Opera by the Fjord - Summer academy / Teaser

Bergen National Opera’s summer academy takes place by the majestic Bjørnafjorden near Bergen, on the west coast of Norway. At the academy, young singers, instrumentalists and conductor talents are trained by top professionals in a new concept, which focuses on both song and orchestra within opera. The summer academy is aimed at students who are currently in education, or having recently graduated. Our top team of coaches all have experience from renowned opera houses across the world.
UNIQUE IN NORWAY
The academy, we believe, is the first of its kind in Norway, as our singers are on stage alongside an orchestra, both as actors and concert singers. Their training is put into a larger context and goes beyond vocals. The participants in 2021 focused on The Marriage of Figaro's Act II finale, but also on arias chosen by the singers individually.
CONCERT
The academy finishes with a concert at The Oseana Art and Cultural Center. Both musicians and singers will be on top form after several days of intensive work, ready to welcome a large audience. Highlights from the programme include excerpts from the most famous operas, and one act from an opera in a semi-staged concert.
BERGEN MEETS VIENNA
The idea for the academy was conceived by BNO's Artistic Director Eivind Gullberg Jensen, and fellow conductor Sascha Goetzel from Vienna. Both founders are passionate about opera, and providing young artists with support and guidance while studying.
The summer academy 2021 was presented by Bergen National Opera in collaboration with Oseana kunst- og kultursenter and supported by the Grieg Foundation and Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.
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