Training in the opera studio of the Berlin State Opera

Young singers who have a relevant university degree and are not older than 30 years of age can apply in writing with their complete application documents (CV with date of birth, list of sung/studied repertoire, a photo and a CD or DVD with three arias).

Only applications sent by post will be accepted for the selection procedure. Invitations to auditions will be sent in writing. No rejections will be sent out if an applicant is not considered.

The International Opera Studio of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, sponsored by the Liz Mohn Cultural and Music Foundation, has been in existence since November 2007 under the direction of conductor, pianist and singer coach Boris Anifantakis. The overall artistic direction of the opera studio is in the hands of General Music Director Daniel Barenboim.

The two-year training program aims to intensively prepare young and particularly talented young singers for a career in musical theater. The members have the opportunity to perform on the main stage of the State Opera as well as on the workshop stage and thus become directly involved in the opera business. The program is designed to promote not only the musical and artistic but also the personal development of the young artists.

They also receive master classes, workshops and weekly lessons, which include part study, ensemble singing, scenic lessons, movement and improvisation training as well as voice and foreign language coaching. A number of young singers, including. Evelin Novak, Narine Yeghiyan and Gyula Orendt, have already made the leap into the ensemble of the Berlin State Opera and other major opera houses following their training in the opera studio.

Application address:
STATE OPERA AT THE SCHILLER THEATER
International Opera Studio
Boris Anifantakis
Bismarckstr. 110
D-10625 Berlin