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Ensemble & Concerts Program Italy

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The International Lyric Academy is celebrating 32 years of success by partnering with Opera Carolina. In 2026, the ILA will offer an intensive program in Vicenza, Italy. Students will be offered a unique life experience and the possibility to perform in Italy and USA.

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This is a wonderful program for young and emerging artists. Singers work with Maestro del Coro to prepare ensemble parts in The Magic Flute and Mozart Requiem. In addition to the full performances, stagings, rehearsals, costuming, and production craft are all part of the ILA experience. Singers participate in weekly vocal lesson, Italian language class as well as have multiple opportunities to participate in master classes. Solo performance opportunities are available at the weekly Florilegium or Grand Gala Concerts. 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. 

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2026 REPERTOIRE

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FULL OPERA PRODUCTION:

THE MAGIC FLUTE by W. A. Mozart

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LYRIC CONCERTS: 

Opera, Lieder, Chansons and Musical Theatre

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

Mozart Requiem, Lyric Concerts.

 

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

 

PROGRAM DATES:  July 5 – July 19

 

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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PROGRAM PRICES: $4250 includes 2-week hotel with roommates, breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOTH COUNTRIES:

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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: $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 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.

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