New Operafestival di Roma

ILAR PROGRAM

New Operafestival di Roma is an Italian non-profit organization whose aim is to offer young musicians and singers from all nations the opportunity to perform in Rome, participating in the InternationalLyricAcademy in Rome (ILAR).

The ILAR is a unique occasion for students and emerging Artists; during an intensive month, they receive professional coachings, voice lessons and partecipate in a full range of classes, recitals and rehearsals culminating in “BEL CANTO ORCHESTRA CONCERTS” , eight fully staged performances of "DON GIOVANNI" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and four of "LA BOHEME" by Giacomo Puccini and three of “CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA” by Pietro Mascagni with the New Operafestival Symphony Orchestra.
Singers will be offered repertoire and diction coaching, italian lessons, Master Classes, acting, training for auditions, and career strategy.

POSITIONS: Singers, Ensemble, Instrumentalists and Pianists. Leading roles, supporting roles, apprentices, chorus, accompanists and soloists.

OPPORTUNITIES: Opera roles, Concerts of Bel Canto with Full Professional Orchestra, recitals and auditions with important international agencies and artists manager and Master Classes.

LOCATION: The Courtyard of the Basilica of San Clemente, situated three hundred yards from the Colosseum.

FEE and COSTS: An initial $ 35.00 (non refundable) Audition Fee is due at the time of the audition or included with audition tapes mailed in for review.

HOTEL: Academy full tuition includes all classes and accomodations at the Centro Universitario Marianum. All rooms are air conditioned, bathroom, double occupancy and include daily maid service and breakfast. Single occupancy rooms are avalaible for an additional $ 250 and must be reserved at the time the first deposit is due. Lunch and dinner are not included and must be budgeted by the student.

INSURANCE: All participants must have health insurance in effect during the time period of the Academy. The ILAR can recommend a travel insurance company should you need assistance.

SCHOLARSHIPS: scholarship available ; we offer full scholarships based on talent and the programs needs.

AUDITIONS: LIVE or by TAPE : Auditions for Singers, Ensemble, Pianists, Conductors and Instrumentalists are required. Audition tapes (recorded in the last year) accepted for review. Audition fee is $ 35.00 (non-refundable) at the time of audition or enclosed with audition tape. Send tapes, rèsumè and check payable to the "New Operafestival di Roma", at the address below:

Claudio Ferri, General Manager
ILAR c/o "New Operafestival di Roma"
C.P. # 176 - 00055 Ladispoli (Roma)
Italy

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