1.- The XXXVII  Francisco Viñas International Courses of Musical Interpretation will be held in Barcelona from January 8 to February 6, 2008. They  will comprise two courses of Iyrical interpre­tation: «Italian Opera and operatic performance and acting» and «German Classical Lied, French Melodies, and Lied piano accom­paniment».
The Courses will be open to all singers who wish to enrol regard­less of voice or nationality.

2.- Italian opera and operatic performance and acting course (from January 8 to 16, 2008). Under the direction of the bass BONALDO GIAIOTTI, this will consist of instruction in classical and modern Italian Opera (Pergolesi, Cimarosa, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini, Mascagni, Leoncavallo, etc.), and in its performance and acting.
Course of classical german lied, french melodies and lied piano accompaniment, (from January 28 to February 6, 2008).- Under the direction of Professor DALTON BALDWIN, this will consist of instruction in Classical German Lied from Mozart to Richard Strauss, French Melodies and Lied piano accompaniment (course for singers and for pianists).

3.- In addition to the application form, the singers should submit: a) a short outline of studies, prizes, awards: b) two recent photographs, passport size; c) a photocopy of passport or identity card.

4.- The registration fees will be 225 € for the Italian Opera and Operatic Performance and acting Course and 225 € for the Course of German Classical Lied. All payments should be made on the first day of each course. The fee for students who wish to participate as listeners is  45 €.

5.- Students will specify which courses they wish to attend and the works they wish to study. All students should supply their own scores (vocal and piano).
Classes will be given with piano. The Organizing Committee will provide the accompanists.

6.- The students will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

 

HOTEL

Hotel Catalonia Aragón ***, C/Aragó 569 bis, offers a special rate for accommodation for students attending the Courses, which is posted on the Contest website.

BONALDO GIAIOTTI.- Born in the Italian province of Udine, he is regarded as one of the foremost basses of the second half of the XXth century. His debut in 1958 at «Teatro alla Scala», preceded by several prizes in prestigious singing contests, was for him the start to an extended career in the principal opera houses of Europe and America. One of the most relevant aspects of this career has been his constant relationship with the Metropolitan Opera House, from his debut in 1960 until 1987. Bonaldo Giaiotti has also made a vast number of recordings.

DALTON BALDWIN.- Famous for his performances in concerts with figures such as Elly Ameling, Jessye Norman and William Parker, he has collaborated for a long time with the baritone Gerard Souzay, with whom he has compiled a large number of Lieder and made more than fifty recordings of composers such as Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc, Dupark and Ravel (those of the latter with Teresa Berganza, José Van Dam and Jessye Norman with whom he obtained the Grand Prix du Disque). He combines his performing with teaching and artistic management, in which he has had great success and has assisted promising young musicians. In 1984 he has awarded the Doctorate in Music by the Oberlin Conservatory.