Projects

Viennese Opera Ball

www.vienneseoperaballottawa.com

The tradition of the Vienna Opera Ball dates back to an 18thC decree by Emperor Joseph II that ballrooms be opened to a wider community. Each year, hundreds of balls are hosted across Austria, but the Vienna Opernball is considered the social highlight…

www.musikfestspiele.com

May 15 – June 3 2012 (Dresden, Germany). The acclaimed Dresden Music Festival looks forward to celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2012. Details about the 35th Festival are scheduled to be announced on September 1st, followed by two special concerts on September 2…

www.moritzburgfestival.de

August 7-21, 2011 in Moritzburg & Dresden, Germany. British composers are in the spotlight for 2011. For the first time in the history of the Moritzburg Festival, English music is the focus, with performances of compositions that show that country’s significant influence on…

www.operapienza.com

Held in Pienza, Italy, the third annual Benvenuto Franci Opera Competition will take place October 13-15, 2011. Applications are now open.

Named for one of Italy’s internationally renowned baritones – Benvenuto Franci, the first two elimination rounds are held in the Sala Convegni…

www.the-zajick-program-for-young-singers.org

July 11 – 30, 2011 in Orem, Utah. Internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Dolora Zajick created the Institute for Young Dramatic Voices in 2006 to address the lack of training for large, dramatic voices required for the great roles of the Verdi, Strauss and Wagner…

www.chamberfest.com

2011 Ottawa Chamberfest & MCANA Institute: July 23 – August 5, 2011 (Ottawa, Canada). More than 300 artists present 97 performances and events during two weeks of musical celebration. From July 29 to August 2, Ottawa welcomes members of the Music Critics Association…

www.walterromani.com

Art Exhibition: September 3 – October 16, 2011 (Pienza, Italy).Florentine artist Walter Romani will introduce his work to Pienza from September 3 to October 16, 2011 in the spectacular setting of the Palazzo Piccolomini.

MJC is promoting and organizing the opening of the…