Grace and gesture with a Grande Dame

Grace and gesture with a Grande Dame

Gesture, facial expression, stage presence … highly important skills for any singer who wants to perform on a stage. The queen of Baroque dance and gesture will join our faculty in summer 2025 to introduce our singers to the interaction of physical and vocal...
Thomaskantor x 2

Thomaskantor x 2

Thomaskantors amongst themselves … well, not quite. Our participants will be performing in our opening concert, too, guided by a real successor of the great Johann Sebastian! It is an honour for us that he joins our team in 2025. Gotthold Schwarz, baritone,...
Maestro and Patron

Maestro and Patron

Maestro and Patron of BVA 2025 An expert on the field of Early Music, historic performance practice and dedicated supporter of young musical talents – and now our patron of BVA 2025! We are extremely grateful to welcome Alessandro De Marchi, former artistic...
Return of a Handel hero!

Return of a Handel hero!

We are happy to have him back “officially” for a second season after jumping in for Andreas Scholl last year. Nicholas Tamagna will join our faculty in 2025! His musical, stylistical and dramatical skills will provide inspiring input for our participants...
Nicholas Tamagna – addition to our faculty

Nicholas Tamagna – addition to our faculty

Unfortunatley, Andreas Scholl had to cancel his participation in BVA due to illness. But luckily he could step in: Countertenor Nicholas Tamagna joined our faculty! Thank You, Nicholas, for the inspiring work with our young singers! Here is his impressive biography:...
Clodette’s reminder

Clodette’s reminder

Clodette’s reminder:  Only 18 days until deadline! Apply now! (Clodette is our musical owl and concert...