Founded by Riccardo Muti in 1997 under the artistic direction of Leyla Gencer (and later of her successors Mirella Freni and Renato Bruson), the La Scala Academy of lyric opera provides young opera singers with a solid background in voice and music, honing their technical and interpretive skills in a two-year program to prepare them for a successful professional career.
SCHOLARSHIPS: The course is free of charge. Each student admitted to the La Scala Opera Academy will receive a monthly stipend of 900 euros, contingent upon effective attendance and limited to the months during which the course is offered.
The stipend is made possible thanks to contributions from a large group of patrons, including foundations, associations, businesses, individuals, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, which offers up to ten scholarships to foreign students as part of initiatives to promote cultural exchange, internationalization, Italian culture, and higher education.
The stipend is made possible thanks to contributions from a large group of patrons, including foundations, associations, businesses, individuals, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, which offers up to ten scholarships to foreign students as part of initiatives to promote cultural exchange, internationalization, Italian culture, and higher education.