Pegasus Art Foundation organises an exclusive singing masterclass alongside
the internationally known Cypriot soprano Chryso Makariou, who is based in Vienna.

The aforementioned Masterclass will focus on trainings such as:

• diaphragmatic breathing and voice training
• vocal techniques
• rendition and musicality based on the epoch and style
• performance techniques before potential auditions
• preparation and training for admission exams at schools and universities abroad

The Masterclass will have only a limited number of active members and participants – however, the attendance is open also to non-active participants.

Active participants should fulfill one of the below:

• Classical singing professionals
• Art music professionals
• Monody graduates and licentiates
• Students of classical singing
• Students of musical theater
• Actors
• Students over 16 years old focusing on singing as main musical instrument.

Before the teaching classes all participants should have prepared one of the below music pieces depending on their artistic/professional skills:

1. Professional singers and classical singing students should have prepared one Mozart aria and one aria of their choice
2. Students over 16 years old that focus on signing as main musical instrument should have prepared one aria Antique or one aria Oratorio, and one aria of their choice
3. Professional art singers, musical students and actors should prepare: one musical piece, and one acapella song of either M. Hatzidakis or M. Theodorakis.

When applying for the Masterclass all of the below should be provided:

• Participant’s CV
• Participant’s personal information, e.g. age, nationality etc.
• The two music pieces selected to perform at Masterclass
• The sheet music – if selecting art music, the sheet music provided should be in the equiavalent tonality