Singing Course for Opera

• Advanced Two-Year Program (reserved for students who have completed the academic two-year program)

Subjects

1. Vocal Technique

Teachers: Alla Simoni, Anna Vandi

2. Interpretation, style, and expression in operatic, chamber, and symphonic repertoire

Teachers: Raina Kabaivanska, Harriet Lawson, William Matteuzzi, Ernesto Palacio

3. Repertoire Study

Teachers: Alessandro Benigni, Harriet Lawson, Ettore Papadia, Mirca Rosciani

4. Physical expression techniques, acting, and stage movement

Teacher Matteo Mazzoni

5. Vocal hygiene and phoniatrics

Teacher: Franco Fussi

Study program

Study Program is individual, tailored to each student’s vocal characteristics and level of preparation. It is assigned at the beginning of the course and updated periodically. It may include opera ensemble pieces and symphonic-vocal pieces. At the end of the first year, an adjudicating committee will evaluate the student’s admission to the second year or decide whether to repeat the first year. At the end of the second year, an adjudicating committee will evaluate the results obtained in the two-year period and authorize the issuance of a certificate of course completion and possible admission to the two-year higher program.

Class Schedule

November 9 – December 13, 2026

January 11 – March 20, 2027

April 5 – June 13, 2027

Classes are held Monday through Friday each week from 9:15 am to 12:15 pm and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm throughout the academic year.

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory. Students are not permitted to attend other public or private music institutions, nor participate in professional activities, auditions, or competitions without the authorization of the Academy’s artistic director.

Concerts and Performances

For the entire duration of the course, students are required to participate free of charge in the artistic events scheduled by the Academy, performing in the parts and roles assigned to them by the artistic direction.

By enrolling, students consent to audio and video recording of lectures and performances, granting them the rights to use the recordings free of charge by any means or medium.