Boram Ahn

Berlin based, pianist

FRENCH OPERA WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE
10.06-23.06.2024


Music Director: Emmanuel Plasson
Pianist: Boram Ahn

Established in 2023 in Berlin, FRENCH OPERA WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE provides emerging and professional singers a unique opportunity to explore the depths of the French operatic repertoire under the guidance of the French conductor Emmanuel Plasson.

The upcoming 2024 edition introduces two distinct divisions:
ROLE PREPARATION PROGRAM on Faust by Gounod and ARIA STUDY PROGRAM.

Participants will benefit from the expertise and quality of the instruction and extensive guidance, enabling them to deeply explore musical style, language, diction, and character interpretation in their chosen repertoire. Both programs conclude with a final performance at the end of the program period.
For inquiries and registration, please contact us at frenchoperaworkshop@gmail.com

“During our collaboration, Maestro Plasson not only conveyed an impeccable understanding of Massenet’s score but also inspired with his passion and expertise. His ability to demand technical precision in service of emotional resonance elevated our performance to a level of artistry I could be very proud of… I also highly recommend Maestro Plasson’s New Academy of French Music. Given his exceptional skills and passion for teaching and collaboration, I’m confident that his academy will be a remarkable platform for emerging artists to learn, grow, and excel in the world of French music.”
-Lara Secord, Soprano


“Maestro Plasson’s profound understanding of French music traditions, along with his dedication to excellence, created an unforgettable experience of both studying and working. Maestro Plasson’s approach to French diction was intelligent, making even the most challenging aspects feel effortless.
… Beyond his musical prowess, Maestro Plasson’s leadership and interpersonal skills fostered a collaborative and respectful environment. His enthusiasm and encouragement inspired us to strive for greatness.
-Hanxiao Wang, Soprano


Musical Team

Emmanuel Plasson, conductor

Emmanuel Plasson is considered one of the first ambassadors of French music in a dazzling career in both the symphonic and opera repertoire. Maestro Plasson made his North American debut in 1997, leading the Royal Ballet of Covent Garden on tour, including performances at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Consequently, he was immediately invited to be assistant conductor at the Metropolitan Opera for the next two seasons (for productions of Manon and Carmen). Maestro Plasson was Principal Conductor and Artistic Director of Hawaii Opera until April 2020. He made his debut there in 2016 with Verdi’s Trovatore and was immediately invited back to conduct Gounod’s Romeo and Juliet. He was also music director of the Middlebury Opera House in Vermont for 5 years. He most recently directed a production of Mireille by Gounod with the Opera Du Grand Sud company and a very successful concert with the Gottingen Symphony Orchestra in Germany. Among his future projects in 2024, a production of Salome (with piano accompaniment) and Dialogue Des Carmelites, both productions being presented by the group Kollaborativ from Berlin.

Boram Ahn, pianist

Boram Ahn, a collaborative pianist based in Berlin, brings extensive experience as an opera repetiteur, having coached and performed a diverse repertoire across North America and Germany. She has worked as Solorepetitorin at Theater Osnabrück (Fidelio, Der Bettelstudent), Landestheater Detmold (Der Fliegende Holländer, Rigoletto, Hans Werner Henze’s Elegies für Junge Liebende), Thüringer Schlossfestspiel Sondershausen (Anatevka), and Theater Nordhausen (Salome, Luisa Fernanda). Since 2022, Boram has collaborated closely with MusikfürMusik Künstler Kollaborativ, featuring in productions of R. Strauss’ Elektra, Ariadne auf Naxos, and Salome. In 2024, she participated in Aida OperaLive at Hamburg’s Barclay Arena and on its German tour. Upcoming projects include R. Strauss’ Elektra with the Dramatic Voice Program in Berlin, Dialogues des Carmelites, and Gianni Schicchi with MusikfürMusik Künstler Kollaborativ.
In Berlin, Boram maintains a busy private studio where she greatly enjoys supporting singers of different levels in their preparation for roles, auditions, recording sessions, concerts, and Lieder projects.