Mitchell Piper's far-reaching accomplishments have positively influenced the careers of young performers for over two decades.
OPERA & VOICE
EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY ARTISTS
The Trentino Music Festival has an outstanding reputation as the premiere young artist training program in Europe. Our faculty artists are engaged by leading opera houses, concert halls, and the Broadway stage, as well as leading conservatories of music in the US and Europe. As educators, they bring passion to the training process and are committed to helping each student cultivate their unique strengths and develop performance skills.
Robin Blauers Piper
Artistic/Stage Director
Robin Blauers’ directed the European Premiere of Mark Adamo’s Little Women at the Stadsschouwburg in Bruges, Belgium.
J. David Jackson
Music Director/Conductor
Maestro Jackson recently conducted Massenet’s Werther, and Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess at the Metropolitan Opera.
Jeanne-Michèle Charbonnet
Master Teacher/Voice
Dramatic soprano Jeanne-Michèle Charbonnet has established herself as a leading force in the German and contemporary repertoires.
Jonathan Beyer
Master Teacher/Voice
Jonathan Beyer has taught at the Curtis Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and the Chautauqua Institution.
Neal Goren
Conductor
Conductor Neal Goren was the founder and Artistic Director of Gotham Chamber Opera.
David Gately
Stage Director
Stage director David Gately is known for his vivid story-telling and his lively and clever productions.
Patrizia di Paolo
Stage Director
Stage director Patrizia di Paolo began her musical career as a pianist and violist.
Jane Robinson
Vocal Coach
Jane Robinson is Head of Vocal Coaching and Development at English National Opera, London.
Peter Nilsson
Vocal Coach
Peter began as repetiteur with the Illinois Opera Center and Bowen Park Opera, and later worked at the Lyric Opera Center for Young American Artists.
Lachlan Glen
Vocal Coach
Australian pianist, conductor and voice coach Lachlan Glen performs around Australia, Europe, and the United States, at venues including Wigmore...
Tim Ribchester
Vocal Coach/Conductor
Tim Ribchester is acclaimed for his “passionate commitment to the composer and score.
Alexandra Naumenko
Vocal Coach
Alexandra Naumenko has served on the music staff of the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia, Florida Grand Opera, Palm Beach Opera.
Luba Podgayskaya
Vocal Coach/Pianist
Luba is a Russian pianist and harpsichordist, working and living in the Netherlands and Central Europe.