With Daniel Lichti and Laetitia Bougnol

Masterclasses and Concerts – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

This program is intended for advanced singers and pianists interested in exploring the rich world of Art Song as equal partners in study and performance. Singers and Pianists will apply as individuals and should indicate any intended partnership with another applicant. Successful applicants who do not indicate an identified partnership with another applicant, will be assigned to a suitable partner when applications are evaluated. Participation will be limited to 6 singers and 6 pianists.

Each Singer/Pianist Duo will have access to private rehearsal space for 2 hours daily (7 days), and will perform in six three-hour Masterclasses conducted by Daniel Lichti and Laetitia Bougnol that are open to the public.

Participants will perform in several public and private concerts over the course of the program, offering the songs they have coached in the course of the 9 day workshop. Each pair will also be expected to prepare two pieces appropriate for inclusion in a Protestant Church service (July 26) in one of Kitchener’s downtown churches as thanks for the use of rehearsal/concert pianos.