Masterclass for Voice with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli
The only voice teacher Cecilia Bartoli has ever had is her mother, the soprano Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli. From 3 to 8 August 2026, the International Summer Academy will once again offer young professionals a unique opportunity to work personally with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli.
Voice Masterclass with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli
3rd - 8th August 2026
As part of the Mozarteum International Summer Academy
Registration:
28th May - 5th July 2026 through this application form
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 (knowledge of Italian is an advantage)
- Registration is possible from 28th May - 5th July 2026 with the following information:
- Short biography in German & English (max. 400 words)
- Voice type
- Date of birth
- Video link (recording from within the last 12 months)
- Repertoire which you would like to work on (preferably Italian arias and songs, but not compulsory)
- Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli will review the application received and make her selection.
- Selected candidates will be informed by email by July 19th.
- Course fee €480 + €120 registration fee for active participants.
On the first day of the course, 3rd August, the selected candidates will audition live at the Mozarteum University. Only selected singers will have the exclusive opportunity to work personally with Silvana Bazzoni Bartoli. Please note that there is no guaranteed number of teaching units. Also the given teaching time per student might vary from singer to singer. Candidates who are not selected to participate actively will be invited to attend the masterclass as guest listeners.
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