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Mascarade Opera Foundation in Florence 23-25: applications close TODAY!

 

Mascarade Emerging Artists aspires to be the leading independent training and performance programme for singers and répétiteurs in the world. Working with an international network of opera houses and festivals, with Teatro La Fenice in Venice, our principal artistic partner, at its core, we aim to redefine the formation and promotion of young artists for the future.

An expansion of the Mascarade Opera Studio's nine-month programme in Florence, Mascarade Emerging Artists is a perfect two-year post-Masters opportunity for singers looking to make a secure and exciting start to their careers. We accept applications from female singers aged 27 and under / male singers aged 28 and under on the day that they apply. We recognise that people follow a variety of paths to a classical singing career, however it is rare that we would consider applications from artists over the age of 28. Applications from répétiteurs up to the age of 30 will be accepted.

Our training framework is based on insights from performance psychology research in a variety of domains such as sports, business, health and education. As a multi-layered, integrative training framework with internal follow-up systems, it comprises and connects a number of theories and models in the areas of coaching, practice and performance.

“Mascarade is a unique place where I can explore new passions and achieve artistic originality.”

~ Ángel Vargas, Tenor, 2022/23 Emerging Artist

“I love working in such a supportive and nurturing environment, with people who push me every day to be the best artist and person I can possibly be. I will be forever grateful for the world-class training Mascarade is providing me with.”

~ Lauren Young, Mezzo-soprano, 2020/21 Studio Artist

“I think it’s absolutely fabulous what you are doing here. What you are offering the artists is truly incredible, revolutionary and I think it’s fantastic.”

~ Michael Spyres, Tenor

“Working with Dr Ralph Strehle on performance psychology is incredibly beneficial in helping to find an emotional balance and proactive ways of coping with the challenges in this career.”

~ Catriona Morison, Mezzo-soprano, Winner of the Main Prize at the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition

“Julia Lynch is a world-class coach who (luckily for us) has chosen to work with young people and help us develop in every way – musically, artistically and also personally! As a young singer, it is so important to have someone guide you in the right direction, suggest the best repertoire which suits your voice and overcome all sorts of technical, linguistic and performance issues. Julia was that person for me. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to spend years with her guidance and under her wing.”

~ Svetlina Stoyanova, Mezzo-soprano, First Place prize winner at the 2017 Neue Stimmen singing competition

“I have been working with Jonathan Papp since my time as a student at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is a fantastic coach with a wealth of knowledge of operatic and song repertoire but especially Bel Canto and Verismo. He has, without a doubt, played an essential part in my development as a singer.”

~ Freddie de Tommaso, Tenor

KEY DATES FOR APPLICATIONS AND AUDITIONS (2023-2025)

Applications for entry in 2023 open on Monday 25 July 2022.

Applications will be assessed from via YAP Tracker. The deadline for online submissions is Friday 28 October 2022.

Auditions:

London, UK: Sunday 13 November 2022

Florence, Italy: Saturday 3 December and Sunday 4 December 2022

Those who cannot travel to either location will be offered an online livestreamed audition.

APPLICATION AND AUDITION PROCESS

Applications should be made via YAP Tracker. If shortlisted, you will be contacted with a date for an audition in your chosen location. Please note that we cannot accommodate audition swaps.

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