Handel Opera Academy is open to all singers over 18 who show sufficient skills to perform one of the parts in the opera. Whether you are a graduate or still a student, you are welcome to apply. A music diploma is not required.<\/p>\n
We will choose the first cast from the applicants on February 1st, 2023. The second cast will be chosen on March 1st. This means that the earlier you send us your application the more chances you get at being cast!<\/span><\/p>\n There is a one-off application fee of 39 EUR. Once you are accepted we will ask you to pay the full tuition fee.<\/p>\n You have to fill in the application form which can be found on the \u201cApply\u201d page. Please note that we also ask you to upload two video links to recordings of you performing or rehearsing.<\/span><\/p>\n Unfortunately we cannot offer reimbursement of any costs that you incurred (including fees already paid) in case of your withdrawal.<\/span><\/p>\n We plan to have 2 full casts for the opera.<\/span><\/p>\n Each cast will have at least one full performance of the opera and a general rehearsal ahead of the performance.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, applying early will ensure that you get more chances to get the role you want.<\/p>\n Yes, Handel Opera Academy will work with a Baroque orchestra.<\/p>\n We will provide detailed travel information to get you to Tarnowskie G\u00f3ry. If anything is unclear, we will make sure to help you.<\/p>\n All rehearsals, lessons and masterclasses will be conducted in English. However, our staff can also speak Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch and Polish and Russian, so outside of the classes you will be able to communicate with us in any of those languages.<\/p>\n The arrival day is July 1st and the departure day is July 31st.<\/p>\n We will send out the detailed schedule one month before the academy. However, the order of the scenes to be worked on will be subject to change<\/span>.<\/p>\n Yes, accommodation is included.<\/span><\/p>\nIs there an application fee?<\/h4>\n
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