May 10th – 22nd, 2027
Second Presbyterian Church | Nashville, Tennessee
Bel Canto Opera Scenes Intensive
Application Deadline: December 31st, 2027.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Opera Studies.
- Age limit: 30 years old
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit three YouTube video links featuring:
- Two Italian opera arias
- One Italian art song
All repertoire must be in Italian. No other languages will be accepted.
Videos must be of good visual quality, with excellent audio. Recordings made using a phone’s built-in microphone will not be accepted.
Faculty
Stefano Baldasseroni
Founder and Italian Language Coach
Marcello Cormio
Artistic Director and Conductor
Alessandra Volpi
Principal Coach
Savanna Sokolnicki
Stage Director and Voice Teacher
Danielle Orlando
Vocal Coach
Luis Ledesma
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Artyom Pak
Vocal Coach
Karen Cubides
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Testimonials
“The Bel Canto Opera Academy has changed the way that I sing Italian, and my confidence on stage with Italian repertoire overall has gone through the roof! I would recommend this program to any and every young opera singer who is serious about taking their performance to the next level.”
Alysha Nesbitt – Soprano
“The Bel Canto Opera Academy helped mold me into an artist who is not only confident in their Italian, but in making stylistic choices that are informed by the language. The leadership and education provided by the wonderful faculty are unmatched.”
Hanna Frampton – Mezzo
“Bel Canto Opera Academy provided an amazing opportunity to fully immerse myself in my Italian and vocal studies with expert instructors and native speakers. I left feeling incredibly prepared on the repertoire I had the chance to study, and the tools to apply what I worked on to new repertoire moving forward.”
Grace Ryan – Mezzo
“There’s really no other program like this. The experiences I have gained here I can see benefiting me for the rest of my life as an opera singer.”
Logan Williams – Tenor
“The Bel Canto Opera Academy’s Scenes Intensive is the pinnacle of Italian opera training for young artists. I know that the skills I have gained from the Bel Canto Opera Academy faculty will continue to prove crucial to my career.”
Thomas Lynch IV – Tenor
Advance Your Artistry
Application Deadline: December 31st, 2027.
Apply for the Bel Canto Opera Intensive 2027 to refine your technique and deepen your artistic expression. For any questions about the program or the application process, please contact sbaldasseroni@belcantooperaacademy.com
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