Today we are excited to hear American artists. The international auditions and Canadian auditions have set the highest level Operavision Academy has ever had. Truly remarkable artists and singing. We expect to hear the same today. Gigi, our mascot, has his ears perked!
Just a note to any singers who missed these deadlines. You’re not out of luck! We will accept late applications. Just head to our applications page, fill out your form and send it to us st operavisionacademy@gmail.com
Week 1: July 8-13, 2019 BEL CANTO WEEK with legendary Maestro Richard Bonynge and Maestra Aprile Millo
Lucia di Lammermoor Act I (all roles)
Maria Stuarda Act I (all roles)
La Sonnambula Act II (all roles)
I Capuletti e I Montecchi Act II (all roles)
I Puritani (selected scenes)
L’Elisir D’Amore (selected scenes)
Roberto Devereux (selected scenes)
Week 2: July 15-20, 2019 PUCCINI WEEK with Maestra Silvia Gasperini, Maestra Sylvia Dimiziani, and Maestra Aprile Millo
Le Villi (all roles) Act I
La Bohème (all roles) Act III
La Rondine (all roles) Act I
Turandot (all roles) Act I, Scena degli Enigmi, Finale Act III
Week 3: July 22-27, 2019 VERDI WEEK with Maestra Aprile Millo, Mr. Robert Lombardo (international agent), and Maestro Marco Gandini (International Opera Director/La Scala)
Concerto at VILLA VERDI (Sant’Agata)
Scenes from:
Il Trovatore
Rigoletto
La Traviata
Simon Boccanegra
FULL OPERA PRESENTATION AT LA ROCCA DI BUSSETO directed by Marco Gandini
Il Corsaro
With Lead Musical Staff: Maestra Inseon Lee and Maestra Dr. Maria Vetere
Dr. Maria Vetere
Maestra Inseon Lee
Auditions will determine casting for all the above role possibilities. So much to learn, and so much fun to develop and present these acts with the guidance of unparalleled Maestri and coaches. Don’t miss out! Come be with us and have your SUMMER OF DREAMS in BUSSETO 2019!!!!
If you are planning to be with us this summer. Please submit your application for early admission and scholarship possibilities by February 16, 2019. Partial scholarships will be offered on the basis of the excellence of auditions. Please make note of the following dates. We can’t wait to share our new additions with you! Come experience the summer of dreams in BUSSETO 2019!!!!
We at Operavision Academy are proud and thrilled to officially and permanently institute Maestra Inseon Lee of Korea as the Head of Musical Staff. Maestra Lee works at the Accademia della Scala in Milano, in opera houses internationally, and recently made her Carnegie Hall Debut in a recital with Operavision’s own, the legendary Aprile Millo. Having been on our staff for the past four years, Maestra Lee brings a wealth of knowledge of style, language, and performance practice in opera and she is one of the rare human orchestras as an accompanist. We are very proud to have her as a permanent member of our faculty and wish her success and congratulations in all that she aspires. Grazie Maestra Lee!
Returning for the 4th time by special invitation to this gorgeous city and people we love…. Busseto, Italy….with hearts full of joy and promise but also in loving remembrance of our very cherished friend and inspiration, the great Simonetta Puccini, who left us just a little while ago, and we are holding her fast in our hearts and close in our thoughts. This year will be dedicated to her memory and we will sing so she can hear us in her heaven of melody and glorious light and harmony……
Come join us for an always astoundingly profound journey in history as we strive to create our own….. so much to announce, but now, this to invite….. come be with us…. you’ll never forget it or be the same!
More news to follow….. and Happy Birthday to our beloved Voice of an Angel, Renata Tebaldi……cannot wait to see the beautiful Museo in her name……
We are happy to announce that we are offering partial scholarships to outstanding applicants for Operavision Academy 2018. In order to be considered for scholarship you must complete the application (available here on our website) and submit your audition video to http://www.operavisionacademy@gmail.com We look forward to hearing you!!! Come be a part of history while you make your own!