Masterclass for Voice with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli
The only voice teacher Cecilia Bartoli has ever had is her mother, the soprano Silvana Bartoli Bazzoni. We are delighted to announce that from 4 to 8 August 2025, professional singers of all voice types will have the unique opportunity to work personally with Silvana Bartoli Bazzoni on ‘fundamental principles of vocal technique - the basis of a long singing life’ in a masterclass as part of the International Summer Academy at Mozarteum University. Registration is open now.
Masterclass for Voice by Silvana Bartoli Bazzoni
4-8 August 2025
As part of the International Summer Academy Mozarteum
As a very young singer, Silvana Bartoli Bazzoni made her debut as Puccini's Manon Lescaut at the Spoleto Festival and went on to partner legendary singers such as Tito Gobbi, Giuseppe Taddei and Tito Schipa in roles such as Nedda, Nannetta, Norina and Liù at various Italian and European theatres. While raising her three children, she began teaching in Rome. Subsequently, Luciano Berio invited her to set up a course in vocal technique at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, which she ran for many years together with Renata Scotto (interpretation). Silvana Bartoli Bazzoni's singing technique is based on the famous Italian method of Melocchi.
In this masterclass she teaches the principles of a sound vocal technique, the basis for a sustainable singing life - the focus is primarily on detailed work on technique.
Participation & programme
- The masterclass is aimed at curious and interested singers (at least in Master's studies or already professional singers in engagements) of all vocal disciplines who are willing to get to know and try out non-conventional methods.
- The course language is Italian, an interpreter will be provided by the Summer Academy (knowledge of Italian is an advantage)
- Registration is now possible by e-mail to summer.academy@moz.ac.at with the following documents:
- Short biography in German & English (max. 400 words)
- Voice subject
- Video link (recording not older than 12 months)
- Repertoire on which the singers would prefer to work (Italian arias & Italian songs an advantage, but not a must) - Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli will review and pre-select the applications received.
- Invited candidates will be notified by email by 8 July 2025.
Course fee: 480 € + 120 € registration fee for active participants
On the first day of the course, 4 August, there will also be a live audition of the invited candidates at the Mozarteum University in the presence of Cecilia Bartoli. Only selected singers will have the exclusive opportunity to work personally with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli and will receive at least 4 lessons of 45 minutes each. Candidates who are not selected will be asked to attend the lessons as guest students.
This masterclass - just like the other masterclasses at the International Summer Academy - is open to external audiences. Guest passes can be purchased at the Service Point during opening hours. Guests do not need to book or register in advance.
Day pass: €50
Weekly pass €150
Service Point opening hours:
Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
Saturday from 10am to 12pm