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7th International Warmia and Mazury

VOCAL

MASTERCLASS

21-25 September 2026 | Lidzbark Warmiński, Poland

7th International

Warmia and Mazury

VOCAL

MASTERCLASS

21-25 September 2026

Lidzbark Warmiński, Poland

COURSE DIRECTOR: dr hab. Hanna Zajączkiewicz, prof. UWM

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE COURSE: prof. dr hab. Zdzisław Madej

Join us in the „Pearl of Warmia” to perfect your vocal technique, deepen your understanding of voice physiology, and find balance between artistic work and regeneration. Set in a historic town surrounded by thermal baths, lakes, and green landscapes, this masterclass offers a comprehensive approach to professional vocalism.

The International Warmia and Mazury Vocal Masterclass series is a unique initiative in Poland, combining vocal workshops with elements of anatomy, physiology and voice hygiene, as well as their practical application in a performance context.

Who Should Apply?

The course is dedicated to high school vocal graduates, university music students, professional singers, and vocal teachers. It is particularly valuable for artists struggling with functional voice disorders or those who need to restore proper vocal technique.

World-Class Faculty

Active Participants are guaranteed at least six individual singing lessons, each lasting 45 minutes. Lessons will be conducted by:

Maestro Gianluca Terranova
Maestra Sabrina Picci

Programme

  • individual vocal lessons with pedagogues and pianist,
  • detailed discussion of vocal and technical issues,
  • lectures and talks on anatomy, physiology and voice hygiene,
  • practical work on vocal technique in a performance context,
  • panel discussions,
  • participation in the final concert.

The Organizers reserve the right to individualize the Course programme according to each Participant’s level of technical advancement, voice type and vocal skills.

Classes will be held at the Orangery of Culture / Municipal Pedagogical Library, Lidzbark Cultural Center.

Participants will work with accompanist Katarzyna Neugebauer.

Final Concert

A concert of opera arias and songs is planned for 25 September 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Orangery of Culture in Lidzbark Warmiński.

Fees

The fee for active participation is 2200 PLN / 520 EUR.

The fee includes:

  • six individual singing lessons,
  • work with pedagogues and pianist,
  • lectures and discussions,
  • participation in the concert,
  • course completion certificate,
  • lunches during the course.

Passive participation fee is 465 PLN / 110 EUR for the whole course or 125 PLN / 30 EUR per selected day.

The payment deadline is 20 August 2026, after receiving confirmation of admission.

Accommodation and meals, except for lunches for active participants, are arranged individually by participants. Assistance in finding accommodation is available.

A special accommodation offer at Hotel Krasicki****  is available for Course Participants. Details can be found in the Terms and Conditions of Participation below.

Application

Applications must be submitted through the online Application Form (Google Account required):

Applications will be accepted until 10 August 2026.

Candidates are required to submit:

  • personal and contact details,
  • a list of up to three arias they wish to work on (active participation only),
  • sheet music in PDF format (active participation only),
  • a link to one video or audio recording of an opera or oratorio aria performed by the Candidate (active participation only),
  • a short résumé in PDF format,
  • a recent photo in JPEG format.

Admission decisions will be made by the pedagogues after reviewing the submitted recordings. Candidates will be informed individually no later than 13 August 2026.

For detailed information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Participation (PDF).