Our current Summer Program

Jerusalem Lyric Opera Studio & Festival 2027

July 5–22, 2027

The Jerusalem Lyric Opera Studio is established for the promotion of the art of opera, and the nurturing of young talent in Israel as well as from abroad, through intensive and individually tailored instruction by a renowned faculty of artists of international acclaim from the Teatro alla Scala Milano, Opéra National de Paris, Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House and Vienna Staatsoper, among others. Such complementary training is paramount for the successful transition of young singers from an academic setting onto the professional opera world. The program includes fully staged opera productions, an opera gala concert with orchestra, concerts of bel canto, French and baroque repertoire, voice lessons and coaching, as well as master classes with weekly-changing guest conductors, professors and coaches.

Our Aims

Our aim is to encourage mutual cultural dialogue amongst nations, creating innovative opportunities to enhance and promote opera as one of the highest forms of art and a universal language, and to motivate young artists by offering them the opportunity to further their careers and improve their professional technique — with real professional opportunities for employment in the musical world, and an international network involving further educational opportunities, musical training institutions, theaters and performances. We expect that our singers are vocally stable and ready for entry into the profession, be that into an opera studio, as a guest, or as a “fest” member of an opera ensemble. We look forward immensely to hearing from you!

A Real Career Pathway

From Opera Studio participant to International Festival guest artist — one step away

Participation in our summer program offers more than professional training — it’s a proven pathway to a real stage career. We regularly invite top alumni to perform at our Summer Opera Festival as guest artists. That means successful participants gain a genuine chance to receive an on-festival offer — up to a contract engagement. Such invitations often become the first professional step in an international career: artists return to perform, take on new roles, work with the orchestra, and make contacts with directors and agents.

Opera productions are the most important part of the Summer Opera Studio. One to three casts of singers are selected for each opera production, and all selected singers receive highly professional training, including group and individual rehearsals with conductors and coaches. Each participant has the opportunity to perform a role in a production.

This season, the Summer Program stages the following productions:

Die Zauberflöte

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Full-staged

Performed with Israeli professional orchestra

Audition Requirements ↓

Orlando

Georg Frideric Handel

Semi-staged

Performed with Israeli professional orchestra

Audition Requirements ↓

Rigoletto

Giuseppe Verdi

Full-staged

Performed with Israeli professional orchestra

Audition Requirements ↓

Auditions

To submit your application to the Summer Program, use the Apply button below and fill out the application form. You will receive an email confirming your application and giving you instructions related to your audition.

Live Auditions

Live audition dates will be announced closer to the season.

Recorded Audition

For the recorded audition, submit a link to a YouTube video of your audition in the application form (a professional recording is preferable). You should submit an audition video with piano accompaniment or with orchestra.
Note: there is no deadline for recorded auditions, but early applying is recommended for early casting — the number of participants is limited.

Audition Results

The audition result letter is sent out regardless of the result. Casting usually starts in January and finishes in April — in special cases this may take longer. We appreciate your patience, and ask that you notify us of any changes in your plans to participate in the summer program.

Audition Requirements

Please prepare two contrasting arias of your choice (one in Italian). Applicants who would like to be considered for roles in the productions below should prepare the arias and extracts listed for their chosen role.

Die Zauberflöte

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Full-staged · Performed with Israeli professional orchestra

Reference edition: Bärenreiter

Role	Voice Type	Audition Repertoire
1st armoured men	Tenor	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
1st child-spirit	Soprano	Two songs should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
1st Lady	Soprano	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
1st priest	Tenor	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
2nd armoured men	Bass	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
2nd child-spirit	Mezzo	Two songs should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
2nd Lady	Mezzo	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
2nd priest	Bass	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
3rd child-spirit	Mezzo	Two songs should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
3rd Lady	Mezzo	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
Chorus	All	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
Monostatos	Tenor	“Alles fühlt der Liebe Freuden”
Pamina	Soprano	“Ah, ich fühls”
Papagena	Soprano	Two opera arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1750-1830
Papageno	Baritone	“Der Vogelsänger bin ich ja”, “Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen wünscht Papageno sich”
Queen of the Night	Soprano	"O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn", ”Der Hölle Rache”
Tamino	Tenor	”Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön”
Zarastro	Bass	”In diesen heil'gen Hallen,””O Isis und Osiris”

Orlando

Georg Frideric Handel

Semi-staged · Performed with Israeli professional orchestra

Reference edition: Barenreiter Edition

Role	Voice Type	Audition Repertoire
Angelica, Queen of Cathay	Soprano	Arias "Se fedel vuoi ch'io ti creda", "Cielo! Se tu il consenti" should be submitted via video links such as YouTube.
Dorinda, a shepherdess	Soprano	Aria "Amor e qual vento" should be submitted via video links such as YouTube.
Medoro, an African prince	Mezzo	Aria "Verdi allori" should be submitted via video links such as YouTube
Orlando, a knight	Countertenor	Arias "Fammi combattere", Non fu gia men forte Alcide" should be submitted via video links such as YouTube
Zoroastro, a magician	Bass	Aria "Sorge infausta una procella" should be submitted via video links such as YouTube.

Rigoletto

Giuseppe Verdi

Full-staged · Performed with Israeli professional orchestra

Reference edition: Ricordi

Role	Voice Type	Audition Repertoire
Count Ceprano	Bass	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.
Count Monterone	Baritone	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.
Countess Ceprano	Mezzo	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.
Ensemble	All	One Italian aria should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.
Gilda	Soprano	Two arias- "Caro nome" and "Tutte le feste al temio" should be submitted via video links such as YouTube.
Giovanna	Mezzo	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as Youtube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century
Maddalena	Mezzo	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.
Marullo	Baritone	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.
Matteo Borsa	Tenor	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.
Sparafucile	Bass	Two arias should be submitted via video links such as YouTube will be performed completely matching a compulsory repertoire spanning historical period 1830-early 20th century.

Fees & Tuition

The summer program is supported and subsidized by the Jerusalem Municipality and the Ministry of Culture and Sport in Israel, which allows us to keep tuition lower than similar programs in Israel and Europe.

Application fee — recorded audition	€40
Application fee — live audition	€25 (₪100)
Tuition — solo / understudy roles, full training	€1,250
Tuition — ensemble track, with possibility of roles	€1,000

All tuition deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Scholarships

A limited number of partial and full scholarships are available for participants demonstrating exceptional ability or particular need. In special cases, the Summer Program covers travel and accommodation expenses. To apply for a scholarship, please include a brief explanation of your request when filling out the application form.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the tuition price and is not provided by the Summer Program. Participants arrange their own housing (we're happy to advise).

The Summer Program organizers reserve the right to change, amend, modify, suspend, continue or terminate all or any part of the Program, either in an individual case or in general, at any time without notice.

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