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.

  • Massimo Modoni

    Chairman

  • Brian Hughes

    Artistic Director

  • Nila Masala

    Voice Professor

  • Alexandre Naoumenko

    Vocal Coach

  • Renato Balsadonna

    Conductor

  • Mirco Palazzi

    Voice Professor

  • Raffaella Milanesi

    Voice Professor

  • Marco Bellussi

    Director, Stagecraft and Movement

  • Emanuela di Pietro

    Chorus Master