERFORMANCE COURSE
July 19th to 25th 2010
Sant Cugat del Vallés (Barcelona)
Venue: Escola de Música "Victòria dels Àngels"
Contact: lied@jmspain.org - (00 34) 93 244 90 50
Repertoire
The 2010 repertoire will be exclusively made up of Lieder for piano by Franz Schubert. On the occasion of the anniversary of the 15th Lied Performance Course it concentrates on what is generally regarded as the center and the masterpiece of the German Lied: the works of Franz Schubert. The course is primarily aimed at existing duos, but singers are also invited to apply, and pianists in specific cases.
Conditions of selection and participation
Existing duos singer-pianist will be given priority in the auditions. Singers are advised to bring their own pianist and may not be older than 30 by July 19th.
Audition to participate as actively involved students: Participants will be selected following a first-day audition in which each duo will perform 2 or 3 songs from their repertoire. The selected songs should be as diverse as possible. Those candidates who are not admitted as actively involved students may join the course as observers. There will be a maximum of 10 actively involved singers.
Participants living outside Spain are invited to send a demo CD (or - preferred- mp3files by email) before June 6th 2010 in compliance with the requirements set out above. (This closing date may be brought forward if a large number of applications are received. Applicants are therefore advised to send their application as soon as possible).The results will be announced soon by end June.
Repertoire for the course:
A minimum of 12 Schubert songs, ( but not more than 5 from Die schöne Müllerin or Winterreise), must be learnt by heart, as not studied Lieder will not be sang. Students must bring the scores they are to work on during the course with an additional copy for the professor.
Course schedule
Monday 19th: Auditions & enrolment
Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th: Daily classes
Sunday 25th: Rehearsals and final concert at the Victòria dels Àngels School of Music. The concert will be recorded by the local Catalan radio Catalunya Música.
Languages of the course:
English, Spanish, German.
Working location:
Classes will take place at the Victòria dels Àngels School of Music (Avda. del Pla del Vinyet, s/n 08190 Sant Cugat del Vallès). Rehearsal rooms will be available.
Accommodation:
Jeunesses Musicales of Spain has information regarding accommodation.
Application fee: 45 € per person. This fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
Enrolment
Active participants:
Singers / pianists: 235 €
Duos (singer and pianist): 385 €
Audit participants: 105 € (whole course)
Audit for one day only: 35 €
The application fee must be paid before July 6th 2010 to Jeunesses Musicales of Spain account: 0182.0210.38 0201529949 of the BBVA (Branch office Rambla, 38 08002 Barcelona). Please telephone (00 34) 93 244 90 50 before the transfer to confirm that there are still vacancies and get the swift code details. The enrolment fee is to be paid directly in cash in Sant Cugat on Monday 19th.
Scholarships/ Prizes
At the end of the course each participant, whether actively involved or as an observer, will receive an attendance Diploma. The following scholarships/prizes may be awarded to the best participants:
"Beca Masterclass" - The duo will be able to take part in the following Lied Course with no fee charge.
"Premio Concierto de Juventudes Musicales de España" - The duo will perform a concert organized by JME. All travel and stay expenses will be assumed by JME; however, please note you will not be paid any fee.
