Join Our Orchestra Family This Summer!

Come be part of the Saluzzo Opera Academy Orchestra, where you'll perform alongside talented musicians and receive guidance from world-class conductors in an inspiring and immersive environment.
Our chamber orchestra offers a dynamic and intimate performance experience, perfect for aspiring professional instrumentalists.

Performing Italian opera in Italy is an invaluable opportunity, and we invite you to experience it with us.
The Saluzzo Opera Academy takes place in a 14th-century monastery, thoughtfully adapted into a state-of-the-art music college, where tradition meets innovation.
Our orchestra performs chamber reductions to maintain a rich yet intimate operatic experience.

Orchestra Musicians Receive:
???? A place in the Saluzzo Opera Academy Orchestra, performing in our summer opera festival
???? Training and performance in a chamber music concert
????️ Daily Italian language classes to enhance cultural immersion
???? Instrumental audition training to refine performance skills
???? Daily access to practice rooms for individual and ensemble work
???? Auditing access to all SOA activities, including vocal and dramatic coaching
???? Sectional Rehearsals and Masterclasses led by distinguished faculty
???? Over 150,000€ in Scholarship funding available towards tuition

???? Location: Saluzzo, Italy

2026 Opera Festival Orchestra Repertoire & Dates:
???? Don Giovanni (Mozart): June 24 - July 23, 2026
???? Alcina (Händel): July 24 - August 21, 2026

Additional Opportunity:
All SOA orchestra applicants are automatically considered for the Berlin Opera Academy Orchestra.

???? EARLY Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
???? FINAL Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

Please note that selection competition is considerably higher for the final deadline and applying early is recommended.
Offers are sent shortly after applying.