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About Us

Come to Munich for a life changing experience!

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With more than 20 Young Artists Programs, 83 opera companies, 130 orchestras, 89 agents constantly looking for new talented artists, Germany is THE place to be for a young opera singer at the start of his/her career.

 

We offer amazing programs in Audition Training, Voice Study, Young Dramatic Voices, Collaborative Pianist and in 2020 our inaugural program The ART of the LIED MUNICH and the opportunity to study the German Language during the program.  These programs are designed for classical singers, from undergraduate to young professionals. All of our Instructors are dedicated to nurturing and developing the talent of serious singers and pianists.  Programs are open to International students, all classes are conducted in English and held in the heart of Munich, 4 minutes from Marienplatz.

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 Why choose us ?  

The only summer opera program which takes place in Munich, Germany ; a vibrant, cultured city, with the opportunity to visit Salzburg and Neuschwanstein Castle.  Audition training participants have the opportunity to sing for German opera agents. All program participants will focus on stage craft and acting. More private lessons than any other program. Dedicated to care for each individual singer at their level of development. 

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Did you want to be heard by agents?  

Our goal is to prepare advanced singers for a successful audition in front of a German agent at the end of the program with valuable feedback.

Bel Canto Summer Voice Program was established in 2010 by Australian Soprano Narelle Martinez. After 25 years’ experience living and working in Europe, her dream was to set up a serious voice program in the heart of Europe and what better city than Munich. Personally chosen instructors have all worked and lived in Germany and have a vast experience in German opera houses.   

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Bel Canto Summer Voice Program offers singers and collaborative pianists the opportunity to experience the musical and cultural riches of opera through study and performance in Munich, Germany. Located in the heart of Munich, this program is geared for singers of all stages of vocal development who are aspiring to enter the professional theatre world. The program provides insight into the German opera system. Audition training participants have the opportunity to sing for German opera agents.

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One of the most valuable parts of a program is experiencing working and singing with others. At Bel Canto all of our participants will have the chance to sing in ensembles, duets, and scenes as well as individual arias which have been staged.

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Sample Schedule

Week One:

  • Breakfast 

  • Group coachings on scenes, ensembles

  • ART of the LIED MUNICH  Lied classes 

  • Individual voice lessons

  • Coachings on duets or arias

  • Acting lessons

  • Masterclass with guest artist

  • German Dialogue Training

  • German language study

  • Concert 

  • Dinner

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Week Two:

  • Breakfast

  • Group coachings on scenes, ensembles

  • ART of the LIED MUNICH  Lied classes 

  • Individual voice lessons

  • Performance skills class

  • Lecture on the fach system in Germany

  • Staging of scenes - ensembles - duets - stage craft

  • Audition Training

  • Masterclasses

  • Lecture on the Healthy voice

  • Acting lessons

  • German Language study

  • Day trip to Neuschwanstein

  • Dinner

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Week Three:

  • Breakfast

  • Staging of scenes - ensembles - duets

  • ART of the LIED MUNICH  Lied classes 

  • Individual voice lessons

  • Audition Training continued

  • Day Lecture on  Singing Opera in Germany

  • Mock auditions 

  • Agent auditions

  • Masterclasses

  • German language study

  • Audition Training  Voice Study

  • Day trip Salzburg

  • Final concert

  • Dinner

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