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Since 2014, the ART OF SINGING masterclass by Kirsten Schötteldreier (voice- and performance-coach) and Susanne Kreusch (organisation) has been held annually at the Eibenhof estate in Bad Saarow.
The course is supported by a team of internationally renowned singers, such as the baritone Thomas Johannes Mayer and the famous helden tenor Burkhard Fritz. This year, 2025, we are very happy to welcome Professor Burkhard Fritz (Staatliche Hochschule Mannheim) to complete our team for 3 days.
ART OF SINGING is also supported every year by renowned pianists who have made a name for themselves through their work and experience at opera houses such as the State Operas of Munich, Vienna and Berlin. For 2025 we are delighted to have the excellent Dutch pianist and coach at the Dutch National Opera Amsterdam Daan Boertien in our team.
This year, we are looking forward to welcome ten professional singers and up to max. two conductors to a unique combination of voice and breathing techniques, energy work and practical training, in the complete seclusion of the peninsula of the Eibenhof. The Masterclass is for the first time also open for professional actors.
International voice-coach Kirsten Schötteldreier has developed her own method of vocal work, which is a mixture of the holistic approach of Prof. Frederick Husler, the classical belcanto, energetic breathing and phrasing, with the help of selected Tai Chi and Qi Gong patterns.
This work is supported by daily Qi Gong training, which takes place under the guidance of Qi Gong master Sifu Darryl Collett.
This special energy work is used for thousands of years as a basis for martial arts and ensures a balance of strength, concentration and inner calmness that every artist needs for a successful career.
ART OF SINGING is aimed for professional singers, actors and conductors.
We are looking forward to a wonderful Masterclass at the beautiful Gut Eibenhof
https://www.eibenhof-bad-saarow.com/
Blog reading tip:
In July 2021, Kirsten Schötteldreier published a worth reading article on the website of „Neue Stimmen“ career network. Under the title „The Heart of Opera – Artists on stage“ she talks about the importance of artists on stage and what role of artists in the overall experience of opera. Have a look at: www.neue-stimmen.de/the-heart-of-opera-artists-on-stage
Why would we like to invite conductors to participate in our masterclass?
From our personal experience, we know how fruitful and helpful the knowledge of vocal peculiarities is for a constructive collaboration between conductor and singer. Collaborative work helps to awaken a better understanding for all those involved in the musical creation process.
Therefore, we would like to pass on our special approach to the use of the singer’s voice to pianists and conductors.
The exact duration and scope of this part of the course will be agreed and determined individually after the application.
The planning for the masterclass team is in full progress, stay tuned!
vocal coach
Kirsten Schötteldreiervocal coach
mental coach
Darryl Colletmental coach
organisation, communication
Susanne Kreuschorganisation, communication
Program Singers:
Content:
Program Conductors:
Prices:
Singers/actors: 950 Euro (including daily lunch). Maximum 10 participants.
Financial support / (partial) scholarships are available for young professionals upon application.
Conductors: maximum 2 participants, an individual program is created and the costs are calculated accordingly
Passive participation (max. 2 days): 100 Euro/day
Deadline for applications: 31 May 2025
For all questions regarding the content of the course, you (singers and conductors) can also contact Kirsten Schötteldreier directly: info@kirstenschoetteldreier.com
For all organizational questions and concerns, please contact Susanne Kreusch: info@artofsinging.de.
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