Program Spotlights

Keeping Company on the Road: Traveling

You booked a national tour! Amazing! And you’ve figured out where you are going and when, and what to pack (see our previous articles). Next question—how are you going to get to any of these places, and where will you be staying when you arrive?

Mar 11 CJ Greer

The Denyce Graves Foundation: Changing the Face of Classical Vocal Arts One Singer at a Time

Denyce Graves, Emmy and Grammy award-winning internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano, has taken on a new and exciting role. In 2021 she founded The Denyce Graves Foundation. Read on to learn all about it!

Mar 04 Liana Valente

Opera Ebony: The Benjamin Matthews Vocal Competition

Opera Ebony is the longest continually operating Black opera company in the U.S. It was created to champion Black artists by presenting them in standard repertoire as well as works that celebrate historical figures like Fredrick Douglas and Harriet Tubman.

Feb 22 Eric McKeever

Program Spotlight: Mary Ragland YAP

The Mary Ragland Emerging Artist Program at Nashville Opera is one of the prominent YAPs in the United States. The program provides an excellent experience to Emerging Artists while also focusing on their well-being. Read on to learn more.

Jan 25 Eric McKeever

Program Spotlight: National Youth Opera Academy

The 4th National Youth Opera Academy will be held at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado in August 2024. At the Academy, students learn about opera performance and

Jan 15 Bekah Boyd

Program Spotlight: Camerata Bardi International Vocal Academy – Teatro Grattacielo’s Young Artist Program

Teatro Grataciello specializes in promoting rare gems of the Italian operatic repertoire and introducing opera to new audiences. Its commitment to the operatic art includes the nurturing of young talents through its young artist program. Read on to learn more.

Jan 09 Maria-Cristina Necula

Program Spotlight: Bel Canto in Tuscany

Bel Canto in Tuscany offers a three-week intensive training program for singers and opera coaches in Greve in Chianti, Italy. It offers a uniquely well-rounded educational experience that focuses on every aspect needed to become a professional in the field of opera.

Nov 25 Eugenia Forteza