Master Classes for singers (with BRUNA BAGLIONI) conductors and pianists at Varna Opera Theatre

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Varna Master Class Series  

Varna, Bulgaria August 31 – September 5    

One of the gems of the Black Sea, Varna, Bulgaria, is known for it’s beautiful golden beaches, enormous sea-side garden park, diverse restaurants, and exciting night life. It is also home to the beautiful Varna State Opera House. Recently renovated and restored, the glorious red building now dominates Varna’s central square and is a major cultural center in Eastern Europe. The Varna State Opera House is a perfect location for a new master class series that offers serious students of voice, piano, and conducting the opportunity to rehearse and perform in this beautiful space.  

Presented as a collaboration of:

Three Bridges Music International, Samuel Martin, director

Schubertiade of Los Angeles International, Gustavo Jiménez, director

Mo-Mus (Modena Musica), Stefano Seghedoni, director

Varna State Opera Theater, Daniela Dimova, director

London Piano Masters, Stefania Passamonte, director  

Master Classes and performances for Voice, Piano, and Conducting   with  

• Bruna Baglioni, mezzo-soprano (Italy) 
• Maestro Stefano Seghedoni, conductor (Italy) 
• Gustavo Jiménez, baritone (USA)
• Stefania Passamonte, piano (Italy/UK) 
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​​Répétiteurs:  

Dimiter Fournadjev (Bulgaria)

Mikhail Berlin (Germany/Russia)

Federica Cipolli (Italy)  

Voice and Opera Conducting for Italian belcanto opera Open to singers and conductors 18 years and older. Pianists will study solo and concerto repertoire with no age restriction   

Locations: Varna State Opera House, Dobi Hristov Music Academy        

All students will receive lessons and/or master classes every day (singers with their selected teacher). Singers will work on arias and ensembles of the Italian belcanto repertoire and Verdi. All singers and conductors will perform with the Varna State Opera Orchestra at a final concert in the Varna State Opera House on Saturday, September 5. This will include three days of rehearsal with orchestra with a final dress rehearsal on the day of the performance.  

Conductors will work with Maestro Seghedoni and a répétiteur every day on either all of La Traviata or Il Barbiere di Siviglia. They will also work on a selection of belcanto arias for performance during the final concert with the vocal program.  

Pianists will have the opportunity to compete for an chance to play with orchestra during the final concert (only one winner). Students wishing to play with orchestra must audition on September 3rd for a panel that includes Ms. Passamonte, Maestro Seghedoni, and Ms. Dimova.

They must choose a first movement from one of the following concertos:  

F. J. Haydn, Piano Concerto in D Major

W. A. Mozart, K. 415, K. 466, K. 467, K. 488, or K. 525

L. van Beethoven, Piano Concertos 1, 2, or 3  

Accommodations are included in the tuition. They include a double hotel room in a 3-star boutique hotel with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. The hotel is located in the city center, only minutes walking from both rehearsal locations. Travel to and from Varna must be arranged by the students and is NOT included in the tuition fee.  

The tuition (which includes room and board) is €1,350 if paid via Paypal, or €1,300 if paid via bank wire transfer. Payment must be made in full with the application.

Applications and proof of payment must be sent to Samuel Martin at martin@threebridges.org   Payments via bank wire have to be made at:

Mo-Mus (Modena Musica a.p.s.) - Banca Popolare dell’Emilia Romagna di Modena Ag. 3 BIC: BPMOIT22XXX

IBAN: IT82R0538712903000001860887                

You can find the application form and the teacher's bios in the attached PDF document.

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