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Last Chance to Apply: Train in Italy with Opera Legends and Perform La Bohème with Orchestra!

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Join the 6th Edition of the Premiere Opera Vocal Arts Institute (POVAI) in Trani, Italy: July 7–26, 2025

Set in the stunning coastal town of Trani in the Puglia region of southern Italy, POVAI is a premier three-week opera training and career development program offering transformative vocal instruction, strategic mentorship, and performance opportunities with orchestra.

World-Class Faculty Includes:

  • Cheryl Studer – Legendary soprano and voice teacher (MET, ROH, La Scala)
  • John Fisher – Master coach & artistic consultant (MET, La Scala, Deutsche Grammophon)
  • Arthur Levy – Renowned pedagogue (Mannes School of Music, NYC)
  • Additional faculty include top stage directors, conductors, Italian coaches, and industry leaders from major opera houses and conservatories.

Key Highlights:

Perform with Orchestra: Full-program singers will be cast in La Bohème with orchestra. Scenes from La Traviata, Rigoletto, Don Giovanni and more, may also be presented.
Individualized Training: Daily lessons, coachings, dramatic interpretation, Italian diction, and audition prep.
Career Development: Masterclasses, industry panels, and mock auditions with artist managers, casting directors, and conservatory faculty.
Professional Media: HD video recordings of performances for personal use.
Connection to Industry: POVAI is affiliated with the globally recognized Premiere Opera Foundation International Vocal Competition and Premiere Artists Management, offering direct industry access.

Tuition includes:

  • Housing, breakfast, airport pickup/drop-off, as well as the entire program curriculum of lessons, coachings, performances, and so much more.

Final Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Partial scholarships may be available based on merit and need.

Apply at www.premierevocalarts.com

Questions? Contact: info@premierevocalarts.com

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