Encores

MASTERCLASS

GUEST FACULTY – Craig Rutenberg

Former Director of Music Administration and Head of Music at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, Craig Rutenberg is currently coach and consultant for the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Four singers from any of the operas will be selected to participate as active performers in this not-to-be-missed masterclass.

VOICE LESSONS

Voice lessons – The Ailyn Pérez Studio

Any singer will be able to add an extra package of voice lessons with Ailyn Pérez at any time during the program, subject to her previous approval.

Voice lessons – The Brian Jagde Studio

Four singers from any of the operas will be selected to participate as active performers in this masterclass.

Additionally, any singer will be able to add an extra package of voice lessons with Brian Jagde at any time during the program, subject to his previous approval.

Voice lessons – The Carlos Conde Studio

Four singers from any of the operas will be selected to participate as active performers in this masterclass.

Additionally, any singer will be able to add an extra package of voice lessons with Dr. Carlos Conde at any time during the program, subject to his previous approval.

Voice lessons – The Jennifer Rowley Studio

Four singers from any of the operas will be selected to participate as active performers in this masterclass.

Additionally, any singer will be able to add an extra package of voice lessons with Jennifer Rowley at any time during the program, subject to her previous approval.

Voice lessons – The Kirsten Chambers Studio

Four singers from any of the operas will be selected to participate as active performers in this masterclass.

Additionally, any singer will be able to add an extra package of voice lessons with Kirsten Chambers at any time during the program, subject to her previous approval.

Voice lessons – The Luis Ledesma Studio

Four singers from any of the operas will be selected to participate as active performers in this masterclass.

Additionally, any singer will be able to add an extra package of voice lessons with Luis Ledesma at any time during the program, subject to his previous approval.

Voice lessons – The Mignon Dunn Studio

Four singers from any of the operas will be selected to participate as active performers in this masterclass.

Additionally, any singer will be able to add an extra package of voice lessons with Mignon Dunn at any time during the program, subject to her previous approval.

SEMINARS

On Learning Music - A seminar by maestro Abdiel Vázquez

Maestro Abdiel Vázquez has spent more than two decades collaborating with emerging and professional singers from all over the world and is constantly researching and studying proven methods for effective learning, confidence building, and overcoming one’s self limitations.

The Business of Opera - A seminar by Ana de Archuleta

A sought-after mentor for many performing arts organizations, Ana de Archuleta frequently offers her insights into the business aspect of the opera world via master classes and one on one consultations. She has presented her seminar on the “Business of Opera” at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Westminster Choir College, Opera Saratoga, Opera New Jersey, Minnesota Opera, and Wolf Trap Opera.

The Social Artist - A seminar by Eugenia Forteza

In 2016, Eugenia founded the popular social media platform dedicated to the behind the scenes of the opera world, 360 of Opera. With a fan base of over 25K followers across platforms, 360° of Opera continues to grow and evolve, with regular guest contributors, exciting collaborations, live interviews and new partnerships. Eugenia loves doing freelance consulting and helping emerging artists & professionals use social media as a tool to explore their own creative outlets.

The History of Opera - A seminar by Gerardo Kleinburg

At 27 he became México’s National Opera House youngest General and Artistic Director, as well as the one with the longest tenure: 10 years. Gerardo Kleinburg is one of México’s most renowned active opera teachers and has given countless lectures in venues across the country. Hablemos de Ópera, his digital platform to promote and teach opera, has more than 30,000 followers all around the world and includes numerous lectures, talks and conversations with major international opera stars. He regularly offers talks about opera for young audiences in public schools and remote places where opera is practically unknown. He has also taught opera in police academies and prisons.

Opera Singer Inc. - A seminar by Jennifer Rowley

An avid mentor to young artists, soprano Jennifer Rowley offers this exclusive seminar for Vincerò Academy students focusing on everything that goes on in the “back office” of opera singers: from nailing auditions, to learning new roles, negotiating contracts, setting up a tax structure, and keeping track of expenses. Jennifer’s carefully curated lectures are in high demand in Universities and Conservatories worldwide.

The Italian Language - A seminar by Stefano Baldasseroni

Stefano Baldasseroni is in the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music, The Juilliard School, and Manhattan School of Music. This season he will be working with the Metropolitan Opera House in its productions of Le Nozze di Figaro and La Bohème. This seminar is meant to be an introduction to the basics of the Italian language and diction, in preparation for everyone’s individual coachings throughout the season.

The Musical Athlete - A seminar by Chris Kelly and Stephanie McCranie

The programs created by Chris and Stephanie at The Musical Athlete provide singers with the tools to warm up properly, optimize performance positions/stances, improve posture, core strength, breath management and address overuse issues with the voice.

Additionally, any singer will be able to add an extra package of training with The Musical Athlete at any time during the program.