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Pianist Program Italy

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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 the opportunity for the Pianists Program to participate in the program in Vicenza, Italy.

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This specialized and unique program is for a small number of talented young accompanists and vocal coaches interested in the Italian and German operatic repertoire. The students will also have opportunities to perform in our many Florilegium, Grand Gala recitals and opera scenes.

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OPERA PRODUCTIONS IN ITALY:

THE MAGIC FLUTE by W. A. Mozart

 

OPERA SCENES IN CONCERT:

The Marriage of Figaro by W. A. Mozart (with costumes)​

Cosi Fan Tutte by W. A. Mozart (with costumes)​​

Don Giovanni by W. A. Mozart (with costumes)

 

LYRIC CONCERTS:  (Opera, Lieder, Chansons and Musical Theater)

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SACRED WORKS:

W. A. Mozart, Requiem K.626 

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CHAMBER MUSIC:

with Orchestra professors according with their repertoire​

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MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM:

Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim

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AUDITION REPERTOIRE: Pianists: A solo work demonstrating your technical and musical development or a collaborative performance with a singer (operatic aria or art song) Apply Now

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 10

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PROGRAM DATES: 

Arrival date: July 5, 2026

Departure date: August 2, 2026

Performances: July 30, 31, August 1, 2026

Additional concerts: July 13, 14, 23, 24, 27, 2026

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PROGRAM PRICES: $3000 includes 3-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: $3000 includes 3-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 August 2)

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IN USA: $3000 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 USA & ITALY: $5000 includes five-week  hotel with roommates, breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals  (June 8 - June 29 / July 5 - August 2)

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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.