The Opera Nova Project will be hosting their first Summer Academy for advanced students. The tutors for the course are Joseph Calleja, world-renowned Maltese tenor, Professor Janis Kelly, Royal College of Music, London, Professor James Pearson, formerly Vienna State Opera and Denise Mulholland, acclaimed opera director and acting coach.
Join us on Sunday, July 6th at 7.30pm for the grand finale of the first Opera Nova Project Summer Academy. This special concert will showcase outstanding local and international singers, performing a beautiful selection of operatic arias and art songs. These talented students have spent the summer honing their craft under the expert guidance of world-renowned coaches: tenor Joseph Calleja, Professor Janis Kelly (Royal College of Music, London), Professor James Pearson (formerly of the Vienna State Opera), and Denise Mulholland, acclaimed opera director and acting coach. Don’t miss this inspiring evening of music and emerging talent. Open to the public – a must-see event for opera lovers and newcomers alike.
Experience the Art of Singing Up Close – Open Masterclasses at Teatru Manoel As part of the Opera Nova Project’s first International Summer Academy, you’re invited to witness the transformative power of vocal training in action through a series of open masterclasses at the magnificent Teatru Manoel – held in both the Sala Isouard and on the main stage. Whether you’re a singer, student, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes world of opera, this is a rare opportunity to observe world-class tutors working with the next generation of vocal talent. Masterclasses will be led by: Joseph Calleja, world-renowned Maltese tenor, Professor Janis Kelly, Royal College of Music, London, Professor James Pearson, formerly Vienna State Opera. Following Joseph Calleja’s open masterclass on July 2nd,, there will be an exclusive Q&A session in the theatre, where audience members are welcome to ask questions and explore all things singing. Come be inspired by the music, the mentoring, and the magic of opera in the making. All sessions are open to spectators.
Singers aged between 10 and 16 years. For those who know nothing about opera, this course will provide an invaluable foundation to all things operatic (singing, acting, movement, history) and for those who have some experience of this art form, the course will offer new experiences and knowledge. Led by experienced tutors, soprano and composer Analise Mifsud, director and acting coach Karl Cassar and music educator Gisele Grima, the junior academy will run from June 27th to July 1st, with a performance on the final day.
Experience the magic of opera as performed by the singers of the Opera Nova Project. A rich tapestry of operatic scenes, with extracts from some of the most beloved and iconic operas will be performed at Theatre Next Door. Enjoy newly imagined scenes from timeless masterpieces like Carmen, La Boheme, L' Elisir d'Amore, The Turn of the Screw, Eugene Onegin, Der Freischutz and Cosi Fan Tutte.
Adrian Kelly Masterclass: Opera Scenes
Choral works from composers such as John Rutter, Karl Jenkins, and Benjamin Britten. Adult voice students from the Opera Nova Project unite with the Opera Nova Project Youth Choir in a celebration of hope as a divine and eternal force. A concert by Archbishop's Delegate for Culture.
Paul McNamara Masterclass - Professional Development & Audition Techniques
Opera Nova Project presents an evening of German Lieder, featuring some of the most exquisite songs by Schubert, Schumann, Strauss and other masters of the Romantic era. This intimate concert brings together expressive poetry and masterful composition, capturing the depth of emotion and storytelling that define the Lieder tradition. Performed by the singers of Opera Nova alongside a sensitive piano accompaniment by Christine Zerafa.
The first collaboration between Opera Nova Project and The Jesuits' Church Foundation, for a recital of beautiful German lieder with works by Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, et more.
Hedwig Fassbender Masterclass: German Repertoire
Claire Debono Masterclass: Baroque Style & Technique
A special collaboration between the Friends of the Manoel and Opera Nova Project, featuring soprano Gabrielle Portelli and tenor Stanley Joe Portelli accompanied by Maria Elena Farrugia.
Enjoy an enchanting evening of English and American Art Songs, showcasing the lyrical beauty of composers such as Roger Quilter, Samuel Barber, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Benjamin Britten amongst others. This exquisite repertoire will be brought to life by students of the Opera Nova Project and is a celebration of the rich traditions of English and American Art Songs.
Joyce Fieldsend Masterclass: The Art of the Recitative
Tatiana Lisnic Masterclass: The Art of the Recitative
Opera Nova Project in collaboration with Teatru Manoel presents an afternoon of French Art Song. A selection of French art songs performed by the students of the Opera Nova Project. Repertoire includes songs by Debussy, Poulenc, Faure, Hahn and Chausson.
Emma Bell Masterclass: Physical Aspects of Technique and Performance
