OperAffinity Festival
Opera Program 14 - 26 September 2026
Faculty - Opera Program
Participants will work with an exceptional faculty of internationally acclaimed artists, including soprano Marie McLaughlin, bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni, conductor Audrey Saint-Gil, opera director Stefano Vizioli, as well as Felice Venanzoni and laetitia Ruccolo all actively working across major international opera houses.
The program combines intensive coaching with the preparation of both audition arias and staged scenes with an opera director, offering singers a direct insight into the professional world.
Throughout the festival, participants will perform in a series of concerts in prestigious venues across Todi, and will have the opportunity to sing in front of international casting directors, agents, and institutional representatives.
Building on collaborations with leading institutions, including the Accademia Chigiana and musicians from the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, the programme is now developing new relationships with the National Opera Studio in London and the Aspen Music Festival, further expanding its international professional network.
The residency will culminate in a final Opera Gala at the Teatro Comunale.
“Participating in the OperAffinity Musica Festival was an incredible experience that prepared me perfectly for my La Scala debut a few months after the festival, which led to an international career. It showcased the very best in international talent, offering a unique experience to both the audiences and the local Umbrian communities."
– Claire de Monteil, French Soprano, 2023 Opera Program
Performance & Professional Development
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Masterclasses and coaching with internationally acclaimed artists and industry professionals
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Focused preparation of audition arias and staged scenes with an opera director
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Individual vocal coaching, audition technique, and professional development
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Movement, language, and stylistic coaching
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Performance opportunities throughout the festival in prestigious venues
Our faculty have worked at leading international opera houses, including Covent Garden, Arena di Verona, the Metropolitan Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro alla Scala, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Oper Frankfurt, Staatsoper Berlin, and many more.
Professional Development:
Singers will have the opportunity to create a professional audition package, including a recording session, resulting in a polished, high-quality audition video.
Public performances will take place throughout the festival in historic venues across Todi, with a significantly expanded artistic programme offering a wide range of performance opportunities.
Through new international collaborations and institutional partnerships, singers will work alongside leading artists, coaches, and conductors, while gaining direct exposure to casting directors, agents, and industry professionals attending selected concerts.
Daily performances, interdisciplinary projects, and community-based events will allow singers to develop artistically, build professional networks, and engage with audiences in both formal and informal settings.
An Opera Gala Performance will be held at the historic Teatro Comunale di Todi, representing the culmination of the residency.
