Written by Stephen J. Edwards-Trygar, Development and Alumni Relations Shrimp linguine with shrimp tartar from The Opera Kitchen menu Alexandra Nowakowski ('18) has teamed up with photographer and chef Riccardo Riccio to create a new experience for opera and food lovers alike. From beginning to end, The Opera Kitchen provides their guests with delicious food,... Continue Reading →
Alumnus Luigi Boccia ('12) was a featured guest on the podcast Strong Songs with Kirk Hamilton in an episode titled "An Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi Boccia". This episode introduces listeners to the many operatic tenors who shaped the voice type and the roles within the repertoire, framed by Luigi's own journey of becoming an operatic tenor.
ALUMNI NEWS While another season comes to a close, preparations are being made for the next one! We're delighted to share upcoming engagements of our alumni for the 2022-23 opera season. The beginning of next season is still several months away, and many companies are still making their season announcements. Today's article will be the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to a special edition of the AVA Opera Blog. We are pleased to feature AVA Board Member Randy Apgar as a guest writer. Mr. Apgar attended the Met Opera's opening night performance of "Fire Shut Up in My Bones," and is sharing his experience on returning to live opera. This article's author Randy Apgar... Continue Reading →
ALUMNI NEWS Please note that it is never our intention to omit alumni. Summer is heating up, and live opera is returning! We're delighted to share upcoming summer engagements and recent news of several alumni: Ailyn Pérez ('06), Michael Fabiano ('09) and Alfred Walker ('97) will perform in San Francscio Opera's production of Tosca,... Continue Reading →
This year, the Academy of Vocal Arts is celebrating it 85th anniversary! To celebrate this incredible achievement, our quinquennial BrAVA Gala and Concert is bigger than ever! We will be returning opera back to The Met Philadelphia for the first time in over 80 years! Furthermore, we have a line-up of incredible guest singers!
We are excited to be approaching the 40th Anniversary of the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition! In celebration, we want to provide insight on current events of a few of our previous winners!
AVA Resident Artists and recent graduates have been busy this spring, and have very busy summers ahead! Here's a look at some of their recent and upcoming plans... Piotr Buszewski recently made his professional debut at the New York City Opera as the title role in Il Pigmalione. In May, he will be making his... Continue Reading →
Welcome to another installment of AVA Alumni Around the World: Winter 2017 Edition. In this segment, we will be taking a look at the upcoming engagements our alumni are performing in all around the globe! Check below to see how our AVA alumni are welcoming in the new year in a big way: Soprano Angela Meade... Continue Reading →
The distinguished alumni of the Academy of Vocal Arts have taken the world by storm! Let's take a look at the many concerts, festivals, and opera debuts our alumni have coming up around the world. Check below for recent and upcoming engagements: Tenor Bryan Hymel is singing in Les Vêpres sicilennes at the Royal Opera... Continue Reading →
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