Resolutely open to the world, the Conservatoire de Paris has a large number of international students and teachers. A German course is offered to help students deepen their knowledge and practice of the language. In order to broaden horizons, a cultural approach is added to the linguistic fundamentals (lexical fields, grammar) (thematic courses, study of articles and literary works, general culture, poetry, painting).

Through exploration of the instrument's repertoire, historical perspective and in-depth technical work, this course aims to develop mastery of the instrument and a critical approach to interpretation. Particular attention is paid to listening to one's body, in order to prevent the aches and pains associated with playing the instrument. The face-to-face teaching approach allows for personalised learning, helping each student to reach his or her full potential.

How do couples learn to tune up? Recital, mélodie and lied require singer-pianist pairs to work on an equal footing, in conditions of genuine listening. With their different personalities and backgrounds, they need to be able to make decisions together in harmony, and to understand each other's needs and what is at stake in their part. This initial work is followed by an encounter with the repertoire, in both its musical and poetic dimensions. Schubert's Lieder and French mélodies form the basis of the course, but students make their own musical choices according to their affinities. Each year, a recital is organised to showcase the work of the performers and, where possible, provide an introduction to programme development, based as much on dramaturgical principles as on artistic ones.

A unique feature of the Paris Conservatoire, this course prepares singers for the performance of a role, as well as for auditions and competitions. Tailored to individual needs, it provides singers with all the skills of a conductor, and prepares them for professional life by covering all the repertoires, from the most popular operas to the most complex, in all styles and languages. To achieve this, work on accuracy and harmony is accompanied by a contextualisation of the work in its time, using an approach that combines the cultural, historical, social and formal dimensions of opera. Awakening singers' curiosity as they enter professional life opens up their perspectives to a wide range of repertoires and roles, while preparing them for the realities of the profession.