Respiro Opera, NYC ~ June 14-23, 2024
We are at Opera America again!!
Respiro Opera, NYC is an intensive training program designed to aid the artistic development of the emerging young professional. Classes will be offered in breath awareness, hands on Alexander Technique, Body Mapping and yoga for singers, improv, movement, mock auditions with a NY vocal agent. The freeing of the body and breath is essential and compatible with all vocal techniques. Participants in Respiro Opera’s program will work with basic stagecraft and the skill set required for today’s opera performer. Each Respiro Opera participant will be responsible for the word by word translation and will learn how to frame the scene or aria with respect to the cultural framework of composer and librettist.
Class participation will be limited to 8 participants.
Respiro’s faculty uphold and honor musical style and tradition from bel canto through contemporary opera. The objective of each faculty member is to raise the participant’s level of confidence in a supportive and honest way. Respiro’s faculty is composed of highly regarded professionals with connections to young artist programs and American opera companies.
Respiro Opera, NYC will provide each participant with a video of the final performance to validate artistic development. Videos may also be used for outreach purposes for those individuals who cannot attend the public performance.
Learn More: http://RespiroOperaNYC.org