““My experience with CLA Italy was exactly what I needed - musically, culturally, emotionally. I hadn’t felt such artistic freedom in a long time, nor had I known just how melodic the Italian language truly is.””
July 29 - August 17, 2025
A two-and-a-half-week summer training experience in northern Italy that is dedicated to exploring the precision and artistry of bel canto repertoire.
Savor the splendor of bel canto and rich Italian culture in our 2018 documentary featuring CLA Italy.
The CLA Experience
Train
CLA programs meet each artist where they are and elevate their technique to the next level through individualized and intensive training.
Collaborate
We honor the unique value of each individual by facilitating thoughtful and constructive collaboration among artists and faculty members.
Inspire
The impact of CLA extends far beyond the immediate programs, where our artists develop the confidence to continue and inspiration to last a lifetime.
The Total Training
26 Singers, 5 Pianists, 8 Teaching Artists
Daily Private Coachings, Music Rehearsals, and Language Classes.
Language Coachings, Ensemble Rehearsals, Work with Living Composers, Career Mentoring.
Local Performances, Cultural Excursions and Immersion.
““I learned more from my lessons with Ubaldo, who only speaks Italian, than I did in four years at University. These three weeks have truly been out of a dream. This has been the greatest summer of my life.”
Take Your Bow
Classic Lyric Arts is thrilled to produce four concerts in magnificent, scenic venues throughout the Emilia-Romagna region.
Live la Vita Italiana
Nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains, Novafeltria boasts all the beauty and charm that an authentic Italian town can offer. Immerse yourself in the culture while residing in apartments throughout the city with local ristoranti, trattorie, pizzerie, and merchants all around.
Play the Part
Pianists play an essential role in the CLA Experience. As true musical collaborators, CLA Pianists attend language classes, coach with faculty, and perform in each concert.
Take the Next Step
Program Fee: $4,200
Includes housing and local transportation
Program Dates: July 29 - August 17, 2025
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
Program grants may be awarded based on auditions.
Discover the music of language with world renowned faculty
““CLA provides the opportunity to work closely with the masters on a daily basis in the birthplace of the music itself, where singers experience the grueling yet delicious work of understanding the style and the nuances of the language.””
Meet Last Year’s 2024 CLA Italy Artists
“My time in Italy was the first time in a long time that my mind was clear and my heart was open to learn.
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Meet the CLA Community
We are grateful for each supporter and friend that is part of our rich CLA family. Fostering community is central to our mission, and the success of our programs would not be possible without your support.
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