Festival of International Opera
Build Your Craft. Perform with stars of tomorrow. Experience the Italian Culture.
More than a summer opera program.
At FIO Italia, you will be immersed in a professional opera company, but the training doesn't stop at the rehearsal-room door. You will study the Italian language at one of Italy’s most esteemed language schools, rehearse and perform in Italy, experience a curriculum designed to prepare you for the stage, work closely with internationally-renowned faculty and coaches, and become part of the cultural life of the communities where you perform.
June 19–July 24, 2027
Five weeks of intensive training, performance, and cultural immersion for singers, aspiring directors, conductors, collaborative pianists, costumers and stage technicians.
Perform in extraordinary historic settings—from Teatro Bramante, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, to the magnificent Cortile d’Onore of Urbania’s Palazzo Ducale, shaped by the legacy of Renaissance Duke Federico da Montefeltro.
Voci d’America
Extending beyond the opera house, FIO’s touring American Songbook Series brings Broadway, musical theatre, and classic American popular song to major theaters and regional festivals. These concerts feature are performed with the Orchestra Recondite Armonie and the Orchestra da Camera di Rimini creating a musical dialogue between American and Italian culture and sharing a distinctly American repertoire with audiences across Italy.
FIO’s concert and opera scenes programs give artists additional opportunities to perform beyond the mainstage productions. Participants explore a wide range of repertoire through staged scenes, recitals, and concerts, developing greater confidence, versatility, and connection with audiences in venues throughout the region.
Scenes Program and Concerti
An Italian Summer. An International Stage.
At FIO Italia, training extends beyond the rehearsal room. Study Italian, perform in historic venues, and immerse yourself in the culture, language, and traditions that shaped opera.
Live and work in Urbania, in the beautiful Marche region, where every rehearsal, performance, meal, and conversation becomes part of the experience.
About FIO MONDO
FIO transforms emerging artists through exceptional training, professional performance opportunities, and immersive cultural experiences in music and opera.
Collaborators
We’re proud to collaborate with Centro Studi Italiani and the Fondazione Pergolesi Spontini.
Contact Us
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