Opera Seme
Journey to where opera began, in the heart of Tuscany, in this immersive study abroad experience.
Opera Seme’s mission is to give singers and pianists an immersive Italian experience through language study, cultural exploration, lessons, coachings, masterclasses, special topics workshops, and performances.
Our Experiences
This intensive program is designed for university students studying opera, vocal performance, or piano seeking an intensive program to push yourself, step outside of your comfort zone, and catalyze your growth as a musician.
Our curriculum is designed to provide students with ample opportunities for hands-on learning and resume-building performance opportunities. All curriculum options include Italian language classes. All singers accepted into the program are guaranteed to perform an entire role.
Program Features
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4 full weeks on site, including 28 days lodging in Arezzo
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Multiple performance opportunities accompanied by a local, live orchestra
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Broadway Jazz concert at the historic Teatro Petrarca in Arezzo
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Perform a full role in an Italian opera
- 2025 Mainstage season:
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Alcina by G.F. Handel
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Mese Mariano by Umberto Giordano
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Amelia al Ballo by Gian Carlo Menotti
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Opera Scenes Program
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30 hours of Italian language classes with a native Italian speaker
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Two organized, guided weekend excursions to:
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The Italian seaside on the Tyrrhenian coast (Argentario, Grosseto)
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Florence
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Optional add-on excursion to Verona to see an opera at the Arena di Verona
Voice Program
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All singers accepted into the program are guaranteed to perform an entire mainstage opera role in a fully staged production.
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Two Track Options
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Track 1: Voice Lessons track
6 technique lessons with a master voice teacher
3 Italian diction lessons with an Italian native speaker -
Track 2: Vocal Coaching track
6 audition and role preparation lessons with a coach accompanist
3 Italian diction lessons with an Italian native speaker
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Twelve masterclasses on vocal technique, audition techniques, and career preparation
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Guaranteed participation in at least 2 master classes
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Weekly special topics workshops on topics such as acting technique, Commedia dell’arte, voice science, career preparation, Bel Canto repertoire and style
Piano Program
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Two weekly repertoire and Italian language coachings with coaching faculty
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One weekly voice lesson with voice faculty
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Give four weekly observed coachings to program singers with feedback from coaching faculty
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Play two masterclasses with feedback from coaching faculty
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Play opera rehearsals and performances as assigned, with many opportunities to coach
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Twelve masterclasses on vocal technique, audition techniques, and career preparation
