[MA] Classical Singing [Opera Singer/Oratorio and Song Performer]

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
Hungary, Budapest

Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music

Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, partial/exchange studies
Nominal duration	1 semester (5 months, approx. 30 ECTS credits) or 2 semesters (10 months, approx. 60 ECTS credits)
Study language	English
Awards	MA
Course code	Arts

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) Ongoing studies at a university in a master’s degree programme in Classical Singing (Opera Singing or Oratorio and Song Performance). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher)

Ongoing studies at a university in a master’s degree programme in Classical Singing (Opera Singing or Oratorio and Song Performance).

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English The following language certificates are accepted: - TOEFL iBT (min. 60 points) - IELTS Academic (min. score of 5.0) - Cambridge (min. 154 points) Other language certificates are not accepted.

Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted:
- TOEFL iBT (min. 60 points)
- IELTS Academic (min. score of 5.0)
- Cambridge (min. 154 points)

Other language certificates are not accepted.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants are to upload recordings of three works performed by the applicant to Media Files.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

A relevant portfolio is required.

Applicants are to upload recordings of three works performed by the applicant to Media Files.

More information	uni.lisztacademy.hu/..al-and-opera-studies

Program description:

Specialisation 1: Opera Singing

Goal
The education of opera singers who will be able to meet the high level expectations of modern performing practice, both technically and artistically.

Programme
Learning and analysing operatic roles. Performing vocal cord and respiratory exercises, studying as many different pieces as possible (Lieder, arias, chamber compositions) and performing them in their original languages, studying the characteristics of various vocal types, and getting acquainted with the interpretation of specific musical styles. These training steps are followed in a manner that is best suited to the talents of the individual student.

Specialisation 2: Oratorio and Song Performance

The aim is to master as much pieces composed for a certain voice type as possible (Lieder, oratorios, cantatas, chamber compositions), tending to reach the highest artistic level. Getting acquainted with the interpretational style of different periods, putting accent on mastering the pieces in their original languages and understanding the connection between lyrics and music are further goals of the education.

Selection process:

Applicants for part-time studies in Classical Singing are selected based on their submitted music portfolio (recording of three works performed by the applicant).