When: From June 2 to 7, 2025 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 unique contemporary opera […]
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 Brian Wilbur Grundstrom e David […]
We are thrilled to announce the premiere of a new studio demo from rising composer Blake Opper, featured in the online IBOC Opera Workshop and the IBOC New Opera Development Program under the guidance of IBOC Artistic Director and resident Composer João MacDowell. This release, featuring mezzo-soprano Rachel Deatherage, is a milestone in the development of […]
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 […]
We had an incredible time at our annual Composition Workshop in Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Majestic whales appeared close to shore, offering our composers unforgettable inspiration. To crown the experience, the remarkable quartet led by Paloma Pitaya delivered captivating performances of every participating composer’s work, making this year’s workshop truly extraordinary. Experience […]
This application Deadline has been extended to September 8th 2024. The International Brazilian Opera Institute offers a contemporary opera composition course. Professor: João MacDowell Mezzo-Soprano: Ema Mitrović The class will focus on: Students should develop skills in melodic writing, text editing for voice, harmonic development, rhythmic frame, large and expansive form, notation standards, software strategies […]
The International Brazilian Opera Institute is offering a contemporary opera composition course workshop in partnership with the Cultural Institute Casa Nobre at Guarda do Embaú, Santa Catarina. Enjoy an immersive course with access to state-of-the-art grand pianos while waking up to the sound of whale songs—a unique experience in one of Brazil’s most beautiful natural environments. […]
New York, NY – Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting melodies as Davinia and the IBOCA Band grace the stage this Friday at The Baretto Jazz Club at the luxurious Fasano Hotel. From 8:30 pm to 12:15 AM, attendees will be treated to a musical journey led by the talented ensemble from the International […]
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