4 – 10 September 2011
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The IVC is very much concerned with the development and training of vocal talent and is therefore organising master classes in various specific areas of vocal art. The first IVC Summer School will take place in September this year and will be devoted to bel canto technique: this forms the basis for correct and healthy use of the voice and is obligatory for the development of a flexible and expressive singing style.
The IVC is delighted to announce that two pre-eminent international singers will be this year’s masters: soprano Nelly Miricioiu and tenor William Matteuzzi. Nelly Miricioiu won the IVC’s Prize of the City of ’s-Hertogenbosch (first prize) in 1979. Conductor David Parry, who is very specialized in operas from the bel canto period in the 19th century, will come to ‘s-Hertogenbosch as well. The three masters will be assisted by leading bel canto pianist and coach Luca Gorla.
Specialists in the bel canto style are becoming fewer in number every year and the IVC is very much concerned that musical styles and traditions in vocal music in particular should not be allowed to disappear. The IVC now makes it possible for young singers at the highest level to benefit from a week of intensive work with experts in the field. It will also be possible for voice students to take part in the classes as observers.
Participant singers
A maximum of 16
Observers (students of voice)
A maximum of 25
Observers should indicate their wish to take part in an email to the IVC: info@internationalvocalcompetition.com
Allocation on a first come, first served basis.
Programme
Sunday, 4 September 2011
19.00h: Introduction, explaining procedures, establish master class programs
Monday, 5 September – Friday, 9 September 2011
Mornings: individual coachings Afternoons: group lessons and lectures Evenings: public master classes
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Morning and afternoon: Rehearsals concert programme
20.00h: Concert
Evening sessions and concert open to the general public.
Repertoire
Three works from the bel canto period, composed by at least two of the following composers:
* Gioacchino Rossini (1792 – 1868)
* Gaetano Donizetti (1797 – 1848)
* Vincenzo Bellini (1801 – 1835)
* Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901) – until La Traviata
Furthermore, one aria by W.A. Mozart (1756 – 1791) is compulsory.
Accompanists
* Paul Plummer
* Gilbert den Broeder
Application fee Participants: € 400 (dinner included) Observers: € 80
Accomodation
Singers selected to participate will be allocated lodgings with host families.
Venues
Muziekcentrum De Toonzaal
Prins Bernhardstraat 4-6
5211 HE ‘s-Hertogenbosch
www.detoonzaal.nl
Jheronimus Bosch Art Center
Jeroen Boschplein 2 (previously Hinthamerstraat 175)
5211 ML ‘s-Hertogenbosch
www.jheronimusbosch-artcenter.nl
Koning Willem I College
Vlijmenseweg 2
5223 GW ‘s-Hertogenbosch
www.kw1c.nl
De Muzerije
Hinthamerstraat 74
5211 MR ‘s-Hertogenbosch
www.de-muzerije.nl
Application & Selection
Enrolment before 1 August 2011.
Singers must submit a video recording with their application, either on a DVD or via an Internet link (YouTube or similar on-line service). The application and recording must have reached the IVC before 1 August 2011. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Late applicants will be placed on a reserve list and may be considered for participation subject to availability in the Summer School schedule.
The video recording should include two arias (preferably, at least one aria from the above-mentioned composers) with piano or orchestral accompaniment. Please do not include additional selections or video recordings. The recording should be a fair representation of the contestant’s abilities and be of high (professional) quality and may not be enhanced or edited. The audition material should be recorded within one year prior to the date of submission. Each piece or movement should be recorded on a separate track or file. The information of the applicant should be clearly marked on the cover of the disc or added to the file. Furthermore, the repertoire must be listed, including composer, title and accurate timing of each piece.
Acceptance
Applications will be judged by the IVC management and the Artistic Commission of the executive committee. Their decision is binding and is not open to further discussion or correspondence. Once the candidate has been accepted, the entry fee of € 400 must be paid into the bank account of the IVC by 28 August 2011 at the latest. Singers are only eligible to participate in the IVC Summer School on receipt of payment. Kindly submit payment to: IBAN NL18FVLB0225200228 / BIC FVLBNL22 of “Van Lanschot Bankiers” in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, bank account number 22.52.00.228 in the name of: “Stichting ’s-Hertogenbosch Muziekstad”, reference: “Application fee Summer School” plus “name of singer”. Participation fees are non-refundable.
Apply
Enrolment before 1 August 2011.
The following information should be provided:
- First name
- Surname
- Date of birth (dd-mm-yyyy)
- Gender – Nationality
- Address
- Zip code
- City
- Country
- Telephone number
- Mobile telephone number
- Email address
- Mother tongue
- Second language
- Accommodation at a host family? Yes/No If yes, please also submit: – Smoking / Non-smoking
- Specifics regarding allergies and diet
Repertoire
- Voice type
- Repertoire (name composer, title composition, title aria, duration). 4 arias in total.
Attached should be:
- Copy passport (jpg, tif, pdf, max. 500 kB)
- Recent photograph foto (jpg, tif, pdf, max. 500 kB)
- Biography of max. 200 words in Dutch or English (word, txt, max. 500 kB)
Include hyper links to your video recordings in the application. 2 arias in total.
Or send a DVD to:
IVC – Summer School
P.O. Box 1225
5200 BG ’s-Hertogenbosch Netherlands
The information of the applicant should be clearly marked on the cover of the disc.
