Studio Saturdays

Languages Day (French & German)

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Led by acclaimed coaches Florent Mourier and Dominik Dengler, these sessions will help you:  

  • Master the subtleties of French and German pronunciation for singing  
  • Understand the stylistic and phonetic differences between the two languages  
  • Apply diction techniques directly to your repertoire  
  • Enhance clarity, expression, and confidence in performance  

Whether you are preparing for auditions, operatic roles, recitals, or concert work, this workshop provides expert guidance to elevate both your linguistic and musical interpretation.  

Participants are encouraged to bring one French and one German piece and may be offered a chance to work on their piece during the sessions. However, there is no guarantee that everyone will have the opportunity to sing, due to the structure of the day. If you prefer not to sing, you will still benefit greatly from observing other participants and from the coaching provided by the course leaders.  

Eligibility:  

  • Participants must be 18 years or older by the start of the workshop.   

Cost: Free 

Details:

Venue:

National Opera Studio

Starts:

May 2, 2026

Ends:

May 2, 2026

Time:

10.00-17.30

Price:

Free

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