Participants enrolled in Varna International Music Academy (VIMA) will receive in-depth music instruction from our expert faculty and will benefit from unparalleled performance opportunities alongside world-class master artists.
The program will take place in Rome, Italy (July 2- 14) and in the beautiful Veneto region of Northern Italy (July 14 - 31).
Participants accepted into the Opera and Oratorio Program will perform principal or supporting roles in fully staged orchestral opera productions and choral-orchestral concerts. Apply for one of the options below and join us for an unforgettable summer of music.
Requiem, Giuseppe Verdi
Requiem, W.A. Mozart
Soloist or cover
Conductor: Maestro Gregory Buchalter, Metropolitan Opera
La Cenerentola, G. Rossini
Don Giovanni, W.A. Mozart
Music Director: Maestro Gregory Buchalter, Metropolitan Opera
Principal Artist Inclusions
- Principal role in one fully-staged orchestral performance of La Cenerentola, G. Rossini or Don Giovanni, W.A. Mozart
- Perform in Broadway Revue under the instruction and directorship of Broadway pianist, Alex Lefevre.
- Staging rehearsals with the opera stage director
- Vocal coaching session with Broadway pianist, Alex Lefevre
- Song and Dance Musical Theater class to learn the music to a dance number that will be fully choreographed and performed in the Broadway Revue
- Sing in the festival chorus
- One 60-minute voice lesson per week
- One 60-minute coaching per week
- Music rehearsals with the Maestro
- Staging rehearsals with the director
- Music rehearsals with Alex Lefevre (Broadway)
- Italian language classes
- Masterclass in choreography, movement, stage techniques, stage combat
Comprimario Artist Cost & Inclusions:
- Featured or supporting role in one fully-staged orchestral performance of La Cenerentola, G. Rossini or Don Giovanni, W.A. Mozart
- Perform in one or more Broadway Revue under the instruction and directorship of Broadway pianist, Alex Lefevre.
- Staging rehearsals with the opera stage director
- Vocal coaching session with Broadway pianist, Alex Lefevre
- Song and Dance Musical Theater class to learn the music to a dance number that will be fully choreographed and performed in the Broadway Revue
- Perform in one voice recital - Serenata Italiana
- Sing in the festival chorus
- One 60-minute voice lesson per week
- One 60-minute coaching per week
- Music rehearsals with the Maestro
- Staging rehearsals with the director
- Music rehearsals with Alex Lefevre (Broadway)
- Italian language classes
- Masterclass in choreography, movement, stage techniques, stage combat
Principal & Comprimario Artist Exclusions:
- 3-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $890 per week. Total: $3560 lodging in 3-star hotel, transportation, two meals a day.
- 4-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $1090 per week. Total: $4360 lodging in 4-star hotel, transportation, two meals a day.
- Single occupancy: $490 per week (7 nights)