Specialisation 2: Oratorio and Song Performer. The aim is to master as many pieces composed for a certain voice type as possible (Lieder, oratorios, cantatas, chamber compositions), tending to reach the highest artistic level. Getting acquainted with the interpretational style of different periods, putting accent on mastering the pieces in their original languages and understanding the connection between lyrics and music are further goals of the education. Suggested literature: oratorios and cantatas by Händel and J S. Bach, songs from Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Loewe, Liszt, Debussy, R. Strauss, etc. Exam: 2 concerts in a course of an academic year held usually in January and May. 1st semester: 1 classic song, 1 romantic song, 1 contemporary Hungarian song, 1 20th century song (not Hungarian), 1 oratorical ensemble (duet, trio, quartet), 2 arias from oratorios or cantatas 2nd semester: free programme of the duration of 20-25 minutes. It can be a selection from a song cycle or a series of songs from either one composer, one poet or dealing with one subject. Other ideas are welcome! The entire material has to be sung in the original language. Diploma Concert: the diploma concert is due in the 4th semester. It is open to public and should last 1 hour. Requirement: the selection has to fulfil very high artistic standards, therefore the list of compositions planned for the concert has to be submitted to the committee of the teaching staff of the Department for previous approval. Programme: the student can choose to perform a song cycle or a series of songs from either one composer, one poet or dealing with one subject. Other ideas are welcome! Suggested literature: famous operatic arias for different voices (Edition Peters); piano arrangements of operas (diverse editions: Ricordi, Peters, Universal, 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
