MASTER CLASS

Regulations:

Ø      The master class in opera singing will be held from 12^th to 22^nd October, 2002 at ‘Bulgaria’ Chamber Hall /Sofia/;

Ø      Eligibility for participation – students and professionals /up to 32 years old/ from Bulgaria and abroad;

Ø      The candidates submit a repertory of five arias from the Baroque to 20^th century for the competitive audition and for work during the master class. The repertory is subject of approval or changes by Raina Kabaivanska;

Ø      The selection of the candidates will be held on 12^th October, 2002 by an audition headed by Raina Kabaivanska. The audition includes a performance from the candidate’s repertory – one of the five arias according to the choice of the candidate and one aria, chosen by Raina Kabaivanska. The foreign candidates may take part in the selection by correspondence, sending their performances on video, -audio tapes or CD together with the required documents to the address, mentioned below;

Ø      Ten /10/ active participants will be approved for the master class. After the audition, course participants might be approved as well, that will have the possibility for work according to the pedagogue’s opinion. The master class will be open for listeners and audience;

Ø      Pianists-accompanists and a tutor in Italian language will be at the disposal of the participants for the duration of the master class. The participants may use the services of their personal accompanists if they wish;

Ø      The master class will end on 24^th October, 2002 at ‘Bulgaria’ Hall, by a concert of the most successful performers with the special participation of Raina Kabaivanska and to the accompaniment of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Nayden Todorov.

Ø      The active participants who have completed the master class receive a certificate.

Documents Required for Eligibility

Ø      Application according to the attached form;

Ø      Copy of the diploma for completed education;

Ø      CV /with professional or syllabus repertory and vocal pedagogues/;

Ø      Photo;

Ø      Soundtrack for the candidates from abroad

Deadline for receiving the documents:

Ø      For the native candidates: 25^th September, 2002

Ø      For the  foreign candidates: 31^st August, 2002

*The candidates from abroad will be informed about the results by 20^th September at the latest

Таxes:

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       The scholarship students of ‘Raina Kabaivanska’ Foundation take part in the audition and the master class free of charge.

The audition taxes are paid at New Bulgarian University or by bank. The  participation taxes are paid at ‘Bulgaria’ Chamber Hall.

Accounts for Payments by Bank:

Accommodaton:

The Faculty for Continuing Education will provide possibilities for accommodation of the participants from the country and abroad. The  accommodation will be to the expenses of the participants.