Giulio Cesare in Egitto

G. F. Händel, HWV 17

June 19th - July 3rd 2026, Trieste (Italy)

Learn from world-renowned baroque experts

Work with leading interpreters in baroque opera, gaining direct access to world-class expertise in historically informed performance. Our faculty members are internationally recognised for their mastery of baroque style, offering advanced training in period-specific vocal technique, ornamentation, gesture and performance practice. This immersive program provides tools to elevate technical precision, and equip participants to excel on the international baroque stage. To find out the details of our faculty 2026 including our star guest teacher request a copy of our opera studio brochure below!

Participate in a complete rehearsal process

Take part in daily rehearsals following the intensive structure of a professional production, from music calls, score study and blocking to the final dress-tech rehearsal. The process also includes costume fittings as well as hair and make up trials. Rehearsals (except the final dress-tech) will be held at the OperUs HQ at the new Trieste Campus, pictured above. This new rehearsal studio will allow young artists to block in a space which replicates the dimensions of the final performance stage. To access details of the daily program structure, request a copy of our opera studio brochure below!

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Debut your role in a new, fully staged production

Make your role debut in a final performance held in the breathtaking open-air Corte Marco D'Aviano in Gradisca d'Isonzo, named as one of the "borghi più belli" (most beautiful towns) in Italy. The Corte itself is situated in a historic palace now in the possession of the city of Gradisca, made available to OperUs for this artistic event. The final performance as well as the rehearsals will be held at A=415 and will feature historical instrumentation. OperUs is proud to partner with the City of Gradisca for this event, which will be promoted across Friuli Venezia Giulia, and will be attended by local dignitaries.

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Explore Trieste & join our alumni community

Explore Trieste's rich artistic heritage born at the crossroads of Italian and Austrian culture. The city boasts a wealth of cultural landmarks dating from ancient Rome to the present day, plus fabulous cuisine and seaside attractions. Visiting young artists then become part of our alumni community, with benefits and opportunities extending beyond the end of the program.

Discover our core program modules

Receive tuition in performance style, technique and interpretation from our expert faculty, as well as Italian language and phonetics training with a native-speaking coach, and our unique professional development modules including self-entrepreneurship and artist branding, preparing you to launch a career in the opera industry. For further details request a brochure below.

Develop your portfolio

Participating young artists will benefit from expert managerial guidance on how to build a personal brand and launch a career in the opera industry. Each artist will also walk away with a polished portfolio, including bespoke headshots that reflect their unique artistic identity and high-definition performance videos designed to capture the attention of decision makers, or to use for future auditions.

Rehearse

We are now accepting applications for two main casts of young artists, and the following roles are currently available:

Giulio Cesare (contralto/mezzo-soprano/countertenor): two places available
Cleopatra (soprano): two places available
Tolomeo (contralto/countertenor): two places available
Cornelia (mezzo-soprano/contralto): two places available
Sesto (mezzo-soprano/countertenor/soprano): two places available
Achilla (baritone/bass): two places available
Nireno (mezzo-soprano/countertenor): one place available
Curio (bass): position filled, not available

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THE APPLICATION JOUNEY

Deadlines

Before you apply

How to apply

Enrollment

After enrolling

1.1 Request a copy of our brochure for program details including faculty, star guest teacher, sample schedule, fees & scholarships

1.2 For further questions, email our front office team at info@operus-srls.com

To make sure all participants have enough time to prepare their journey, we set two separate deadlines:

Non-EU citizens: January 1st, 2026
(Earlier deadline to allow time for visa procedures, travel arrangements, and accommodation.)

EU citizens: March 1st, 2026
(Later deadline, as no visa is required and travel within Europe is more flexible.)

We warmly welcome young artists from across the world. If you are applying from outside the EU, we strongly encourage you to submit your application by the earlier date to ensure smooth preparation and participation.

Please note that positions will be filled on a rolling basis as we receive applications from suitable candidates.

We therefore highly encourage early applications to secure your place.

In order to apply please email us a copy of your:

Application form (click here to download)
CV/Resumé in English or Italian
One photo
A copy of your Passport/ID card
One or two video or audio recordings of arias
Copy of payment of 40€ application fee (including VAT and commissions)
Scholarship application, if applicable (click here to download)

Please send your applications materials to info@operus-srls.com

Applications will take an average of 5 working days to be reviewed.

The application fee can be paid either via bank transfer (bank details can be found on the application form) or via PayPal by clicking the button below:

We will inform all applicants of their audition results, whether positive or negative. In the case of a positive outcome, you will receive an enrollment form with full offer details. Please note that the panel reserves the right to offer another available role if deemed appropriate. Once the enrollment form and offer are sent by the OperUs front office team, the candidate will have up to 7 days to confirm acceptance of the position. The enrollment procedure will be completed once:

The enrollment form is returned completed and signed within the deadlines stated on the form

Payment of tuition fees has been completed following the terms stated on the enrollment form

Once your enrollment procedure is complete, you will receive a digital package including:

Your welcome letter
The score (with cuts included)
The provisional schedule (a final version will be sent one month before the start of the program, though most activities will remain unchanged)
Information on partner accommodations with exclusive discounts for our young artists
Access to our Drive folder with further course information and learning materials
Access to our WhatsApp group, where you can connect with staff and fellow young artists before your arrival, receive priority assistance, and even coordinate possible accommodation-sharing

Info & applications