Acccademia dell'Opera Italiana
Presented by the Accademia dell’Opera Italiana, Lead by Marco Bellussi and Massimo Modoni.
An Unparalleled Operatic Training Experience
The Accademia dell’Opera Italiana (AOI) winter Opera School is a prestigious program designed to cultivate the next generation of opera singers. Over five days, participants engage in an immersive artistic journey, receiving intensive training from a faculty of world-class professionals.
This unique program combines rigorous vocal and musical coaching with the rich cultural tapestry of Italy. Singers reside and study in the heart of Southern Italy, refining their artistry in an environment steeped in operatic tradition.
Final Performances in Nardò
Culminating their intensive training, our Young Artists will present an opera gala on March 22nd at 7pm, at the historic caffè letterario neritonense in Nardò, Puglia. This picturesque cloister, with its serene ambiance and historical significance, provides an enchanting backdrop for these operatic showcases.
Fees and Scholarships
AOI is committed to nurturing exceptional talent by offering 4 scholarships to outstanding young artists. These scholarships cover all tuition fees and accommodation prorata. The remaining artists can participate for an all-inclusive fee of £675, which includes tuition and shared housing accommodation. Faculty and participants will share the same living space, fostering a familial atmosphere that enhances understanding of the social and linguistic nuances essential to Italian opera.
Meet the Artistic Team
Vocal Coach: répétiteur, Andres Gallucci Since 2015, Andrés has forged collaborations with prestigious opera festivals and productions. He currently serves as a répétiteur at the Fondazione Teatro Fraschini in Pavia and the Teatro Sociale di Como, contributing to the Opera Lombardia circuit and the Como Città della Musica Festival. From 2021, he has been engaged as a répétiteur and stage pianist at the Teatro Regio di Parma for the Festival Verdi. Andrés has worked alongside acclaimed opera artists, including Filippo Morace, Roberto Coviello, Silvia Dalla Benetta, Tiziana Fabbricini, Andrea Mastroni, Maria Grazia Schiavo, Alberto Gazale, Denia Mazzola Gavazzeni, and Lella Cuberli, among others.
Italian Coach & Voice Teacher: Massimo Modoni
Baritone and founder of AOI, Massimo has sung at prestigious venues such as Teatro Malibran (Venice), Accademia Chigiana (Siena), Teatro Dante Alighieri (Ravenna), Teatro Comunale (Ferrara), Conway Hall (London), the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (Ireland), The Luglio Trapanese And the Bastianini Festival in Siena. His collaborations include working with conductors Renato Balsadonna, Paolo Olmi, Emanuela Di Pietro, and David Brophy, and with pianists such as Michele D’Elia, Joice Fieldsen, and Andrés Gallucci
Course structure
Each of the 8 participants will enjoy a 50 minute session daily for the 5 days of the course. The focus of the masterclass is the 18th and 19th century Italian operatic repertoire. Each candidate is required to present up to 2 arias or scenes to be worked on during the daily sessions plus opera ensemble numbers that will be agreed with the faculty. Our holistic approach combines the vocal guidance of Massimo Modoni with the theatrical and stagecraft input of Maestro Bellussi.
Arrival date: March 16th Departure date: March 23rd
We recommend flying to the local airport of Brindisi. From there, you can travel to Nardò via public transport, although it can take a while as our lovely village is blissfully located close to the coast.
APPLICATION
Kindly email an up to date biography, headshot and two recent videos showcasing at least one Italian operatic aria to: massimo@accademiadelloperaitaliana.com
