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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Chief among the performers was bass-baritone Peter Barber in the title role. He sang with stentorian power and seductive grace, and he projected the hard-to-resist charisma of a young man consumed with his own power over women.
Michael Caruso, Chestnut Hill Local (2023)
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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