Lirica Roma
Rome, Italy | May 14-31, 2011
Two weeks of vocal study at Duquesne University's Italian campus
Program includes:
- Private transfers to and from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport
- Orientation walking tour & Welcome Dinner in the center of Rome
- Double or triple Room at the Duquesne University Italian Campus in Rome
- Two meals daily, including special regional meals throughout Italy
- Singing master classes daily
- The world of Puccini opera seminar every another day
- Italian language & Opera history course daily
- Weekend excursion to Florence and Lucca to explore the beginnings of opera and the life of Puccini
- Tours of Rome with Italian Campus faculty and professional guides, including a tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum, a day at the Vatican: St. Peter’s, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel and a special tour of the Christian Catacombs of Santa Priscilla.
- A night at the opera at Rome’s famous Teatro dell’Opera
- General Papal Audience with Pope Benedict XVI at Vatican City
- Two performing opportunities in Rome
Application deadline: January 21, 2011
Duquesne University Lirica Roma is strictly limited to 15 students. For information how to apply and about the tuition cost, please email Professor Guenko Guechev: guechev@duq.edu