Find your authentic operatic voice on the Adriatic Sea
June 16-July 6, 2025
Bellissima Cesenatico
Situated on the beautiful Adriatic Sea, this historic fishing village - with its Porto Canale designed by Leonardo DaVinci - is a perfect juxtaposition between the historic and the contemporary. With endless history and charm, and equally endless sand and azure water, Cesenatico is the perfect place for hard work, and equally hard play. Performance experience in a 19th century jewel-box theatre steps away from the historic part of town, and the ability to be immersed in a town that has been unspoiled by english-speaking tourism, will give you the push you need to become more fluent in the rich Italian language and culture of opera.
Join us in the summer of 2025 for Opera al Mare.
Welcome to Cesenatico, your musical home away from home.
Il Teatro Comunale di Cesenatico
Sing your heart out
Meet the Faculty
Joshua Collier (Artistic Director)
Scilla Cristiano (Voice Instructor)
Sandra Carletti (Italian Instruction)
Cailin Marcel Manson (Conductor)
Francesco Ricci (Pianist)
Elaine Smith-Purcell (Pianist/I Giovani)
Kathleen Echols (Voice Instructor/I Giovani)
Application Materials Required
Basic Identification Information (Name, Email Address, Citizenship, Vocal Fach)
Covid-19 Vaccination Proof
Years of Vocal Training/Most recent teacher or coach
Current Resume/Headshot
Current Bio
Video Links (Youtube/Vimeo)
(NB: There is no application fee for Opera al Mare)
Castellopera 2022
Students and community members from all over gathered in the beautiful Castello di Ristonchi in Tuscany, for concerts and a full-length opera in a 1,000 year old chapel,
Check out some of the photos and recordings from last summer
