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Auditions for singers
Padova, August 28th 2016
Palazzo Zacco Armeni Prato della Valle, 82 – Padova
&
VI Masterclass in expressive singing and stage acting
for singers, directors and accompanists
Padova August 28th – September 4th 2016
Palazzo Zacco Armeni Prato della Valle, 82 – Padova
G.Verdi
“Rigoletto”
Stefano Vizioli director
Alessandra Althoff Pugliese
teacher of vocal technique and interpretation
Registration deadline: 13 August 2016
*10 Concerts
*N.1 scholarship for a singer of the Masterclass
Registration MASTERCLASS: http://goo.gl/forms/7Hkcq85Ia9
Registration AUDIZIONI: http://goo.gl/forms/CSz0ZU4TZ7
Presentation
The “Circolo della Lirica di Padova”, established in 1983, promotes cultural passion for operatic singing and
melodrama in the city of Padua. A city that has an illustrious tradition, represented by the two hundred year
old Teatro Verdi.
This association has been the principal point of reference to the Town Council of Padua in the organization
of one of the most important cultural events of the opera season. The goal of the International Competition
"Iris Adami Corradetti" is to promote the art of Italian operatic singing.
This recognition encourages us in presenting a Masterclass and Auditions for singers. To welcome and
accompany these young artists on a short but intense journey. Developing their own particular talents along a
career path that is both demanding and rewarding.
Regulations of the Masterclass
ART. 1 The “Circolo della Lirica di Padova” and “Associazione Artes” has organized the VI Masterclass for
singers, assistant directors and accompanists.
 August 28th 2016 : auditions for the admission
 August 28th – September 4th 2016: lessons and final concerts
ART. 2 Open to all nationalities, no age limit. Languages: Italian-English-French-German-Spanish
ART. 3 Auditions
Auditions for the participating student's choice, will be held on August 28 th at Palazzo Zacco-Armeni
(Padova, Prato della Valle. Italy). Audition times will be announced on August 21 th 2016. Each singer
presents 2 arias of their choosing.
ART. 4
The course is designed to provide opportunities to young artists, to work together with two internationally
acclaimed artists, M˚ Stefano Vizioli (director) and M˚ Althoff Pugliese, teacher of vocal technique and
interpretation. The course activities include: singing techniques, stage techniques as well as study and
interpretation of the scores. The initiative is aimed at voice, theatre. interpretative studies and the realization
of the final concert, Rigoletto. Stage direction by S. Vizioli and musical direction by Alessandra Althoff
Pugliese.
ART. 5 REPERTOIRE FOR SINGERS
Each singer presents arias of their own choosing (*It is necessary that one of these arias have references to
the family) and the scenes from this list:
From “Rigoletto” by Giuseppe Verdi:
Duetto "Figlia, mio padre" up to "già da tre lune”
Duetto “Tutte le feste al tempio” and the Finale
Quartetto from “Un dì si ben rammentomi”- “Bella figlia dell'amore”
Aria Caro nome
Aria Questa o quella
Aria Cortigiani vil razza
By way of example, here are a few arias with familiar references:
Puccini – Gianni Schicchi “O mio babbino caro” soprano, Bellini - Norma “Dormono entrambi… teneri figli” soprano, Cherubini – Medea “De tuoi figli la madre” soprano, Verdi – Un ballo in maschera - “Morrò, ma prima in grazia” soprano, Verdi – Trovatore - "condotta nell'era
in ceppi" mezzosoprano, Verdi – La Traviata "di Provenza il mare, il suol" baritono, Mascagni – Cavalleria rusticana - “Voi lo sapete o
mamma” mezzosoprano, Rossini – La Cenerentola - Sia qualunque delle figlie” e “miei rampolli femminini” basso buffo ecc....
ART. 6 REPERTOIRE FOR DIRECTORS The course for stage directors includes the presentation of a
project by each candidate. The presentation must be accompanied by a sketch of the set design together with
the stage concept envisioned by the candidate which will be used as study material during the course. Each
participant will be given the opportunity, at the discretion of the course direction, to work on a duet or on an
aria with the singers participating in the voice class, compatible with the combined schedules of the
respective classes. All students of the stage direction course are obliged to attend all classes held by Maestro
Vizioli when working together with the participants of the voice classes.
ART.7 ACCOMPANISTS
The accompanists will be given the opportunity, at the discretion of the individual teachers, to work side by
side with the two teachers during the course and the preparation of the final concert. All candidate
accompanists must study the entire repertoire of this list:
Duetto "Figlia, mio padre" until "già da tre lune”
Duetto “tutte le feste al tempio” and Finale
Quartetto from “un dì si ben rammentomi”- “bella figlia dell'amore”
Aria Caro nome
Aria Questa o quella
Aria Cortigiani vil razza
ART. 8 Every active student is entitled to individual and group lessons with teachers Stefano Vizioli and
Alessandra Althoff Pugliese.
ART. 9 The form for REGISTRATION MASTERCLASS at this link: http://goo.gl/forms/7Hkcq85Ia9
and must be received by August 13th;
The application must also be accompanied by the following documents:
a. application form
b. brief Curriculum Vitae
c. photocopy of a valid identity document
d. copy of the receipt of payment of registration fee: 100 euros.
ART. 10 REGISTRATION FEE Registration fee: 100 euros to be paid via bank transfer to Circolo della
Lirica di Padova.
IBAN: IT 29 U 01030 12115 000000239349 - SWIFT: PASCITM126P
Reason for payment: masterclass - association fee
*This registration fee is non-refundable in case of participant cancellation.
ART.11 COURSE FEE
The registration will be completed on-site on the first day of the course by paying the tuition fee.
*Course fee for singers active students: 340 €
*Course fee for directors active students: 240 €
*Course fee for accompanists: 140 €
*Course fee for listeners: 50 €
ART. 12 The organization reserves the right to cancel the Masterclass in the event of an insufficient number
of participants (15 active students) or due to causes beyond the organization's control. Applicants will be
refunded the entry fee of 100 euros (less the transfer charges or money order).
ART. 13 There is no reimbursement for travel expenses and / or stay for the entire duration of the workshop.
The organizers will provide information on suitable accommodation.
ART. 14 Filming or broadcasting video or audio of the final concert does not entail a right to compensation
for the participants. The recordings will be the exclusive property of the organization for any promotional
purposes.
ART. 15 OPPORTUNITIES
Every student will receive a certificate of participation. At the discretion of the organization and of the
teachers the best participants will be invited to participate in one or more concerts in the 2016-2017 season:
Circolo della Lirica di Padova and Associazione Artes Padova.
The organization provides participants:
- n. 1 EUR 440.00 scholarship for the be awarded to one of the participants (singer) who takes part to the
masterclass.
ART. 16 FINAL PROVISIONS
The registration and participation in the Masterclass implies full acceptance of these rules. The organization
reserves the right to change the regulation, taking care to give a timely notice to the parties concerned.The
organization accepts no liability for any damage to persons or property that might occur during the course of
the final concert and the masterclass.
Regulations: Auditions For Singers
ART. 1 The “Circolo della Lirica di Padova” and “Associazione Artes” has organized auditions for singers.
At the discretion of the jury the best participants will be invited to participate in one or more concerts in the
2016-2017 season:
 Circolo della Lirica di Padova
 Associazione Artes Padova
ART. 2 All nationalities. Age limit: 45 years old.
ART. 3 Auditions will be held on August 28th at Palazzo Zacco-Armeni (Padova, Prato della Valle- . Italy).
Audition times will be announced on August 21th 2016. Each singer presents 2 arias of their choice. The jury
is made up of: Director Stefano Vizioli, Nicola Simoni (art director of the masterclass) and Marco Bellussi
(director and artistic director of Circolo della Lirica di Padova), Fernando Cordeiro Opa (teacher of vocal
technique and interpretation).
ART. 4 REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee: 50 euros to be paid via bank transfer to Circola della Lirica di Padova
IBAN: IT 29 U 01030 12115 000000239349 - SWIFT: PASCITM126P
Reason for payment: Auditions - association fee
*This registration fee is non-refundable in case of participant cancellation.
ART. 5 The form for REGISTRATION AUDITIONS at this link http://goo.gl/forms/CSz0ZU4TZ7
and must be received by August 13th ,
The application must also be accompanied by the following documents:
a) application form,
b) A brief Curriculum Vitae
c) a photocopy of a valid identity document
d) a copy of the receipt of payment of registration fee: 50 euros
ART. 6 There is no reimbursement for travel expenses and / or stay for the entire duration of the auditions.
The organizers will provide information on suitable accommodation.
ART.7 The registration and participation in the auditions implies full acceptance of these rules. The
organization reserves the right to change the regulation, taking care to give a timely notice to the parties
concerned.
Organization
Promoters: Circolo della Lirica di Padova-Associazione Artes
Teachers: Director Stefano Vizioli, Alessandra Althoff Pugliese, teacher of vocal technique and
interpretation
Artistic director: Nicola Simoni
Organizing Committee: Circolo della Lirica di Padova - Nicoletta Scalzotto
Contact Tel. +39 3200578485 - e-mail: [email protected]
Course Location: Palazzo Zacco-Armeni (Padova, Prato della Valle, Italy)
Language Course: Italian-English-French-German-Spanish
Teachers
Stefano Vizioli - director
www.stefanovizioli.it
During 30 years of Stefano Vizioli has staged some fifty operas in Italy and abroad.
He has created, among other things, new productions for the Teatro alla Scala, the
Rome Opera, the Teatro Comunale of Bologna, the Teatro Comunale of Florence,
the Teatro Verdi in Trieste, Teatro Massimo of Palermo, Parma Verdi Festval.
Abroad, he was invited by the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Colon in BuenosAires,
the Théâtre des Champs Elysées in Paris, the Festival of St. Louis, the Santa Fe
Opera, the Teatro São Carlos in Lisbon, Opéra Royal de Wallonieof Liege, the
Théâtre Municipal in Lausanne, Opéra du Rhin in Strasbourg, Wexford Festival,
thorégies of Orange, Society of Sainkt Gallen…
It 'been invited as a Visiting Professor at the University of Music in Cincinnatiand
Indiana University of Music in Bloomington. He has collaborated with conductors like Claudio Abbado, Riccardo
Muti,Vladimir Jurovski, Daniele Gatti, Jesus Lopez Cobos and Alan Curtis. As part of the social activities and
promoted for the dissemination of music has been the opera "Amahl and the guest night “ Pagliarelli to Prison in
Palermo. Stefano Vizioli is also graduated in piano with top honors at the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella in
Naples.
Alessandra Althoff Pugliese- teacher of vocal technique and interpretation
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Alessandra Althoff completed her undergraduate studies in
piano, composition, and voice in the USA. She began her professional career as pianist
and organist with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on tour playing in all the major
capitols of Europe. In Italy she earned her Master’s Degree in piano and musicology at
the Villa Schifanoia and her voice degree at the Conservatory L. Cherubini in Florence,
continuing her voice studies with Gina Cigna at the Accademia of La Scala in Milan,
with Pierre Bernac at the Accademia M. Ravel of St. Jean de Luz, with Elisabeth
Schwarzkopf and Iris Adami Corradetti at the Mozarteum in Salzburg. She made her
operatic debut at the Festival Opera Barga as Suzel in Mascagni’s l’Amico Fritz and as
the protagonist in La Voix Humaine by Poulenc. Subsequently she became a regular
guest artist of major Italian theaters such as the Teatro La Scala in Milan, the Teatro La
Fenice in Venice, the Teatro dell’Opera in Rome, the Teatro Comunale in Florence and in Bologna, the Teatro
Politeama in Palerma, the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari, the Teatro Carlo Felice in Genova, the Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari
as well as of the international festivals such as La Biennale di Venezia, the Wolftrap Summer Festival in Washington
D.C., il Festival dei Due Mondi in Spoleto, the Festival d’Automne in Paris, the Settimane Senesi, the Mahler
Wochen in Toblach, the Fondazione Gulbenkian in Lisbon, the Madiera Festival, the Fruehlingsfest of the
Konzerthaus in Vienna, the Seattle Opera Festival, etc. She has recorded for CGD, Bongiovanni, and Fonit Cetra as
well as for the major European radio and television stations. She founded and directed the courses “Music in the
Humanities” at the Gonzaga University in Florence and at the John Hopkins University in Bologna and has held
Master Classes in vocal technique and interpretation at the Accademia Mantovana of Katia Ricciarelli, at the
Accademia Villa Ca’ Zenobio in Treviso, at the Accademia Lirica in Padova and Monselice, at Miami University
(USA), at the Palm Beach Opera, at the Frankfurt Oper, at OperaVerona, and at the Sommerakademie Universitaet
Mozarteum Salzburg since 2001. In 1992, with her husband, the musicologist and music critic, Prof. Giuseppe
Pugliese, she founded the Richard Wagner Association in Venice, which she currently presides, organizing the
annual Giornate Wagneriane, the Concerts at Ca’ Vendramin Calergi, the visits and conferences at the Richard
Wagner Museum, as well as coordinating the activities of the Centro Europeo di Studi e Ricerche Richard Wagner
and its archives in the Richard Wagner Museum in Venice. In 2006 she organized the International Competition for
Wagner Voices Venezia in collaboration with the Teatro La Fenice, and she is a member of the Board of Directors of
the International Richard Wagner Societies in charge of the IGW Voice Competition. Fluent in Italian, French,
German, and English, she freguently accompanies her students on the piano in lessons and concerts in Italy and
abroad.