British vocal coach Paul Plummer is the Studienleiter at the Staatstheater in Oldenburg, where he also is the head vocal coach of the newly formed Opera Studio.
COLLABORATIVE PIANO
EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY ARTISTS
The Trentino Music Festival has an outstanding reputation as the premier young artist training program in Europe. Our faculty artists are engaged by major symphonies, concert halls, and opera houses, as well as leading conservatories of music in the US and Europe. As artists and as educators, they bring passion to the training process and are committed to helping each student cultivate their unique strengths and develop performance skills. Check back regularly for faculty updates and additions.
Arthur Fagen
Conductor
Arthur Fagen has been the Music Director of the Atlanta Opera since 2010 and is Professor of Orchestral Conducting at Indiana University.
Robert Meffe
Studio Director MT / Conductor
Robert Meffe, Head of the SDSU MFA Musical Theatre Program, spent twenty-two years in New York City as a professional conductor, music director, keyboardist, orchestrator, arranger and music copyist.
J. David Jackson
Music Director
J. David Jackson gained critical acclaim leading the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in performances of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice staring Anthony Roth Costanzo. He returns to the Met this season for Die Zauberflöte.
Neal Goren
Conductor
Conductor Neal Goren is the Founder and Artistic Director of Catapult Opera and a faculty member of the prestigious Mannes School of Music.
Peter Nilsson
Vocal Coach
Peter Nilsson is Head of Music at the prestigious Dutch National Opera Academy.
Jane Robinson
Vocal Coach
Jane Robinson is Head of Vocal Coaching and Development for the Harewood Artists at English National Opera, London.