LPMAM Turandot

Young Artists Hughes & Modoni Secure Prestigious LPMAM Scholarships for Turandot Masterclass and Production

The London Performing Academy of Music (LPMAM) has awarded three prestigious scholarships to young artists Hughes and Modoni, recognizing their exceptional talent and dedication. These scholarships will enable them to participate in the upcoming Turandot Masterclass and Production, slated for December 2024. The awards were granted based on their outstanding performances during the Belcanto Bootcamp held in November 2024, under the expert tutelage of renowned Professor Nila Masala.

The scholarships, which include a full scholarship, a half scholarship, and a 25% scholarship, reflect the high regard in which Hughes and Modoni are held within the LPMAM community. Their journey towards operatic excellence will continue in the intensive Opera Studio, organized by LPMAM, which will culminate in the London debut of Puccini's Turandot at Conway Hall from November 30th to December 6th, 2024.

The Turandot Masterclass: A Gateway to Operatic Success

The LPMAM Opera Department has meticulously designed the Opera Studio to provide an immersive experience for aspiring opera singers. With a limited intake of 36 students, the program offers a rare opportunity to train under the guidance of world-renowned soprano Chiara Angella and baritone Silvio Zanon, renowned professors steeped in the Italian operatic tradition, with ties to legendary figures like Luciano Pavarotti, Magda Olivero, and Giuseppe Scandola. Their mentorship promises to be transformative for the participants, providing deep insights into the nuances of the Italian Opera technique and repertoire.

The Opera Studio will focus on enhancing the students' understanding of Italian Opera technique and repertoire, with all roles in Turandot available for training and casting. The rigorous selection process will identify up to two main casts, two cover casts, as well as minor roles and chorus members for the production.

A Launchpad for Future Stars

Participation in the Turandot Masterclass is more than just a learning experience—it's a launchpad for future operatic stars. The best students from the Opera Studio will be awarded opportunities to perform in LPMAM's International Festival, with planned performances across the UK, Switzerland, Italy, and beyond in 2025. Additionally, these top performers may receive scholarships for LPMAM's Vocal or Opera Course, as well as the chance to secure a debut record deal with Master Chord Records, a leading UK classical record label.

A Promising Future

For Hughes and Modoni, these scholarships represent a significant milestone in their burgeoning careers. As they prepare to embark on this intensive training and performance journey under the guidance of Chiara Angella and Silvio Zanon, they are poised to make their mark on the operatic stage. Their participation in the Turandot Masterclass and subsequent debut in London could very well be the stepping stone to a successful and celebrated career in opera.

Apply now

Use the form below to apply to our 3 scholarships. Each candidate is invited to perform an Italian Aria from the XIX century ( preferably a Puccini one ) during the Masterclass Belcanto Bootcamp, hosted by the accademia dell’Opera Italiana on November 15th, 16th and 17th.

Please note that the Competition, is open to candidates of any nationality who have been selected as part of the Accademia Dell’Opera Italiana, on the application deadline, are not older than 38 years of age (baritones and basses) and 36 years of age (sopranos, mezzo-sopranos/contraltos, tenors).
Therefore, candidates who on 24 September 2024 will have exceeded, even by one day, the age of 38 years (baritones and basses), and 36 years (all other voice types).

The Panel:

Nila Masala, senior voice professor Accademia dell’Opera Italiana

Massimo Modoni, Chairman Accademia dell’Opera Italiana

Brian Hughes, Artistic Director Accademia dell’Opera Italiana

Stefania Passamonte, LPMAM President

Silvio Zanon, Professor LPMAM

Chiara Angela, Professor LPMAM

T&C

The committee may not proclaim winners for all the 3 scholarships, put up for competition by this notice-regulation. The selection board's judgement of suitability is final.
The Commission takes its decisions in secret session by a majority of the votes cast.
The judgments are made public by posting them on the appropriate notice board at the end of each test.

The organisation, without owing anything to the participants, reserves the right to have the various stages of the Competition filmed, recorded, broadcast, in whole or in part, by radio and/or television stations, as well as its own, and authorises their use for promotional, archive and reporting purposes.

The Scholarships

LPMAM in collaboration with the Accademia dell’Opera Italiana offers 3 scholarship to the Young Artists AOI edition 2024

1st prize, full scholarship, up to a value of 4oo£ for cast1 and 2 main roles.

2nd price, half scholarship, up to a value of 200£ for cast 1 and 2 main roles, the remaining 200£ will be settled by the student applying for the scholarship.

3rd price, a 25% scholarship, up to a value of 100£ for cast 1 and 2 main roles, the remaining 300£ will be settled by the student applying for the scholarship.

Application deadline

September 28th.

Please comply application form below