Don't miss the September 15th deadline to apply to the 2026 Opera Naples Resident Artist Program!
Don't miss the September 15th deadline to apply to Opera Naples Resident Artists Program!
Spend winter in beautiful southwest Florida from January 19 - March 15, 2026 as a Resident Artist with Opera Naples. Four artists will be selected: a soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and baritone or bass-baritone. The artists will be featured in principal roles in Scalia/Ginsburg by Derrick Wang, in secondary roles in productions of Turandot and L'elisir d'amore with orchestra conducted by Ramón Tebar, and will be the featured soloists in three concerts: "An Evening of Opera’s Greatest Hits," "Voices of Triumph," and "Stars and Standards: An American Songbook Celebration." One-on-one coachings, masterclasses, educational outreach, and community concerts are additional components of the program. The four selected artists receive a weekly stipend, a travel stipend, and local housing in beautiful Naples, FL.
Roles and Productions:
Scalia/Ginsburg by Derrick Wang
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, mezzo soprano and soprano (double cast)
Justice Antonin Scalia, tenor
The Commentator, bass-baritone
Turandot by Giacamo Puccini
Pang, tenor
Ping, baritone
chorus, soprano and mezzo-soprano
L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti
Gianetta, soprano
Chorus, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and baritone
Mahler's Fourth Symphony
Soprano soloist
Resident Artists also perform roles in a mini opera for a school engagement program and perform standard operatic repertoire in community outreach concerts.
“At Opera Naples not only did I add two new roles to my repertoire working with one of the best conductors in our business, but I had so many opportunities to try new repertoire in coaching and in concert. I also enjoyed meaningful opportunities engaging with the community, and all while enjoying south Florida in the winter! My time at Opera Naples was formative and fun.” - Megan Moore, mezzo-soprano
