The Scala Academy of Lyric Opera is now accepting application for the 2018-20 programme. The course is tuition free and a monthly scholarship is provided. Also the Italiany Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation provides scholaships.
Founded by Riccardo Muti in 1997 under the direction of Leyla Gencer (who died in 2008), this course reflects the heritage of the “Cadets of La Scala” realized by Arturo Toscanini in 1950 to hend down the Italian lyric opera tradition.
Duration: the two-year program is currently scheduled from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2020, with a summer break in 2019.
Application 2018/2020: must be completed online and delivered along with all accessory documentation no later than March 6, 2018.
Official document: http://www.accademialascala.it/images/pdf/bandi_2018/bozza_bando_2018_-_2020_en-US-rev.pdf
