Specialisation 1: Opera Singer. Goal: Training of opera singers who will be able to meet the high level expectations of modern performing practice, both technically and artistically. Programme: Learning and analysing operatic roles, performing vocal cord and respiratory exercises, studying as many different pieces as possible (Lieder, arias, chamber compositions) and performing them in their original languages, studying the characteristics of various vocal types, and getting acquainted with the interpretation of specific musical styles. These training steps are followed in a manner that is best suited to the talents of the individual student. Exam: preparations for exams are held on stage, in order to correct singing mistakes due to moving and acting. Students are obliged to learn and perform four greater roles and two smaller roles, all in their original languages. At the end of the fall semester, fragments chosen from these vocal parts are interpreted with a piano accompanist in an exam open to the public, whereas at the end of the academic year the piano accompaniment is replaced by a conducted orchestra. Additionally, an exam is held at the end of each semester by the Opera Department, where the students perform on stage with costumes, make up, lighting, etc.
BA diploma in the same field, TOEFL iBT language certificate (minimum 60 points) or IELTS language certificate (minimum score of 5.0)
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Both
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
B1
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
B1
Place of examination:
Offline
The entrance examinations for all courses at the Liszt Academy of Music take place at the end of June and at the beginning of July. Scholarship applicants whose submitted musical portfolio (recording of three works performed by the applicant, except for string instruments: two works from different eras performed by the applicant) has passed the pre-screening are informed about the exact date of their entrance examination during May. The entrance examinations take place at the Liszt Academy of Music, in Budapest, Hungary. All applicants are required to appear before the Entrance Examination Committe in person for the examinations. Live streaming, video streaming, DVDs, CDs, or any other recordings are not accepted as a substitute. Applicants are informed about the result of the entrance examinations in July. Entry requirements: Applicants are to take a practical examination in their chosen specialisation (live audition), and theoretical examination (written examination). Details: https://lfze.hu/admission-requirements
