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Italian and opera pronunciation and vocalization Verona

Country: Italy
City: Verona

A program to learn pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers at the same time while learning Italian in authentic Italy (1 week ~: June-August only)-Verona, Italy

A program to learn pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers at the same time while learning Italian in Italy.

■ General information ■

This course is a special course for opera singers and is offered only during the opera season in the Italian Arena from June to August.There is no age limit from professionals to students, and it is a program that anyone can take.

On the first day, we will do a leveling test.In the morning, grammar and conversation will be held, and in the afternoon, maestro will practice Italian pronunciation and intonation for opera singers, and interpret Italian opera songs.Afternoon pronunciation and vocalization for singers will be conducted under the supervision of Maestro Fabio Fapanni, who is also an art assistant director of the Fondazione Arena di Verona.At the end of the course, students who reach the advanced level may be given the opportunity to attend a mini-concert hosted by the city.

During the course, during the Arena Opera Festival season, you will also have the opportunity to see opera rehearsals and performances.You can take a short trip every Wednesday afternoon while taking the course.At the end of the course, you will be issued a certificate of completion certifying your Italian level.


This course consists of 21 hours per week.

Sample schedule

Monday 9: 30-13: 00 Italian
14: 30-15: 30 Pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers
Tuesday 9: 30-13: 00 Italian
14: 30-16: 30 Pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers
Wednesday 9: 30-13: 00 Italian
14: 30-15: 30 Pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers
Thursday 9: 30-13: 00 Italian
14: 30-16: 30 Pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers
Monday 9: 30-13: 00 Italian
* Please note that the schedule is subject to change.


History of the arena
Verona's proud Arena is world-renowned as Europe's largest extant outdoor Roman theater.Opera and Classic Valley are held in the arena, and Maria Callas, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Mario Del Monaco, Carla Fracci, Franco Corelli, Renata Tebaldi, Mirella Freni, Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras have been on stage so far. I did.

Arena is an amphitheater built in the 1st century BC that can accommodate 30000 people.Arena's first opera was Aida on August 1913, 8, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi's birth. In the 100th century, Arena began to hold not only opera but also concerts such as volleyball, dance, pop music, jas and rock.
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■ Major ■

Pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers

■ Recruitment conditions ■

Nothing in particular

■ Class ■

Italian lessons in the morning
In the afternoon, pronunciation and vocalization for opera singers

■ Equipment ■

Internet-enabled computer room, video viewing facilities, music room with grand piano, library, bar and dining room in Don Bosco Academy

■ Where to stay ■

● Studio apartment: 170-290 euros
● Furnished apartment: 160-200 euros
You can choose to live alone in a studio apartment or with your roommates.Bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and bed sheets and towels are provided.Other requests will be considered depending on the availability and cost of the apartment.Equipment charges other than telephone charges are included in the room rate.Homestay: 150-190 euros
● Homestay with breakfast and dinner: 210-245 euros
Suitable for those who want to experience living with an Italian family.Great for practicing Italian and getting to know the locals.Equipment charges other than telephone charges are included in the room rate.
● Residence
The residence is an apartment with a compact kitchen and bathroom.Bed sheets and towels will be provided.

* Accommodation can only be arranged.Please pay the accommodation fee directly to the landlord of the accommodation.

■ Location ■

Verona is located in Northern Italy, right in the center of Venice-Milan and Venice-Bologna.It has prospered as a commercial and cultural center since ancient times and is still an important route to Northern Europe.The province of Verona has many attractions such as Italy's largest lake Garda, Mt. Bardot, Mt. Lessinia and the hills of Barpolicella, famous for its wines, so you can spend a pleasant time in a mild climate.

Verona is said to be the most interesting place in Italy.It is a city loved by the famous poets Catullus, Dante Alighieri, Pisanello and Titian.Shakespeare also wrote Romeo and Juliet set in Verona.The beauty of the city, the romantic atmosphere, the arts, the music, the opera, the wine and much more have always fascinated people.An open-air opera is held in the Arena from June to September every year.Arena's opera has a long history and is now world-famous.Verona was once within the territory of the Roman Empire.After that, it formed a city-state, and the Renaissance era was the heyday of Verona.You can get a glimpse of the past era from the many ancient buildings and works of art that still remain in the city.You will learn more about Verona by visiting and living in Verona.

■ Schedule and fees ■

June-August only course

Daily rate Departure time
1 week (8 days) 236,000 yen Every Sunday
2 weeks (15 days) 305,000 yen Every Sunday
3 weeks (22 days) 384,000 yen Every Sunday
4 weeks (29 days) 427,000 yen Every Sunday
8 weeks (57 days) 698,000 yen Every Sunday
12 weeks (85 days) 1,102,000 yen Every Sunday
* 2009 rates
The above charges are a general example.Number of Italian lessons, lesson format (private or semi-private rather than group lessons), music lessons, accommodation format (homestay-with or without meals-, B & B, dormitory, hotel, etc.), etc. Course fees will change upon request.

■ What is included in the price ■

Registration fee, Italian lesson fee, pronunciation / vocal method for opera singers, entrance test, certificate of completion, textbook / teaching material fee (textbook is charged from the second month), reading room usage fee, music room usage fee (grand piano) Yes), Student cafeteria / bar usage fee, student ID card, accommodation arrangement fee, overseas international remittance fee, overseas bank remittance receipt fee, pre-departure support fee

■ Clarify some of the items not included in the price ■

Airfare, Japanese translation fee, round-trip airport transfer, accommodation fee, overseas travel accident insurance fee, city travel fee, telephone fee, all personal expenses during free time, etc.
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