2027 SEASON REPERTOIRE
July 1-31
Don Giovanni // Mozart
August 1-31
Le Nozze di Figaro // Mozart
Program Dates
July 01, 2027 - August 31, 2027
Saluzzo Opera Academy ORCHESTRA
Come join our orchestra family and be guided by world-class conductors through an exciting summer of musical development. The Saluzzo Opera Academy Orchestra – a chamber orchestra - includes our most promising and talented instrumentalists.
Early Application Deadline: February 17, 2027
All SOA applicants are also considered for Berlin Opera Academy.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Performing Italian opera in Italy is an invaluable experience we wish to share. Participants will look forward to an immersive experience in a school set in a 14th century monastery, adapted to state-of-the-art music education. In order to keep an intimate performance experience, SOA uses chamber reductions. Musicians are welcomed to all classes and instruction including:
- A place in Saluzzo Opera Academy’s Orchestra playing for the summer festival operas
- Participation in a chamber music concert
- Italian language class
- Instrumental audition training
- Daily access to practice rooms
- Auditing access to all SOA activities
- Conducting workshops
- Masterclasses
Click here to read about a typical orchestra day at the Saluzzo Opera Academy’s summer program
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Submit the application form above and select your orchestral section for audition repertoire instructions. Cuts between excerpts are fine. Piano accompaniment is not required.
Strings | Winds | Brass | Percussion
Please upload two recordings that best display your musical abilities. The recordings do not need to be professional or from a performance. Video is preferred, but audio-only is also accepted. Recordings must be submitted as links, such as YouTube, Vimeo or SoundCloud. If using YouTube, please ensure your videos are uploaded as Unlisted or Public videos, not Private videos.
Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis. Early applications are prioritized.
TUITION:
Saluzzo Opera Academy strives to guide young musicians on their next steps towards a career as a professional. The program encapsulates a 4-week period in the summer.
- €750: Per Session SOA Orchestra Tuition (One 4-week session)
- Single Session or Double Session Shared-Room Accommodation is available to request during registration. Please note that accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.
All orchestra members are required to submit a refundable security deposit of 500€ to hold their place at SOA. This will be refunded upon successful completion of the program after the summer ends. (SOA will begin processing all refunds in September)
Musicians are welcome to book SOA accommodation or elect to find independent accommodation. Add-ons such as a private room accommodation are also available.
At SOA you will experience one of Italy’s most charming cities, work under top conductors, and gain the skills necessary to work in a professional orchestra, all while enjoying some of opera’s greatest masterpieces.
Orchestra Application Fee: €29
TUITION SUBMISSION
All tuition can be submitted via SOA Partner, Wise, for any participants located outside of the EU or UK. For tuition submission via Wise, please click here:
For participants located within the EU & UK, tuition submission by bank transfer is accepted.
PARTNER ACADEMY
Your SOA application includes gratis consideration for our sister academy: Berlin Opera Academy.
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