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The mission of the Academy of Vocal Arts is to be the world's premier institution for training young artists as international opera soloists. Through rigorous instruction and coaching, and by presentations of Resident Artists from around the world in concerts, oratorios, public programs and fully staged professional opera productions, The Academy will train artists with the high potential for career success while enriching lives in Philadelphia and beyond.
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AVA Resident Artist Musa Ngqungwana Named Regional Winner, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Middle Atlantic), 2013

By Catherine Perez, Marketing & PR InternMusa Ngqungwana is one of three AVA Resident Artists set to perform on the Metropolitan Opera stage next month, as Semi-Finalists in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.Musa, a native of Port Elizabeth South Africa, grew up singing in church and school…See More
Feb 15
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AVA Resident Artist Musa Ngqungwana Named Regional Winner, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Middle Atlantic), 2013

By Catherine Perez, Marketing & PR InternMusa Ngqungwana is one of three AVA Resident Artists set to perform on the Metropolitan Opera stage next month, as Semi-Finalists in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.Musa, a native of Port Elizabeth South Africa, grew up singing in church and school…See More
Feb 15
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Eugene Onegin Returns to the Academy of Vocal Arts

The Academy of Vocal Arts will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the Helen Corning Warden Theater in Center City, Philadelphia on January 15-22. In this classic Russian opera, based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin, Tatyana opens her heart to Eugene Onegin, a mysterious young stranger. He quickly dismisses her advances, and sets into motion an unforgettable story of love, pride, and lost opportunity.Ghenady Meirson will be returning to AVA as music director and pianist. Born in…See More
Jan 10
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The Academy of Vocal Arts Presents a Free Recital of English, German, and Spanish Songs

The Academy of Vocal Arts will present a free recital on December 18 at 5 pm. The program will include AVA Resident Artists Margaret Mezzcappa singing Wagner’s classically operatic Wesendonck Lieder in German, Chloé Moore singing the Andalusian-inspired songs of Joaquin Turina in Spanish, and Mackenzie Whitney performing the expressive, sentimental melodies of Italian composer Paolo Tosti in English. Faculty members Danielle Orlando and José Meléndez are the pianists.The Free Recital will take…See More
Dec 11, 2012
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Jubilate! Returns, Featuring New and Familiar Voices of AVA

By Catherine Perez, AVA's Marketing and PR InternThe Academy of Vocal Art’s annual concert of sacred vocal music returns this Saturday and Sunday to welcome the Holiday Season. AVA’s Resident Artists, including third-year Musa Ngqungwana and first-year Mackenzie Whitney, will be performing selections from Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, as well as works by Bach, Handel, Rossini, and Franck, among others.Jubilate is different from most AVA productions, in that it is not a fully-staged opera. It…See More
Nov 30, 2012
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Jubilate! Returns, Featuring New and Familiar Voices of AVA

By Catherine Perez, AVA's Marketing and PR InternThe Academy of Vocal Art’s annual concert of sacred vocal music returns this Saturday and Sunday to welcome the Holiday Season. AVA’s Resident Artists, including third-year Musa Ngqungwana and first-year Mackenzie Whitney, will be performing selections from Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio, as well as works by Bach, Handel, Rossini, and Franck, among others.Jubilate is different from most AVA productions, in that it is not a fully-staged opera. It…See More
Nov 29, 2012
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Interview with Resident Artist Patrick Guetti

Patrick Guetti portrays Don Basilio in all three casts of AVA’s production of The Barber of Seville. As a second-year Resident Artist and AVA’s sole bass voice, he’s accustomed to working with multiple casts of the same production. Sitting down with AVA Marketing and PR Intern Catherine Perez, he talks about his experiences performing at AVA and his background in musical theater.  Catherine Perez: You started out in musical theater. Can you tell me a little about your career in musical theater…See More
Nov 13, 2012
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Interview with Resident Artist Patrick Guetti

Patrick Guetti portrays Don Basilio in all three casts of AVA’s production of The Barber of Seville. As a second-year Resident Artist and AVA’s sole bass voice, he’s accustomed to working with multiple casts of the same production. Sitting down with AVA Marketing and PR Intern Catherine Perez, he talks about his experiences performing at AVA and his background in musical theater.  Catherine Perez: You started out in musical theater. Can you tell me a little about your career in musical theater…See More
Nov 13, 2012
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Christian Bowers Takes on a New Role with AVA in The Barber of Seville

Interim Director of Marketing and Public Relations Amanda DeMarco and Marketing and PR Intern Catherine Perez sat down with Resident Artist Christian Bowers to talk about his upcoming role in AVA's production of The Barber of Seville and his Philadelphia music studies.   Christian Bowers Takes on a New Role with AVA in The Barber of SevilleBy Catherine Perez …See More
Nov 1, 2012
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Christian Bowers Takes on a New Role with AVA in The Barber of Seville

Interim Director of Marketing and Public Relations Amanda DeMarco and Marketing and PR Intern Catherine Perez sat down with Resident Artist Christian Bowers to talk about his upcoming role in AVA's production of The Barber of Seville and his Philadelphia music studies.   Christian Bowers Takes on a New Role with AVA in The Barber of SevilleBy Catherine Perez …See More
Nov 1, 2012
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The Academy of Vocal Arts Presents The Barber of Seville

The Academy of Vocal Arts present’s Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. AVA’s award-winning resident artists will perform this audience favorite, with all of the outrageous scheming, hilarious disguises, and familiar melodies that audiences know and love.AVA Master Vocal Coach Richard A. Raub will conduct the AVA Opera Orchestra. For over 28 years, he has performed, conducted, and taught throughout Philadelphia as well as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and The Crested Butte Music Festival. Marc…See More
Oct 18, 2012
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Meet the Judges of AVA's Giargiari Bel Canto Competition

AVA's Giargiari Bel Canto Competition is one week away! Learn more about this year's judges before it begins.Gayletha Nichols, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera National Council AuditionsMs. Nichols joined the artistic staff of the Metropolitan Opera in the fall of 2000 as Executive Director of the National Council Auditions. She brought to the Met two decades of experience as a singer, teacher and career advisor. From 1992-2000, she was Director of Houston Opera Studio, the young…See More
Sep 30, 2012
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Meet the Judges of AVA's Giargiari Bel Canto Competition

AVA's Giargiari Bel Canto Competition is one week away! Learn more about this year's judges before it begins.Gayletha Nichols, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera National Council AuditionsMs. Nichols joined the artistic staff of the Metropolitan Opera in the fall of 2000 as Executive Director of the National Council Auditions. She brought to the Met two decades of experience as a singer, teacher and career advisor. From 1992-2000, she was Director of Houston Opera Studio, the young…See More
Sep 28, 2012
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Giargiari Bel Canto Competition

The Academy of Vocal Arts, one of the world’s premier institutions for training young opera soloists, presents the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition. AVA Resident Artists will perform Italian, French and German arias from a variety of periods. AVA Master Vocal Coach Danielle Orlando is the music director and pianist. In addition to competing for cash prizes awarded by a panel of esteemed judges, including Gayletha Nichols and Benita Valente, audience members vote for their favorite singer to…See More
Sep 21, 2012
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AVA Resident Artist Musa Ngqungwana Named Regional Winner, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Middle Atlantic), 2013

By Catherine Perez, Marketing & PR Intern

Musa Ngqungwana is one of three AVA Resident Artists set to perform on the Metropolitan Opera stage next month, as Semi-Finalists in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.

Musa, a native of Port Elizabeth…

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Posted on February 15, 2013 at 9:00am

Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition Regional Winner Sydney Mancasola to appear in AVA’s Don Quichotte (Don Quixote)

By Catherine Perez, Marketing & PR Intern

The Academy of Vocal Arts Resident Artist Syndey Mancasola will be competing in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition Semi-Finals in early March, just as she performs in Philadelphia in Don Quichotte, at AVA March…

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Posted on February 8, 2013 at 12:00pm

The Academy of Vocal Arts Presents Massenet's Don Quichotte

By Lauren Hanak, Marketing & PR Intern

The Academy of Vocal Arts presents Jules Massenet’s operatic masterpiece Don Quichotte, a lyrical ode to the chivalrous idealist Don Quixote. One of the most influential pieces of literature during the Spanish…

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Posted on February 7, 2013 at 5:00pm

Eugene Onegin Returns to the Academy of Vocal Arts

The Academy of Vocal Arts will be performing Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the Helen Corning Warden Theater in Center City, Philadelphia on January 15-22. In this classic Russian opera, based on the novel by Alexander Pushkin, Tatyana opens her heart to Eugene Onegin, a mysterious young stranger. He quickly dismisses her advances, and sets into motion an unforgettable story of love, pride, and lost opportunity.

Ghenady Meirson will be returning to AVA as music director…

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Posted on January 10, 2013 at 11:36am

 
 
 

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