Experience the Art of Singing Up Close – Open Masterclasses at Teatru Manoel
As part of the Opera Nova Project’s first International Summer Academy, you're invited to witness the transformative power of vocal training in action through a series of open masterclasses at the magnificent Teatru Manoel – held in both the Sala Isouard and on the main stage.
Whether you're a singer, student, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes world of opera, this is a rare opportunity to observe world-class tutors working with the next generation of vocal talent. Masterclasses will be led by: Joseph Calleja, world-renowned Maltese tenor, Professor Janis Kelly, Royal College of Music, London, Professor James Pearson, formerly Vienna State Opera.
Following Joseph Calleja’s open masterclass on July 2nd,, there will be an exclusive Q&A session in the theatre, where audience members are welcome to ask questions and explore all things singing.
Come be inspired by the music, the mentoring, and the magic of opera in the making. All sessions are open to spectators.
Saturday 28th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am -1pm and 4pm to 7pm - Janis Kelly
Sunday 29th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6.15pm - Janis Kelly
Monday 30th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm Janis Kelly and 4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mains stage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 7pm Janis Kelly
Tuesday 1st July:
Sala Isouard: 9.30am to 10.15am Janis Kelly
4pm to 6pm Janis Kelly
Main stage: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm James Pearson
Wednesday 2nd July:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6.15pm Janis Kelly
Main stage: 9.30 to 10.30am and 11 am to 12pm James Pearson,
4pm to 8pm Joseph Calleja + Q&A
Thursday 3rd July:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm Janis Kelly
4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mainstage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 7pm Janis Kelly
Friday 4th July:
Sala Isouard: 10.00am to 1pm Janis Kelly
4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mainstage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 6.15pm Janis Kelly
Saturday 5th July:
Sala Isouard: 10.45am to1pm Janis Kelly

Experience the Art of Singing Up Close – Open Masterclasses at Teatru Manoel
As part of the Opera Nova Project’s first International Summer Academy, you're invited to witness the transformative power of vocal training in action through a series of open masterclasses at the magnificent Teatru Manoel – held in both the Sala Isouard and on the main stage.
Whether you're a singer, student, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes world of opera, this is a rare opportunity to observe world-class tutors working with the next generation of vocal talent. Masterclasses will be led by: Joseph Calleja, world-renowned Maltese tenor, Professor Janis Kelly, Royal College of Music, London, Professor James Pearson, formerly Vienna State Opera.
Following Joseph Calleja’s open masterclass on July 2nd,, there will be an exclusive Q&A session in the theatre, where audience members are welcome to ask questions and explore all things singing.
Come be inspired by the music, the mentoring, and the magic of opera in the making. All sessions are open to spectators.
Saturday 28th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am -1pm and 4pm to 7pm - Janis Kelly
Sunday 29th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6.15pm - Janis Kelly
Monday 30th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm Janis Kelly and 4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mains stage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 7pm Janis Kelly
Tuesday 1st July:
Sala Isouard: 9.30am to 10.15am Janis Kelly
4pm to 6pm Janis Kelly
Main stage: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm James Pearson
Wednesday 2nd July:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6.15pm Janis Kelly
Main stage: 9.30 to 10.30am and 11 am to 12pm James Pearson,
4pm to 8pm Joseph Calleja + Q&A
Thursday 3rd July:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm Janis Kelly
4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mainstage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 7pm Janis Kelly
Friday 4th July:
Sala Isouard: 10.00am to 1pm Janis Kelly
4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mainstage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 6.15pm Janis Kelly
Saturday 5th July:
Sala Isouard: 10.45am to1pm Janis Kelly
As part of the Opera Nova Project’s first International Summer Academy, you're invited to witness the transformative power of vocal training in action through a series of open masterclasses at the magnificent Teatru Manoel – held in both the Sala Isouard and on the main stage.
Whether you're a singer, student, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes world of opera, this is a rare opportunity to observe world-class tutors working with the next generation of vocal talent. Masterclasses will be led by: Joseph Calleja, world-renowned Maltese tenor, Professor Janis Kelly, Royal College of Music, London, Professor James Pearson, formerly Vienna State Opera.
Following Joseph Calleja’s open masterclass on July 2nd,, there will be an exclusive Q&A session in the theatre, where audience members are welcome to ask questions and explore all things singing.
Come be inspired by the music, the mentoring, and the magic of opera in the making. All sessions are open to spectators.
Saturday 28th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am -1pm and 4pm to 7pm - Janis Kelly
Sunday 29th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6.15pm - Janis Kelly
Monday 30th June:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm Janis Kelly and 4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mains stage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 7pm Janis Kelly
Tuesday 1st July:
Sala Isouard: 9.30am to 10.15am Janis Kelly
4pm to 6pm Janis Kelly
Main stage: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm James Pearson
Wednesday 2nd July:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6.15pm Janis Kelly
Main stage: 9.30 to 10.30am and 11 am to 12pm James Pearson,
4pm to 8pm Joseph Calleja + Q&A
Thursday 3rd July:
Sala Isouard: 10am to 1pm Janis Kelly
4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mainstage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 7pm Janis Kelly
Friday 4th July:
Sala Isouard: 10.00am to 1pm Janis Kelly
4pm to 7pm James Pearson
Mainstage: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm James Pearson
4pm to 6.15pm Janis Kelly
Saturday 5th July:
Sala Isouard: 10.45am to1pm Janis Kelly
Info
Production year
2025
Producer
Teatru Manoel
Venue
Teatru Manoel
In Theatres
28/06/2025