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Music Theatre / Opera Performance (Master)

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Degree: Master of Music  
Standard period of study: 4 semesters  
Program start: Winter semester  
ECTS credits: 120  
Language requirements: German (B2)  
Costs: Semester fee only to the Student Union (approx. 85 €)  
Application deadline: March 15  

Students on the music theatre/opera performance course at the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding perfect their singing and performing skills. They acquire the optimal tools for the world‘s opera stages.

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THE NEXT APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE MASTER'S PROGRAM IN MUSIC THEATER/OPERA PERFORMANCE:

The application portal is open between 01 February 2025 and 15 March 2025.

The next aptitude week will take place from 12 to 16 May 2025.

The aptitude check consists of the video pre-selection and the in-person selection week.

Due to potential bureaucratic difficulties such as entry permits or visa we encourage applicants and in particular those from abroad to submit their application timely before the application deadline.

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All practical and theoretical skills for the profession of an opera singer are taught with an extremely high emphasis on real-life practice. The repertoire ranges from Baroque to contemporary music.

Located at Munich’s Prinzregententheater, the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding offers not only various rehearsal and studio stages but also the unique and historically significant stage of the Prinzregententheater—a grand opera stage modeled after the Bayreuth Festival Theatre.

The program regularly works with renowned conductors and production teams as well as prestigious orchestras, including the Münchner Rundfunkorchester, the Orchestra of the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, the Münchener Kammerorchester, and the Hofkapelle München. The repertoire includes rediscoveries and premieres as well as major classical works.

There is also the opportunity of auditions with theatre directors, conductors and agents, providing valuable exposure and networking opportunities.

The application deadline is March 15 each year. The aptitude assessment takes place over the course of one week in May. The programme starts in the winter semester. A German language level of B2 is required for admission. 

 

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The Master’s program in Music Theatre/Opera Performance offers specialized advanced training with a strong emphasis on practical application. To prepare students for the demands of the professional world, the curriculum incorporates a variety of musical and theatrical formats.

The program includes the following core components:

  • Advanced training in the principal subject, Voice
  • Development of the singer-actor’s artistic personality
  • Individual support for voice, physical expression, and acting skills
  • One-on-one instruction and ensemble work
  • Role and repertoire studies
  • Scenic exercises and workshops
  • Professional development

A standout feature of this program is its exceptional focus on practical experience. Students have regular opportunities to showcase their talents in the in-house productions of the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding, including performances at the Prinzregententheater’s main stage.

Additionally, students may participate in an international exchange through the ERASMUS program. For more information, see the International section.

Graduates of the Music Theatre/Opera Performance program at the Bayerischen Theaterakademie August Everding secure engagements on opera stages worldwide, perform at international and national festivals, and/or build successful careers in the concert and art song fields.

 

Master’s Program in Music Theatre/Opera Performance
Head: Prof. Balázs Kovalik, KS Prof. Andreas Schmidt
Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding
Prinzregentenplatz 12
81675 München

Assistance, Scheduling, and Artistic Production Management:
Alexandra Zöllner
Tel. +49 (0)89 2185 2829
musiktheater@theaterakademie.de

 

GET TO KNOW US: Guidance Days and Councelling per Zoom

Our guidance days 2025 will be held on January 10th and 11th 2025.
The application form for our guidance days can be found here. 


In addition, we offer advice on individual consultations via Zoom appointments.
Please send an e-mail stating your problem or question to musiktheater@theaterakademie.de. We will get in touch with you.
Possible topics include:
- General information about the course
- Advice on audition repertoire

We are looking forward to your e-mails.
Take care!

Masterprogram Music Theatre / Opera Performance

"The voice needs space within the body, space for sound. The singer themselves is a resonating body, acting within a stage space. There, they are rarely alone but surrounded by fellow singers, a choir, and an orchestra. The form of the collaboratively created music also establishes a framework, creating yet another space within the space. Together with the audience, these spaces are defined and unified, and the singer defines themselves—through their partners, the music, perception, and intuition. Where is the soul? Where are the thoughts? In the inner space of the singer, or in the space between the singer and the audience? A place to discover oneself. Freedom can only be experienced dialectically, within boundaries."

Prof. Balázs Kovalik, Head of the Music Theatre/Opera Singing Program

Cooperation Partners

The course in Music Theatre / Opera Performance is part of the cooperation between the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München.

Other Partners are: