Bologna, Italy
July 12–July 26, 2025
Cost of the program: 3600 euro
BIOA is a boutique-style training and career development program that offers the following: daily master classes; one-on-one coaching from world-renowned opera singers, voice teachers, opera directors and coaches; and the opportunity to be immersed in Italian language and culture, while living in the picturesque and historic surroundings of Bologna. BIOA’s curriculum is carefully designed to build the proficiency and discipline that will facilitate success for those seeking a professional singing career, as well as exposing participants to professional-level opera auditions early in their careers.
BIOA Classic focuses on standard operatic repertoire with an emphasis on the works of Italian composers. Voice coaching of standard arias with world-renowned operatic masters provides singers with a distinct advantage in the fiercely competitive audition process.
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 Bologna, greatly benefit every serious singer to complete their training and advance their professional development.
The grand finale of BIOA are two recitals of operatic arias and scenes performed in venues such as the magnificent “Sala Caracci” in Palazzo Magnani, the headquarters of Unicredit Bank, Bologna, the historic “Sala Bossi” in the Conservatorio Giovan Battista Martini, “Sala Prof. Marco Biagi” in Quartiere Santo Stefano and “Sala Mozart” at the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna, where on 9 October 1770 young W. A. Mozart took his exam to become the youngest member of the academy.
The opportunities available through the Bologna International Opera Academy span all levels of performance maturity, from the young artists honing their talents at the start of their careers, to the seasoned performers carving out their niche or advancing their profession.
