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BrAVA Philadelphia! 90th Anniversary Celebration and Gala

March 21, 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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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

Veronica Richer

soprano · Second year


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Titus Muzi

baritone ’23 · Delafield, Wisconsin

Baritone Titus Muzi sings with burnished resonance and acts with unstoppable energy and imagination.

Michael Caruso, Chestnut Hill Local (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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