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Special Concert Program

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The International Lyric Academy is celebrating 32 years of success by partnering again with Opera Carolina. In 2026, the ILA will offer two intensive programs, one in Italy, Vicenza and one in Charlotte, NC.

Now enrolling!

Students will be offered a unique life experience and the possibility to perform in both countries, including special bundled discounts and scholarships.

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This is a wonderful program for young and emerging artists. Singers work with Maestros to prepare their Music and they participate in weekly vocal lesson, Italian language class as well as have multiple opportunities to participate in master classes. Solo performance opportunities are also available at the weekly Florilegium or Grand Gala Concerts in addition to their solo program.

The first payment due is when you are accepted and the second payment due May 15, 2026.

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AUDITION REPERTOIRE: Singers: Two Italian arias or art songs. One piece must be sung in Italian; a second piece in Italian or in another language of your choice. Apply Now!

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2025 OPERATIC REPERTOIRE

Lyric Concerts, Recitals with your own repertoire.

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Singers benefit from repertoire and diction coaching, Italian language instruction, master classes, acting, training for auditions, and career strategy.

 

CONCERT PROGRAM DATES: 

Arrival date: July 5, 2026

Departure date: July 19, 2026

Performances: July 17, 18, 2026

Additional concerts: July 13,14, 2026​

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PROGRAM SPECIAL PRICE: $4250 includes hotel with roommates, breakfast.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOTH COUNTRIES:

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IN USA: $4250 includes two-week hotel with roommates, breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals  (Arrive in Charlotte at the Airport (CLT) June 15 and depart from Charlotte June 29)

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IN ITALY: $4250 includes two-week hotel with roommates, breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals  (Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 5 and depart from Venice July 19)​​

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IN USA & ITALY: $7200 includes four-week  hotel with roommates, breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals  (June 15 - June 29 / July 5 - July 19)

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All participants pay their own travel, meals and insurance.

To review information about all our programs, please click the corresponding link on the menu above.

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