General subjects of instruction
breath and posture:
functional breathing technique by Dr.Parow, relaxing techniques for the body and thereby the effect
on voice room and sound/timbre
Singing technique:
individual development of the personal voice material
Diction and development of timbre/sound:
function of the tongue with its effect on vowels and consonants and thereby the influence on articulation
and sound quality
Casting training:
practical instructions and exercises for questions on personal presentation, individual analysis,
helping with problems in "singing technique", nervousness, short breathing, advice in choice of literature and solorepetition
Reperteoire from lied, opera, oratorio:
Interpretation and solorepetition, international usage in singing, style |
Additional contents in workshops and masterclasses
Physical exercises for stage:
Movement and music - tension and relaxation as well as thereby the effect on breath, "voice flow" and presence
Scenic work:
Acquiring of different chosen opera-arias and -scenes in original languages; coaching for body language and stage presence
Final concerts:
If recquired by the students making of a common concert program as a conclusion of a workshop or a masterclass
Special themes
Workshop "VoicePictures"
Workshop "VoiceBody"
Workshop "ClassicImprovisations"
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Concept/Philosophy
