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Opera and Oratorio

World-class training and performances

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 the beautiful Veneto region of Northern Italy.

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.


La Cenerentola, G. Rossini
Don Giovanni, W.A. Mozart

JULY 3 – 31, 2024
(Arrive on July 2, depart on Aug 1)

Music Director: Maestro Gregory Buchalter, Metropolitan Opera

TUITION: $1490 PER WEEK (4-WEEK PROGRAM: $5960)
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

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
  • Music theory / history classes
  • Fitness classes
Roles must be memorized prior to arrival at the academy.


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
  • Music theory / history classes
  • Fitness classes
Roles must be memorized prior to arrival at the academy


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.