The International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia is proud to announce its 2025 Program!
The magical city of Morelia offers a summer you will never forget in your life. This baroque city built in the 16th century is an outstanding example of architectural beauty, Mexican culture, and culinary adventures.
The International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia was founded in 2019 and it has become a great platform for artists, as our very well accomplished mission is making you stand out and show your potential to the world so you can create better opportunities for yourself and your future.
This year you will have the opportunity to perform in fully staged opera productions of Mozart's Così fan tutte and Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore, and our gala with piano in a very special venue. You will have access to exceptional voice lessons and coaching with acclaimed teachers and mentors. All the roles for the two operas are open at the moment.
Application Process
Please complete the online application to begin the process. You will be asked to upload a headshot, bio/resume, and a link to a Youtube video of your audition piece.
Applicants will also need to pay the $35 application fee. Instructions for doing so are available within the application form. Please note that your application is not considered complete until the application fee has been paid.
Payment Process
A payment of $1,000 USD will be required within two weeks of receiving an offer of a role. Remaining payments may be made over time.
Please note that it is unlikely that there will be scholarships available.
Program Details
June 15–July 6, 2025
Full Production package: $3,500 USD (three weeks)
- Participation in one of the productions:
- Così fan tutte (Mozart) with chamber orchestra TBD
- L'elisir d'amore (Donizetti) with full orchestra TBD
- 1 weekly singing lesson
- Master class
- Opera gala with piano in a very special venue
- Mini concerts with piano
- Hotel accommodations in double-occupancy room
Additional Information
Mexican package
$1,000 USD / $20,000 MXN (with Mexican passport)
- Participation in one of the productions (Full production)
- Così fan tutte (Mozart) with chamber orchestra TBD
L'elisir d'amore (Donizetti) with full orchestra TBD
- Così fan tutte (Mozart) with chamber orchestra TBD
- 1 weekly singing lesson
- Master class
- Opera gala (possible participation will be determined by the musical director)
- Mini piano concerts
- Hotel accommodations not included
Oyentes package ($5,000 MXN)
For artists who merely want to learn by observation. This two-week package includes attendance at all rehearsals, lessons, recitals, and masterclasses (no participation)
Alternates/Covers
Alternates may be invited to perform their role in the main stage productions at the discretion of the directors, if there is an opening in the main cast.
Role Study
Artists will be able to study a role by attending the main cast’s coachings and rehearsals for that role. No individual coachings nor performances for that role will be included for the role study participants
Accommodations
Program participants have the option of providing their own accommodations, or requesting lodging with the ISOFOM hotel partner.
- Morelia program with hotel included—$3,500
- Morelia program with no hotel—$3,000
- Hotel accommodations are not provided for those on the Mexican package.