TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO APPLY (APRIL 15TH): Saluzzo Opera Academy 2024

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO APPLY: APRIL 15TH

Intensify your operatic training this summer: perform with orchestra and fully immerse yourself in Italian language and culture at Berlin Opera Academy's sister academy. Nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps between Milan and Nice, sits a beautiful 14th century monastery, home to Saluzzo Opera Academy. 

• Perform a role in the SOA 2024 Summer Festival
• Study with faculty actively working in the industry
• Learn how to get hired through personal mentorship & workshops
• Specialized Masterclasses & Coachings
• Italian Language Class & Immersion
• Local Student Accommodation

Saluzzo Opera Academy 2024 Festival Repertoire

• Alcina - Handel July 1 - 29
• Giulio Cesare - Handel July 31 - August 27

REQUIREMENTS & DEADLINES

Final Application Deadline: April 15th, 2024

Admissions results will be sent on a rolling basis.

AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT

Minimum age is 18.

SOA singers are typically between the ages of 19-36, but there are no age limits. We accept musicians on the basis of potential and the stage of musical development. 

AUDITION & REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS

Auditions can via recording submitted as part of your application process.

Video links (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) are still required as part of your application process in the event that your audition is cancelled due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. Singers will be evaluated based on their live auditions and only on their recorded auditions if the live audition is not attended.

Recorded Auditions: Please submit 2-3 arias relating to your desired role(s) during Part 2 of your application process. Video is preferred but audio is accepted.

RESULTS

Successful candidates will be invited to a video interview by email in the weeks following auditions.

Casting offers will be sent on a rolling basis. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & FELLOWSHIPS

To apply for financial support, please include a brief letter of request at the time of your application and see SOA's "Apply" page for further details. Financial assistance is available in sums ranging from 500-3000 € and SOA offers a limited number of full-tuition fellowships. 

Further information available at www.saluzzooperaacademy.com

Please do not hesitate to contact SOA at info@saluzzooperaacademy.com should you have any inquiries.