An intimate backstage look, as well as a snippet of our Saturday night performance at the Palazzo Guarnieri, here featuring Annabelle Pepper and Igor Kennaway, as part of our 2019 Staged Opera Scenes in Feltre, Italy. Stay tuned for more videos. The piano is an 1862 Bluthner. Special thanks to our fabulous videographer Paul Harris. 

Morag McLaren, Co-Founder of Vox Integra, shares her insight into auditions from the perspective of a professional who has been on both sides of the table.

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John Ramster, Director, Author and Associate Head of Vocal Studies at London's Guildhall School of Music weighs in on what a Director is looking for in an audition. We are lucky enough to have John join us for our Audition Prep Course at the National Opera Studio in London from October 11 - 13. Only one spot left! For more info: www.voxintegra.com/courses

Audition Season is just around the corner!

Beverley Worboys, Soprano Core Tutor at Vox Integra, answers key questions about auditions. 

What is it about auditions that terrify us?

Where's the balance between loving to perform and facing an audition?

What is included in preparation?

What are you requirements for the audition?

How important is mental preparation?

"You cannot prepare enough."

"Be as honest, sincere and enthusiastic as you can!"

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A common mistake is that in the excitement of being accepted to audition, singers often forget to read the actual requirements of the institution or company they’re auditioning for. Apart from the logistics, which are obviously critical, such as the correct date, time, venue, accompanist provided or not, following are some other important factors to consider.

Conservatoire:

Every Conservatoire has different requirements so please double check the relevant website to ensure you know exactly what th...

AUDITION SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

"Start thinking ahead and doing what is necessary for a healthy next couple of months. Audition season begins in November... so think about eating healthily, drinking the right amount of water to stay "moist and well lubricated" sleeping about 8 hours, taking some good walks in the fresh air and building up vocal stamina. When you are a bit tired, instead of stopping work, do some head work on your pieces, think about the text, the performance, all the...

The second edition of the Feltre Staged Opera Scenes course was another great success.

Highlights included an impromptu jazz sing-along jam session, a masterclass with world renowned mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby, and two end-of-workshop performances: the first in “La Piccola Fenice”, Feltre’s Teatro de la Sena and the second in the stunning Palazzo Guarnieri.

Both concerts had a great turnout and the response from audiences on both nights was hugely positive.

Participants described their experience of...

It is a rare thing to find a group of such supportive and inspiring professionals, who manage, in only a few days, to share their own passion, skill and knowledge with so much energy, generosity and genuine care. Over the past few years, I have been lucky enough to work with Theresa Goble and the Vox Integra team on several occasions and each time, the experience has significantly contributed to my development as both singer and performer. I have always returned home with a renewed sense of moti...

August 17-25th, 2019

Palazzo Guarnieri, Feltre, Italia

After last year’s success, Vox Integra is delighted to be holding it’s second  Opera Scenes Workshop in the historic citadel of Feltre in Northern Italy.​

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Feltre,  located at the foot of the Dolomites is home to the stunning Palazzo Guarneri,  where all lessons will take place throughout the week. Feltre is also  home to the Teatro della Sena, aka the “Piccola Fenice”, designed by the same architect as the original Venetian Grand Teatro La Fen...