Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival

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!

Who Should Apply?

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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Orchestra Musicians

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.

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Assistant Conductors

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.

Can't stay for the whole program?

If committing to 6 weeks of intensive do not fit your availability for the Summer, then consider enrolling for a shorter period. Abbreviated programs are for a minimum of 1 week. Singers on an abbreviated program will receive voice lessons and coachings, and participate in all MOSF activities, but will not perform in Operas as soloists.