Promethean Live Week of May 4
We’re thrilled to partner with industry leaders to offer free live classes to all artists!
Created specifically for young artists, the Promethean Live series is designed to cover basic industry principles including in depth discussions on audition arias, how ensemble contracts function, and provide an introduction to artistic administration and the structure of opera houses in both the US and Europe.
Classes take place on Instagram Live and on Zoom, where viewers can ask questions and respond in real time. See the schedule below for the week of May 11, and tune in to join the conversation!
Monday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM EDT
Roberto Kalb hears hundreds of auditions each year as Resident Conductor and Head of Music at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. He lends his expertise in this series of short classes breaking down popular audition arias, and gives you tips on how to nail that big audition.
In this class, Roberto leads a detailed class exploring the popular audition aria "Hai gia vinta la causa" from Le Nozze di Figaro.
Zoom 1:00 PM EDT
Promethean Artists fitness consultant Chase Schaap of Incremental Gains creates fitness programs for artists working at companies including Deutsche Oper Berlin, The Metropolitan Opera , Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Oper Frankfurt
Designed specifically for singers of all fitness levels, Chase will guide a 40 minute class through a series of bodyweight movements and stretching that focus on the foundations of breath and tension release. No equipment needed and no judgements passed. Reservation required: RSVP to info@prometheanartists.com
Tuesday
Instagram Live at 12:00 PM EDT
A finalist at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World, graduate of the Academy of Vocal Arts and The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago, and currently a featured ensemble member at Deutsche Oper Berlin, Bass Patrick Guetti has had an impressive start to his career. In this class, Patrick talks about the challenge of following your inside voice and the surprising benefits of the authenticity that comes from remaining true to your art.
Wednesday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM EDT
Winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, finalist in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, winner of both a Richard Tucker Music Foundation Career and Study grant, and top prize winner in 10 other competitions, in this class baritone Anthony Clark Evans takes us through his experience in the competition world, and gives advice on how to navigate it.
Thursday
Zoom 11:00 AM EDT
Promethean Artists fitness consultant Chase Schaap of Incremental Gains creates fitness programs for artists working at companies including Deutsche Oper Berlin, The Metropolitan Opera , Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Oper Frankfurt
Designed specifically for singers of all fitness levels, Chase will guide a 40 minute class through a series of bodyweight movements and stretching that focus on the foundations of breath and tension release. No equipment needed and no judgements passed. Reservation required: RSVP to info@prometheanartists.com
Instagram Live 12:00 PM EDT
Baritone Emmett O’Hanlon grew his social media following across all platforms to almost 70,000. Following the wildly popular social media class where he covered the basics, Emmett takes a closer look at instagram in this deep dive, including best practices, how to grow a following, and how to get the most out of the platform.
Friday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM EDT
Associate to the Artistic Director at Deutsche Oper Berlin, Viviana Barrios has focused her professional career on casting and mentoring young singers. In this class she'll give an international perspective on administration, DOB's scholarship program, and her unique path to opera.