Orchestra

Saluzzo Opera Academy Summer Program in Italy

Session 1: Le nozze di Figaro from June 23 - July 20
and Session 2: Don Giovanni from July 21 - Aug 17

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.

Extended Final Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

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

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

We ask that you upload two recordings that best display your musical abilities. We recommend one excerpt from an operatic or symphonic work and one solo or piano-accompanied piece, however, you may submit any recordings that you feel showcase your playing. The recordings do not need to be professional nor from a performance. Video is preferred, but audio-only is also accepted. Recordings must be submitted via link (eg: Youtube, Vimeo, Soundcloud etc). If using Youtube, please ensure your videos are uploaded as either Unlisted or Public videos (not Private).

TUITION:

Saluzzo Opera Academy strives to guide young musicians on their next steps towards a career as a professional. The program encapsulates one or both of the two 4-week periods in the summer.

  • €500: 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 operas’ greatest masterpieces.

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:

Wise

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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