Casentino Voice

Renowned American soprano Valerie Girard will give masterclasses together with James Gray and Marioara Trifan in the medieval town of Stia in the Casentino Valley in Tuscany. Masterclasses will be conducted in vocal technique and vocal repertoire as well as private voice lessons and individual coaching. The program will culminate in an open-air festival concert for all participants. Coaching in French Melodie, German Lieder, Italian, Spanish and English song will be available as well as appropriate operatic, oratorio and early music repertoire. Master classes will be held in English. Private instruction is available in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Non-active participants are also welcome.

The selection of active participants will be made on the basis of the candidate’s CV, a demo-recording or link to an online source such as YouTube. Works chosen should be from the classical vocal repertoire (opera, oratorio, art song). Apply now to secure your place in the course!