Florentine Opera Studio: Showcasing opera's bright future

2010-2011 Florentine Opera Studio Artists

Erica Schuller, soprano
Milwaukee, WI
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Julia Hardin, mezzo soprano
Lawrence, KS
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Matthew Richardson, tenor
Dubuque, IA
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Scott Johnson, baritone
Madison, WI
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2010-2011 Program Info

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

  • Perform in mainstage productions
  • Featured in The Golden Days, a concert highlighting the American operetta
  • Perform principal roles for in-school touring opera, The Billy Goats Gruff
  • Perform in an opera scenes program
  • Participate in master class(es) with guest artists
  • 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 September 2010 through May 2011, 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 Studio Program experience, these Studio Artists have the opportunity to sing supporting and comprimario roles during the opera season. Additionally, artists will perform for education and community outreach initiatives and the Florentine's in-school touring opera program. Studio Artists will have also 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.