Northern Arizona University College of Arts & Letters, School
of Music, NAU Opera in Collaboration with the City of Fidenza (PR),
Italy present: Summer International Opera & Concert Festival
June - July, 2010 Exact dates will follow
In Fidenza (PR) and other communities in Northern Italy
Nando Schellen, Artistic Director
Romano Franceschetto, Associate Artistic Director
Deborah Raymond, Program Coordinator
Three weeks of intensive vocal technique and coaching in Opera, Art Song, and Oratorio.
International Faculty from the United States, Canada, Italy
and the Netherlands: Judith Cloud (voice), Romano Franceschetto (Italian language coaching/voice),
Deborah Raymond (voice/direction), Rebecca Folsom (voice), Brahm Goldhamer (coach), Jean Anderson Collier(coach),
Welmoet Hillen (language/direction/ general assistant), Nando Schellen (opera stage director).
Complete Operas • Opera Scenes • Aria/Art Song Recitals • Oratorio • Church Services (See details on the program page)
Including...
• Master Classes with Hans Nieuwenhuis, Director of International Opera
Studio, Amsterdam.
• Performances in the magnificent Magnani Opera Theater and recital hall
in Fidenza, and in beautifully restored churches, cathedrals and castles in
other communities.
Our mission is to give a select number of highly talented young singers from all over the world the opportunity to further their vocal and operatic education with excellent performing experiences that will prepare them for their professional careers. The historical environment of Fidenza and other cities provides a unique cultural atmosphere.
“The month I spent with Northern Arizona University's "Flagstaff in Fidenza" was one of the most enriching, enjoyable, and engrossing cultural learning experiences I have ever known. For a young American opera singer to live in Fidenza's familial atmosphere, refining their mastery of the Italian language is a priceless, life-changing event. Having voice lessons in cavernous, older-than-America churches; rehearsing and performing in the historic Magnani Theater; receiving language coaching from native speakers: these are all experiences that have helped me grow tremendously as an artist and musician… I will forever be indebted to the people of Fidenza, and those responsible for the program. ” — Nathan Van Arsdale |
