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OPERA WORKSHOP 2027

The Jette Parker Artists Programme (JPAP) of the Royal Ballet & Opera and Fundación Atchugarry, in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, present OPERA WORKSHOP 2027, an international training programme for opera singers and collaborative pianists from or residing in Latin American countries.

Returning to Uruguay for its second edition, this initiative brings together professionals associated with the Jette Parker Artists Programme of the Royal Ballet & Opera in London, one of the world’s most prestigious opera companies, with the aim of offering an intensive training experience that integrates vocal, musical and stage development. The programme also promotes artistic exchange and collaboration among Latin American artists, while facilitating access to international educational opportunities.

THE PROGRAMME

OPERA WORKSHOP 2027 will take place from 25 January to 7 February 2027, in person and on a full-time basis.

Over the course of two weeks, participants will attend individual lessons, group workshops, coaching sessions, masterclasses, concerts and rehearsals focused on the preparation of the semi-staged Closing Gala. Some activities, such as language classes, will be held online from the United Kingdom.

Our faculty has been selected and supported by the Jette Parker Artists Programme and comprises professionals who regularly undertake artistic and pedagogical work with the Royal Ballet & Opera, supporting the preparation of artists.

The activities will take place primarily at the Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA), in Manantiales, Maldonado, Uruguay.

As part of its commitment to democratizing access to arts education and engaging with the wider community, OPERA WORKSHOP 2027 will also include concerts and cultural activities open to the public.

APLICATION GUIDELINES

Update – Scholarships

12 full scholarships are being added, covering all available places for artists — singers and pianists — in Opera Workshop 2027. As a result of this addition, the course will be completely free of charge for all selected artists, including accommodation, half board and internal transportation throughout the duration of the event.

This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support for the arts from Winterbotham Fiduciaria, Uruguay.

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This category is intended for pianists interested in further developing their training as répétiteurs and collaborative pianists, gaining experience in the musical preparation of opera productions.

Applicants must demonstrate a high level of instrumental proficiency, excellent sight-reading skills and availability to participate in all programme activities.

The training will include:

Répétiteur duties
Vocal repertoire coaching
Collaborative work with singers
Participation in language classes for singers
Participation in movement and stagecraft classes
Attendance at individual lessons and masterclasses
Workshops specifically designed for pianists
Recitals

Participation in these activities will allow participants to develop the skills required for effective collaboration between singers and pianists, with a focus on the musical, stylistic and stage-related aspects that are essential to professional practice.

There is no age limit for this category.

There will be 2 places available for pianists.

The application fee is US$30.

The programme fee is US$1,000, with the possibility of applying for a 100% scholarship.

The total programme fee includes all classes and activities, accommodation from 24 January to 8 February, half board, and internal transportation.

APPLICATIONS

Applications will remain open until 30 September 2026 at 23:59 (GMT-3, Uruguay time).

Applications must be submitted through the form available on the programme’s official website.

To complete the application, applicants must:

Complete the online application form.
Upload all required documentation.
Pay the application fee.

All documentation must be submitted in Spanish or English.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Audition recordings according to the specified requirements
Curriculum vitae, maximum one page
Passport or identity document
Recent photograph
Proof of payment of the application fee

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS FOR PIANISTS

1. Recording with Other Performers

Submit a recording in which the pianist performs together with:

One or more singers, in opera or concert song repertoire
An instrumentalist, in sonata or concerto repertoire

If it is impossible to make a recording with a singer or instrumentalist, solo piano recordings will be accepted. However, it is highly recommended that applicants find a musical partner to work with for this stage of the selection process.

If, for justified reasons, it is not possible to make a recording with another performer, the reason must be briefly explained in the motivation letter.

2. Mozart Overture

Submit one of the following overtures by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:

The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte)
Così fan tutte
The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro)

3. Opera Scene

Submit one of the following opera scenes, making every effort to play and sing simultaneously whenever possible:

Jules Massenet — Werther

Act II: from Lent, très calme et contemplatif, before “Il faut nous séparer…”, to the end of the act.

(Download here)

Giacomo Puccini — La bohème

Act I: from the beginning of the act to rehearsal number 10, corresponding to Schaunard’s arrival.

(Download here)

Igor Stravinsky — The Rake’s Progress

Act I: from the beginning of the opera, including the duet and trio.

(Download here)

Georges Bizet — Carmen

Act II: Quintet.

(Download here)

Richard Strauss — Der Rosenkavalier

Act I: from rehearsal number 12, A tempo mosso, to rehearsal number 27, immediately following the Marschallin’s intervention.

(Download here)

Particular consideration will be given to the pianist’s ability to integrate the instrumental accompaniment with the vocal line, demonstrating attentive listening, flexibility, musicality and an understanding of the operatic idiom.

Recordings must be of good sound quality and allow the candidate to be clearly visible, without any editing. Recordings must have been made no more than three months prior to the application date.

RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS

Performance and Recording

The works must be performed live and in their entirety.
The works must be performed in their original key and language.
We recommend recording each piece in a single continuous take.
The audio of the performance must not be edited, replaced or subsequently modified.
A single take/camera.

Lighting

The pianist’s and singer’s faces must be clearly visible.
Avoid positioning yourself directly in front of a window or strong light source, as this may create backlighting.
Avoid strong shadows across the face.

Before submitting your recordings, we recommend watching the entire video and checking in particular that:

The framing is stable.
The pianist and/or singer are clearly visible.
There is no external noise interfering with the music.
The sound is not distorted.
Both the piano and the voice can be heard clearly.
The recording allows the performance to be appreciated without technical distractions.

Professional equipment is not required. A mobile phone, correctly positioned in a suitable room, can produce a recording that is perfectly adequate for the application.

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT

From Uruguay — Abitab payment network: (US$) - 147391
From abroad — Western Union (details available at info@operaworkshopuy.com)

Apply

Update – Scholarships

This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support for the arts from Winterbotham Fiduciaria, Uruguay.

_________________________________________________________

This category is intended for opera singers from or residing in a Latin American country who demonstrate an outstanding level of vocal and musical ability.

Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger at the application deadline and must be available to participate in all activities scheduled between 25 January and 7 February 2027.

The training programme will include:

Vocal technique and breathing
Individualised vocal coaching
Repertoire coaching with répétiteurs
Movement and stagecraft
Languages for singers
Masterclasses
Concerts and Closing Gala

The faculty will have the opportunity to suggest and discuss with the artists the repertoire to be worked on prior to the beginning of the programme.

There will be 10 places available, although the organisation reserves the right to modify this number when circumstances justify it.

The application fee is US$30.

The programme fee for singers is US$1,500, with the possibility of applying for a 100% scholarship.

The total programme fee includes all classes and activities, accommodation from 24 January to 8 February, half board, and internal transportation.

APPLICATIONS

Applications will remain open until 30 September 2026 at 23:59 (GMT-3, Uruguay time).

Applications must be submitted through the form available on the programme’s official website.

To complete the application, applicants must:

Complete the online application form.
Upload all required documentation.
Pay the application fee.

All documentation must be submitted in Spanish or English.

Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Video recording of two contrasting arias in different languages (including recitative where applicable), submitted via a YouTube link
Curriculum vitae, maximum one page
Passport or identity document
Two recent photographs
Proposed repertoire (minimum three arias in contrasting styles, in at least two languages and in their original keys)
Proof of payment of the application fee

RECORDING SPECIFICATIONS

Performance and Recording

The works must be performed live and in their entirety.
The works must be performed in their original key and language.
We recommend recording each piece in a single continuous take.
The audio of the performance must not be edited, replaced or subsequently modified.
The use of pre-recorded piano tracks is permitted, provided that all of the above requirements are met.
Videos must have been recorded in 2026.

Lighting

The pianist’s and singer’s faces must be clearly visible.
Avoid positioning yourself directly in front of a window or strong light source, as this may create backlighting.
Avoid strong shadows across the face.

Before submitting your recordings, we recommend watching the entire video and checking in particular that:

The framing is stable.
The pianist and/or singer are clearly visible.
There is no external noise interfering with the music.
The sound is not distorted.
Both the piano and the voice can be heard clearly.
The recording allows the performance to be appreciated without technical distractions.

Professional equipment is not required. A mobile phone, correctly positioned in a suitable room, can produce a recording that is perfectly adequate for the application.

APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT

From Uruguay — Abitab payment network: (US$) - 147391
From abroad — Western Union (details available at info@operaworkshopuy.com)

Apply

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will be conducted by the Jette Parker Artists Programme.
In the first stage, the recordings submitted by applicants will be assessed based on technical quality, musicality and artistic interpretation.
The panel will then review the submitted documentation in order to make the final selection of participants.
The new date for announcing the selected participants will be announced shortly.
Selected applicants must confirm their participation by DATE TO BE CONFIRMED. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.
The panel’s decisions will be final and not subject to appeal.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Update – Scholarships

This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support for the arts from Winterbotham Fiduciaria, Uruguay.

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All applicants may apply for a 100% scholarship covering the programme fee by submitting a motivation letter at the time of application.

The letter will allow the organisation to learn about each applicant’s background, motivations, goals and personal circumstances, as well as assess their need for financial support.

Scholarships cover:

Full programme fee
Accommodation
Half board
Internal transportation between the accommodation and the programme venue

The organisation may provide additional support towards international travel expenses; however, such assistance is not guaranteed.

The allocation of scholarships will take into consideration the recommendations of the selection panel, the motivation letter, each applicant’s individual circumstances and the availability of funds.