Join the Monterrey Summer Opera Academy (MSOA) in one of the most important cities in Latin America: Monterrey, Mexico. MSOA gathers international faculty to prepare talented singers as they embark on a professional career.

 

3 weeks of performances, masterclasses, private lessons, coaching, video & audio, mock audition, and a FULL PRODUCTION of Puccini's La Bohème (2 Casts)!

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DATES

July 29 to August 18, 2024

 

ACADEMY INFO

Young Artists: Up to 8 spots. Young Artists comprise the Cast A of Puccini's La Bohème, full orchestra production. Conducted by maestro Felipe Tristán. Additionally, Young Artists have the opportunity to work directly with the renowned Mezzo-Soprano, Dolora Zajick in a series of Masterclasses and private lessons. Additionally, Young Artists perform in the Aria Concert.

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Studio Artists: Up to 8 spots. Studio Artists comprise the Cast B of Puccini's La Bohème, full orchestra production. Conducted by maestro Felipe Tristán. Studio Artists receive instruction (private lessons & coaching) from the MSOA faculty. Also, if time allows, select Studio Artists may have the opportunity to work directly with the renowned Mezzo-Soprano, Dolora Zajick, in a series of Masterclasses and/or private lessons. Additionally, Studio Artists perform in the Aria Concert.

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Young Artists & Studio Artists prepare and perform either an aria, an ensemble, or both at the Aria Concert at a local theater. 

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• All academic activities and rehearsals will be held in Monterrey. 

• 2 performances - Full orchestra production of Puccini's La Bohème (Cast A & Cast B) will be presented in the Teatro de la Ciudad de Monterrey. One performance per cast.

• Aria Concert will be presented at a local venue.

 

REPERTOIRE

• Puccini's La Bohème - 2 casts 

Cast A: Full orchestra production. 

Cast B: Full orchestra production.

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• Aria Concert

Young Artists & Studio Artists prepare and perform either an aria, an ensemble, or both at the Aria Concert at a local theater. 

 

PREPARATION - BOTH CASTS

All singers must come thoroughly prepared and with the music already memorized (Puccini's La Bohème), off-book, from the first rehearsal.

 

OUTREACH & COMMUNITY

If time allows, there may be additional informal performance opportunities within Monterrey, during the time of the Academy and to be arranged directly with the faculty. To be announced. 

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PROFESSIONAL VIDEO & AUDIO

All participants receive professional video & audio recordings of all performances. All recordings are included in the tuition cost and will be sent to participants within 6 to 8 weeks after the end of the academy.

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PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOOT

All participants participate in a photoshoot that will include group & individual portrait shots.

 

HOUSING

3-star Hotel included in the tuition. Double occupancy rooms. 

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TRAVEL

All travel arrangements to and from Monterrey are the sole responsibility of every participant; international or Mexican national. Fly to the airport MTY. 

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TUITION

Full information regarding costs and the timeline for payments can be found here. 

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MSOA has institutional support from the state of Nuevo Leon’s Council for the Arts (Conarte) and Teatro Grattacielo in NY.

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