About OFP

The Voice Fellow Program at Opernfest Prague connects emerging opera singers with artists and mentors from Europe’s leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, English National Opera, Opera Frankfurt, National Theatre Prague, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and Vienna State Opera.

Fellows receive daily one-on-one coaching, masterclasses, and the rare opportunity to rehearse, perform, and record with a professional Czech orchestra. Intensive artistic work is paired with exclusive professional development opportunities—career consultations, portfolio sessions, and mentorship from active professionals—supporting each singer’s transition into the international field.

Rooted in Prague’s storied operatic tradition, the program offers artists direct access to a living musical culture and a professional community that continues to shape opera across Europe. Fellows work directly with senior leaders from these institutions, engaging with the same artistic and production processes that define Europe’s major houses.

All OFP Programming is customized towards the goals of each Fellow. The small group size, expert 1:1 training, professional recordings for prescreening, and professional development support, provide resources that extend beyond the OFP week.

Training Features

• Solo with Professional Orchestra
  Each Fellow selects a piece of their choosing to perform.

• Individual Coachings Every Day
  To provide the highest quality experience, Fellows receive at least one (usually two or three!) individual coachings daily in addition to the other training and professional development activities.

• 1:1 Instruction with team members from Europes premier opera houses.

• Daily masterclasses (working 1:1) with OFP’s exclusive team.
  Masterclasses run the entire day, concurrently with individual coachings.

• Exclusive professional development opportunities, available only to OFP Fellows.

• Programming includes as many as 48 hours of concurrent programing each day.

Recording & Media Resources

• HD Photo & Video with professional orchestra for each Fellow.

• HD Video recordings with piano.

• Professional Website support for Fellows.

Cultural Events and Activities

• Tickets to cultural events, concerts and activities. 

• Custom experiences and excursions

Solo With Orchestra

OFP’s training focuses on the Voice Fellows solo repertoire. Each Fellow selects a piece of their choosing to record with a professional czech orchestra.

Professional photographers and videographers are onsite all week, providing tangible multi-media takeaways; central to the OFP experience. All Voice Fellows receive professional HD video recordings with orchestra and piano, and professional performance images.

Participants work with the Illinois Sport and Performance Institute (ISPI). ISPI’s team offers tools and guidance to build confidence, empower strength in competition, provide strategies to navigate challenging training environments, manage distractions and optimize performance.

ISPI is a proud member of the USIOC - US Olympic Registry and regularly consult with athletes and musicians of all levels internationally.

The OFP Experience

Central of OFP’s mission is fostering a community where each Fellow feels seen, respected and encouraged in their work. All programing is customized towards each singers goals, with tangible takeaways (recordings and other professional materials), social events, cultural activities, etc. making the impact of the program extend well past the program week.

Opernfest Prague 2026

OFP 2026 will be held from July 5-12, 2026.
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