El Cántaro
de Luz
Vocal excellence · Artistic residency · Gran Canaria
14 July – 30 September 2026
The Residency
Residency for exceptional voices
El Cántaro de Luz is an intensive international artistic residency for selected singers who wish to develop advanced vocal, choral and scenic skills in a high-performance artistic environment.
The programme takes place at La Casona de Vegueta, a cultural residence and creative community located in the historic centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
3 months
July · August · September
Daily training
Voice · Choir · Stage
International route
Canary Islands · Spain · Prague · Norway
Artistic Leadership
The team behind El Cántaro de Luz
A high-performance artistic residency guided by vocal, choral and pedagogical leadership, with international artistic projection.
David Tapia Beristain
Ana Yuridia Serna
Mariano Andrés Segalla
The residency is led by a multidisciplinary artistic team combining choral direction, vocal coaching, pedagogy, cultural management and international project development.
Pilar Jurado
Internationally acclaimed Spanish soprano, composer and conductor. Artistic Patron of El Cántaro de Luz.
The artistic methodology of the residency is inspired by international standards of choral excellence and competition-level preparation.
Why Join El Cántaro de Luz
From residency to international stage
A three-month artistic pathway for selected singers: daily training, professional productions, concerts in Spain and international choral competitions.
Vocal excellence
Daily work on technique, resonance, breathing, interpretation and vocal identity.
High-performance choir
Precision, tuning, blend, rhythm, memory, listening and professional ensemble discipline.
Stage productions
Participation in two major musical-theatre projects: La Noche del Romance Ilusorio and Suprasensorial.
International competitions
Preparation for Grieg International Choir Festival in Norway and Praga Cantat in the Czech Republic.
Artistic residence
Live and create at La Casona de Vegueta, in the historic centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
International projection
Build a serious artistic profile through concerts, recordings, festivals and European collaborations.
Productions & International Choir Route
Stage productions and international choral projection
El Cántaro de Luz connects daily vocal training with real productions, concerts and international choral events.
La Noche del Romance Ilusorio
Professional scenic-musical production with voice, choir, theatre and dramatic performance.
Suprasensorial
Contemporary creation exploring music, body, image and voice beyond the visible.
Grieg International Choir Festival
European choral event connected with high-level ensemble preparation.
Praga Cantat
International choir competition in one of Europe’s great cultural capitals.
Three-Month Roadmap
The artistic journey from July to October
A progressive pathway from selection and daily training to professional stage productions, concerts and international choral projection.
Harmony Bridge & Vocal Selection
Arrival in Gran Canaria, vocal diagnosis, ensemble placement, intensive choral work and selection for the extended residency.
Daily Training & Repertoire
Vocal coaching, sectionals, tutti rehearsals, individual mentoring, stage work and development of the competition repertoire.
Stage Productions
Preparation for La Noche del Romance Ilusorio and Suprasensorial through music, theatre, body language and scenic performance.
Concerts in Spain
Public presentations in Gran Canaria and mainland Spain as part of the artistic development and professional performance pathway.
International Projection
Preparation for Bergen, Praga Cantat and future European tours as part of the long-term growth of El Cántaro de Luz.
Life at La Casona
Your artistic home in Gran Canaria
A historic cultural residence where selected singers live, rehearse, study and share daily community life in the heart of Vegueta.
Candidate Profile
Who are we looking for?
El Cántaro de Luz is designed for singers with real artistic potential, discipline and the desire to grow inside an international high-performance environment.
Excellent singers
Candidates should have previous vocal, choral or musical experience, good intonation, musical sensitivity and clear artistic motivation.
Strong commitment
The residency requires punctuality, daily attendance, discipline, preparation, respect for rehearsals and collective responsibility.
International mindset
We are looking for open, collaborative and mature singers ready to live, rehearse and perform within an intercultural artistic community.
Applications Are Open
Join El Cántaro de Luz in Gran Canaria
A three-month international choral residency for selected singers ready to train, perform, live in community and grow towards professional artistic opportunities.
Candidates should send a brief artistic CV, a short motivation statement and an a cappella singing video showing vocal range, musicality and artistic potential.
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