Veneto Opera Summer School

In Summer 2023, Veneto Opera Summer School brought together over 50 singers, pianists and instrumentalists of 18 different nationalities.

Participants across our Aria and Song week and Staged Scenes programme presented a wide range of events as part of Arte Lirica Festival 2023, for audiences totalling 1,000+ people. These included gala concerts, pop-up opera events and staged scenes from Così fan tutte, La traviata and Cavalleria rusticana. We also raised 1,300+ euros for Effetà, supporting deaf children in Palestine.

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Aria and Song week

Bassano del Grappa, 11 to 18 August 2024

  • Inspiring masterclasses using the highly effective Melofonetica Method, to help you master authentic pronunciation and improve musicality and expression in sung Italian
  • One-to-one language and music coaching in your choice of repertoire
  • Vocalising sessions using Italian text
  • Ensemble coaching
  • Pianists will get tailored coaching in how to use the Melofonetica Method to better prepare Italian repertoire and collaborate more effectively with singers
  • Final performance for an Italian audience
  • Welcome aperitivo
  • A tour to the beautiful Prosecco vineyards with tastings and a visit to the charming hilltop town of Asolo (optional)
  • Grappa talk and tasting at Poli Grapperia (optional)

More details and booking info coming soon.

“The week transformed not only my use of Italian, but my awareness of language in singing more generally.”

Johanna, soprano

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Accommodation

The Scalabrini Institute provides comfortable, high quality accommodation and spacious teaching rooms with views towards the mountains, the town and the famous Ponte Vecchio. The venue provides:

  • Air-conditioned ensuite bedrooms
  • Continental breakfast and three-course Italian lunches
  • Wifi
  • Use of a small kitchen and washing machine
  • Access to scenic riverside walks

“Venue (and the food!) was amazing and the course was superbly organised. Generally fantastic!”

Tom, baritone

Bassano del Grappa

Our venue, the peaceful Scalabrini Institute, is located beside the river in central Bassano del Grappa. Bassano is a beautiful, historic town at the foothills of the Alps in the Veneto region and takes its name from nearby Monte Grappa.

The historic centre of Bassano is just a 5-10 minute scenic riverside walk from our venue. It is pretty and compact with many bars, restaurants and boutiques. The architecture is a blend of typical Venetian arcaded streets and piazzas, and Austrian alpine wooden balconies.

The town is well known for its Ponte Vecchio, a historic wooden bridge designed by Palladio which crosses the river Brenta, locally-produced ceramics and grappa liqueur.

Bassano is within easy reach of Venice Marco Polo, Treviso and Verona airports. There are also direct trains from Venice, Vicenza and Padova. Parking is available at our venue if required.

 

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