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The Greek Opera Studio founded in 2010 by General / Artistic Director Eilana Lappalainen, is in conjunction with the International Festival of the Aegean and ELArtists based in the United States, Greece, and Germany. ELArtists supports three summer Opera Studios (Greek Opera Studio, Berlin Opera Studio, and Hamburg Opera Studio) and the new, Palm Beach Vocal Arts. These organizations with the mission to build Young Artists in professional solo career's, is directly connected to a production company presenting performances at the world famous concert venue, Carnegie Hall in New York City. European concerts are also presented, where young artists are sometimes selected to make debut's in important cities. Ms Lappalainen, as a soprano herself, has supported the growth of young talented vocal artists specializing in Classical Voice and Opera, throughout her entire opera career.

Prospective Applicants

In past years, new positions have been added to include apprentice pianists and conductors. Those applicants applying for such positions must prepare the regular application requirements, including MP4 video clips. The program details for these applicants will vary in time and positioning, pending on the festival or studio assignments. If chosen, conductors and pianists would be cast for specific productions, while working as assistants to the festival music staff. They would be working with the stage directors in opera studio and in main stage productions, and would stand as a leader and musical staff member for the Greek Opera Studio participants. They would be in direct contact with GOS singers in coaching's and rehearsals.       

The vocal participants in the Greek Opera Studio will be scheduled for daily study and rehearsals for over five weeks both in Germany and in Greece. They will have the opportunity to study and work with a high level international staff, in language, voice, and with stage craft. Performance opportunities include, the Festival Kick-off, numerous concerts, a Musical Theater review, a Liederabend, two staged opera gala’s, a children’s performance, Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, and one opera soon to be announced. All participants chosen will be able to perform while studying, and being groomed for an opera career by the specialists guiding the summer program. There is a possibility for multiple casts, as well as the opportunity to cover major leading roles or sing smaller roles, as well as perform in the ensemble of the main stage production, Lucia di Lammermoor at the Apollo Theater. Other extendedOratorio performances and grand gala’s for the Festival of the Aegean, will be announced at the start of 2023. Opera Studio participants can be featured or groomed for various positions based on the development of the voice and career.
      

A secondary program merged with GOS and the Festival of the Aegean, will include Greek Residents (presenting a Greek passport and residency papers) including participation throughout the summer program and performances in Greece.The application process is the same as for the international young artists, however, housing, and the number of classes, roles, and conditions may vary. All applications for the Greek residents are set individually, pending on acceptance after the application process. The young artists circumstances will be taken into consideration for such scholarship discounts. The support of Greek Artists, the Greek culture and voice, a gift is granted from a private sponsor, subsidizing a portion of the application fee. The mission is to advance international and Greek cultural exchange, for those young artists interested in the vocal art form.       

The Greek Opera Studio will provide private coaching's, private voice, Master Classes, movement/dance classes, acting training, oratorio classes, language, career placement, and audition presentation. The staff will include teachers, and artists who have worked in the worlds most respected music and opera venues such as La Scala, Carnegie Hall, San Francisco, The Metropolitan Opera, The Deutsche Oper Berlin, Vienna State Opera, Bellas Artes Mexico City, and many Germany opera houses. The selected staff works presently in the international opera business performing, conducting and directing, as well as teachers in European cities. The Greek Opera Studio participants experience a variety of options expanding and exposing young talents to the world of opera. We are more than a studio, we include you into our world of opera!       

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