Masterclass for Voice with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli

The masterclass is designed for professional singers of all voice types and focuses on the fundamental principles of vocal technique as the foundation for a long-term and sustainable singing career. To participate, applicants must demonstrate a high level of artistic proficiency, at least equivalent to that of graduate students. Registration will open after the Whitsun weekend.

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 long singing career - 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.
• Teaching will take place in Italian. An interpreter will be provided by the Summer Academy (knowledge of Italian is an advantage)
• Registration is possible from 28^th May - 12^th July 2026 with the following information:
  
  • Short biography in German & English (max. 400 words)
  • Voice type
  • Video link (Recording from within the last 12 months)
  • Repertoire which you would like to work on (Italian arias and songs would be welcomed but are not compulsory)
• Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli will review the application received and make her selection.
• Selected candidates will be informed by email.
• Course fees: €480 + €120 registration fee for active participants.

All those whose application is received by the deadline of 6^th July will be informed whether they have been selected or not on 8^th July.

On the first day of the course, 3^rd August, the chosen candidates will perform at the Mozarteum University, possibly 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 invited to attend the masterclass as audience members.

This masterclass - like all 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.

Costs
Day pass: € 50
Week pass: € 150

Servicepoint opening times: 
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 12 noon