Deadline: December 1,
2014
Applications are invited from prospective participants in a
masterclass conducted by Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule in
Cologne.
Applications are invited from prospective participants in a
masterclass, to be held in Pretoria in February 2015, conducted by Professor
Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule in Cologne, Germany.
In 2012, the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival
(JIMF) initiated a vocal masterclass/ scholarship programme to support young
South African vocal talents. Professor Josef Protschka from the Musikhochschule
in Cologne (Germany) came to South Africa to give a masterclass. At the end of
the course, he chose three students: Siyabonga Maqungo, Nombuso Ndlandla and
Andiswa Makana who have been studying at the Cologne Music College since autumn
2013, working on their vocal and artistic skills and going from strength to
strength with their career development.
Full funding for the study programme has been provided
through the efforts of the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival.
The good news for South African singers is that once again,
between January 31 and February 6 2015, Professor Protschka will be offering
masterclasses taking place at the University of Pretoria.
Prospective candidates are asked to send a CV and an audio
recording (preferably mp3 files) to info@join-mozart-festival.org.
The recording should include the following repertoire: one
work each from the baroque and classical (preferably Mozart) periods, a
19th-century opera aria, plus a lied of the candidate’s choice.
Eight candidates will be accepted as active participants.
The deadline for submission of application materials is December 1, 2014.
Selected candidates are responsible for organising their own travel to and
accommodation in Pretoria, but there is no charge for the masterclass.
One student will be chosen for a one year academic study
with Professor Protschka at the Music College in Cologne. The Apollo Music
Trust will cover the expenses of that year of study.
For further information email Richard Cock at the Apollo
Music Trust (rcock@iafrica.com) or phone
011 447 9264.
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