Program Highlights

• Intensive Schedule: Rehearse and perform in a professional environment with a focus on Mozart’s operatic style.

• Masterclasses and Sectionals: Hone your craft with expert-led workshops and dedicated sectional rehearsals.

• Collaboration with Vocalists: Work closely with singers in an operatic context, enhancing your ensemble and communication skills.

• Professional Recordings: Gain access to high-quality recordings of your performance to elevate your portfolio.

Why Join Opera Studio 2025?

• Perform in Fully Staged Productions: Play in a professional orchestra accompanying Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro and Don Giovanni under expert direction.

• Learn from Esteemed Professionals: Work with renowned artists such as Aprile Millo, Daniel Hoyem-Cavazza, Anna Borodina, and conductor Anton Yeretsky.

• Portfolio Building: Receive professional video and audio recordings of your performances, ideal for auditions and career promotion.

• Specialized Training: Participate in sectional rehearsals, workshops, and masterclasses designed to enhance your technique, interpretation, and orchestral collaboration.

• Network with Industry Experts: Connect with vocalists, conductors, directors, and other professionals to build lasting relationships for your future career.

Application

Application Process

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Materials Required: Resume and performance video(s) (submitted via YouTube).

Video Audition Requirements for Orchestra Players:

• Perform two contrasting pieces by composers from different eras, showcasing your technical and musical abilities.

Selection Process:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and spaces are limited. Early submission is highly recommended to secure your spot. Selected musicians will be notified promptly, and those not immediately accepted will be placed on a Waiting List.

Post-Selection Requirements:

After acceptance, participants must submit their payment within 15 days to confirm their spot. Payment can be made in full or through a flexible payment plan (limited availability). Failure to complete the payment within the timeframe may result in the offer being extended to someone on the Waiting List.

Participation Fees

Participation Fees

Participation fees cover rehearsal time, masterclasses, coaching, performance opportunities, and professional recordings. The fee structure is based on section and role. We also offer a flexible payment plan to accommodate individual needs and make participation accessible.

• Concertmaster: $2500

• Principal Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass): $2000

• Principal Winds/Brass: $2200

• Section Strings and Winds/Brass: $2000