PROGRAMS IN ITALY
About
2026 Season – 32 Years Celebrating
July 5 – August 2
GREAT NEWS FOR THE 2026!
Join the International Lyric Academy – Celebrating 32 Years of Music, Opera & Discovery!
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In 2026, the International Lyric Academy (ILA) partners with Opera Carolina to offer TWO unforgettable summer programs: one in Charlotte, NC and one in Vicenza, Italy.
This is more than just a summer program – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live, study, and perform on international stages. Students can choose to train in the USA, Italy, or both, with special bundled discounts and scholarship opportunities available.
3 weeks in Charlotte, NC:
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Daily voice lessons and professional coaching
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Inspiring masterclasses with world-renowned artists
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One-on-one instruction to help you grow as a musician
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Concerts, recitals, and rehearsals that bring your artistry to life
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Culminating in three performances of Mozart’s The Magic Flute​
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Plus, imagine the thrill of performing for international audiences, learning from top faculty, and building lifelong friendships with fellow singers and musicians from all over the world.
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Don’t miss the chance to make music, make memories, and take your talent to the next level, in both the USA and Italy!
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OPERA PRODUCTIONS:
W. A. Mozart, The Magic Flute (USA full opera & ITALY in Concert)
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ENSEMBLE & CONCERTS PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart, The Magic Flute (USA & ITALY)
Lyric Concerts (USA & ITALY)
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YOUTH ACADEMY & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart, The Magic Flute (USA & ITALY)
Lyric Concerts (USA & ITALY)
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LYRIC CONCERTS:
Opera, Lieder, Chansons and Musical Theatre (USA & ITALY)
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CHAMBER MUSIC:
for Orchestra Musicians according with their repertoire (ITALY ONLY)
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SOLOISTS PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart, Requiem K.626 (ITALY ONLY)
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CONDUCTORS PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart, The Magic Flute (USA & ITALY)
W. A. Mozart, Requiem K.626 (ITALY ONLY)
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OPERA SCENES PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro (ITALY ONLY)
W. A. Mozart, Don Giovanni (ITALY ONLY)
W. A. Mozart, Cosi' Fan Tutte (ITALY ONLY)
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MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM:
Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd, full production (ITALY ONLY)
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PIANISTS PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart, Requiem K.626 (USA & ITALY)
​W. A. Mozart, The Magic Flute (USA & ITALY)​
W. A. Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro (ITALY ONLY)
W. A. Mozart, Don Giovanni (ITALY ONLY)
W. A. Mozart, Cosi' Fan Tutte (ITALY ONLY)
​Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd, full production (ITALY ONLY)
Lyric Concerts
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Singers benefit from repertoire and diction coaching, Italian language instruction, master classes, acting, training for auditions, and career strategy. Instrumentalists play in ILA’s professional Symphony Orchestra and in chamber music concerts.
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POSITIONS: Singers – leading roles, supporting roles, soloists, cover understudy, ensemble and chorus. Instrumentalists – orchestra, piano accompanists. Apprentices – assistant conductor, assistant director, technical assistants.
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OPPORTUNITIES: Opera productions with professional orchestra, opera in concert with piano and instrumentalist ensemble, recitals, master classes, sacred works with orchestra, chamber music. The Artistic Director may choose a select group of artists for additional auditions in Italy with international agencies and artist managers.
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LOCATION: Vicenza and Venice; historical venues, courtyards and Teatro Comunale di Vicenza and Sala dell’ Odeo at Teatro Olimpico
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HOTELS: Academy full tuition includes all classes and accommodations in a marvelous, convenient hotel. All rooms have bathroom and include daily maid service and breakfast. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional cost and must be reserved when the first deposit is due. Lunch and dinner are not included.
ROUNDTRIPS: Roundtrip travel to and from the airport is not included, is the responsibility of each participant and must be reserved on your own. If you want to use our private transportation please ask us!
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES (Please read the following details)
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FULL OPERA PROGRAM: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 5 and depart from Venice July 19.
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ENSEMBLE: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 5 and depart from Venice July 19.
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OPERA SCENES: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 19 and depart from Venice August 2.
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MOZART REQUIEM: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 12 and depart from Venice July 22.
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CHORUS: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 12 and depart from Venice July 22.
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SOLOISTS: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 12 and depart from Venice July 22.
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CONCERT: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 15 and depart from Venice July 25.
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PIANISTS: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 5 and depart from Venice August 2.
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ORCHESTRA: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 12 and depart from Venice July 22.
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CONDUCTORS: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 12 and depart from Venice July 22.
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MUSICAL THEATRE: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 5 and depart from Venice July 22.
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ORCHESTRA MUSICAL THEATRE: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 12 and depart from Venice July 22.
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TECHNICAL APPRENTICES: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) July 12 and depart from Venice August 2.​
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WE SPEAK ITALIAN: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and depart from Venice. Custom program
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AUDITORS PROGRAM: Arrive in Italy at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and depart from Venice. Custom program
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TOURS: Venezia, Verona and Vicenza are available upon request but are not included.
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INSURANCE: All participants are covered by a general insurance which includes all the activities inside the ILA facilities for the entire period of the Program. However, to join the International Lyric Academy you must have your own travel insurance. However, to join the International Lyric Academy you must have your own travel insurance. Please be sure that your insurance policy covers you for all relevant ACTIVITIES you will be engaging upon on your Academy period & TRIP CANCELLATION. Depending on the policy and conditions, travel cancellation insurance will pay for some or all cancellation fees. Please note that without Travel Insurance Policy you will be responsible for all the costs associated with cancellation. ILA STRONGLY RECOMMENDS TO PURCHASE A TRAVEL
INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR TRIP AGAINST UNFORESEEABLE EVENTS.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available – both merit and need-based.
AUDITIONS: Auditions for singers, ensemble, chorus, apprentices, pianists, conductors and instrumentalists are required. Live auditions or audition tapes are accepted for review.
AUDITION FEE: An initial $40.00 non-refundable audition fee is due at the time of the audition or included with mailed in audition tapes. Checks should be made payable to: International Lyric Academy or pay online here.
PROGRAM FEE and COSTS: If accepted, please see specific programs listed (at right from the top) for full costs of participation. Send tapes, résumé and check payable to the “International Lyric Academy”, at the address below:
International Lyric Academy in Italy
C/o Opera Carolina
1600 Elizabeth Ave
Charlotte, NC - 28204
info@internationallyricacademy.com
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To review information about all our programs, please click the corresponding link on the menu above.
For application materials or to ask questions, you can contact:
Phone/Whatsapp: +1 323-594-0890
Artistic Director’s Welcome
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
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I’m excited and honored to officially announce the beginning of our Celebrations for the 30 Year's anniversary of the International Lyric Academy.
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When I created this program 30 years ago in Rome, Italy, it was only a dream, and today it is a concrete reality that is still helping thousands of young Artists in developing their careers.
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To commemorate our Anniversary, we are working hard to create a very special 2024 Season for you all. We hope you will join our International Lyric Academy summer program which will be full of Music and emotions. We encourage you to share it with your friends, to continue to support the growing of new generations of Musicians.
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Stefano Vignati
Artistic Director & Founder
Mission
Singers rarely make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career.
International Lyric Academy was created to help facilitate that transition.
Sometimes professional singers must remain poised and steady under pressure, and when they are fresh out of school they usually do not yet have enough experience to prove to opera companies that they have the confidence they need to turn their passion into a real job .
International Lyric Academy provide that experience as well as exposure to opera professionals who can help launch your career.
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We want help musicians find their place in the music industry by guiding them toward their own unique definition of success.
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