Salzburg Opera Camps

Each summer, children arrive to Salzburg in the company of their parents, siblings, friends, or manage the journey alone. They come from all over the world, although not all bring instruments. Some are singers, dancers, or just love music. Most of them are familiar with concerts and opera, having grown up in an environment where art is important, while some are already familiar with the opera that they will study during the week in Salzburg.

The operas performed at the Salzburg Festival are not particularly “child-friendly”. They are often too long or the subjects are too complex for a child. This is where the music teacher plays an important role to help the children understand these great operas. Members of the Vienna Philharmonic and our team make the connection between the world of opera and the children’s world.

During the week, the children attend a dress rehearsal of the opera they are studying. They hear spectacular voices, the best orchestras directed by the top directors, and see world-class stage sets. The children develop their version of the same opera and perform it for the public on the final camp day. The drama, emotions – love and death – of opera is heavy stuff and appeals to all age groups. Each year, many camp attendees reapply, which shows that opera is not only appreciated by adults.

Salzburg during festival season and the special atmosphere at Schloss Arenberg round out an ideal program. Thanks to the support from the American Austrian Foundation, more than 1,500 children have been able to participate in the opera camps at Schloss Arenberg.

Contact

tak.tik – werkstatt für musikvermittlung
Wiedner Hauptstrasse 45-47/23a
1040 Vienna
Austria

Phone: +43 664 212 04 24
Email: info@taktik.at
Web: www.taktik.at