Dedicated to the next generation of performers, the Académie Favart focuses on the promotion of the Opéra Comique’s repertoire and on the transmission of its specific art of interpretation, which deeply draws on text and theatrical play.
The Académie is a center of artistic excellence, focusing on French singing and spoken-song techniques. It strives to promote the emergence of a new generation of performers, inviting them to take a fresh look at the comic opera genre and its vibrancy.
Each season, the Académie welcomes:
• 2 orchestra conductors ;
• 1 choirmaster ;
• 2 stage assistants;
• 5 singers ;
• 2 pianist choirmaster.
Passerelle
Each season, our Passerelle scheme offers a member of the Maîtrise the opportunity to benefit from the Académie’s training programme and to take part in some of its artistic projects.
Academicians 2023-2024
Académiciens 2023-2024 © Céline Villegas
Lyrical Artists
Lyrical Artists, passerelle
Voice Coach
Conductor
Stage direction
Choirmaster
Académie's shows
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Auditions held each year
National auditions have been organized in 2022 with this in mind and will take place every year.
With the support of
Aline Foriel-Destezet, Major Patron of the Opéra-Comique
supports the Directing Class
The Opéra-Comique would also like to thank the Academy's major donors
Call for applications for the Académie de l'Opéra-Comique
New looks and new voices for the Opéra-Comique
Intended for new generations of performers, the Academy is dedicated to promoting the comic opera repertoire and transmitting its specific art of interpretation, as closely as possible to texts and theatrical performance.
Malvina and Denise Menda scholarships
With funds from a generous bequest, the Opéra Comique and the Fondation de France award 9,500€ scholarships to five talented young soloists every year in order to further support young talents while promoting equal opportunities.
