Bologna International Opera Academy (BIOA) is an intensive top-rated summer program located in one of the most enchanting and vibrant cities in Italy. Music is etched into the heart of Bologna; it is part of the fabric of the local economy and is thriving. In 2006, Bologna was named an UNESCO Creative City of Music, a prestigious recognition honoring the city’s extraordinary musical tradition.
The most distinguished element of the Bologna International Opera Academy is that singers have the opportunity to be heard by and signed with opera industry professionals (numerous artists from BIOA received professional contracts with opera houses and agencies). This unparalleled opportunity, paired with performing in various historic venues in Bologna, greatly benefit every singer serious to complete their training and advance their professional development.
Sofia Opera Performing Seminars (SOPS) is a ten-day program under the auspices of Bologna International Opera Academy located in Sofia Bulgaria.
This project is a collaboration between Comune di Bologna, Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica di Bologna, Musicartè ETS-APS, and the Euro Atlantic Art Foundation.
