FIO ITALIA 2026 Faculty

The experience and depth of our faculty is unique to Festival of International Opera.  Their wealth of knowledge both as international performers and pedagogues, as well as their commitment to each student’s development, remains unparalleled.  Each participant will have access to this remarkable faculty and amazing staff on a daily basis in lessons, coachings, and rehearsals. To read a faculty/staff member’s bio, click on their headshot.

Check back for updates as we continue to plan for 2026!

Poliana Alves

Gail Dubinbaum

Kathryn Hartgrove

Kathleen Kraulik

Patrick McNally

Johnnie Bankens

Thiago de Freitas

Dennis Jesse

Tedrin Lindsay

Tony Offerle

Tony Boutté

John De Haan

Adriana Kayama

John Massaro

Benjamin Smolder

Sara Chiesa

Kristin Ditlow

Nicole Kenley-Miller

Joshua May

Jeffrey Springer


FIO ITALIA 2026 Staff

Jayna Fry

Casey Margerum

Melanie Mortimore