Professional Orchestra Program

The International Lyric Academy is celebrating 29 years of success by partnering with Opera Carolina. In 2023, the ILA will offer an intensive two-week program in Charlotte, NC starting on June 19.

We offer instrumentalists participating in the Festival Orchestra for the special 5 week program 2023. The festival will offer a full scholarship – including housing – to talented young instrumentalists coming from Universities, colleges and high schools. Musicians will be offered a unique life experience and the possibility to perform in both countries,

PROGRAM DATES: June 19 – July 23

COST: NONE

includes shared accommodation in an air conditioned double/triple room in a 4 stars hotel in Charlotte & Vicenza, with wi-fi and breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals.

AUDITION REPERTOIRE: Orchestra Professors: Please include 2 unaccompanied or accompanied pieces of your choice that best showcase your talents and abilities. We strongly encourage chamber ensembles to apply as a group to be featured in concert performances throughout Veneto. Apply Now

ORCHESTRA PROGRAM: Opera, Chamber Music and Symphonic Concerts

2023 REPERTOIRE

FULL OPERA PRODUCTION: LE NOZZE DI FIGARO by W. A. Mozart

SEMI-STAGED OPERA: LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN

MOZART MARATHON: Ouvertures, Arias and duets

CHAMBER MUSIC: for Orchestra professors according with their repertoire

ORCHESTRA AVAILABLE POSITIONS:: 

2023 SEASON ORCHESTRA SCHEDULE TBA

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURES DETAILS          

JUNE 19                    Arrival Date in Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport)

JULY 9                      Departure for Italy (Venice Marco Polo Airport)

JULY 23                    Departure for USA from (Venice Marco Polo Airport)

Travel, Insurance and meals are the participant’s responsibility.

Program may be subject to change