Our Faculty
Creating a nurturing and highly effective mentorship environment is at the heart of Accademia dell'Opera Italiana’s mission. This newly established academy connects young artists with an exceptional faculty of opera experts, including renowned soprano Nila Masala, Bass Mirco Palazzi, Royal Opera House vocal coach Sasha Naoumenko, director Marco Bellussi, and chorus master Emanuela di Pietro. With such wonderful team, the Accademia ensures that emerging talents receive top-tier training and mentorship, fostering the next generation of opera stars.
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Massimo Modoni
Chairman
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Brian Hughes
Artistic Director
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Nila Masala
Voice Professor
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Alexandre Naoumenko
Vocal Coach
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Renato Balsadonna
Conductor
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Mirco Palazzi
Voice Professor
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Raffaella Milanesi
Voice Professor
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Marco Bellussi
Director, Stagecraft and Movement
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Emanuela di Pietro
Chorus Master