Opera

Opera Performance

June 20 – July 18, 2027
Staged Productions with Orchesttra

Dialogues of the Carmelites by Francis Poulenc

Le Nozze di Figaro by Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart

Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Hunperdinck

Opera Studio – Imagine spending your summer performing opera in the heart of the Italian Dolomites.

The Trentino Music & Dance Festival brings together a select group of emerging artists for an immersive training and performance experience designed to help you take the next step in your career. Whether you’re currently in music school, a young artist program, or an emerging professional, you’ll work alongside an internationally acclaimed faculty and collaborate with talented singers from around the world.

Perform in fully staged productions with a professional orchestra while receiving individualized voice lessons, coaching, master classes, and comprehensive musical and staging training. Every aspect of the program is designed to strengthen your artistry, expand your experience, and prepare you for today’s operatic landscape.

Beyond the performance hall, you’ll experience the culture, history, and beauty of Northern Italy. Located near Venice, Verona, and Lake Garda, the festival offers the opportunity to perform for European audiences, build an international network of colleagues, and experience opera in the country where so much of its history began.

If you’re looking for a summer that combines intensive artistic growth with exceptional performance opportunities in an unforgettable setting, the Trentino Music & Dance Festival is the place to do it.

Performances
Staged Opera Performances with Orchestra
Opera Concerts & Gala Performances
Master Classes

Training
Musical & Staging Rehearsals
Vocal Coaching & Voice Lessons
Italian, French, German Diction
Industry Week – Presenting Yourself for Success, featuring leading managers and industry experts.

Role Performance – Opera Studio members are assigned leading or supporting roles to perform in staged opera performance with orchestra.

Vocal Coaching & Voice Lessons – Through personalized vocal coaching and lessons, young artists gain the tools to meet the technical, stylistic, and linguistic demands of their roles with confidence. Our open-format approach encourages growth and collaboration, helping every participant reach new levels of skill and artistry.

Master Classes Master Classes cover a wide variety of specialties including; Vocal Technique, Repertoire, Operatic Style, and Dramatic Interpretation.

Industry Week – In the final week you will sing for managers, and industry experts, to Define & Refine your audition package. Whether for upcoming auditions, graduate schools, or professional companies, we will shape your audition package from crafting the perfect bio and résumé to selecting appropriate repertoire, perfecting diction, and elevating stage presence. Every detail is shaped to make you shine.

Location – Set in the heart of Northern Italy offers an inspiring balance of art, culture, and natural beauty. With Venice, Verona, and Lake Garda just a short journey away, participants can spend their free time exploring Italy’s historic treasures or embracing the outdoors amid the majestic Dolomites.

Learn what you love in Italy!

Early registration is highly recommended

AUDITIONS:
Young Artists are accepted by Video auditions. To apply, click “Apply Now!” and fill out the application and attach your audition video. Videos should include three arias of contrasting styles that represent your technical and dramatic skills. One must be in Italian. If you are interested in specific roles we strongly suggest that you submit those arias when applying.

 

“Thank you for not only teaching me how to become a better singer, but how to make music by being real & being capable of showing real life through performance.” – 2025 opera studio young artist