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Description: Course fee: $115

A 3-week course

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"Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome ... to cabaret!" Recent years have witnessed a resurgence of this delightful art form. The word "cabaret" evokes images of Paris' Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère, Isherwood's fictitious Kit Kat Klub, and the jazz rooms of New York City. But what exactly is cabaret, where did it all begin, and where is it today? Join Adi Braun for an exclusive journey into the heart and history of cabaret, from its origins in France at the Chat Noir in 1881; to the dawning of Kabarett in Germany in 1901; to its heyday during the Weimar era and its eventual decline when the Nazis came to power; and the continuing influence of cabaret on live entertainment in America throughout the 20th century and up to the present day. Topics covered will include the social and political significance of cabaret throughout its history; key composers, lyricists, and performers, such as Rosa Valetti, Erika Mann, Edith Piaf, Karl Valentin, Josephine Baker, Gypsy Rose Lee, Max Raabe, and RuPaul; the distinction between the German art form of "Kabarett," the French art form of "cabaret," and the North American genre of "jazz cabaret"; and related art forms such as vaudeville theatre and burlesque.


About the Instructor:

Adi Braun is a Canadian vocalist and 2007 MAC Award Nominee (Best Major Jazz Vocalist) with a long list of cabaret, concert, and theatre successes to her credit. She has performed in every major jazz and concert venue in Toronto; has toured Canada, the United States, and Europe; and released four critically acclaimed CDs. Her repertoire ranges from the Great American songbook, to European cabaret, to contemporary songs by Canadian legend Shirley Eikhard. In addition to her active performing schedule, Adi is a sought-after German diction, art song, and opera coach. She teaches German diction at the Glenn Gould School and maintains a private voice studio.

www.adibraun.com

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* A 10% discount will be applied automatically at checkout for students who are enrolled concurrently in any of the following Royal Conservatory School music classes: Individual Instruction, Group Classes, Learn to Play/Sing, Small Ensemble, Theory and History.