Introduction to Opera Directing – Credit Rated Summer School

Introduction to Opera Directing will be of interest to anyone who has some experience of opera, either as a director or performer. It is a highly practical module that investigates, through group exercises, discussion and individual tutorials, the role of the opera director, and the skills and personal qualities required to form a vision for a production, and work with singers in the rehearsal room to achieve that vision.

We analyse text and music and explore methods of character research and development, in preparation for the highlight of the course, an opportunity for each director to rehearse an opera scene with singers and a pianist. During the course, directors will develop a vision for a production of an opera of their choice, and present that vision to the group. All activities will be highly structured and supported so that anyone who can read music and has a passion for opera can take part.