Promethean Live Week of May 11
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 "Una furtiva Lagrima" from L'Elisir d'Amore
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
Sydney Mancasola performs regularly at The Metropolitan Opera, Oper Frankfurt, Komische Oper Berlin, and other leading international houses. In this class she'll discuss strategies for handling the pressures of sustaining an operatic career, auditions, and the pressures artists put on themselves.
Wednesday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM EDT
President and Founder of Promethean Artists, in this class Adam Cavagnaro goes over the basics of artist management including what a manager does, when it's time to get one, and tips on finding the right manager for your career.
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
Known for the singular power and beauty of her voice, Deborah Voigt made her name as the most sought after leading dramatic soprano on the world's biggest stages. In this class she'll talk about the challenges for young artists navigating the industry with a large voice.
Friday
Instagram Live 12:00 PM EDT
Current Director of Opera Studies at The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and soon to be artistic administrator at the Metropolitan Opera, in this class Michael Heaston talks about his path to administration, working with young artists, and his take on auditions.