opera singers’ Workshop
singers in residence retreat
come as you are!
For opera singers, the voice is already a disciplined instrument—trained, honed, and capable of extraordinary expression that demands everything of the singer: body, heart, soul.
This retreat is an invitation to engage with instinctive, unformed sounds, to discover the raw impulse—the breath of sound before it becomes shaped into music—as a gateway to authentic expression. Both a return and a renewal, it will deepen each individual’s technical approach while rekindling the primal essence of their voice: its honesty, its power, and its vulnerability.
collaborative at its core
This workshop draws insight from practitioners across disciplines—movement, bodywork, psychology, dramatic practice, and vocal release—to offer an integrated approach and enter into a dialogue: how can the classical singer, skilled in the art of breath release, follow this primal journey into resonance and form?
With the guidance of an embodiment-empowerment practitioner, singers are invited to meet their primal, unfiltered, raw sound arising from breath, emotion, and physical presence. Here, voice is sensation, vibration, and release. From this foundation, we turn toward arias: honing these liberated impulses into formed, resonant sounds, allowing form to grow out of effortless embodied freedom. Under the direction of a dramatic practitioner, the liberated voice evolves from private release into artistic communication.
The retreat offers a safe space to lean into the edges. There will be opportunities to work individually with Arwel, Ashka, and Tom, and to receive their expert guidance and support.
daily sessions
A week of exploration, inspiration and expertise
Morning
yoga | breath | group workshop
Each morning begins with gentle yoga and breath work on the terrace, where the sea and sky set the tone for the day.
From there, the group comes together for an inspiring workshop led by Arwel, Tom, and Ashka. With just twelve participants at most, every session feels personal, supportive, and full of discovery.
Afternoon
one to one sessions | explore voice
In the afternoons, you’ll have space for focus, with smaller groups and individual attention. Each singer will enjoy at least three one-to-one sessions with Arwel, offering time to explore their voice in depth and with care.
Evening Soirée
song | music | talks
Evenings at Komito are centered on fun and togetherness, casually sharing, in the relaxed atmosphere around the fire, cocktail in hand; coaches and participants are encouraged to join, to make music, sing or simply sit back and listen.
Tutors & coaches
Below are the distinguished singing and movement coaches who will join us for the retreat and will facilitate your journey.
Arwel Treharnd Morgan
pianist | singer | private singing studio
A scholarship winner to the Royal Academy of Music, Arwel has built a distinguished career as both pianist and singer, with international study in the US and Canada and performances at leading venues such as the Royal Festival Hall , Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, and New York’s Lincoln Center. Alongside his work on stage and in broadcast, he has developed a deep commitment to working with singers, drawing on his experience across opera, recital, and chamber music to enable the artistic needs of his students.
Based in London, Arwel runs a thriving and successful singing studio, where his ethos is to create a new working world with every hour, meeting the needs of the singer in the room. Working in collaboration with world leading directors and vocal coaches. His work combines high-level musical insight with practical stage experience enabling them to have a healthy relationship with their craft.
Thomas Guthrie
director | singer | musician | dramaturg
Thomas Guthrie is an award-winning British director, singer, musician and text-based dramaturg, with a particular passion for helping singers bring character, physicality and meaning to every performance. A former Jette Parker Young Artist Stage Director at the Royal Opera House, he has directed major operas and theatre in leading houses and festivals internationally, recent highlights including Aida (Liceu, Barcelona), Semele (Barcelona, Rome, Paris, London) and the acclaimed opening of the Edinburgh Festival in 2025.
As a performer and arranger he has sung and played widely, from solo recordings with John Eliot Gardiner to acclaimed collaborations with Barokksolistene and their Alehouse Boys, featured on BBC4. His arrangement and performance of Schubert’s Die schöne Müllerin with them was released to great acclaim in 2023 on Rubicon Classics.
Ashka Zasada
dancer | embodiment coach | yoga instructor
Ashka is a dancer, embodiment coach, yoga instructor, and initiation facilitator based in London. She runs a thriving private practice and offers workshops and international retreats in both yoga and embodiment.
Drawing on extensive experience and training in a range of movement modalities, as well as a deep interest in depth psychology, she offers a unique approach to holding space for awakening to life rooted in embodied wisdom and authenticity.
Her work cultivates agency, emotional depth, and erotic intelligence, and she supports both women and men in developing their capacity for embodied, relational intimacy. She is passionate about inviting play and pleasure and exploring shadow and taboo as pathways to wholeness and deeper intimacy with life.
our approach
Vocal Breath
Guiding you through breath release and energy flow, bringing new ease and resonance to your singing.
Director
Shaping the journey of the week so that each step builds naturally, deepening your experience and integration.
Body Awareness
Helping you explore body awareness, release tension, and discover the connection between movement and sound.
PRICING
Opera & Song Workshop
SIX DAY RETREAT | SEVEN NIGHTS
Prices start at €1300 per person sharing a room
and €1800 for a single room.
Included in your payment:
- – Transfers to/from Komito between Syros airport/port
- – Board and lodging at Villa Komito
- – All sessions with our experts
- – An evening talk on Greek and Cycladic history
- – ‘Five Great Greek Dishes’ cooking class with Nella
- – A Zoom discussion with, and advice from, Clare Conville
- – All scheduled excursions
- РAfternoon activities in the villa and around the island (hiking, p̩tanque, backgammon, padel)
What’s not included:
- – Flights and ferries to Syros
- – Meals and transport costs for excursions to other islands
- – Tips for our attentive Komito staff
- – Yoga with local expert Anna (€20 per person)
Programme
opera & song
WORKSHOP
daily schedule
A day in the life at
Komito Singers Workshop
opera
singers
WORKSHOP
8 – 15
May
2027
Places are limited, please book early.
Syros
getting here
Getting to Syros is easy.
Fly to Athens or Mykonos,
then connect to Syros by air or sea.
Upon arrival at Syros port or airport,
a member of the Villa Komito team will
welcome you and escort you to Komito,
where your creative journey begins.
TRAVEL INFO
Join Us
opera singers’ workshop
Complete the form below to request your place in this unique singer’s experience.
Contact workshop organiser Matilde Wallevik directlynbapwith any questions.
matildewallevik@hotmail.com | SMS or Whatsapp: +44 â€7770466467‬