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[Audition announcement] 2019 OMF Chamber Music Study Group -Liedduo-


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©Michiharu Okubo / 2009年「サイトウ・キネン室内楽勉強会」(声楽/ピアノ)より

Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival has been putting its effort to educate young musicians and marking a great success.
We are happy to announce that the festival welcomes Ms. Mitsuko Shirai as a teacher again since 2009 and has Liedduo Masterclass at Okushiga Kogen as OMF Chamber Music Study Group. We will have 2 concerts to show their growth.

Please see below for audition information.

Schedule Aug. 8, 2019 (Thur) – Aug. 17, 2019 (Sat)
Place Okushiga Kogen in Nagano prefecture: Sportsheim/Okushiga Kogen Hotel The Music Hall
Matsumoto city in Nagano prefecture: The Harmony Hall
Contents 1) Liedduo (German songs) Lessons. The class will teach Japanese songs as well.
2) 2 concerts by mater class course members (8/15 Okushiga Kogen, 8/17 Matsumoto city)
Teacher Mitsuko Shirai (Mezzo-soprano/Professor at Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe, Guest professor at Kunitachi College of Music)
Mitsuko Shirai
© Masanori Hotta
Expenses Traffic expenses to Nagano station and from Matsumoto station are the responsibility of the individuals.
(In case you are joining the class from overseas, there will be a support from the festival. Please ask for details.
Accommodation fee and meal expenses regarding the classes are covered by the festival.
Number of candidates Liedduo 6 groups (in total 12 singers and pianist)
Entry condition Under 35 as of April 1st, 2019. Studying at or graduated from music university, graduate school or academy. Or anyone who has a same quality, Duo application is preferable, but if you prefer applying as solo singer or solo pianist, please ask.
Audition May. 13, 2019 (mon) From AM to 5 PM
Venue Nerima Culture Center, small hall(Tsutsuji hall)
Repertoire 3 Free songs (German songs). 10 min for 1 group each.
How to apply

Fill in the form and send the application by email or mail by May. 6th, 2019 (Mon).

Application Application form PDF
Application close May. 6th, 2019 (Mon)
Mail 〒157-0066 Forest Seijo 3F, 5-8-17, Seijyo, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Audition
For inquiry E-mail: omftokyo@ozawa-festival.com