ABOUT THE voice / winter ACADEMY COURSE

THE APPROACH

Together with Sparebankstiftelsen, the Norwegian Academy of Music, and other teaching foundations, the Voksenåsen Winter Academy presents a holistic approach to talent development for classical singers. The Artistic Leader of the Winter Academy is mezzo-soprano and Director of Oslo Opera, Randi Stene.

This year’s focus at the Winter Academy is: How can we, as educators, support students from their first tentative steps in the practice room all the way to the professional stage?

Be inspired as Opera Director Randi Stene and her mentor, renowned pedagogue Susanna Eken, teach young talents at the beginning of their professional careers. Attend a lecture Precondition and limitations with physician Bo Huniche and Susanna Eken, where they share insights on vocal development, predispositions, and how to optimize one’s instrument.

The first day includes a workshop and lecture on preparing students for entrance auditions at music conservatories, led by Åshild Kyvik Bauge, followed by a Q&A session with Stene, Eken, and Huniche.

On day two, we follow Åshild Kyvik Bauge as she guides students preparing for auditions. We will also meet Huniche again for another lecture.

And who knows – there might be some surprises along the way!

Welcome to Voksenåsen Winter Academy 2025 – the tenth edition!

Watch a masterclass with Susanna Eken below from Voksenåsen’s Summer Academy, starring Íris Björk Gunnarsdóttir.