[APPLICATION] The Meeting of the Waters, where the river meets the sea, is where composers and musicians from different cultures come together to create the music of our time. [Português abaixo] Dates: March 22–28, 2026Location: Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina, BrazilArtistic Director: João MacDowellMusic Director / Conductor: Elen Ortiz Faculty (returning):Soprano Laiana Oliveira · Violin […]
Spotlight on Composers, Singers & Instrumentalists APPLICATION LINK We still have open slots for composers and performers who want to refine their craft by working side-by-side with emerging composers under the guidance of our virtuoso faculty. Each singer and instrumentalist receives a personalized masterclass focusing on technique, style, and real-world musicianship. Why Join? Masterclass Spotlight: […]
De 2 a 7 de junho de 2025 Cresça na Cena Contemporânea, compondo, tocando, e cantando. Inscreva-se Agora [link para formulário] Prazo: Extendido até 20 de Maio! Direção Artística e Equipe Diretor Artístico: João MacDowell Maestro: Elen Ortiz Participações Especiais: Soprano Laiana de Oliveira IBOC Ensemble (liderado pela violinista Paloma Pitaya) Realização: International Brazilian Opera […]
From June 2 to 7, 2025 [APPLICATION LINK] DEADLINE: MAY 15 Artistic Director: João MacDowellConductor: Elen OrtizFeaturing: Soprano Laiana de Oliveira IBOC Ensemble (led by Violinist Paloma Pitaya) Hosted by the International Brazilian Opera Institute (IBOC)In partnership with Casa Nobre Cultural Institute at Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina, Brazil Immerse Yourself in Composition Experience a […]
[LINK PARA FORMULÁRIO DE INSCRIÇÃO] Español abajo English below Português Prazo para Envio Online: 11 de abrilAnúncio por E-mail dos Convocados: 15 de abrilDatas das Audições Presenciais: 27 e 28 de abril de 2025Resultado das Audições: 30 de maio de 2025 Obras em Seleção: Por Quem os Sinos Dobram (For Whom The Bell Tolls)Composta por […]
When: From 8:00 AM on June 2 to 9:00 PM on June 7, 2025 Artistic Director: João MacDowellMusic Director: Elen OrtizFeaturing: Soprano Laiana de Oliveira Paloma Pitaya Ensemble (led by Violinist Paloma Pitaya) Hosted by the International Brazilian Opera Institute (IBOC)In partnership with Casa Nobre Cultural Institute at Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina – Brazil […]
4ª Imersão em Composição na Guarda: A Soprano Quando: Das 8h do dia 2 de junho às 21h do dia 7 de junho de 2025 Diretor Artístico: João MacDowellDiretora Musical: Elen OrtizCom Participação de: Soprano Laiana de Oliveira Ensemble Paloma Pitaya (liderado pela 1ª violinista Paloma Pitaya) Realização do Instituto Educacional da Companhia Internacional […]
In 2024, the International Brazilian Opera Company received a request to authorize a performance of Plastic Flowers, an opera by João MacDowell. This educational production was set to take place at the Janáček Academy in Brno, Czech Republic, with the music adapted and performed in the Czech language. Plastic Flowers is an opera available for […]
The International Brazilian Opera Company (IBOC) is excited to announce digital auditions for the upcoming Opera Nova Festival in New York City on November 15 & 16, 2024, at St. John’s in the Village. We are seeking talented vocalists to fill key roles. Audition Details: We are currently looking for the following voice types: – […]
The Music Faculty at JAMU (Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts) proudly presents the Czech premiere of “Plastic Flowers,” an opera by Brazilian composer João MacDowell. Translated into Czech by Tomas Studeny, this emotionally charged opera promises to entrance audiences with its profound exploration of love, longing, and the complexities of human existence in a world of simulacra.
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