Music Theatre / Opera Performance (Master)

All practical and theoretical skills for the profession of an opera singer are taught with an extremely high emphasis on real-life practice. The repertoire ranges from Baroque to contemporary music.

Located at Munich’s Prinzregententheater, the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding offers not only various rehearsal and studio stages but also the unique and historically significant stage of the Prinzregententheater—a grand opera stage modeled after the Bayreuth Festival Theatre.

The program regularly works with renowned conductors and production teams as well as prestigious orchestras, including the Münchner Rundfunkorchester, the Orchestra of the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, the Münchener Kammerorchester, and the Hofkapelle München. The repertoire includes rediscoveries and premieres as well as major classical works.

There is also the opportunity of auditions with theatre directors, conductors and agents, providing valuable exposure and networking opportunities.

The application deadline is March 15 each year. The aptitude assessment takes place over the course of one week in May. The programme starts in the winter semester. A German language level of B2 is required for admission. 

The Master’s program in Music Theatre/Opera Performance offers specialized advanced training with a strong emphasis on practical application. To prepare students for the demands of the professional world, the curriculum incorporates a variety of musical and theatrical formats.

The program includes the following core components:

• Advanced training in the principal subject, Voice
• Development of the singer-actor’s artistic personality
• Individual support for voice, physical expression, and acting skills
• One-on-one instruction and ensemble work
• Role and repertoire studies
• Scenic exercises and workshops
• Professional development

A standout feature of this program is its exceptional focus on practical experience. Students have regular opportunities to showcase their talents in the in-house productions of the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding, including performances at the Prinzregententheater’s main stage.

Additionally, students may participate in an international exchange through the ERASMUS program. For more information, see the International section.

Graduates of the Music Theatre/Opera Performance program at the Bayerischen Theaterakademie August Everding secure engagements on opera stages worldwide, perform at international and national festivals, and/or build successful careers in the concert and art song fields.

Master’s Program in Music Theatre/Opera Performance
Head: Prof. Balázs Kovalik, KS Prof. Andreas Schmidt
Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding
Prinzregentenplatz 12
81675 München

Assistance, Scheduling, and Artistic Production Management:
Alexandra Zöllner
Tel. +49 (0)89 2185 2829
musiktheater@theaterakademie.de

Here you will find the current version of the Allgemeinen Prüfungsordnung, the Fachprüfungs- und Studienordnung, theStudienplans as well as the Modulhandbuchs.