OPERA
POMME ROUGE
International Online Lied Masterclass for Schumann’s Song Circle “Myrthen”
Opera Pomme Rouge’s Young Artist Program
Opera Pomme Rouge’s Young Artist Program is offering an international online masterclass for Schumann’s Song Circle “Myrthen” in the 2022/23 season. Students from all over the world are invited to take part in this masterclass created exclusively for singers and pianists who are interested in the German song repertoire.
Application Deadline: October 25th, 2022, by 23:59 CET
Program
Each month will consist of two one-hour courses. The first hour will be “Music history course” on the history of the composer, his family and poem, and pronunciation of German text if necessary. The second hour will be “the masterclass” for music interpretation and musicality. You can select the date of your participation. The course will be taught in English. If necessary, German and Japanese translations are possible. This is online course via Zoom.
November 12th, 2022
10:00AM–12:00PM (US Eastern Time)
10:00–11:00: Robert and Clara Schumann, the poet Julius Mosen, the walnut flower
11:00–12:00: Nr. 3: “Der Nussbaum”
December 3rd, 2022
10:00AM–12:00PM (US Eastern Time)
10:00–11:00: Robert and Clara Schumann’s parents, the poet Heinrich Heine
11:00–12:00: Nr. 7: “Die Lotusblume”
January 14th, 2023
10:00AM–12:00PM (US Eastern Time)
10:00–11:00: Robert Schumann’s relationship with Ernestine von Fricken
11:00–12:00: Nr. 24: “Du bist wie eine Blume”
Masterclass Registration
Registration for the masterclass is possible for active and passive participants.
【Active Participants】
Active participants can participate actively in the masterclass. There is a limited number of active participants.
Eligibility: Eligible participants are of course song duos (a singer and a pianist). Singers may also participate with a recording instead of an accompanist.
There is no age limit, but a professional level is expected. At least a basic knowledge of German is required.
Please submit the following document to register as an active participant:
Application Form Active
Application Deadline: October 25th, 2022, by 23:59 CET
【Passive Participants】
Passive participants may participate in the masterclass as listeners.
Please submit the following document to register as a passive participant: Application Form Passive
Application Deadline: October 25th, 2022, by 23:59 CET
【Schedule and Zoom】
Masterclass via Zoom*
The active and passive participants will be contacted via email. They will receive the detailed time schedule and all further details on how to join the Zoom sessions.
*Participants are advised to download Zoom (www.zoom.us) to their device and, if possible, to use good quality cameras and microphones. Please make sure your internet connection is stable and fast.
Active participants are required to use a Windows or Mac computer, not a Chromebook, tablet or smartphone, as the Music und Professional Audio settings on Zoom will need to be adjusted. Please see the following video from 1:44 : https://youtu.be/-_bS_nUiqMA?t=104
Participation Fee
【for active participants】
$90 per pair or single singer per day
$25 per pair or single singer per day (Special rate for students, and former participants of any Opera Pomme Rouge's productions and programs)
This includes: a day of “The music history course”, one 30-minute masterclass lesson and participation a a listener for the rest of the day.
【for passive participants】
$40 per person per day
$10 per person per day (Special rate for students, and former participants of any Opera Pomme Rouge's productions and programs)
Please submit payment via PayPal or money transfer after you are accepted to the masterclass. We will include payment details in the email with your acceptance. Payment is due one week after you receive your acceptance email, otherwise your enrollment will be cancelled. Full refunds will only be issued if you cancel at least 2 weeks before the date of your lesson.
Some reviews from the former German Lieder Class
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• It was interesting to learn the specifics of Schumann and Clara's situation. The picture of Clara's hand was very helpful to imagine how Clara is gifted. It was great to hear that story, how dangerous it was, a young woman at that era left her parents' home and went to Paris by herself. When I learned in the class about the detail of "The Walnut Tree", my image of the song changed from what I had thought before.
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The lesson was full of many discoveries. First of all, when I have sung songs in the past, I have of course understood the meaning of the lyrics and thought I had some idea of the scene. However, I had never tried to interpret not only the original lyrics of the poet who wrote the lyrics, but also the thoughts, feelings, and background of the composer who chose the lyrics, so it was very interesting. I was also able to realize the importance of the method of translating the lyrics into singers mother tongue, deepening the interpretation in the native language, and then bringing it back to the original language. I realize that, until now I have been performing music not so detailed, but I hope to be able to sing with more visible images, so that I can convey the message of the song to the audience. Thank you very much.
Meet The Instructor
Anna Etsuko Tsuri
Founder & CEO