
Camerata Bardi International Academy equips students and young artists with the creative confidence, adaptability, and artistic identity needed to thrive in today's evolving industry. Through our initiatives, they gain a fully integrated experience of what it means to perform on a professional stage—navigating the fast-paced, high-level environment that defines a singer’s career.
"A touch of summer fun was added to New York City with TEATRO GRATTACIELO’s and CAMERATA BARDI's production of Le nozze di Figaro in LA MAMA DOWNSTAIRS. The performance on July 25 was an absolute delight, with an excellent cast and a very good reduced orchestra, dynamically conducted by Abdiel Vázquez."
Camerata Bardi International Academy offers a practical, performance-driven program designed to prepare young artists for professional careers. Alongside training in language, style, and interpretation, singers gain extensive stage experience through public performances, productions, and workshops. The Academy’s curriculum connects classroom learning with real-world performance opportunities, allowing students to build a portfolio of roles and repertoire under the guidance of accomplished teachers, coaches, and directors. This combination of study and stage work helps each artist develop confidence, versatility, and a personal artistic voice that translates naturally to the professional world. This season, we will offer an online academy (Part One) and in-person opera programs in both New York City and Campobasso & Sulmona, Italy (Part Two).
Online Academy sessions with group workshops & coaching:
- March 21 & 22, 2026
- April 18 & 19, 2026
- April 25 & 26, 2026
- Individually scheduled online sessions across the spring and early summer
Summer and autumn productions, including in-person coaching and workshops:
- W.A. Mozart’s COSÌ FAN TUTTE in NYC, July 2026
- Giacomo Puccini’s SUOR ANGELICA & GIANNI SCHICCHI in Campobasso and Sulmona, Italy, August-September 2026
- Giacomo Puccini’s SUOR ANGELICA in NYC, November 2026
Our Online Academy and in-person sessions explore topics across the spectrum of opera and musical careers, including but not limited to:
- Italian diction
- Score study/role preparation
- Mock auditions, audition preparation, and professional presentation
- Stylistic considerations and traditions in opera
- “The business of singing,” including marketing, social media presence, etc.
In New York, we will produce and perform W.A. Mozart’s COSÌ FAN TUTTE in co-production with Teatro Grattacielo:
- Academy sessions in person on June 29 & 30, with a special focus on Mozartian style and recitativos
- Rehearsal/production period lasting from July 1st through July 19th
- Performances July 17 & 19
- Conducted by Abdiel Vásquez
- Performed at the Ellen Stewart Theater, La MaMa, creative shares
In Campobasso and Sulmona, Italy, we will produce and perform Giacomo Puccini’s SUOR ANGELICA & GIANNI SCHICCHI in co-production with Teatro Savoia, Operastudio Molise, and Teatro Maria Caniglia in Sulmona:
- Academy sessions in person on August 24 & 25, with a special focus on Italian verismo style and use of language
- Rehearsal/production period August 26th through September 8th
- Performances September 5 & 6 in Teatro Savoia (Campobasso) and September 8th at Teatro Maria Caniglia (Sulmona)
- Conducted by Stefano Teani and directed by Stefanos Koroneos, Met Opera Director and Artistic Director of Teatro Grattacielo
- Performed at Teatro Savoia - Campobasso & Teatro Maria Caniglia - Sulmona
This is followed by a fall production in New York of Giacomo Puccini’s SUOR ANGELICA in co-production with Teatro Grattacielo:
- Academy sessions in person on November 2 & 3, with a special focus on Italian verismo style and use of language
- Rehearsal period November 4th through November 6th
- Performances November 7th & 8th
- Directed by Stefanos Koroneos, Met Opera Director and Artistic Director of Teatro Grattacielo
- Performed at The Flea, NYC
Our teaching staff, conductors, and coaches include some of the world’s most respected professionals from institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera, Dallas Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Palm Beach Opera, Lombardo Associates, and Athole Still Artists. Learn more about them at our faculty page, and view our production calendars below to explore the details of both our New York session and our Italian session!
Our teaching staff, conductors, and coaches include some of the world’s most respected professionals from institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera, Dallas Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Palm Beach Opera, Lombardo Associates, and Athole Still Artists. Learn more about them at our faculty page, and view our production calendars below to explore the details of both our New York session and our Italian session!
COSÌ FAN TUTTE — New York City — 2 principal casts and one cover cast
Fiordiligi, soprano
Dorabella, mezzo-soprano
Despina, soprano or mezzo-soprano
Ferrando, tenor
Guglielmo, baritone or bass-baritone
Alfonso, bass-baritone or bass
SUOR ANGELICA & GIANNI SCHICCHI — Campobasso and Sulmona, Italy — 3 principal casts
Several of the smaller characters will be combined in casting assignments among these two operas, to give increased opportunities to singers in these roles. Singers interested in covering larger roles will also be assigned one or more smaller roles in performance.
Suor Angelica:
Suor Angelica, soprano
La zia principessa, contralto or mezzo-soprano
La badessa, mezzo-soprano
La suora zelatrice, mezzo-soprano or soprano
La maestra delle novizie, mezzo-soprano or soprano
Suor Genovieffa, soprano
Suor Osmina, soprano
Suor Dolcina, soprano
La suora infermiera, mezzo-soprano or soprano
Le cercatrici, sopranos
Le novizie, sopranos
Le converse, soprano and mezzo-soprano
Gianni Schicchi:
Gianni Schicchi, baritone or bass-baritone
Lauretta, soprano
Zita, mezzo-soprano or contralto
Rinuccio, tenor
Gherardo, tenor
Nella, soprano
Gherardino, treble
Betto di Signa, bass or bass-baritone
Simone, bass
Marco, baritone
La Ciesca, mezzo-soprano or soprano
SUOR ANGELICA — NYC — 2 Suor Angelicas, 2 Zia Principessas; all other roles single-cast
Suor Angelica, soprano
La zia principessa, contralto or mezzo-soprano
La badessa, mezzo-soprano
La suora zelatrice, mezzo-soprano or soprano
La maestra delle novizie, mezzo-soprano or soprano
Suor Genovieffa, soprano
Suor Osmina, soprano
Suor Dolcina, soprano
La suora infermiera, mezzo-soprano or soprano
Le cercatrici, sopranos
Le novizie, sopranos
Le converse, soprano and mezzo-soprano
All 2026 participants will be under consideration for roles in Teatro Grattacielo's 2026 World Premiere of The Tempest by Joseph Summer:
July 16 & 18, 2025
Ellen Stewart Theater, La MaMa, creative shares | 66 East 4th Street, New York NY
Camerata Bardi International Academy is more than a place of study—it’s a launchpad for professional careers. Since 2021, nearly all our young artists have received or are scheduled to receive paid performance opportunities with Teatro Grattacielo and Harrison Friends of the Opera. Between 2021 and 2025, our partner companies awarded 46 professional contracts, and two alumni have already secured permanent fest positions in Europe.
Our approach bridges training and the stage, helping artists gain visibility, build professional experience, and earn back part of their tuition through paid engagements. Recent highlights include The Tin Angel (2025), The 10 Faces of Maria Callas, Teatro Grattacielo’s La Vestale at the Gerald Lynch Theater, Beyond the Horizon (2024), and collaborations with Opera Columbus, Rossini Opera Festival, Teatro Massimo di Palermo, and Light Opera of New Jersey.
Many of our artists continue to thrive beyond the Academy—three Elixir of Love singers, for instance, signed with major international agents following performances in New York and Crete in 2024. These successes reflect our mission: to open real pathways from study to the professional stage.
“My experience with Camerata Bardi was truly invaluable. I had the incredible opportunity to be cast as Cherubino in two productions with the company, and those experiences have been pivotal in my artistic journey. Stefanos is a wonderful director who strikes the perfect balance between vision, clarity, and nurturing support. He truly brings out the best in his artists.Jordan Seguin-Gascoigne, 2025
After my first performance in New York City, I was contacted by an agent interested in representing me. That performance ended up kick-starting my career. I now have auditions lined up that I never would have gotten on my own, two leading roles back to back this fall, and another engagement with Opera Memphis this winter.
I highly recommend Camerata Bardi to anyone considering applying. It is a program that offers not only professional-level opportunities but also genuine artistic growth and connection.”
“Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy gave me a plethora of performance, outreach, and educational opportunities. Because of this, I now feel as though I am closer to being ready to enter the professional world of opera and have the support and resources to do so.”Maia Gonzalez, 2024
The Program is open to young, upcoming opera singers who are interested in deepening their knowledge of the specific opera roles offered in our 2026 Season, who are ready to debut those roles on stage and who are ready to grow artistically. Our mission is to pay particular attention to each and every participant and to ensure that by the end of this program, they have both had an important debut, and are ready to be a part of the professional, fast-paced world of opera.
Tuition Costs
COSÌ FAN TUTTE - NYC
With housing included in the fee (i.e., participants’ housing will be provided by Camerata Bardi):
Principal Cast: $3,250
Fiordiligi, Dorabella, Despina, Ferrando, Guglielmo, Alfonso
Cover Cast: $1,350
Fiordiligi, Dorabella, Despina, Ferrando, Guglielmo, Alfonso
Without housing provided by Camerata Bardi (i.e., participants are solely responsible for securing their own housing arrangements):
Principal Cast: $2,750
Fiordiligi, Dorabella, Despina, Ferrando, Guglielmo, Alfonso
Cover Cast: $850
Fiordiligi, Dorabella, Despina, Ferrando, Guglielmo, Alfonso
SUOR ANGELICA & GIANNI SCHICCHI - CAMPOBASSO & SULMONA, ITALY
SUOR ANGELICA
Leading Roles: $3,250
Suor Angelica; La zia principessa (combined with Zita in Schicchi)
Supporting Roles (to be combined): $1,600
La badessa, La suora zelatrice, La maestra delle novizie, Suor Genovieffa, Suor Osmina, Suor Dolcina, La suora infermiera, Le cercatrici, Le novizie, Le converse
GIANNI SCHICCHI
Leading Roles: $3,250
Gianni Schicchi, Rinuccio, Lauretta, Zita (combined with La zia principessa in Suor)
Supporting roles (to be combined): $1,600
Gherardo, Nella, Simone, La Ciesca, Betto, Marco
Smaller roles across both operas will be combined in the casting process (so that, for instance, a soprano singing “La Ciesca” in Schicci might also sing “La maestra delle novizie” in Suor.) Singers interested in covering larger roles will also be assigned one or more smaller roles in performance. Details on exactly what roles are combined and expectations regarding performances will be shared in each singer’s individual offer/contract.
SUOR ANGELICA - NYC
With housing included in the fee (i.e., participants’ housing will be provided by Camerata Bardi):
Leading Roles: $3,250
Suor Angelica, La zia principessa
Supporting roles: $1,000
La badessa, La suora zelatrice, La maestra delle novizie, Suor Genovieffa, Suor Osmina, Suor Dolcina, La suora infermiera, Le cercatrici, Le novizie, Le converse
Without housing provided by Camerata Bardi (i.e., participants are solely responsible for securing their own housing arrangements):
Leading Roles: $2,750
Suor Angelica, La zia principessa
Supporting roles: $500
La badessa, La suora zelatrice, La maestra delle novizie, Suor Genovieffa, Suor Osmina, Suor Dolcina, La suora infermiera, Le cercatrici, Le novizie, Le converse
SCHOLARSHIPS
We will be offering four (4) scholarships of $1,000 each, courtesy of an anonymous donor.
Our tuition includes:
> All one-on-one workshops, coaching and lessons
> Targeted role mentoring program
> All Industry Development Seminars, which will focus on valuable career insights such as self-marketing, social media practices, networking, self-filming, and overall professional presentation
> Italian coachings
> Branding workshops
In NYC, you may opt for tuition that includes housing, or you may elect to arrange your own housing and pay a smaller tuition fee. In Italy, the fee includes housing for all (double-occupancy rooms).
TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE/TRAVEL.
> Registration Fee | There is no registration fee.
> Payment schedule | Tuition payments are divided in two equal parts. The first payment is due on the first day of your admission, and the second payment is due on the first day of the program.
> Refund policies and disclaimers | Camerata Bardi International Academy commits to contracts to secure faculty, production stage director, creative crew and (if needed) housing for our participants. Therefore, once paid, tuition and fees are non-refundable. There are no exceptions to this policy. Performances have already been booked with our partner-companies and plans are being laid out for fully staged performances.
> Contracts | This is a small boutique program. All our participants will be offered performances and contracts.
> Force Majeure | Camerata Bardi International Academy shall have no liability whatsoever to the Artist if the Performance cannot go forward because of circumstances beyond the Producer’s reasonable control including, without limitation, acts of God, pandemic, terrorist acts, shortage of supply, breakdowns or malfunctions, blackouts, labor difficulties, war or civil unrest. However, Camerata Bardi International Academy will reschedule such performances.
NEW YORK CITY
W.A. Mozart: COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Co-produced with Teatro Grattacielo
Program and Production Dates:
June 29 - July 19, 2026
*The first few days of the program will be dedicated to in-person masterclasses, coaching, and musical rehearsals.
Performances: July 17 & 19, 2026
Ellen Stewart Theater, La MaMa, creative shares | 66 East 4th Street, New York NY
CONDUCTOR: Abdiel Vasquez
DIRECTOR: TBD
SET DESIGNER: Oscar Escobedo
COSTUME DESIGNER: Anabel Simotas
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Will Rossiter
ORCHESTRA: The Teatro Grattacielo Orchestra
CAMPOBASSO & SULMONA, ITALY
Giacomo Puccini: SUOR ANGELICA & GIANNI SCHICCHI
Co-produced with Teatro Savoia, Operastudio Molise, and Teatro Maria Caniglia in Sulmona
Program and Production Dates:
August 24 - September 8, 2026
*The first two days will be devoted to stylistic and vocal preparation of these roles with Massimiliano Becco Galiardo, from Askonas Holt, Markus Laska from Melos Opera, and Stefanos Koroneos, opera director at Met Opera and Artistic Director of Teatro Grattacielo.
Performances: September 5, 6, & 8 2026
Teatro Savoia - Campobasso
Teatro Maria Caniglia - Sulmona
CONDUCTOR: Stefano Teani, Sarasota Opera
DIRECTOR: Stefanos Koroneos, Met Opera Director and Artistic Director of Teatro Grattacielo
SET DESIGNER: TBD
COSTUMES DESIGNER: TBD
LIGHTING DESIGNER: TBD
ORCHESTRA: Orchestra del Teatro Savoia
NEW YORK CITY
Giacomo Puccini: SUOR ANGELICA
Co-produced with Teatro Grattacielo
Program and Production Dates:
November 2 - 8, 2026
*The first few days of the program will be dedicated to in-person masterclasses, coaching, and musical rehearsals.
Performances: November 7 & 8, 2026
The Flea, NYC
CONDUCTOR: TBD
DIRECTOR: Stefanos Koroneos, Met Opera Director and Artistic Director of Teatro Grattacielo
SET DESIGNER: TBD
COSTUMES DESIGNER: TBD
LIGHTING DESIGNER: TBD
ORCHESTRA: The Teatro Grattacielo Orchestra
Use the links below to fill out the form for the production for which you wish to be considered. (If you wish to be considered for more than one session, please fill out all relevant forms.)
Così fan tutte, New York City
Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi, Campobasso & Sulmona, Italy
Suor Angelica, New York City
THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE.
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION VIDEO:
- Video must not be older than 1 year
- Link must be visible to us (unlisted is fine, but no “private” links)
- We do not accept Dropbox submissions
PROCESS:
1. Fill in the form(s), including all required information and links to 1-2 recent videos of your singing (hosted on YouTube/Vimeo/similar, viewable without special permission/no log-in required, from within the last year)
2. Applications will be reviewed and responded to as they come in, on a rolling basis
3. Candidates under consideration will be invited to an audition and interview with Artistic Director Stefanos Koroneos, in-person in NYC or via Zoom, in late January
4. Casting announcements will begin to go out on February 15th
DEADLINE: The last day to submit an application is Tuesday, January 15th, 2026
Be in touch anytime! If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at hilarybaboukis@grattacielo.org.
Our Partners:
TEATRO GRATTACIELO
CULTURAL AND CONFERENCE CENTER OF CRETE
PHOENICIA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE VOICE
RHODES INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
APOLLON THEATER, SYROS
HARRISON FRIENDS OF THE OPERA
ATHENS PHILHARMONIA
OPERASTUDIO MOLISE
TEATRO SAVOIA CAMPOBASSO
TEATRO MARIA CANIGLIA SULMONA
COMUNE DI SULMONA
ACCADEMIA MUSICALE DELL'ALTO SANGRO
CAMERATA MUSICALE SULMONESE
ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE ARTURO GIOVANNITTI
OPERASTUDIO MOLISE, founded and directed by baritone Nicola Ziccardi under the association Missione Cultura, is a professional training and opera production program with nearly ten years of continuous activity. It has become an international benchmark for the professional development of young opera singers, combining study, stage experience, and artistic growth. Each year it offers masterclasses and fully staged productions with orchestra, costumes, and sets, featuring titles such as La Traviata, Rigoletto, Così fan tutte, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, La Bohème, Carmen and Don Giovanni. Welcoming young artists from all over the world, Operastudio Molise fosters artistic exchange and hands-on professional experience through collaborations with renowned conductors, directors, and agencies.
Next year, Operastudio Molise will proudly celebrate its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of artistic excellence and cultural impact.
Since 2021, Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy has presented a diverse range of productions, including works by Donizetti, Mozart, Bizet, and others across various venues in the U.S. and Europe. Highlights include the world premiere of Nicolas Flagello's Beyond the Horizon, a production of W. A. Mozart's Don Giovanni and G. Bizet's Carmen. The Academy also hosted the Camerata Bardi International Competition and partnered with global festivals for innovative co-productions, enhancing its impact on opera education and performance. For more details, visit our Season page.
August 30 & 31, 2026
July 27, 28, & 29, 2025
July 19 & 20, 2025
September 15th, 2024
June 1st and 2nd, 2024
April 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st, 2024
May 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th, 2023
Friday, June 16th & Saturday, June 17th, 2023
April 29th and 30th, 2022
August 5th, 2022
Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice
September 7th and 8th, 2022
June 4th and 5th, 2022
Teatro Grattacielo at Battery Park City
More information about the season and past shows is available on our Season page!
TEATRO GRATTACIELO 2021 ANNUAL GALA
Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy 2020 production | George Frideric Handel, Messiah |Filmed entirely during pandemic-related lockdown
Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy has been a such a pivotal part of my career as a young artist. Through this incredible program, I have gained the knowledge, experience, and opportunities that are necessary to succeed in the opera industry. I now feel confident in my abilities as an artist, and any future success I may have is greatly due to my experience with Camerata Bardi.
Working hand in hand with Teatro Grattacielo has definitely marked a before and after in my performance practice and life; It has been that bridge between being a student and being a professional. I have been given multiple opportunities to grow in a safe, nurturing environment and I'm very fortunate to have mentors in the company that push and challenge me to become the artist they know I have the potential to be.
It has been definitely one of the most memorable experiences of my life! I had the opportunity to meet, work with, and learn from beautiful people and of course I had the absolute pleasure to present Arbace on stage. I keep these great memories in my heart.
While the world shut down due the pandemic, Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy found a way to keep its masterclasses, programming, rehearsals and mentorship alive. The program provided me with structure that kept me focused on my vocal development, gave me access to experts in the opera field and culminated in a professional level performance in Crete that was fully-staged with orchestra under the baton of an influential and world-renowned conductor. The experience served as an incredible spring board for next steps in my career and I am truly grateful to have been a part of the program.
I had such an amazing experience on Idomeneo that it was hard to think what else is going to live up to that. Seeing people come out from all over, sing beautifully, most importantly sharing their art with the rest was amazing. Stefanos Koroneos is one of a kind.
My time with Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy exceeded all my expectations - from the quality of the classes to the quality of our final show which was a fully professional production despite the price of this programme being one of the lowests I have come across. Everyone has been supportive but also honest and realistic with their advice to me which I appreciate a lot.KRISTEL KNUDSEN, SOPRANO
Being a young artist at Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy and Teatro Grattacielo has been a real honor, because Mr. Stefanos Koroneos and his team always work at their very best to provide amazing opportunities to their singers. Being a part of their professional production of Idomeneo will definitely be one of the most unforgettable experiences in my career.ZARA WING-KWAN CHUNG, SOPRANO
"Thanks to my time under the continued mentorship of the professional singers, conductors and artistic director of the Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, I am a stronger, more polished and confident singing actress. I deeply appreciate the respectful, [Covid] safe and supportive atmosphere in which all the classes and rehearsals are conducted. Our live performances proceeded successfully and safely and I was able to learn a lot (including a gorgeous role) in a very short time. I call that a huge success!!!"STEPHANIE LORENZ, SOPRANO
This program gave a lot of things to me, but I can tell you which one is best because I had good experience on stage from this program. We can’t buy this experience, being on stage. I think it can’t be bought with money and if singers need experience, Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy will give it you!HYUNSOON KIM, BARITONE
My experience with Camerata bardi has influenced me with new ideas and possibilities to search for as a professional opera singer. Most importantly, it has given me the confidence to become an actress and a performer and through these qualities to support and find my true singing voice on stage.KONSTANTINA THANOPOULOU, SOPRANO
One of the greatest highlights for me was getting to collaborate with such talented and wonderful young artists from around the world, to share the stage and some truly unforgetable moments with them. Stefanos Koroneos gave us so much support, feedback and guidance throughout the rehearsal period. Having the chance to debut one of my favourite roles, Adina, in such a high-quality production and under the baton of maestro M. Michailidis was incredibly fulfilling.ANASTASIA PATSAKIDOU, SOPRANO
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