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OPERA 2026 : The Tales of Hoffman
In collaboration with Orchestre de la Francophonie
Julien Proulx, conductor
Nathalie Deschamps, stage director
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2026 EDITION!​
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Program dates: July 1st to August 2nd, 2026
Application deadline: December 8, 2025
Allowance: CAD $1,000
5,000$ grant to cover tuition fees, covered by our sponsors
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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There is no application fee or age limit to apply.
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Audition requirements
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Singers: 2 contrasting opera arias in different languages & styles
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Pianists, conductors and stage directors: 2 reference letters
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Scholarship & stipend: All accepted participants will have their tuition fees ($5,000 CAD) covered by scholarship and will receive a $1,000 CAD stipend before December 31, 2026.
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Confirmation fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $300 CAD will be required for all participants to prevent last-minute cancellations and cover any recruitment inconveniences that may follow.
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Accommodation, transportation and meals are the responsibility of the participants. However, our team is working on partnerships with potential host families for international students.
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Deadline: December 8, 2025
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SOPRANO
Olympia, a mechanical or an animatronical doll
Antonia, a young girl
Giulietta, a courtesan
Stella, a singer
MEZZO-SOPRANO
Nicklausse / The Muse
Voice of Antonia's Mother
TENOR
Hoffmann, poet
​Andrès
Cochenille
Frantz
Pittichinaccio
Nathanaël, a student
Wilhelm, a student
Spalanzani, an inventor
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BASS-BARITONE
Lindorf
Coppélius
Miracle
Dapertutto
SMALL ROLES
Hermann, a student (baritone)
Luther, cabaretier (bass)
Crespel, Antonia's father (bass)
Schlémil, in love with Giulietta (baritone)
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The singers selected may play more
than one role.
ROLES
The Canadian Vocal Arts Institute is an intensive summer program offering high caliber training and exceptional performance opportunities to emerging professional opera singers from around the world, as well as collaborative pianists, conductors and stage directors.
The 21st edition, held in Montreal, Canada will offer:
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Opera Production with Orchestre de la Francophonie conducted by Julien Proulx and staged by Nathalie Deschamps
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“The Audition”: Broadcast event showcasing each singer in aria performance with symphony orchestra
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Numerous opera galas with piano and/or instrumental ensembles​
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Private voice lessons and coachings with outstanding world-class faculty
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Public masterclasses
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Professional audio and video recordings of performances to use for your portfolio
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Professional headshots session and individual career management guidance
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Workshops on performance anxiety, acting, speech therapy, social media and community outreach.
