EFOI - European Forum of Opera Institutes
EFOI-European Forum of opera institutes establishes an international dialogue between European musical theatre higher education institutions. The Forum tests new approaches to the education of opera singers, interdisciplinary and participatory forms of instruction, connects educational institutions and opera houses across Europe, thereby becoming a driving force for innovation in the education of young opera singers in 21. century.
EFOI 2026
28. February / 3. March 2026
Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Saturda / 28. 2. 2026
13:00
FIRST MEETING and ORIENTATION
Academy of music UL (Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
July Betetto Hall (1st floor
14:30
E / ArtLab: presentation and / orkshop / / stage director Rocc
Ljubljana Opera House / SNG Opera and ballet Ljubljana (1, Ljubljana)
-3 stage
18:00
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Ljubljana Opera House / SNG Opera and ballet Ljubljana (1, Ljubljana)
-3 stage
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Sunda Smith, 1. 3. 2026
10:00
Stage MOVEMENT for SINGERS
Academy of music UL (Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
July Betetto Hall (1st floor
PLEASE CONTACT COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
13:00
BREAK
14:00–20:00:
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
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Monda / 2. 3. 2026
1 0:00
Learning CONTEMPORAR / VOCAL music / music / conductor Bernhard Epstein
Academy of music UL (Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
July Betetto Hall (1st floor
13:00
BREAK
14:00–18:00:
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
18:00
MEET THE COMPOSER: NINA SHENK
Academy of music UL (Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Karel Rupel Hall (2nd floor
20:00
Opera: Canvas (Nina Shenk)
Cankarjev dom (Presernova cesta 10, Ljubljana) (across from Parliament)
Linhart Hall
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Tuesda / 3. 3. 2026
10:00
EFOI Students meeting
Academy of music UL (Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Tro Lorenz Hall (1st floor
EFOI Professors meeting
Academy of music UL (Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Staff room / chamber (2nd floor)
EFOI – European Forum of Opera Institutes
EFOI - Evropski forum opernih inštitutov vzpostavlja mednarodni dialog med evropskimi visokošolskimi ustanovami za glasbeno gledališče. Forum preizkuša nove pristope k izobraževanju opernih pevk in pevcev, interdisciplinarne in participativne oblike pouka, povezuje izobraževalne ustanove in operne hiše po vsej Evropi ter s tem postaja gonilna sila inovacij pri izobraževanju mladih opernih pevk in pevcev v 21. stoletju.
EFOI 2026
28. February – 3. March 2026
Ljubljana (Slovenia)
SATURDAY, 28. 2. 2026
13:00
FIRST MEETING and ORIENTATION
Academy of Music UL ( Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Julij Betetto Hall (1st floor)
14:30
EXPERIMENTAL OPERA / ArtLab: presentation and workshop with stage director Rocc
Ljubljana Opera House / SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana ( Župančičeva ulica 1, Ljubljana )
-3 stage
18:00
WELCOME DRINK: students and professors welcome!
Ljubljana Opera House / SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana ( Župančičeva ulica 1, Ljubljana )
-3 stage
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SUNDAY, 1. 3. 2026
10:00
STAGE MOVEMENT FOR SINGERS with choreographer Gregor Luštek
Academy of Music UL ( Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Julij Betetto Hall (1st floor)
PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
13:00
BREAK
14:00–20:00:
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS (schedule to follow)
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MONDAY, 2. 3. 2026
1 0:00
LEARNING CONTEMPORARY VOCAL MUSIC with conductor Bernhard Epstein
Academy of Music UL ( Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Julij Betetto Hall (1st floor)
13:00
BREAK
14:00–18:00:
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS (schedule to follow)
18:00
MEET THE COMPOSER: NINA ŠENK
Academy of Music UL ( Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Karel Rupel Hall (2nd floor)
20:00
PREMIERE / contemporary opera: Canvas (Nina Šenk)
Cankarjev dom ( Prešernova cesta 10, Ljubljana ) (across from Parliament)
Linhart Hall
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TUESDAY, 3. 3. 2026
10:00
EFOI Students meeting
Academy of Music UL ( Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Tro Lorenz Hall (1st floor)
EFOI Professors meeting
Academy of Music UL ( Kongresni trg 1, Ljubljana )
Staff room / Zbornica (2nd floor)