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Founded by Becca Conviser, Opernfest Prague is an industry-leading program for young artists, internationally renowned for its exclusive collaboration with Europe’s foremost theaters and orchestras. Praised by OperaWire and CS Music as “revolutionary” and “groundbreaking,” Opernfest sets a new standard in professional opera training. Through its unique Voice Fellow Program, singers engage directly with conductors and directors from institutions including the National Theatre Prague, Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, English National Opera, Opera Frankfurt, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Vienna State Opera, among others.
Fellows receive daily one-on-one coaching, participate in masterclasses, and have the rare opportunity to record with a professional Czech orchestra. Artists work in detail on technical, stylistic, and dramatic performance elements, guided by leading professionals from across Europe. Each Fellowship culminates in a series of exclusive professional development opportunities, including house auditions and the opportunity to record with a professional orchestra.
To learn more, visit: opernfestprague.com, see video testimonials from past Fellows, and follow OFP on instagram @opernfestprague.
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Called a “revolutionary young artist program” (Operawire), Becca Conviser founded OFP in 2016, which offers exclusive training, performance, and professional development opportunities to international soloists.
One of the primary obstacles for young artists is navigating the time after conservatory. These promising musicians have a strong technical foundation, but often need additional time and support to develop nuanced style, details and precision. These details come with experience, but few professional houses have the time or resources to dedicate to a singer who is not already a seasoned performer. This is a seemingly insurmountable challenge: One needs experience to be hired in an opera house, but one needs to be in a house to gain that experience.
Creating an Environment to Excel
Fellows at OFP work 1:1 with a team from the National Theater and other A-level houses, isolating and then combining technical, stylistic and dramatic components, resulting in superior artistry brought to the stage. Hear about our fellows experiences, in video testimonials.
OFP is proud to be the only program of its kind where singers make a professional international debut during the program, and have the potential to be offered house contracts directly from their fest participation.
To learn more, or to apply for OFP 2024 Visit: opernfestprague.com, and follow OFP on instagram @opernfestprague.