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Full Opera Production

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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 two intensive programs, one in Charlotte, NC, and one in Italy, Vicenza . 

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

 

During this 3-week program in Charlotte, young musicians and singers from across the world receive professional coaching and voice lessons, and participate in a full range of masterclasses, individualized instruction, concerts, recitals and rehearsals culminating in 3 fully staged performances of THE MAGIC FLUTE by W. A, Mozart, a coproduction between Opera Carolina

and Lake Como Theater.​ (See picture above)

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Meet world-class directors, voice teachers, conductors, and  leading Artists managers from all around the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to audition and be cast in the next Season of Opera Carolina and make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career. 

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DON’T MISS THIS INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY!

RESERVE YOUR AUDITION NOW

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The International Lyric Academy is the only training program in Italy that offers exclusive agent auditions to participants in the Full Opera and Italian Opera Programs. Throughout the period there will be several opportunities to sing exclusively for agents and Opera administrators.

This service is free and available only to our best singers.

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The Opera productions are a wonderful opportunity for artists. Singers work with the maestros preparing the roles in the 2026 production of three performances of THE MAGIC FLUTE by W. A, Mozart (full Opera production). In addition to the full performances, stagings, rehearsals, costuming, and production craft are all part of the ILA experience. Singers participate in a weekly vocal lesson, Italian language class as well as have multiple opportunities to participate in master classes. Recitals are available at the weekly Florilegium or Grand Gala Concerts.

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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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PROGRAM DATES: Charlotte (North Carolina), June 8 - June 29

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PERFORMANCE DATES: 

June 26, 27, 28, 2026

Additional concerts: June 19, 20, 21, 2026

 

TO AUDITION: Two arias are required. Prepare an aria from the role(s) for which you wish to audition and an aria in Italian. In addition, please prepare an extended Italian recitative of your choice (from any opera) or a short spoken monologue in Italian. Or send arias from your own repertoire.

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Double Cast

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PROGRAM PRICES: $5700 includes an air conditioned double room in a 4 stars hotel, with wi-fi and breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals.

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOTH COUNTRIES:

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IN USA: $5700 includes 3-week hotel with roommates, breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals  (Arrive in Charlotte at the Airport (CLT) June 8 and depart from Charlotte June 29)

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IN ITALY: $5300 includes 2-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: $9000 includes 5-week  hotel with roommates, breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals  (June 8 - 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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