Fondazione Mascarade Opera

Based at the Palazzo Corsini al Prato in Florence, the Fondazione Mascarade Opera (FMO) is a non-profit foundation which provides exceptional training and professional opportunities for emerging opera artists. The FMO’s flagship programme, Mascarade Opera, is designed specifically for the career development of outstanding young singers and répétiteurs. The FMO aims to support the very greatest international talent from diverse backgrounds, which is why places on the programme are entirely funded for up to 12 emerging artists at Mascarade Opera per year. The FMO not only covers full tuition and accommodation costs but also provides young artists with an annual stipend equivalent to entry-level salaried positions in the industry. As well as receiving intensive year-round training in a range of disciplines required of elite performers, Mascarade Opera’s emerging artists can expect to benefit from an annual showcase production, prestigious orchestral galas and several roles at partnering opera houses to help launch their professional careers from the very city where the art form was born. The FMO additionally presents an annual concert series and large-scale co-productions like The New Generation Festival, which form part of the foundation’s broader mission to champion great musical traditions and sustain their future.