We return to Sicily in 2023 for the most exciting season yet!!
Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival is The Premiere Summer Opera Program for opera singers, young orchestra musicians, aspiring conductors and directors. Staff from the major opera houses of the world (Covent Garden, Metropolitan, Vienna Staatsoper, Frankfurt Oper, Glyndebourne, etc.)
Intensive study, single room with bathroom, meals, tourism, laundry service – all included. Offering the best in vocal training, with voice lessons, coachings, extensive orchestra time, and fully staged opera productions, and both symphonic and opera concerts. Learn More!
What is MOSF?
What is MOSF?
MOSF 2023, will consist of 6 weeks of intensive opera training (June 25 – August 7). We will provide a positive training environment for Opera Singers, Auditors of singing technique, Orchestra Musicians, Assistant Conductors, Stage Managers, and Assistant Directors. Learn how things are done in the professional world of opera.
MOSF is a rigorous and challenging program meant to immerse an artist into the world of opera, by bringing the artist into contact with the highest level professionals for an intense and transformative 6-week experience.
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What if I can’t attend the whole season?
No Problem!
If you can’t attend the whole season we can work with you to find a schedule that will fit for you. You will still receive coachings, lessons, and time with orchestra, along with being able to attend all other program events. If you are unable to attend the entire season you will not be able to perform principle/comprimario roles in any of our productions.
Is MOSF for Instrumentalists?
YES!!!
The Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival Orchestra is a unique training opportunity for a select group of talented and dedicated instrumentalists from around the world.
An invaluable chance to learn the particular challenges and rigors of playing in the opera pit, instrumentalists are led by a core group of professional opera musicians, and work directly with conductors from the world’s leading opera houses in collaborating with singers. Masterclasses, chamber, and solo performance opportunities enrich your experience.
I’m interested in conducting
MOSF is for YOU!
Assistant conductors work closely with conductors from the world’s leading opera houses in preparing our singers and orchestra for the Festival’s performances. They conduct during staging rehearsals, learn the art of prompting singers during opera performances, and receive dedicated instruction from our conductors, coaches, and vocal faculty. Qualified assistant conductors have the opportunity to conduct selections in public concerts and also operatic performances in our season.