New Generation Festival-Mascarade Opera Studio Opera Scenes Summer School 2020: Apply Today!

"I already feel a huge difference in terms of my confidence thanks to the fantastic tutors and a lovely group of singers. The experience has completely revived my love of singing." - 2018 participant

Housed in the stunning surroundings of the Palazzo Corsini in the centre of Florence, the NGF-MOS Opera Scenes Summer School gives students the opportunity to enhance their performance skills in Opera. Running alongside the dynamic New Generation Festival, the course provides one-to-one working sessions with industry professionals, including individually tailored performance psychology sessions with Dr Ralph Strehle and repertoire coaching with NGF music staff. Internationally renowned Opera director Pedro Ribeiro and Musical Director, esteemed vocal coach Julia Lynch will work with students in a series of Opera Scenes culminating in a public performance in the gorgeous ballroom of the Palazzo. The NGF production of La Cenerentola which will be in performance in the splendid Palazzo gardens during the course provides opportunities with involvement in the chorus for the male participants as well as working sessions and talks from the exciting young professionals involved.

Application Deadline: 28 February 2020

Course dates: 16 - 30 August 2020 for male-identifying participants; 23 - 30 August 2020 for female-identifying participants

Fees: £950 for male-identifying participants, £850 for female-identifying participants

Accommodation and breakfast will be provided. Participants should budget €10 a day for meals, and the NGF will provide access to special offers for eating in the city.  Transport to be organised independently. 

Apply online at: mascaradeoperastudio.it/apply