Operavision Academy

05/30/2019

We are gearing up for an amazing summer! Fabulous voices and staff! Are you ready for Busseto 2019!!!? #summerofdreams

05/08/2019

We are so excited and thrilled to have an overflowing roster of the best young artists we have heard thus far. We are looking forward to having those who we were not able to accommodate this year next year and accept wholeheartedly your requests to be with us next year. Singers from Chile, China, Korea, Italy, Canada, Russia, and the United States. Our staff is eager to work with these outstanding young voices to instil discipline, love, and bring them closer to their dreams. When you wish upon an opera star...it makes EVERY difference where you are! Operavision Academy is the place to be this summer! #operavisionacademy2019 #summerofdreams #busseto2019 #highestlevelever #gigiisreadyforyou #bonynge #millo #vetere #lee #gandini #lombardo #vigano #surprisestbd

03/09/2019

WE ARE HERE in THE BIG APPLE!!! Excited to hear some great singing. Gigi V DeSabata our official mascot will be there too. After today’s auditions, if anyone would like to still send in an application form, please do so. We will accept late applications for a short period. @aprilemillo_ @mariaveteresoprano @sophialauren76 @operavisionacademy #summerofdreams #busseto2019

02/14/2019

Opera Repertoire for Operavision Academy 2019: GET INSPIRED!!!!

WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!! Truly the best operatic summer experience out there! Come have your #SUMMEROFDREAMS in #BUSSETO2019 Get your application now!

02/13/2019

International Agent, Robert Lombardo comes to Operavision Academy July 22-24, 2019

International Agent, Robert Lombardo comes to Operavision Academy July 22-24, 2019

International Opera Agent and Founder of Lombardo and Associates of New York will be attending Operavision Academy from July 22-24, 2019 during Verdi Week and will be hearing and offering career ad…

02/13/2019

Operavision Academy Applications for early admission and scholarship due Feb 16, 2019

Operavision Academy Applications for early admission and scholarship due Feb 16, 2019

If you are planning to be with us this summer. Please submit your application for early admission and scholarship possibilities by February 16, 2019. Partial scholarships will be offered on the bas…

02/13/2019

Operavision announces permanent faculty!

Auguri dal cuore a Maestra Inseon Lee.

We at Operavision Academy are proud and thrilled to officially and permanently institute Maestra Inseon Lee of Korea as the Head of Musical Staff. Maestra Lee works at the Accademia della Scala in …

02/03/2019

A reminder of upcoming due dates! Operavision Academy is growing and offering the highest level of preparation for stage in summer programs. With Legendary Metropolitan Opera Soprano Aprile Millo, Legendary Bel Canto Maestro Richard Bonynge, Maestra Inseon Lee (Accademia della Scala Milano), Maestro Marco Gandini director (La Scala Milano), Maestra Silvia Gasperini (Puccini Opera Festival), Maestra Sylvia Dimiziani (University at Buffalo/Spoleto) International Agent Robert Lombardo (New York City), and many others with some major surprise guests! Come wet your operatic feet and sing in acts presentations of minimum 9 operas this summer! Get your application at www.operavisionacademy.co #summerofdreams2019 #busseto2019 #Renatatebaldimuseo #FondazioneSimonettaPuccini #vecchiascuola #operavisionacademy #comewalkinhistoryasyoucreateyourown

01/20/2019

Application Form

Get your application now!

Busseto 2019 is waiting for you!

Click here to upload a PDF version of the 2019 application form! Click twice on each page to open it and print. Complete the form, scan it or take a photo of the signed application and send it to o…

01/20/2019

01/20/2019

New Additions to our 5th year! We can't wait to see you shine. Come be with us!!!

01/20/2019

Operavision Academy

2019 our 5th anniversary year! Check out our new amazing additions!

https://operavisionacademy.co

Busseto, Italy

11/10/2018

When you wish upon an opera star,it makes every difference where you are..... come be with us. Walk in History as you create your own, finding the vocal freedom and using what you learn from world famous masters and accomplished men and women of the industry immediately onstage.....the best teacher. Operavision Academy 2019. Big news coming.....stay tuned.

10/29/2018

Operavision Academy

900 likes......lets get it to 1000!!!!! Viva Verdi!!! Musica and service to the greatest art in the world....living art you can see and hear, and better yet, feel!

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

10/10/2018

Some big announcements for next year! Cannot wait. Thrilled to have our bel canto Champion back with us for 2019 Maestro Richard Bonynge. And many more surprises. After Feb.1st. Details and fantastic news. Stay tuned. So exciting!!

07/25/2018

07/12/2018

Verdi week. Visiting the great Maestro on his terms at Sant Agata. His home. And later his place of eternal sleep. We love you Maestro.

07/10/2018

We are so proud!!!!!

Qui #Busseto | VERDI D'ORO

Sabato 14 luglio, nella magnifica cornice del Cortile della Rocca Municipale, l’Associazione Culturale Amici di Verdi e il Comune di Busseto in collaborazione con il Museo Renata Tebaldi e con il contributo di FONDAZIONE CARIPARMA assegnano il prestigioso premio “Verdi d’Oro Città di Busseto” al celebre soprano Aprile Millo. Il premio viene assegnato agli artisti che hanno onorato nel mondo il nome del Maestro Verdi: per la prima volta è stato consegnato a Carlo Bergonzi nel 1972, poi hanno ricevuto il premio anche Renata Tebaldi (1973); Fiorenza Cossotto (1974); il Coro del Teatro alla Scala (1975); Piero Cappuccilli (1978); Cesare Siepi (1979); Renato Bruson (1985); Ghena Dimitrova (1987); Riccardo Muti (1992); Placido Domingo e Franco Zeffirelli (2002); Zubin Mehta (2014) e Leo Nucci (2016).

La consegna del premio ad Aprile Millo si terrà alle ore 21.00 e sarà preceduta da un concerto in memoria di Carlo Bergonzi, nell’imminenza del quarto anniversario della morte, con la partecipazione del baritono Roberto De Candia, del soprano Gioia Crepaldi, del tenore Rubens Pelizzari accompagnati dal pianoforte del maestro Elio Scaravella. A consegnare la targa premio ad Aprile Millo saranno il presidente dell’Associazione Amici di Verdi - che quest’anno celebra il 50esimo di fondazione - Maestro Fabrizio Cassi e il sindaco del Comune di Busseto Giancarlo Contini. La Millo ha iniziato la sua carriera proprio a Busseto vincendo nel 1978 il concorso internazionale “Voci Verdiane”: è stata una delle regine del Metropolitan dove ha interpretato le eroine verdiane di Aida, Desdemona, Luisa Miller e Leonora de “Il Trovatore”; alla Scala ha esordito interpretando Elvira di Ernani. Per il terzo anno consecutivo l’artista terrà a Busseto la Masterclass di Interpretazione e Canto Lirico rivolta a cantanti lirici e studenti di canto italiani e stranieri.

“Aprile Millo - commenta il presidente degli Amici di Verdi Fabrizio Cassi - merita il Verdi d’oro per la sua straordinaria carriera svolta in tutti i più grandi teatri del mondo e con i più grandi interpreti del mondo dell’opera a cominciare dal nostro Carlo Bergonzi, Luciano Pavarotti, James Levine, Sinopoli e tanti altri. Inoltre è bello che Busseto l’abbia premiata nel 1978 col Primo premio del concorso Voci Verdiane per indicarle l’inizio della professione e la premi ora per celebrarne la luminosissima carriera col Verdi D’Oro. Busseto vuole esser sempre più nel destino di Aprile Millo”. Emozionato anche il sindaco Giancarlo Contini che ricorda la premiazione del 1978 per mano del commendator Bergonzi: “Un onore per Busseto attribuire il premio ad una grande artista verdiana che ha cantato in tutto il mondo a fianco di Bergonzi. Ringrazio - conclude - gli Amici di Verdi per l’assidua ricerca sulle voci che porta al conferimento del Verdi d’Oro”.

I biglietti per il concerto e la premiazione sono disponibili in prevendita alla sede degli Amici di Verdi, in via Roma 119, dalle 10.00 alle 12.30 e dalle 15.00 alle 18.30. Da martedì 10 luglio i soci potranno acquistare il biglietto a 10€, mentre venerdì 13 e sabato 14 saranno disponibili i biglietti per la libera vendita a 15€. In caso di maltempo lo spettacolo si terrà al Teatro Giuseppe Verdi di Busseto.

05/08/2018

We are thrilled with the all the amazing applicants we have for 2018. What superb voices and some special friends from the opera world coming to sing too!! We can’t to put you on stage! Bravi tutti. Acceptance letters were sent out over the weekend. Congratulations to our 2018 roster of artists! If you have seen this late, it’s never too late! You can submit to [email protected] #summerofdreams #busseto2018 #vecchiascola #soldati #operavisionacademy #bonynge #millo #vetere #seeyourselfinadiffetentway

04/10/2018

Check out this amazing opportunity for 3 weeks in Italy. Our new lowered price is $4500 USD all inclusive with room and board, breakfast, transportation to and from the airport, all out-of-town excursions to Milano, Torre del Lago, and Parma, coaching with our outstanding world-class staff, and the chance to perform in the historical operatic heart of Italy...the streets where Verdi walked, Puccini, Renata Tebaldi, Carlo Bergonzi, and more. Don't miss this chance to walk in history while you make your own! #summerofdreams2018 #operavisionacademy #opera

04/07/2018

YAP Tracker :: Study with legends: Operavision Academy 2018

Going into our 4th amazing year! Sign up and come be with us!

When You Wish Upon a Star, especially in Opera, it makes EVERY difference where you are! This highly acclaimed Academy now in its fourth year founded by famed soprano Aprile Millo and Dr. Maria Vetere offers many opportunities for young artists to surround themselves in history as they are invited t...

04/05/2018

So thrilled

Today I received a most breathtaking announcement from the Amici di Verdi in Busseto, Italy. The coveted, rarely given, a Life Time Achievement Award and Recognition of Service to the works and legacy of Giuseppe Verdi has been awarded to me! The Verdi D'Oro for 2018 is Aprile Millo!!!!!!!! I am over the moon and so very thrilled to be included in such august company.... Thank you to the Amici di Verdi, Mo Fabrizio Cassi and all its amazing devoted members for this great honor. He has transfigured my life, and he has made me more successful than I could ever have hoped to be......a lovely celebration is planned sometime this Summer....please come join me to celebrate.... I won the 18th edition of the Voci Verdiane standing next to my momma....who cried tears of joy, "Aprile, you've won!" "The soprano from California......" so many memories...that was the beginning....praying for him to speak through me as I sang for the first time with orchestra as Hugh Ross led the orchestra.....and then for the concert without a gown, they lost my luggage, I sang in a dress of flowers bought in the stores of Busseto. Unanimous first Grand Prize.....1978.....Momma... look what they honored me with......
My cup runneth over.....Thank you Maestro Verdi!!!!!!!!! Cannot wait to celebrate with all my friends there, especially the amazing Giovanna Colombo, and Marisa Plack, of the sensational Renata Tebaldi Fondazione Museo..... and Tina Vigano...... remembering Rita Patane, how she would have loved this, always my guide after my parents, she and her husband Maestro Giuseppe Patane, always honest, integrity and knowledge..... So many people are in my heart..... Thank you..... Maria Vetere, we have some celebrating to do!!!! Your beautiful voice gives me such joy and hope for the future of opera..... Viva Verdi!!!!!!!!! Come everyone, be with me if you can!!!!

04/03/2018

Application Form

We hope to hear from you! Applications are now available at www.operavisionacademy.co/application-form/

Click here for a PDF version of the 2018 OA Application Form (Official) Click twice on each page to open it and print. Complete the form, scan it or take a photo of the signed application and sen…

04/03/2018

Operavision Academy

Come experience the excellence and gain the tools you need to be the best you can be Operavision Academy in Busseto, Italy 2018. Applications now available at www.operavisionacademy.co

04/03/2018

Applications are due April 30, 2018. Come spend 3 weeks walking in the historical streets where Verdi, Puccini, Tebaldi, and Bergonzi walked while studying, performing, and breaking your own barriers. With a world-renowned staff of international artists and the ever-legendary Maestro Richard Bonynge along with Metropolitan Opera Star Soprano Aprile Millo plus many guests. Operavision Academy now in its 4th year just gets better every year! Applications available on our website at www.operavisionacademy.co

02/07/2018

Operavision Academy's cover photo

02/03/2018

Application Form

Download your application form here to start your journey with us!

Click here for a PDF version of the 2018 OA Application Form (Official) Click twice on each page to open it and print. Complete the form, scan it or take a photo of the signed application and sen…

02/03/2018

Audition, Info, and Important Dates

Check out our website for information regarding Audition submissions, scholarships, world-renowned faculty, and performance opportunities.

OPERAVISION ACADEMY 2018 The Operavision Academy will accept auditions from international singers and pianists at a professional or semi-professional level. Some singers will also be accepted as…

02/03/2018

It's that amazing time of year again! Are you ready to work with legends and prep for the most amazing summer opera experience around? Sign up now for Operavision Academy 2018's 4th year!!! Our record of amazing international professionals raises the bar so high that you can’t help but become the best! #seeyourselfinanewway #summerofdreams #busseto2018 #becomeyourbest

Apply now at www.operavisionacademy.co

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02/03/2018

Operavision Academy's cover photo

02/01/2018

Happy To be prepping for the Operavision Academy 2018

11/30/2017

Operavision Academy 2018

Big News for Operavision Academy.....coming soon! Wow....just wow!

07/28/2017

Our amazingly talented singers, Maestri, Mme Aprile Millo and Maestro Bonynge.
Missing are Joshua Tobias, Felicia Costa, Maestro Michael Bush, Maestra Sylvia Dimiziani, Maestro Marco Gandini, Giovanna Colombo, and Marisa Plack.
Left to right: Antonio Bellissimo, Maestro Kent Smith, Samantha Di Capio, Alyssa Epp, Lindsey Duggan, Sidse Bohm, Jessica Spradling, Emily Casey, Catherine Wethington, Maestra Inseon Lee, Dorian Pringle, Stephanie Yelovich, Esther Tonea, Mark Pepe, Beth Bayley, Maestro Di Nunzio, Daniel Chiu, Kaylah Paquette, Gigi, Maria Vetere.

07/24/2017

Soprano Beth Bayley Stridono Lassù for Robert Lombardo Masterclass

07/22/2017

Gli artisti di Operavision Academy stanno cantando strepitosamente stasera in un bellissimo concerto in omaggio à Puccini. Siamo tanto orgogliosi da loro. Braviiiii!!!!

07/15/2017

We are proud to announce that on this evening's concert gala for Carlo Bergonzi with Aprile Millo, Maria Vetere, and Sergio Bologna, Operavision artists Catherine Wethington, Stephanie Yelovich, and Marco Pepe will be featured on our program as well as our full roster of artists for 2017. Viva la lirica e viva Bergonzi!!!!

07/13/2017

Tomorrow we bring our voices and hearts to Milano to celebrate and honor the great Giuseppe Verdi. Very proud to present our artists. #operavisionacademy #vivaverdi #operavisionacademy2017

07/11/2017

Operavision Academy is thrilled to present international director from La Scala Milano, Teatro dell'Opera Roma, Maestro Marco Gandini for two days of intensive drama treatments. Benvenuto!!

07/11/2017

Exciting, emotional, personal, hearts beating faster, voices lifted in gratitude to an altar of beauty and the arts. this is what it all means. every aspect of performing and singing needs to run organically. It illuminates everybody. Today I heard a lot of this. More to come. Very beautiful to be a part of this.

07/10/2017

Wonderful first day of Masterclass in the historic Casa Barezzi. So proud of all the artists. Bravi!

07/08/2017

A very tired group (still missing a few people) but full of heart and ready to sing! Here with Maestro Gildo Di Nunzio and Maestro Kent Smith.

07/08/2017

Welcome to our wonderful artists! Benvenuti a Busseto!!! Operavision Academy 2017. Stay tuned for more info on our events.

07/01/2017

Timeline Photos

07/01/2017

Third year in activity, second year in Busseto, and the first year with the Patronage of the great country of Canada.... they are thrilled with the success and that so many Canadians are excelling and being groomed for stardom..... congratulations to Dr. Mary-Lou Vetere and thanks to the Fondazione Renata Tebaldi Museo for making this happen....onward and upward, Canada, 150 years young....!!!!!