Young directing talents must be given the opportunity to re-interpret the classical works of opera, to tell the stories under a new, contemporary light. They must be able to show their abilities and ideas. That is why Camerata Nuova e.V., in cooperation with Opera Europa, created the European Opera-directing Prize (Europäischen Opernregie-Preis - EOP).
The competition is aimed at young directors and production teams aged up to 35. The Prize is awarded every second year in Wiesbaden to the best production and design concept for an operatic work selected and communicated in advance.
The winners receive prizes of a total amount of 30,000€. The EOP also gives the winning team the opportunity to stage their concept in a renowned European opera house – the most attractive reward for a young artist!
Please find below the call for concepts for the 2011 edition.
For more information about the European Opera-directing Prize, please visit www.camerata-nuova.com.
European Opera-directing Prize
Contest for junior opera directors up to age of 35 years. The jury consists of respected opera house directors as well as experts from the European opera scene. Camerata Nuova e. V., an association of Wiesbaden opera aficionados and Opera Europa, a federation of more than 100 major European opera houses, jointly announce the European opera-directing prize – EOP 2011.
The prize is linked to the mise-en-scène of
I Capuleti e i Montecchi by Vincenzo Bellini
Participants are invited to submit a comprehensive direction concept – including a content-related explanation of the concept, basic ideas for scenery, props and costumes, the personage to be involved (choir, extras etc.), suggestions for adaptations and/or editing, if any.
I Capuleti e i Montecchi will open at Teatro Sociale di Como - As.Li.Co. in 2012. Concepts have to be sent as CD or DVD to Camerata Nuova e. V., and should include the necessary illustrations, and models at the discretion of the participant. The concept should take into consideration the technical equipment and specifications of the stage. Stage plans and technical data are provided by Camerata Nuova e. V. after application.
The award consists of three prizes:
First Prize: Euro 15.000,-
as director’s honorarium and a guaranty for the realization of the concept at Teatro Sociale di Como - As.Li.Co.
Second Prize: Euro 10.000,-
and the possibility of an opera production in the Rhein-Main-Area.
Third Prize: Euro 5000,-
as recognition of achievement.
Application to the contest via e-mail (subject “6th EOP”): info@camerata-nuova.com or via the contact form available on www.camerata-nuova.com.
Closing date for application: September 01, 2010
Closing date for submission of direction concepts: October 01, 2010
Publication of the final decision of the jury after the finale in London: March 06, 2011
Award Ceremony in Wiesbaden: March 13, 2011
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