Qualifying exam

• What to prepare?

  Main subject

  Artistic-practical exam
  A written programme must be brought to the examination.

  • Round 1 (duration 6-10 minutes):
    • At least four works of different styles, three from before 1800 and one from after 1800, to be performed from memory.
      One German poetry, prose or drama text to be performed from memory (duration approx. 3 minutes; no musical theatre)

  For candidates who have been admitted to the second round:

  • Round 2 (duration 10-15 minutes):

  One complete medium to large oratorio role or one complete medium to large opera role from before 1800; not to be performed from memory.

  Primavista reading of a short, simple text in German

  Works from Round 1 may also be required in Round 2.

  • Round 2 (duration 10-15 minutes):
    • One complete medium to large oratorio role or one complete medium to large opera role from before 1800; not to be performed from memory.
    • Primavista Reading of a short, simple German text

  Works from round 1 may also be required in round 2.

  Assessment criteria

  • technical mastery and musical imagination
  • stylistic knowledge
  • creative ability
  • stage presence
  • artistic individuality and expressiveness