AVA Giargiari Bel Canto Competition
The 42nd AVA Giargiari Bel Canto Competition
Invite the opera stars of tomorrow into your home with the latest Opera Philadelphia Channel offering.
The Academy of Vocal Arts' 2020 Giargiari Bel Canto Competition showcases 12 talented young singers performing arias and rarities from such operas as Rigoletto, La favorite, and La sonambula. It is FREE to watch.
Past Giargiari Bel Canto Competitions winners have included international opera stars Angela Meade, Stephen Costello, Michael Fabiano, and Ailyn Pérez.
The Esteemed Judges:
- Angela Meade, International operatic star and AVA alumna
- Corrado Rovaris, Opera Philadelphia’s Jack Mulroney Music Director
- Christina Scheppelmann, General Director of Seattle Opera
How to watch: Watch for FREE on the Opera Philadelphia Channel.
Filmed on October 24, 2020
MapOpera Philadelphia Channel
Dates are Dec 2020 - May 2021.
| Fri, Dec 18 | 8:00 p.m. |
Available for FREE
One hour and 37 minutes
Underwritten by Walter and Alice Strine, Esqs.
Cast & Creative Team
- Joe Hannigan Producer
- Andrew Gormley Video Director & Editor
- Alan Doak and Midnight Productions Lighting Design