Classical Voice: From Mozart to Verdi, Performing Italian Opera. Summer School

Entry requirements

• You are 18 years or older on 5 July 2025.
• You have completed at least 1 year of Undergraduate study in July 2025.
• You have the necessary level of English to study at university. If you do not live in an English-speaking country, you will need to send us evidence of this. The English language requirements for the Summer School are in line with the Undergraduate programme requirements at University of Southampton, with Duolingo tests being accepted. For more information, visit English Language Proficiency.

You generally don't need to have a specific academic background to undertake one of our summer school courses. Any exceptions are highlighted in the course descriptions.

Months of entry

July

Course content

For classical voice students and young artists, strengthen your technical singing skills and deepen your understanding of Italian belcanto repertoire, from Mozart to Verdi.

Attend classical voice singing masterclasses with world renowned artists and teachers, including soprano Eleonora Buratto (pictured above), who will present the course's inaugural masterclass on Monday 14 July, and course director Francesco Izzo (also pictured above), one of today's leading scholars and coaches of 19th-century Italian opera.

The course consists of one-to-one lessons, workshops, and masterclasses, connecting you with internationally renowned singers, conductors, teachers, and scholars. Each participant will have a minimum of two one-to-one coaching sessions with Professor Izzo and several singing lessons with our wonderful voice teachers. The course will introduce you to fundamental primary and secondary sources, and will culminate in you performing at our Turner Sims Concert Hall accompanied by Francesco Izzo!

Please apply using the button below. Once you have submitted your applications form, you will be invited to submit a 5-10 minute audition video. More details will be given once you have applied.

Course dates and costs:

• 10 day course, overall period: Saturday 12 July to Sunday 27 July 2025
• Tuition fee: £1,500
• Cost with accommodation (some catering is included. Visit the 'Your student experience' tab of this website for more information): £2,471. Accommodation is optional.

Information for international students

You’ll need to check if you need a UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country for up to 3 weeks. You can check if you need a UK VISA on the GOV.UK page: Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK.

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