An opera immersion experience in Tuscany, Italy
Journey to where opera began, in the heart of Tuscany, in this immersive study abroad experience.
Opera Seme’s mission is to give singers and pianists an immersive Italian experience through language study, cultural exploration, lessons, coachings, masterclasses, special topics workshops, and performances.
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Opera Seme | June 30 – July 28, 2024 – III Edition
International Program of Voice & Festival
OPERA SEME FESTIVAL – II Ed. – 23-27 July 2024 – Arezzo
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Opera Seme | 2023 – II Edition
June 24 – July 23
International Program of Voice & Festival
Masterclass – Opera Seme Festival
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Opera Seme | 2022 – I Edition
June 26 – July 25
International Program of Voice
Friends University | Chapman University & Spazio Seme
“Opera Seme” a one-month training course, where musicians live a residential and performative experience in Italy, through the study of the language and a “full immersion” in Italian culture, following a coaching program, masterclasses, workshops about voice, opera, mise en scéne and guided tours.
The teachers are Italian and American professionals: Matthew Schloneger (Friends University), Jen Stephenson (Baylor University), J. Bradley Baker (Tarleton State University), Gianni Bruschi (Spazio Seme) and Eva Mei, refined soprano, professor at the Academy of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, performer of Italian bel canto, with a long opera and chamber career and performances in the main European and world theaters, who held singing masterclasses for the participants and individual coaching for each singer.
The master classes were also held by: Claire Singher (Opernhaus Zurich), Alison Trainer (Furman University), Adriana Zabala (Yale University), Paula Zacharías (Argentina).
Spazio Seme
It is an international center that has been active for 10 years in Arezzo and deals with all-round artistic training: from singing to theater, from storytelling to the arts of expressive movement. He has organized over 500 public entertainment events and 30 artistic residencies, brought shows to 34 countries, from Greece, Mexico to Norway, Ireland, Chile, Tunisia and India. It has been co-organizing and supporting the International Dance Festival for 10 years: “ItalyContactFest” with internationally renowned artists and dancers.
Performances realized during the Opera Seed programme
CLASSIC JAZZ&BROADWAY CONCERT SPAZIO SEME
Gianni Bruschi (voice), Lorenzo Rossi, first violin and artistic co-director of OIDA Orchestra Instabile di Arezzo, Marna Fumarola violin, Ivan Elefante trumpet, Elisa Pieschi cello, Santiago Fernandez piano, Francesco Sarrini double bass, Erika Capanni viola, Davide Montagnoli drums, Mattia Zecchi saxophone, Saverio Zacchei trombone, Lauren Koszyk keyboards, Rebecca Schloneger violin and Lily Schloneger violin.
Voices by: Mikayla Beck, Logan Briscoe, Naomi Cavanaugh, Katie Copeland, Paige Gadbois, Asael Gonzalez Castillo, Abigail Hale, Chenille Hawkins, Hannah Howard, Kelsey Huxman, Evangeline Mason, Julia Pace, Sophia Parker, Salma Pena, Clayton Reitz, Jordan Roth, Olivia Siri, Sam Scantlin, Davian Raggio, Makayla Flocken.
The concert is organized in collaboration with the Guido D’Arezzo Foundation, the Municipality of Arezzo and the Mengo Festival, and with the support of Sandy Caffè.
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PROJECT PARTNERS:
Universities:
Friends University (lead university), Chapman University (official partner university), Augustana University, Baylor University, Eastern Illinois University, South Dakota State University, Tarleton State University, University of Kentucky, University of Michigan, University of Washington and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Oida Orchestra Instabile, Fondazione Guido d’Arezzo, Mengo Music Fest
OPERA SEME – PLACES
CaMu – Casa della Musica di Arezzo (studio), Arezzo Sport (accomodation) , Spazio Seme ( studio and performance), Fortezza Medicea of Arezzo (Concert), Seminario Vescovile (Opera), Chiesa della Badia (Opera), Alpha British Centre didactic studio.
GUIDED TOURS
Palazzo Pitti, Uffizi, Boboli – (Firenze)
Castiglion della Pescaia (Grosseto)
Mikayla Beck, Logan Briscoe, Naomi Cavanaugh, Katie Copeland, Paige Gadbois, Asael Gonzalez Castillo,
Artistic Director
Dr. Matthew Schloneger, Friends University
Faculty
Dr. Matthew Schloneger, Friends University
Dr. Jen Stephenson, Baylor University
Dr. J. Bradley Baker, Tarleton State University
Dr. Gianni Bruschi , Spazio Seme
Masterclass Guest Faculty
Eva Mei, Soprano
Claire Singher, Opernhaus Zürich
Alison Trainer, Furman University
Adriana Zabala, Yale University
Contact
USA:
EUROPA:
- Gianni Bruschi
- +393381501267
- gianni.bruschi@spazioseme.com
