Lidal North was created by JOHN LIDAL. The mission of the program is to provide a comprehensive program for singers at an advanced level, including: vocal technique, vocal and body coaching, and performance and audition opportunities.

Located in Oslo, Norway, the program will present its Opera Workshop May 31 - June 10, 2008. This ten day workshop will present several evening concerts at several venues throughout Oslo, as well as daily master classes at the Norwegian Opera Academy with PATRICIA MCCAFFREY, one of the leading vocal technicians in the world today. Masterclasses and concerts will be open to the public.

Additionally, the program is pleased to offer individual coachings with JOHN NORRIS, a stage director and former dancer who is one of the world's most sought-after body coaches for singers, and is also an expert in the Alexander Technique, Pilates and Feldenkrais.

This season, Lidal North is also pleased to welcome GAÏT SIRGUEY, one of the most renown vocal coaches today, with a specialty in French Performance Practice. Ms Sirguey will offer individual coachings, as well as giving master classes.

Finally, singers will receive individual coachings with JOHN LIDAL, who has worked with many of the world's leading opera singers and has a vast knowledge of operatic and song repertoire.