The training course will take place from 4 to 11 August 2022, at the Lauro Rossi theatre in Macerata, held by Maestro Donato Renzetti in collaboration with the Gioacchino Rossini Philarmonic.

The training course will be based on preparing Act 1 from La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini and Scene 1, Act 2, from La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, both in piano rehearsals and in orchestra rehearsals.

Upon completion of the programme, trainees will take part in a public concert based on the two texts above (performed fully or partially). Donato Renzetti will select the trainees who will perform in the concert.

Receipt of payment for application submission: 150 euros for conductors and 100 euros for singers. This payment is non-refundable and shall be made by bank transfer (see application form for details).
Selected candidates shall pay an attendance fee within 30 June 2022. Trainee conductors shall pay 400 euros, whereas trainee singers shall pay 250 euros. Candidates selected for the roles of Annina and Giuseppe shall pay 50 euros. Payment methods will be stated in the email confirming admission to the course.

The list of selected candidates plus reserves will be made available by 15 June 2022 on the Sferisterio website www.sferisterio.it. All selected candidates will be notified via email. All reserves will be notified acceptance into the course when one or more selected candidates opt out.