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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