About OFP

The Voice Fellow Program at Opernfest Prague is designed for singers ready to refine their craft at the highest level.

For many young artists, the time after conservatory or university is the most pivotal. It calls for continued technical and stylistic development, yet professional theaters expect these skills to be fully in place before engaging a singer. The Voice Fellow Program bridges this gap, offering intensive, individualized training that supports both artistic growth and professional readiness.

Fellows work one-on-one with leaders from Europe’s premier opera houses, focusing on the technical, stylistic, and dramatic dimensions of performance. In an environment that is both supportive and demanding, each singer is encouraged to refine their artistry, strengthen their stagecraft, and prepare with confidence for the next phase of their career.

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.

• Website Support for Fellows professional webpages.

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.

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