COSI 7:: PROGRAMS FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
Cosi7 provides the highest level of training for emerging musicians and artists. We offer programs to enhance your skills. Led by acclaimed professionals in the business, we bring you the opportunity to learn from the best.

Programs
Cosi 7 offers several training courses for aspiring instrumentalists, composers and singers. We offer a variety of courses to nurture talented young artists through engaging training and performance opportunities. Participants receive training in audition presentation, musical style and interpretation, role preparation, movement and acting, conducting, language and diction, breath work and professional development.
Participants receive training from esteemed renowned faculty, many of whom return time and again to impart their invaluable wisdom to the next generation. Faculty members are active performers, as well as gifted teachers and coaches dedicated to nurturing the talents of young artists and further their skill set.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Individual sessions with David Lomeli





David Lomeli is a renowned figure in the opera world, both on and off the stage. A celebrated tenor, he has won prestigious vocal competitions and performed in some of the world’s most esteemed opera houses. Today, as a casting director and consultant for major opera companies worldwide, David brings a deep understanding of what today’s companies are seeking in emerging talent. This is your unique opportunity to work directly with David, receiving personalized guidance and a comprehensive assessment of your current abilities. For many singers, navigating the path to career advancement and self-marketing can feel daunting. Through this private, informal audition, you’ll not only receive invaluable feedback but also gain critical insights into what it truly takes to stand out in the competitive opera world.


Details:
Location: Barcelona :: city center.
April 14: 15:00 – 19:30
April 15: 10:30 – 15:00
Cost: 200 Euros
Enrollment: Limited to 12 singers
Each session is 45 mn long
To apply: Submit two videos and a CV
Deadline to apply: April 4, 2025
To apply: audition@cosi7.com
FACULTY

Maya Barsacq
French/American conductor, composer and former opera singer. Founder and co-director of Zenith Opera Competition.

Josep Buforn
Opera coach at Gran Teatro del Liceu, Vinas Competition, and Palau de la Musica in Barcelona.

Carlos Chausson
Internationally renown Bass and pedagogue.

David Lomeli
International casting director and former opera singer

Anna Fauth
Artist Manager at Harrison Parrott

Mark Hastings
International opera coach. Affiliations include: Gran Teatro del Liceu, Staatsoper in Berlin, San Carlo in Naples, Metropolitan of NYC, & Dallas Opera.

Byron Knutson
International opera coach.

Rolando Garza Rodriguez
International opera coach. Affiliations include: Opéra National du Rhin, Theater Basel, Theater Bremen, Luzerner Theater. Also on the staff of many international summer opera programs in Mexico, Italy, Belgium, Israel,
Spain, Switzerland, Uk, Bulgaria, France, Northern Ireland and the Czech Republic.

Jessica Rucinski
pianist, music director, and opera coach. Affiliations include Deutsche Oper Berlin, Tanglewood, Aspen Music Festival and Music Academy of the West.

Leticia Martin Ruiz
Assistant artistic director and production director at the Gran Teatro del Liceu in Barcelona.

Christina Scheppelmann
General director of Seattle Opera. Fromer Artistic director of Gran Teatro del Liceu, Royal Opera House Muscat, and Washington Opera.

Detlef Soetler Stage director and pedagogue

Luca Valentino
Stage director and pedagogue