Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg campus

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MMus Opera at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg

Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, Germany

Programme overview

The Master's course in Opera prepares students for a career as an opera singer, developing the vocal, musical and scenic performance of opera roles and scenic-musical presence on stage. It is closely interlinked with the directing, acting and dramaturgy programmes.

Faculty: Theaterakademie (Theater)  |  Department: Opera  |  Study mode: full-time; mostly German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

What you will study

Core module in singing, role study and scenic-musical performance, speech and stage training and interdisciplinary electives; the year includes the Lucia Thoerl Masterclass, the smaller opera concisa production in winter and a full opera production on the main stage in summer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Video pre-selection with at least 4 songs/arias from at least 2 stylistic periods, including 2 opera arias (about 20 minutes), then a second selection round probably on site. Application period 15 February to 1 April.

Intake: Winter semester

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