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Operavision Academy

Operavision Academy is an International Institute of Lyric Opera specializing in the professional development of opera singers on a broad scale.

Every singing artist arrives at a crossroad in their journey of service to music. Ask yourself, am I the best I can be? Do I feel free to give my best self when onstage, and am I singing the correct style, realizing the most understandable diction, and am I believable as the role I am asked to bring to life? Today is the first day of our extending the invitation to you the artist, to add to the la

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07/17/2021

As our 7th edition comes to a close, we wish to thank our distinguished panel of clinicians, and all those who assisted and supported Operavision Academy this year. During this pandemic time, many artists have been without work, but above all without reason or inspiration to sing and keep their voices in the condition they need to in order to pursue a career. We have devoted ourselves to maintaining and protecting as many voices across the globe as we can. In turn, these talented artists devoted themselves beyond what was expected and so many barriers were broken, so many obstacles were overcome during the last two weeks. What we strive for at Operavision is to provide the artist with the tools they can use and ought to employ towards a successful career and longevity. Our clinicians are from various avenues and fields that offered diverse building tools to help sculpt and mould a well-rounded artist. On behalf of Aprile Millo and Dr. Maria Vetere, we wish these artists every possibility, joy in the fact that their voices bring healing and peace to those around them, and a successful long career. A deeply special group of individuals with unique gems in their throats. Each and everyone of them has what it takes and we can’t wait to see it. Our prayer for these times is that we can get back to live singing in a safe and efficient way so that art and music can continue it’s work in healing and expressing the deepest measures of the human soul. Congratulations to our 2021 artist roster. #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #operaprograms #vetere #millo #lee #gigi #operasingersofinstagram #summerofdreams

07/17/2021

A tradition at Operavision Academy is our famous Scapigliati night, filled with secrets, codes, revelations, and mysteries about rare operas and art. We pay homage to the real-life scapigliati and the artists who were part of their movement. #operavision2021 #OA2021 #scapigliati #onlyatoperavision #history #musicology #boito #verdi #milano

07/17/2021

The cast of Ariadne auf Naxos, our final opera of OA2021! Glorious voices with amplitude, gleaming height, and gorgeous phrasing. Kudos to this entire cast! What a thrilling reading!!! #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #operaprograms #operasingersofinstagram

07/16/2021

The cast of Le Villi. Big bold colours, tones, and acuti to boot. Bravi tutti! How glorious is this beautiful score??! #operavisionacademy #opera #OA2021 #villi #operasingersofinstagram

07/16/2021

Tonight’s cast of Otello. What a gift this opera is. What Maestro Verdi created is beyond words and understanding. A masterpiece of sublime proportions. We were all humbled in the face of Verdi’s genius and prostrate ourselves at his altar of art. #vivaverdi #operavisonacademy #OA2021 #summerofdreams #operasingersofinstagram

07/15/2021

We are thrilled to have the brilliant international director and Puccini expert Madame Vivien Hewitt with us today for a Masterclass. Here is Canadian soprano Lindsey Duggan in Verdi’s O Madre Del Cielo. A powerful full lyric voice with lush colour. #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms

07/15/2021

We are thrilled to have the brilliant international director and Puccini expert Madame Vivien Hewitt with us today for a Masterclass. Here is Canadian soprano Beth Bayley in Verdi’s O Don Fatale. A powerful full lyric voice with spinto accents. #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms

07/15/2021

We are thrilled to have the brilliant international director and Puccini expert Madame Vivien Hewitt with us today for a Masterclass. Here is Canadian soprano Lisa di Maria with Mascagni’s Son pochi Fiori. A luscious, beautiful, glimmering interpretation. Very proud #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms

07/15/2021

We are thrilled to have the brilliant international director and Puccini expert Madame Vivien Hewitt with us today for a Masterclass. Here is Argentinian Tenor Maximiliano Illanes with Verdi’s Io La Vidi. A deeply expressive singer and a fantastic lirico spinto. #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms

07/15/2021

We are thrilled to have the brilliant international director and Puccini expert Madame Vivien Hewitt with us today for a Masterclass. Here is Argentinian Soprano Valeria Rodriguez with Bellini’s O Rendetemi La Speme/Qui La Voce. Brava!!! #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms

07/15/2021

Tonight’s cast of Il Trovatore. We were honoured to have our inspiration and guidance from one of history’s great Leonora’s, our own Aprile Millo. What a gift. Exciting full throated singing contrasted with beautiful piani and dynamic shading from everyone! Viva Verdi! #Operavisionacademy #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #operaprogram #opersingersofinstagram

07/14/2021

This afternoon is a special treat with our special guest Ms. Lenore Rosenberg, assistant casting director of the Metropolitan Opera for more than 25 years. We presented her with 6 of our artists and we are very proud of our artists and what a pleasure to have her with us. Here is American Dramatic Coloratura Emily Casey who sang a beautiful and powerful O Mie Fedeli from Beatrice di Tenda #OA2021 #operavisionacademy #operaprograms

07/14/2021

This afternoon is a special treat with our special guest Ms. Lenore Rosenberg, assistant casting director of the Metropolitan Opera for more than 25 years. We presented her with 6 of our artists and we are very proud of our artists and what a pleasure to have her with us. Here is American Coloratura Catherine Wethington who sang a vocal firework version of Ah non credea/Ah non giunge #OA2021 #operavisionacademy #operaprograms

07/14/2021

This afternoon is a special treat with our special guest Ms. Lenore Rosenberg, assistant casting director of the Metropolitan Opera for more than 25 years. We presented her with 6 of our artists and we are very proud of our artists and what a pleasure to have her with us. Here is Canadian Baritone Alexander Leigh who sang a powerful Per me giunto #OA2021 #operavisionacademy #operaprograms

07/14/2021

This afternoon is a special treat with our special guest Ms. Lenore Rosenberg, assistant casting director of the Metropolitan Opera for more than 25 years. We presented her with 6 of our artists and we are very proud of our artists and what a pleasure to have her with us. Here is Canadian Soprano Maria Vetere who sang a sumptuous D’Amor Sull’Ali Rosée #OA2021 #operavisionacademy #operaprograms

07/14/2021

This afternoon is a special treat with our special guest Ms. Lenore Rosenberg, assistant casting director of the Metropolitan Opera for more than 25 years. We presented her with 6 of our artists and we are very proud of our artists and what a pleasure to have us with us. Here is Canadian Tenor Joel Ricci who sang a heartfelt Che Gelida Manina #OA2021 #operavisionacademy #operaprograms

07/14/2021

This afternoon is a special treat with our special guest Ms. Lenore Rosenberg, assistant casting director of the Metropolitan Opera for more than 25 years. We presented her with 6 of our artists and we are very proud of our artists and what a pleasure to have us with us. Here is Canadian Soprano Evelyne Larochelle who sang an exhilarating Da Tempeste #OA2021 #operavisionacademy #operaprograms

07/14/2021

The cast of Verdi’s La Traviata, sung in such a heartfelt manner and with such attention to the text. This powerhouse opera was met with glorious tones and stile Verdiano by these artists. A special mention to the two leads, Argentinian soprano Valeria Rodriguez, and Canadian tenor Joel Ricci who were outstanding. Equally matched by a most sympathetic Germont in American Bass-Baritone Joseph Wilson. #operavision #OA2021 #opera #operaprograms #operasingersofinstagram #summerofdreams #verdi

07/13/2021

So far, the highlight opera of our program, the cast of Lucia di Lammermoor, with stupendous singing and two young leads that astounded with discipline, old-school phrasing and tone to boot. Congratulations to American soprano Emily Casey and Canadian tenor Joel Ricci, surrounded by a supporting cast that would be stellar in any house. Bravi! Maestro Bonynge would’ve been very pleased by your discipline and your exceptional colours. #Operavisionacademy #OA2021 #summerofdreams #operaprograms #operasingersofinstagram

07/13/2021

Verdi’s Il Corsaro opened our 7th day with stupendous singing based on authentic and proper pronunciation with beautiful phrasing and exciting acuti from all our artists. A standout is rising young Canadian baritone Alexander Leigh who is the authentic voce Verdiana required for the very difficult role of Seid. Stay tuned for him and these other amazing voices. #Operavisionacademy #OA2021 #opera #operaprograms #operasingersofinstagram @operacanada

07/13/2021

The cast of Bellini’s Norma. This masterpiece is worthy of all the time and focus spent on style, emission, and phrasing. Influenced by the incredible example of our diva @aprilemillo_ and the invaluable instruction of our beloved Maestro Richard Bonynge over the years. We cannot wait to be with him again and we remain devoted to this music and the wash of emotions it brings. #belliniforever #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #operaprograms #operasingersofinstagram

07/12/2021

The cast of Simon Boccanegra, with lush, velvet tones, burnished baritonal vibrancy, and the squillo of the lirico spinto tenore, this cast was 100% suited to this exquisite opera. Kudos to rising Argentinian tenor Maximiliano Illanes who gave an exhilarating performance. Bravi!!! #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #opera #operaprograms #operasingersofinstagram

07/12/2021

At @operavisionacademy we love to work on rare works and today was a fascinating and exquisitely sung journey through Bellini’s rarely performed Beatrice di Tenda. Congratulations to this outstanding group of belcantisti and their absolute attention to Bellinian aesthetics. What a thrill! #operavisionacademy #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #bellini #summerprograms #operasingersofinstagram

07/10/2021

An exceptional masterclass where barriers were broken and limits surpassed. Congratulations to these 5 remarkable singers, and our youngest ever, a 12 year old in love with opera who sang with the maturity of a 25 year old. Brava Gioia and all your colleagues. #OA2021 #summerofdreams #operasingersofinstagram #opera

07/10/2021

Being an artist is about expanding your mind and perceptions on art. Tonight’s lecture by Operavision Co-Founder, Musicologist and Soprano Dr. Maria Vetere invited our artists to impress different ideologies on opera. The opening of hermeneutic windows surely illuminates what might not always be on the surface. #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #operaprogram #operasingersofinstagram #knowthineart #musicology #philosophy #psych #uncanny #gigithebrain #vetere

07/10/2021

An evening spent on educational elements and mental health, which is so important for a singer, especially during pandemic times. We were honoured to have New York based therapist Claudia J. Albetta with us this evening. It was wonderful to hear the advice, informed guidance, and to see the immediate openness the artists had in their asking questions and sharing their emotions infront of their colleagues and her. What an enlightening event and life altering for many. Grazie Ms. Albetta. You changed us! #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #albetta #setyourintentions #liveyourbestlife #operasingersofinstagram #operaprogram

07/09/2021

An historic afternoon with @aprilemillo_ who passed on to us the inimitable interpretation of Baby Doe from Beverly Sills. How beautiful this opera is and stupendous singing from rising American coloratura Catherine Wethington and her outrageous floated piani. Her cast, equally beautiful. Bravi! #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #operaprograms #operasingersofinstage

07/09/2021

We were honoured and blown away by the exceptional and very giving Dramatic Masterclass of Stella Adler professor Patrick Quagliano. Crescendos and decrescendos of emotions and perspective. Congratulations to the participants and to Mr. Quagliano who is a gem to the artistic world. Grazie! #OA2021 #summerofdreams #summerprograms #operasingersofinstagram

07/09/2021

Tonight was a wash of emotion and glorious music, Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier. What a joy to hear this amazing work sung so beautifully. With Nakia Verner, Catherine Wethington, Maria Vetere, Francisca Jünemann, Joel Ricci, Joseph Wilson, and Nadine Wethington. #OA2021 #summerofdreams #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms

07/09/2021

This afternoon’s cast of I Vespri Siciliani was thrilling in every way. Bravo to Daniel Abadie, Valeria Rodriguez, Maximiliano Ilanes, Anthony Bellissimo, Francisca Jünemann, and Joseph Wilson. #oa2021 #summerofdreams #operasingersofinstagram #opera #operaprograms

07/08/2021

The outrageous cast of Handel’s Rinaldo just wowed us and ignited us with their prowess and vocal fireworks. Tremendous work Emily Casey, Evelyne Larochelle, Joey Wilson, Catherine Wethington, Nakia Verner, and Masami Gamev. Wow!! #OA2021 #summerofdreams #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms #opera #handel #millo #vetere

07/08/2021

How to participate in an opera program during a pandemic. Some of our set ups for Operavision Academy from Canada, the USA, and Brazil. We make it work and the singing has been stupendous so far. Bravi tutti! #OA2021 #summerofdreams #opera #summeropera #operasingersofinstagram #operaprograms

07/08/2021

A busy day here at Operavision Academy. We began with a run of Spontini’s La Vestale, had a wonderful masterclass, and tonight heard an exquisite cast in Bellini’s La Sonnambula. Congratulations to all!!! Bravvvvi! #OA2021 #summerofdreams

07/07/2021

The elegant and gorgeous-toned cast of I Capuletti e I Montecchi tonight at Operavision Academy. Congratulations to Nadine Wethington, Mario Morales, Tony Bellissimo and Charlene Flikkema. Bravi.

And Gigi V. DeSabata in his Italia hat, very proud of these artists! #OA2021 #summerofdreams

07/06/2021

Drama Class #1 with Aprile Millo was formidable. She is a font of information and excellent exercises to enhance our stagecraft. Amazing. Also, Maestro Gigi wants to show national pride for his Azzurri!!! Forza Italia!!! #summerofdreams #OA2021

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The Time is now.....come be with us...

This genius returns in our three week period.....no one alive knows more about bel canto than this man.....Richard Bonynge.....we love you.....here seen in his triumphant master classes at Julliard a few years back....

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There comes a time of choice and possibility, and this year for the thrid year Operavision Academy is a marvelous opportunity to polish your artistic diamond, voice and soul....come see us and be with us!

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This was played at the highly successful Operavision Academy Fundraiser "Sogni D'Italia" where we paid homage to the great man himself.... melodies and memories, phrases and poetry, heartbreak and sublime exultation..all in one evening! Such is the genius of Giacomo Festival Puccini Torre del Lago

Operavision Academy Inaugural Year Part One

An unforgettable, magical launch to the Operavision Academy 2015: Summer of Soul and Melody

Young voices, you are part of a great tradition. Beauty and great singing.... these great artists who sacrificed and left a great example for our new artists. Each one individual, and unique. No one copied, they were versed in style and wonderful diction and technique. At this summer's program, you can be sure we will be inspired by some of these wonderful people....click and enjoy and be inspired. Life is short, Art is long..... cannot wait to share this with the fabulous voices this summer....we can start a revolution, with gladiators for the Art, Opera.... disciplined and ready to serve music with everything they have. Enjoy this little inspiration. Can never have to much of that.....