Giving voice to opera’s future

Welcome to the 2025-26 Opera Season!

New Artist Recital

September 26

Giargiari Bel Canto Competition

October 4

Le nozze di Figaro

November 8 — December 2

Capriccio

January 17 — 25

I Capuleti e i Montecchi

February 28 — March 7

Falstaff

April 18 — May 5

Farewell Recital

May 15
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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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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Resident Artist Profile

Cole McIlquham

tenor · Second year


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Alumni Profile

Aubry Ballarò

soprano ’22 · Bryan, Ohio

…soprano Aubry Ballarò balanced her character’s spunk, wit and indignation with tenderness and multiple levels of affection. She used her sparkling yet sweet voice to convey all of the above.

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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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