Giving voice to opera’s future

Giargiari Bel Canto Competition

October 5, 2024

Faust (Charles-François Gounod)

November 16 - December 6, 2024

Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music

January 25 & 26, 2025

Così fan tutte (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)

February 22 - March 1, 2025

BrAVA Philadelphia! 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala

March 21, 2025

L'amico Fritz (Pietro Mascagni)

April 26 - May 6, 2025
The mission of the Academy of Vocal Arts is to be the world’s premier institution for training young artists to become international opera soloists.
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Jan

Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music

January 25–26, 2025
22
Feb

Così fan tutte

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
February 22 – March 1, 2025
21
Mar

BrAVA Philadelphia! 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala

Friday, March 21, 2025
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AVA's Significance to the Opera World

The Academy of Vocal Arts aims to stand as the world’s foremost institution for training young artists as global opera soloists. Through rigorous instruction, coaching, and showcasing Resident Artists in various performances, AVA cultivates artists with high career potential, while enhancing lives in Philadelphia and beyond.

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Cole McIlquham

tenor · First year


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Eric Delagrange

bass ’22 · Buffalo, NY

A truly excellent bass-baritone...

David Shengold, Opera News

Opera Outreach Program: Preparing the Audiences of Tomorrow!

Opera Outreach, AVA’s educational program, gives middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about all aspects of opera through comprehensive study guides, followed by live performances of the opera they studied. After each opera performance, students are able to interact with the performers in lively question-and-answer sessions.

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