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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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Ariana Maubach

mezzo-soprano · Second year


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Alexandra Nowakowski

soprano ’18 · Palatine, Illinois

In the musical aspect, Alexandra Nowakowski was a brilliant Manon. Her lyricism and vocal lightness made her shine in her own light in “Adieu notre petite table,” always controlling the volume, and with certain nuances of an old style that reflect the personality of the soprano and her preparation of this role.

La Nueva España (2023)

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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