Akademia Operowa / Polish National Opera Academy
Akademia Operowa / Polish National Opera Academy

A digital stage for emerging artists


In partnership with young artists’ programmes in Europe and beyond, OperaVision streams performances, masterclasses and concerts by the next generation of talent, as well as following their stories through a podcast series.

A digital stage for
emerging artists

In partnership with young artists’ programmes in Europe and beyond, OperaVision streams performances, masterclasses and concerts by the next generation of talent, as well as following their stories through a podcast series.

Discover the next generation of talent

Il viaggio a Reims
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Il viaggio a Reims
Rossini
Partir, o ciel, desio

Rossini Opera Festival presents the well-known Il viaggio a Reims by Gioacchino Rossini, which is performed every year in a double cast by the young singers of the Accademia Rossiniana "Alberto Zedda". Charles X of France was to be crowned and the jet set of the time stayed at the spa Il Giglio d'Or. Among them the Contessa de Folleville (Vittoriana de Amicis), who is very upset at the loss of her luxurious attire.
 

Podcast episode 13
Podcast
Sep 01, 2023
Palau de les Arts: Young Artists or Young Professionals?

OperaVision heads to the Palau de les Arts and their Centre de Perfeccionament in Valencia, where two of our young artists talk about the challenge of balancing outside opportunities with in-house commitments, the realisation that insecurities as an artist happen at every level, and the difference between being treated like a young artist and a young professional.

23
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Cendrillon
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Cendrillon
Viardot
Puisque me voilà prince

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia Valencia presents Cendrillon, one-act opera by Pauline Viardot. The prince exchanges roles with Le Comte Barigoule to see how he is treated as a commoner.  The flirtatious Prince Charmant (Maximiliano Spósito), who is actually Le Comte Barigoule, dazzles us with his grace singing of his dream come true to be the prince of his nation for a few hours (Puisque me voilà Prince).

Il viaggio a Reims
Behind the scenes
Rossini
Behind the scenes of Il viaggio a Reims

For Rossini Opera Festival’s Accademia in Pesaro, Il viaggio a Reims has become an annual summer showcase for the next generation of bel canto singers.

Podcast episode 12
Podcast
Aug 01, 2023
Rossini Opera Festival: Is comparison always the thief of joy?

This month, OperaVision takes you to the Rossini Opera Festival’s Accademia Rossiniana’s ‘Alberto Zedda’ in Pesaro. Young artists navigate auditions, develop their Rossini style, and find unique ways to make roles their own. Discover what they learned from Rosetta Cucchi's Masterclass, including Stanislavski techniques for character development and avoiding generic performances. Gain insights that will shape their approach to all future operatic roles.

28
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Nombulelo Yende
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Frankfurt Opera Studio Soirée
Song to the moon (Rusalka)

Nombulelo Yende sings ‘Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém’, also known as the ‘Song to the moon’ from the opera Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák. She is accompanied by pianist Yuna Saito.

Il viaggio a Reims
Flashback
Rossini Opera Festival
Il viaggio a Reims

Mellifluous frivolity from next generation of talent at the Accademia Rossiniana.

Podcast episode 11
Podcast
Jul 01, 2023
Oper Frankfurt: your best is enough

This month, OperaVision takes you from the Studio at Oper Frankfurt to backstage at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. Nombulelo Yende shares her hopes and fears about performing in front of experts and an international audience, while Clara Hyoyoung Kim is honest about the challenges of clashing schedules and saying ‘no’ when it is necessary. Meanwhile the visiting expert Matthias Rexroth sets the bar extremely high for young singers.

33
min
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Podcast episode 10
Podcast
Jun 01, 2023
Opera for Peace - The Three Tenors

One of the leading tenors of his generation, Brian Jagde joins us after his Opera for Peace Masterclass in Paris.  He opens up about vocal technique and mental health. Through his work with tenors Raúl Gutiérrez and Matteo Ivan Rašić, we hear sound advice on vocal interpretation. We learn more about his work ethic, his transition from baritone to tenor and what this has meant for his career.

31
min
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