<Now recruiting> Opera theater and music for vocalists learning from Lionel Friend/Professor at the Royal College of Music/Opera conductor (online public lessons)

Learn the acting and musical skills necessary for opera! /Thursday, June 2024, 6 Limited to 6 people

A conductor specializing in opera teaches opera acting methods and musicals (music) for vocalists. Now, the acting approach and the musical approach required by the professional opera industry are released. If you're an opera singer, maybe you didn't know it?

"Lionel Friend brilliantly judges the tempo and always complements important drama moments. His deep knowledge of the work has created a wonderful ensemble between the singer and the orchestra." A sentence published in an Australian newspaper. London-born conductor Lionel Friend graduated from the Royal College of Music with excellent results. Pursuing conducting, he studied under famous conductors such as Sir Colin Davis, studied at the London Opera Center to master opera, and made his debut at the Wales National Opera "La Traviata". He began his career as an opera conductor by exercising his skills as an opera conductor and chorus leader at the Glyndebourne Music Festival. After serving as a conductor at the Kassel State Theater in Germany, he returned to London and conducted more than 13 works at the English National Opera for 30 years, including the world premiere of David Blake's "Gift of Plumbers". ..At the Bayreuth Festival in Germany, he was appointed as an assistant to Daniel Barenboim and participated in a large-scale Mozart project with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He is a specialist who conducts operas all over the world such as England, Germany, Europe and the United States. Recognized for his talent as a conductor, he conducted the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at the invitation of Simon Rattle, and has performed with many symphony orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Orchester National de France, and has released numerous CDs. ..He is also invited and conducted by music festivals around the world such as the Edinburgh Music Festival and the Dresden Music Festival. An avid educator, he has been a music director at the British Youth Opera for young singers and conductors, and is now a professor at the Royal College of Music and a visiting professor at the Guildhall Conservatory, providing the musical guidance needed for opera. To the singer. Get the acting skills and musicals that are essential for an opera singer, which cannot be taught by a vocalist.



An online public lesson titled “Learning Opera Drama and Music from Opera Specialist Conductors” will be held on Thursday, June 2024, 6, by Lionel Friend, professor at the world-renowned Royal College of Music and visiting professor at the Guildhall School of Music. Decided!

A limited number of people can receive direct instruction from Dr. Lionel Friend from the &Vision Hall in Ochanomizu, Tokyo or your home (online attendance is also available). If you are studying abroad in the UK and are considering studying vocal music (opera), you can get a foothold in studying abroad. When deciding where to study abroad, the lessons taught by professors at the Royal College of Music and visiting professors at the Guildhall School of Music will be a helpful guide. The professor would be happy to share various music with everyone in Japan. This course is specially open to anyone over 18 years old (other than beginners). Of course, music teachers are also welcome! It is especially suitable for those who are thinking about studying abroad as a vocalist (studying abroad in opera), preparing for competitions and auditions, improving one's level, and those who simply love music! Don't miss this opportunity! Due to the time difference, this event will be held with a very limited number of participants.
* Private lessons are recommended for those who do not want to publish lessons or those who do not meet the schedule. If you are interested, please contact an And Vision Counselor.

If you haven't taken lessons yet, you can listen to them.There is so much you can learn by not only playing for yourself, but also watching other people's lessons.In fact, many students in Europe study through listening.It is also an opportunity to listen to the performances of many other people, and through the lessons of various people, you will be able to better understand the teaching method and personality of the teacher.Musical instruments other than vocal music can also enjoy the atmosphere of overseas classes, so please feel free to join us.The teaching method of overseas professors is completely different from that of Japan.In particular, the main focus is to "enjoy and express music more", so the points to teach vary from student to student.Isn't it a big point for those who are aiming to study abroad or become a professional in the future to feel how the points of teaching are different from those in Japan?Even if you are not satisfied with Japan, it will be an opportunity to think about studying abroad.

If you are thinking of studying in the UK or other countries in Europe, you can try studying abroad while you are in Japan.Consider the possibility of studying abroad in Europe.

It's a great chance to meet an overseas teacher while you are in Japan!
Just thinking does not open the door to your dreams. There is only action. Don't miss this opportunity!


■ Details of recruitment of online public lessons ■


[Schedule] 2024 August 6st (Thu) 6:17~00:20
[Place] And Vision International Music School (AIMS, Tokyo / Ochanomizu)
    * You can also attend / attend classes from your home.
[Songs] Free songs
[Capacity] Limited to 3 people
* A qualified interpreter is included for those who are not good at foreign languages!
* Counseling by a counselor is also possible!
* Participation only for attendance (online) is OK!


■ Qualifications ■

Anyone over the age of 18 with vocal experience is welcome to take this course.

■ Price ■

▼ Course / Online
1 minutes each time: 60 yen (33,000 yen including tax)

▽ Option
Accompaniment fee (60 minutes): 12,000 yen (13,200 yen including tax)

▼ Attendance / Visit / Online
1-day audition ticket: 2,000 yen (2,200 yen including tax)

■ What is included in the price ■

▼ Take lessons
Private lesson fee, attendance fee, counseling fee, seminar fee, interpreter fee, facility usage fee and system usage fee

▼ Lesson attendance
Attendance fee, counseling fee, seminar fee

■ Clarify some of the items not included in the price ■

Piano accompaniment fee, practice room fee, all personal expenses during free time, etc.

■ Price / Schedule Supplement ■

● We may adjust the lesson time in advance.

■ Application deadline ■

Until capacity is reached
● Even before the application deadline, the deadline will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
● Even after the application deadline, you may be able to apply if there is a vacancy in the course, so please contact the And Vision Counselor.

■ Notes ■

● Please note that if you take the course at home, it may be affected by the speed of the Internet.
● When taking lessons in And Vision such as And Vision Hall, there are internet connection (LAN), use of multiple cameras, large screen / monitor, mixer, speakers, staff support, etc.
●Please let us know the program at least 2 weeks in advance.
●If you want to change the accompaniment arrangement to andvision after applying, please let us know at least two weeks in advance.
●Upload the sheet music for the instructor to the And Vision system at least 14 days in advance.
●Students taking lessons will invite their families to attend.
● Please be assured that the student's name will not be published in writing in the public lesson.However, the teacher may call your name during the lesson.
● Public lessons will be an event sponsored by our company.Private lessons are recommended if you have any requests such as how to take lessons.
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