PROGRAM

EPCASO was founded in 1981 by Claudia Pinza, to honor her father, the great operatic

basso, Ezio Pinza.

EPCASO sponsors a five-week Summer Opera Program which provides concentrated

study and training in voice, repertoire, and language for singers. The program is

specifically designed for those singers whose abilities indicate a realistic possibility for a

career in opera. Participants should be prepared to work intensely five days a week,

Monday through Friday. Lessons are private for each participant. EPCASO is unique as

it focuses mainly on Italian operatic training, and it only accepts a limited number of

participants.

Training schedule includes:

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Repertoire technique developement

and voice analysis with Claudia Pinza

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Coaching with Maestri Enza Ferrari and Gianni Cappelletto

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Italian Language and Diction with Rosetta Bassi

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Italian Language and Diction with Luca Pellizzaroli

Featuring:

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Special Advanced Training session

with Maestro Maurizio Arena (one week / auditing available)

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Master Class conducted by Maria Chiara with emphasis on special coaching

of specific opera roles

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Master Class conducted by Vivica Genaux

In addition to the concentrated program of study,

the participants will perform several concerts in Oderzo and surrounding areas.