Molise Vocal Academy
2026
Intensive training for young artists, in the heart of Italy
Lessons, Masterclasses, Role and Scene Study, Language & Style Training, Performance Opportunities, and the opportunity to perform a full role on stage in our production of La Traviata
Molise Vocal Academy
2026
Intensive training for young artists, in the heart of Italy
Lessons, Masterclasses, Role and Scene Study, Language & Style Training, Performance Opportunities, and the opportunity to perform a full role on stage in our production of La Traviata
Molise Vocal Academy
2026
Intensive training for young artists, in the heart of Italy
Lessons, Masterclasses, Role and Scene Study, Language & Style Training, Performance Opportunities, and the opportunity to perform a full role on stage in our production of La Traviata
Stefanos Koroneos, Stage Director (MET opera)
Lisette Oropesa, Soprano
Giovanni Battista Parodi, Bass
Tobias Truniger, pianist (Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio Director)
Alessandro Alonzi, conductor
Yalan Zeng, choral conductor
Nicola Ziccardi, baritone & Artistic Director
Laura Verrecchia, mezzo-soprano
Stefanos Koroneos, Stage Director (MET opera)
Lisette Oropesa, Soprano
Giovanni Battista Parodi, Bass
Tobias Truniger, pianist (Bayerische Staatsoper Opera Studio Director)
Alessandro Alonzi, conductor
Yalan Zeng, choral conductor
Nicola Ziccardi, baritone
Laura Verrecchia, Mezzo-Soprano
Two phases, one artistic journey
Molise Vocal Academy is divided into two interconnected phases that allow each singer to develop both artistry and stage experience.
Phase 1: Vocal, Artistic, & Professional Development (August 1st - 12th, 2026)
Voice lessons, vocal coaching, masterclasses
Audition for Melos Opera (top international management agency)
Perform in recital, professionally recorded
Workshops on career building, building a brand with social media, overcoming performance anxiety, and more
Guaranteed time for every singer with Lisette Oropesa, Tobias Truniger, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Nicola Ziccardi, and others
Phase 2: Opera Production & Performance (August 13th-22nd, 2026)
Intensive staging and musical rehearsals with stage director Stefanos Koroneos (MET Opera) and conductor Alessandro Alonzi
Perform a complete role on stage, accompanied by a full orchestra
Perform Italian opera, in Italy, for a local Italian audience
Two phases, one artistic journey
Phase 1: Vocal, Artistic, & Professional Development (August 1st - 12th, 2026)
Voice lessons, vocal coaching, masterclasses
Audition for Melos Opera (top international management agency)
Perform in recital, professionally recorded
Workshops on career building, building a brand with social media, overcoming performance anxiety, and more
Guaranteed time for every singer with Lisette Oropesa, Tobias Truniger, Giovanni Battista Parodi, Nicola Ziccardi, and others
Phase 2: Opera Production & Performance (August 13th-22nd, 2026)
Intensive staging and musical rehearsals with stage director Stefanos Koroneos (MET Opera) and conductor Alessandro Alonzi
Perform a complete role on stage, accompanied by a full orchestra
Perform Italian opera, in Italy, for a local Italian audience
Phase 1: Vocal, Artistic & Professional Development Includes:
🎤 Private Lessons
One-on-one work with our faculty artists, focused on technique, interpretation, language, acting, and other aspects of singing.
🎭 Role & Scene Study
Collaborative workshops on opera scenes and arias from La Traviata
🎼 Masterclasses
Sing in and observe numerous masterclasses led by top international artists, gaining insight into diverse vocal approaches and professional artistry.
🎶 Language & Style
Intensive diction and style coaching for authentic performance practice.
💼 Professional Development & Auditions
Audition for a top international agency and attend workshops dealing with career development, building a social media presence, managing nerves in performance, and more.
Lisette Oropesa, soprano, working in a masterclass
Detailed Program Contents:
Each singer in our Soloist Program will receive:
Guaranteed lessons or masterclasses with each of the following artists: Lisette Oropesa, Tobias Truniger, Giovanni Battista Parodi, among others.
Additional lessons and coachings with our internationally renowned faculty.
A minimum of 8 sessions of private lessons or masterclasses where singing, with extensive additional time to observe other students.
The opportunity to audition for and receive feedback from Melos Opera, a top international management agency
Performance opportunity, for those who are ready, for any repertoire of the singer’s choice. This public concert will be professionally recorded, with videos distributed to each singer.
Phase 1: Vocal, Artistic & Professional Development Includes:
🎤 Private Lessons
One-on-one work with our faculty artists, focused on technique, interpretation, language, acting, and other aspects of singing.
🎭 Role & Scene Study
Collaborative workshops on opera scenes and arias from La Traviata
🎼 Masterclasses
Sing in and observe numerous masterclasses led by top international artists, gaining insight into diverse vocal approaches and professional artistry.
🎶 Language & Style
Intensive diction and style coaching for authentic performance practice.
💼 Professional Development & Auditions
Audition for a top international agency and attend workshops dealing with career development, building a social media presence, managing nerves in performance, and more.
Lisette Oropesa, soprano, working in a masterclass
Detailed Program Contents:
Each singer in our Soloist Program will receive:
Guaranteed lessons or masterclasses with each of the following artists: Lisette Oropesa, Tobias Truniger, Giovanni Battista Parodi, among others.
Additional lessons and coachings with our internationally renowned faculty.
A minimum of 8 sessions of private lessons or masterclasses where singing, with extensive additional time to observe other students.
The opportunity to audition for and receive feedback from Melos Opera, a top international management agency
Performance opportunity, for those who are ready, for any repertoire of the singer’s choice. This public concert will be professionally recorded, with videos distributed to each singer.
Phase 2: Opera Production and Performance Includes:
🎭 Intensive Musical and Staging Rehearsals
Work in depth with our conductor, Alessandro Alonzi, and stage director, Stefanos Koroneos on interpretation, staging, and performance.
🎻 Collaborate with Orchestra
Rehearsals and two performances with a full orchestra
🌟 Perform for a Local Audience
Sing Italian opera in Italy, for a local Italian audience, in a beautiful 438-seat theater
💡 Repertoire and Casting Opportunities
Principal and larger secondary roles are assigned in advance based on application materials and video auditions; other roles may be cast after arrival.
Phase 2: Opera Production and Performance Includes:
🎭 Intensive Musical and Staging Rehearsals
Work in depth with our conductor, Alessandro Alonzi, and stage director, Stefanos Koroneos on interpretation, staging, and performance.
🎻 Collaborate with Orchestra
Rehearsals and two performances with a full orchestra
🌟 Perform for a Local Audience
Sing Italian opera in Italy, for a local Italian audience, in a beautiful 438-seat theater
💡 Repertoire and Casting Opportunities
Principal and larger secondary roles are assigned in advance based on application materials and video auditions; other roles may be cast after arrival.
Chorus Program: Shared Stage, Shared Experience
Designed for developing singers eager to gain stage experience, our Chorus Program offers a comprehensive educational journey within a fully staged opera production. Chorus participants take part in daily rehearsals, ensemble and diction coaching, and receive five private lessons with our resident faculty.
All chorus singers perform in two complete productions of La Traviata with full orchestra at the Teatro Savoia, joining the principal cast in a professional theatrical setting. They also enjoy access to observe all masterclasses and staging rehearsals led by our international guest artists, gaining valuable insight into the artistic vision and working methods of some of today’s foremost artists.
Detailed Program Contents:
Each singer in our Chorus Program will receive:
Five private lessons with our internationally renowned faculty
Daily choral rehearsals
4 Italian diction classes per week
Performance opportunity, for those who are ready, for any repertoire of the singer’s choice. This public concert will be professionally recorded, with videos distributed to each singer.
Intensive work on staging and performance with our Stage Director, Stefanos Koroneos (MET Opera) and conductor, Alessandro Alonzi
Two performances of La Traviata in Campobasso’s Teatro Savoia
The opportunity to observe all masterclasses and lectures by our faculty, including Lisette Oropesa, Tobias Truniger, Nicola Ziccardi, and others.
Chorus Program: Shared Stage, Shared Experience
Designed for developing singers eager to gain stage experience, our Chorus Program offers a comprehensive educational journey within a fully staged opera production. Chorus participants take part in daily rehearsals, ensemble and diction coaching, and receive five private lessons with our resident faculty.
All chorus singers perform in two complete productions of La Traviata with full orchestra at the Teatro Savoia, joining the principal cast in a professional theatrical setting. They also enjoy access to observe all masterclasses and staging rehearsals led by our international guest artists, gaining valuable insight into the artistic vision and working methods of some of today’s foremost artists.
Detailed Program Contents:
Each singer in our Chorus Program will receive:
Five private lessons with our internationally renowned faculty
Daily choral rehearsals
4 Italian diction classes per week
Performance opportunity, for those who are ready, for any repertoire of the singer’s choice. This public concert will be professionally recorded, with videos distributed to each singer.
Intensive work on staging and performance with our Stage Director, Stefanos Koroneos (MET Opera) and conductor, Alessandro Alonzi
Two performances of La Traviata in Campobasso’s Teatro Savoia
The opportunity to observe all masterclasses and lectures by our faculty, including Lisette Oropesa, Tobias Truniger, Nicola Ziccardi, and others.
Life in Molise: An Authentic Italian Experience
Nestled in the heart of southern Italy, the region of Molise offers a rare combination of history, beauty, and calm — an ideal setting for focused artistic work. The Art of Voice Opera Studio takes place in and around Campobasso and Oratino, two neighboring towns largely untouched by tourism, where Italy’s authentic charm and rhythm of life remain wonderfully preserved.
Oratino - The Artistic Home
Perched on a hill overlooking the valleys of Molise, Oratino is a medieval village renowned for its stone architecture, narrow streets, and breathtaking views. It provides a peaceful retreat where singers can focus on their craft while surrounded by inspiration at every turn. Participants will rehearse and attend classes here throughout most of the program, becoming part of a small artistic community that welcomes them as family.
Campobasso - The Stage
The final phase of the program brings singers to Campobasso, the regional capital and home to the magnificent Teatro Savoia, a 19th-century opera house with a rich cultural history. It is here that participants step onto the stage for two fully staged performances of La Traviata with orchestra — a culmination of their work in Oratino.
Life in Molise: An Authentic Italian Experience
Nestled in the heart of southern Italy, the region of Molise offers a rare combination of history, beauty, and calm — an ideal setting for focused artistic work. The Art of Voice Opera Studio takes place in and around Campobasso and Oratino, two neighboring towns largely untouched by tourism, where Italy’s authentic charm and rhythm of life remain wonderfully preserved.
Oratino - The Artistic Home
Perched on a hill overlooking the valleys of Molise, Oratino is a medieval village renowned for its stone architecture, narrow streets, and breathtaking views. It provides a peaceful retreat where singers can focus on their craft while surrounded by inspiration at every turn. Participants will rehearse and attend classes here throughout most of the program, becoming part of a small artistic community that welcomes them as family.
Campobasso - The Stage
The final phase of the program brings singers to Campobasso, the regional capital and home to the magnificent Teatro Savoia, a 19th-century opera house with a rich cultural history. It is here that participants step onto the stage for two fully staged performances of La Traviata with orchestra — a culmination of their work in Oratino.