AOW 2026 EDITION
FACULTY
18-22 MAY 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Boris Ignatov
Casting Director
Staatsoper Stuttgart, Germany
&
Casting Advisor
Opéra de Lille, France
Christopher White
Head of Opera
Royal Academy of Music
England, United Kingdom
Jane Irwin
Head of Vocal Performance and Opera
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Scotland, United Kingdom
ALFA ARTISTS
International Opera Management
Germany
HOW TO APPLY
Masterclass Information
Dates
18-22 May 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
Application Deadline
01 May 2026
Decisions will be sent on 05 May, unless the applicant requests an early decision.
Please send your completed application to:
📧 armoperaworkshop@gmail.com
Application Requirements
Applications must include:
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Two recent videos of you singing arias or songs, recorded within the last year.
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Professional CV including professional headshot, date of birth, phone number (WhatsApp), residency/citizenship, professional experience, education, and contact details.
Eligibility
Applications are open to opera singers and pianist-accompanists aged 18–32.
Application and participation are free of charge.
A professional pianist will be provided for all sessions.
What to Expect
By 05 May all applicants will receive a decision on their application.
Accepted participants will receive detailed information about the schedule and venue of the masterclasses.
The masterclasses will run daily from 10:00 to 18:00 between 18 - 22 May (unless agreed otherwise).
Each participant will receive individual one-to-one coaching sessions and take part in group sessions.
Questions & Contact
For any queries or special requests, please reach out to our team at
📧 armoperaworkshop@gmail.com or via our Instagram page @armoperaworkshop.