Florentine Opera Studio:
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2012-2013 Program Information

The Florentine Opera Company will be accepting applications for the Studio Artists Program in the November of 2012.  

2011-2012 Studio Artists:

Erica Schuller, soprano

Kristen DiNinno, mezzo soprano

Matthew Richardson, tenor

Dan Richardson, bass-baritone

2011-2012 Program Information

Florentine Opera Studio Artists participating in the program will have the following opportunities:

• Perform in mainstage productions
• Featured in Isn't It Romantic?, a concert of love songs from Vienna to Broadway
• Perform principal roles for in-school touring opera, The Three Little Pigs
• Perform in an opera scenes program
• Participate in master classes with world renowned guest master teachers
• Receive individual coaching with Florentine artistic staff
• Participate in community outreach and education programs
• Serve as mentors in High School Masterclass program
• Network and perform at donor events

About the Florentine Opera Studio Program:

The Florentine Opera Studio provides season-long, comprehensive artist-in-residence employment for talented singers beginning their professional careers, while serving the mainstage, education and outreach goals of the Florentine Opera Company. From autumn 2011 through May 2012, the Florentine Opera Studio allows promising singers experience and training to facilitate their professional growth in the opera art form.

Each season, four singers (soprano, mezzo, tenor, baritone/bass) participate in the Studio Program. As a key component of the experience, these Studio Artists have the opportunity to sing supporting and comprimario roles during the opera season. Additionally, artists perform for education and community outreach initiatives and the Florentine's in-school touring opera program, serving over 13,000 students in K4-5th grade each school year. Studio Artists also have the opportunity to gain continuing training and career advice through masterclasses and coachings with visiting artists and master teachers.

The Wayne & Kristine Lueders Florentine Opera Center serves as the Florentine Studio Program's main rehearsal space.

For information about the 2012- 13 Florentine Opera Studio Artists Program email Lisa Hanson, Director of Artistic Administration