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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