About AEDO
AEDO, the Accademia Europea Dell'Opera, is a uniquely focused European opera experience, created in collaboration between the University of Western Ontario, Centro Studi Opera Omnia Luigi Boccherini, and Opera Studio Nederland, centered on the preparation, creation, and performance of full operatic roles. The international program brings together selected singers from around the globe to work with pianists, conductors, and directors from some of the world's most celebrated opera institutions, during an intense period of musical and dramaturgic study and rehearsal, followed by a series of public European performances. Participants work at an extremely high level to understand firsthand the musical, intellectual, and physical tools required to build an opera character from concept to performance, and are prepared for similar professional experiences in European and North American opera houses. The program also includes masterclasses and coachings with special guests from Europe's leading opera programs (past guests have included the head coach from Teatro alla Scala, and the heads of the National Opera Studio London, Opera Studio Nederland, and the studio of Opera du Rhin), and private voice lessons, all in context of a compelling European life setting.

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Costs (per program)
With a commitment to focusing on quality and integrity of performance, AEDO is one of the most affordable summer programs available.

Tuition – Singers: 1.500 Euros per program (Includes all lessons, coachings, masterclasses, rehearsal and performance costs, and longer travel from rehearsal to performance venues). Pianists and Assistant directors: No cost.

Housing – Singers 610 Euros, Pianists and Assistant Directors: 800 Euros (Exact cost for Amsterdam housing will be to be confirmed on AEDO website)

AEDO Milan, Italy July 20th-August 7th, 2012
AEDO Italy takes place at the historic Villa Medici-Giulini in the hills outside of Milan Italy. Renowned for its beautiful setting and collection of instruments, this 18th century villa plays host to AEDO's entire routine of rehearsal, study, masterclass, performance, and living together. Performances take place not only in Milan, but also throughout Tuscany at diverse locations. The villa provides rehearsal and performance space, housing and communal areas, kitchens for participant use, and inspiring grounds for relaxation and further study.

Operas for AEDO Italy 2012 (fully staged, with orchestra)
Die Zauberflöte (Mozart) - Briosco (Monza e Brianza)
Cosi Fan Tutte (Mozart) - Pistoia
Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi (Puccini) - Lucca

AEDO Amsterdam, The Netherlands August 9th-26th, 2012
AEDO Amsterdam is hosted in the bustling urban center and European cultural capital. Rehearsals and performances take place in the beautiful historic center of this famed city of canals, inside the Opera Studio Nederland and its theater the Doelenzaal, and just a short walk to the Dutch National Opera, the incomparable Royal Concertgebouw, and the Van Gogh and Rijks museums. Surrounded by this magnificent city of arts, culture, and summer festivals, participants live and work intensely on their craft.

Operas for AEDO Amsterdam 2012 (fully staged, with orchestra)
Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria (Monteverdi)
Die Zauberflöte (Mozart