Welcome to Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival (MOSF) 2027
Summer Intensive in beautiful Chengdu, China!
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Program Overview
Duration: Five weeks, from June 20 (Arrival) to July 25 (Departure)
Location: Chengdu, China
Operas: La Boheme, La Traviata, Die Zauberflöte
Unique MOSF Features
Voice faculty directed by Jack LiVigni comprising staff from major international learning institutions
Coaching staff and conductors from world-renowned opera houses
Orchestra Time - individual coaching with orchestra
Intensive vocal and artistic skills development
Immersive artistic and cultural experience
Program Structure
Pricing
The participation fee for singers is $6000 for the entire 5 weeks (get a 10% discount if you enroll and pay by November 30). This includes all studies, housing (double room), breakfast, and transfer to and from airport.
You can opt for an abbreviated program. Abbreviated programs are in one week increments and cost $1200 per week.
You can opt for housing in a single room at a premium cost ($700).
Pre-Arrival Preparation
Preparation of vocal, emotional, and acting aspects for the operas
Virtual study and staging planning
Familiarization with voice teachers, conductors, and coaches
Singers do not compete for performances at MOSF. If you are accepted for a role, you are assigned to that role. If you show up not knowing your role entirely you will automatically be assigned as a cover and will not perform the role.
Chengdu Schedule
3 Phases at MOSF
Weeks 1-2
(June 21 - July 2)
This time is dedicated to staging and music rehearsals with conductors and guest coaches to prepare for the operas.
Monday to Saturday: Staging operas (9am-1:30pm, 3:00-6:30pm)
Sunday evening of first week: Opening Concert
Performances start during week 2
Weeks 3-4
(July 5 - July 18)
Dedicated to individual voice lessons, individual coachings, masterclasses and performances.
Masterclass: 9-10am
Orchestra Time: 11-12:30pm
Lessons and coaching: 10am-1:30pm, 3-5:30pm
Shows: 6:00pm on Weekdays (invitation only), 8:30pm on weekends (public)
Week 5
(July 19 - July 24)
This period is dedicated to masterclasses and coachings with guests.
Studies Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
Masterclass: 10-12pm
Performances: 5:00pm (invitation only) or 8:30pm (public)
Wednesday: Trip and recreation
Saturday: Final concert (everyone performs)
Sunday: Free and preparing for departure
Final performances and farewell events will take place on July 24, with departure on July 25.
Performance Information
Performances begin during week 2
Mix of public and invitation-only shows
weekday shows admit public only by invitation (typically family and friends)
weekend shows are open to the general public (no tickets sold)
All participants must attend every show
Singers must know their roles completely off-book upon arrival
All singers participate in chorus in every opera when not performing as principals
Consider that there are multiple casts for each opera to give opportunity to all participants; so you will be in chorus quite a bit.
Recreation
Discover China!
Recreational activities are scheduled to balance the workload
When not working, participants are encouraged to decompress and enjoy Chengdu
Abbreviated Program Option
Available between July 5-16 (minimum 1 week)
Includes voice lessons, coachings, and participation in all MOSF activities
Does not include performing in operas as soloists
For any questions or further information, please contact the MOSF administration.