ARTISTS 2020 - Don Giovanni by. W. A. Mozart
Jure Pockaj, Baritone as Don Giovanni
Julian Henao, Tenor as Don Ottavio Summer 2020
Seokwon Kim, Tenor
Maria Miler, Soprano as Donna Elvira
Masahiro Yamada, as Masetto
Maya Purdue, Piano accompanist
FInan Jones as conductor assistant
Susanna Heard, Soprano as Donna Anna
Bartosz Jankowski, Tenor as Don Ottavio
Dennis Ryan, Bass as Commendatore
Nico Laruina, Bass-baritone
Manos Christofakakis, Bass-baritone as Don Giovanni
Katalin Zsubrits, piano accompanist
Julian Henao, Tenor as Don Ottavio
Otis Lineham as conductor assistant
Iida Antola, Soprano as Donna Elvira
Iphigenie Worbes, Soprano as Donna Elvira
Estefania Aviles, Soprano as Donna Anna
Katarina Kurukova, Soprano as Donna Anna
Tamzin Barnett, Soprano as Zerlina
Maria Miler, Soprano as Donna Elvira
Daria Durisova, Soprano as Zerlina
TESTIMONIALS
An experience that I would certainly repeat!
“It was a great experience to have the possibility to work with such a great musicians and singers. Having the possibility to sing at these emblematic places has a big impact as an artist and performer. I can say that I can observe improvement on my singing after this course. It was a very nice
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experience that I would certainly repeat”.
Estefania Aviles
Unforgettable memories in Wien
It was so wonderful experience with good colleagues and excellent maestri. And it was great profit for me to go ahead and further considering how i had to prepare and study more. I appreciate all to Vienna opera festival. I am really hoping to participate next edition. I miss you all
Seokwon Kim, Tenor - Summer 2019
The most beautiful things happen when you less expect.
This is exactly what happened this summer during Vienna Opera Academy program. While everyone else was concerned about a virus, we had the magical opportunity to create music with passion and professional people. Singing Mozart in Vienna gave me an authentic feeling and some of the best memories one could achieve. Also, having singing lessons, attending
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the masterclass or participating at the auditions created deep emotions and thrilling atmosphere.
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Maria Miler, Soprano - Summer 2020
It was an unforgettable experience for me.
These three weeks were one of the best time in my life. All our coaches and conductors have completely dedicated themselves for their job. After just less than a month I felt far more comfortable with my vocal technique and musical expression. I also found new friends with whom I spent a lot of time
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in the heart of Vienna after the rehearsals. It was an unforgettable experience for me.
Alex Vereshchak, Bass - Summer 2019
Perform under amazing musical directors
I’m proud for having been part of Vienna Opera Academy’s first summer program, it was a beautiful opportunity to perform in Vienna, under amazing musical directors and with guidance from several competent instructors. I also met talented fellow participants and musicians from around the world, with whom I was happy to sing.
Vienna is
Vienna is
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such a beautiful place to make music, I’m always looking forward to being there again.
Ady Naber, Tenor - Summer 2019
An experience performing some Mozart in Mozart’s House
I really enjoyed working on the role of Donna Anna with The Vienna Opera Academy in August 2020. I learnt a lot from all the wonderful Coachings and Masterclasses, the Recitative classes were excellent! It was a humbling experience performing some Mozart in Mozart’s House. A really cherished and worthwhile experience, thank you!
Susanna Heard, Soprano - Summer 2020
Great start of my artistic journey
It was definitely great start of my artistic journey in the inspiring city of Vienna!
It is vital for young singers to possess both competence and confidence. I am thankful I had the opportunity to develop my skills in international warm environment created by the artistic director Jesus Leon and perform whole role under
It is vital for young singers to possess both competence and confidence. I am thankful I had the opportunity to develop my skills in international warm environment created by the artistic director Jesus Leon and perform whole role under
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the baton of conductors Toby Purser and Alessandro Pagliazzi in such impressive historical venues like Musikverein and Palais Eschenbach. I enjoyed it and look forward to participate again in the future!
Daria Durisova, Soprano - Summer 2020
We created lifetime friendships
Vienna Opera Academy gave us the opportunity, during an unprecedented time, to give life to one of the most captivating opera ever written in some of the most emblematic venues in the heart of Vienna. We were given during a whole 3 weeks the tools, from rehearsals to coaching, to portray at our best all
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the roles with orchestra and piano. We created lifetime friendships and enjoyed doing music together. What else could one desire?
Nico Laruina, Bass - Summer 2020