1) APPLICATION DETAILS

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Final application deadline: January 31st, 2025

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To apply, please send the following documents along to: info.operaus@gmail.com

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• Application form (available in PDF format below)

• CV/Resumé in English or Italian

• HD Photo

• A copy of your Passport/ID card

• Two video or audio recordings of arias, one of which by Händel or other 18th-century composer e.g. Vivaldi, Gluck, Mozart.

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No application fee.​​​​​

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2) PROGRAM STRUCTURE ​

 

The program is 20 days long, 10 of which are held online and then 10 in person in Trieste, Italy.

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10 days online preparation (language and diction classes, role preparation, career development and branding): June 2nd to 6th and June 9th to 13th 2025.

10 days in-person lessons, rehearsals, masterclass and performances: June 20th-29th 2025

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Detail of the in person portion, held at the OperUs Atelier (Via Rittmeyer 7/C) as well as at our rehearsal and performance space (Via dell'Università 8): 

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June 20th: Welcome and music rehearsal

June 21st, 22nd, 23rd: Staging rehearsals/coachings

June 24th, 25th, 26th: Masterclass

June 27th: Dress-tech rehearsal

June 28th: Dress-tech rehearsal open to children

June 29th: Final performances

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Places at the Opera Studio are divided into two groups:​​​​

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Young Professionals’ Program:

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For early-career singers, advanced students and those preparing to enter the industry - full study program, role preparation and tuition plus guaranteed participation in the masterclass and final performance in one of the two main casts.​​

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Studio Artist Program:

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For students of classical singing - intensive study program designed to hone technique and allow for in-depth role preparation - studio artists receive the same tuition, coachings, role study, language classes etc as Young Professionals. Studio artists will attend the masterclass as auditors, shadow main cast rehearsals and participate as ensemble members (SATB) and extras in the final performances.​​​​​​​​​​​​

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All lessons, rehearsals and performances will be working at baroque pitch (A=415).

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3) ROLES AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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• Alcina - soprano: 2 places Young Professionals’ Program (main cast) + 1 place Studio Artist Program

• Ruggiero - mezzo-soprano or mezzo countertenor: 1 place Young Professionals’ Program (main cast) + 1 place Studio Artist Program

• Bradamante - contralto or mezzo-soprano: 2 places Young Professionals’ Program (main cast) + 1 place Studio Artist Program

• Morgana - soprano: 2 places Young Professionals’ Program (main cast) + 1 place Studio Artist Program

• Oronte - tenor or mezzo countertenor:  2 places Young Professionals’ Program (main cast) + 1 place Studio Artist Program

• Melisso - bass-baritone or bass:  2 places Young Professionals’ Program (main cast) + 1 place Studio Artist Program

• Oberto - soprano or sopranist : 2 places Young Professionals’ Program (main cast) + 1 place Studio Artist Program

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3) TUITION FEES

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Tuition fees are payable in installments and include:

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ PROGRAM:

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• Role debut in final public performance

• Daily rehearsals at a professional production standard

• Consideration and possibility of selection for OperUs Album Recording: Alcina

• Individual coachings on style, technique and interpretation

• Participation in the 3 day masterclass 

• Career development and artist branding sessions

• Group Italian diction and language class, working on the libretto and sung diction of the opera

• Role preparation and interpretation sessions

• Rehearsal and performance pictures

• Photoshoot

• Video recording of the final performance

• Welcome kit​

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STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM:

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• Individual coachings on style, technique and interpretation

• Role preparation and interpretation sessions

• Group Italian diction and language class, working on the libretto and sung diction of the opera

• Career development group lessons

• Participation as ensemble members in the final performance (SATB)

• Attendance at the masterclass as auditors

• Shadow main cast rehearsals

• Photoshoot

• Welcome kit

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Tuition fees for Young Professionals’ Program: 3900€ including VAT

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Tuition fees for Studio Artist Program: 976€ including VAT

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4) FAQ SECTION

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- Are accommodation and food included in the tuition fee?

 

Accommodation and food are not included, however, OperUs can provide a list of recommended accommodation options on request. ​

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- Are there any scholarships?

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Unfortunately we are unable to offer scholarships, however tuition fees can be paid in monthly installments from the date of enrollment

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- What language will lessons be held in? 

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Lessons and rehearsals will be run bilingually (English-Italian) thanks to our fully bilingual staff body. Prior knowledge of the Italian language is therefore not required.

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- How many casts are there?

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There are two main casts of named roles comprised of Young Professionals’ Program participants. Studio Artists will also perform in the ensemble.​

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- Will I get to audition for an agent?

 

Thanks to our collaboration with several agencies, certain cast members may be invited to meet and sing for one of them.​

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- Are there any age limits to apply?

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Applications are open to all over-18s and there is no upper age limit. 

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- At which stage of my studies/career should I apply for the opera studio?

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​OperUs believes in measuring applicants by the merit of their performance, without prejudice in favour of particular age groups or educational stages. We welcome applications from current and prospective university and conservatoire students, graduates and early-career professionals. As a general guide, the Young Professionals’ Program is aimed at singers who are prepared and ready to begin their professional career, while the Studio Artists’ Program is aimed at students currently developing their unique voice and technique.​

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- Which airports are closest?

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Trieste is well served by a variety of nearby airports. The closest is Trieste Airport, just a short train ride away (28 minutes ride). Other possibilities include Venice Marco Polo (direct bus to Trieste from outside the airport about 1.5h drive), Venice Treviso, Ljubljana (Slovenia) and Verona. ​

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If you have any other questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to our office team by clicking the "contact us"button below.