PREMIERE OPERA FOUNDATION
An internationally acclaimed 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization
dedicated to the promotion & preservation of the operatic art form.
WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE PARIS BAGUETTE AS THE OFFICIAL CORPORATE SPONSOR FOR THE 2023 INTERNATIONAL VOCAL COMPETITION AND ALL 2024 FOUNDATION EVENTS!
BIG NEWS!
Our Mission:
PROMOTE & PRESERVE.
Our Programs
Vocal competition
The Premiere Opera Foundation’s International Vocal Competition assembles the most esteemed operatic judging panels, consisting of elite industry professionals, and world renowned superstars, to discover and honor the most promising, up and coming, young opera singers in the world today.
scholarships & Awards
The Foundation is proud to offer generous awards and special prizes to the winners of our Vocal Competition, as well as to provide them with incredible opportunities to advance their careers, including scholarship to our prestigious, Premiere Opera Vocal Arts Institute, held in the stunning Puglia region of Italy each summer.
Masterclasses & Professional Development seminars
Our Masterclasses are led by world-class master teachers who work intimately with selected singers on all aspects of vocal technique, dramatic interpretation, and repertoire, as well as our Professional Development Seminars which explore valuable career insights, and access to networking within the community.
Our Impact
$250,000+
Scholarships & Awards
In seven short years, the Foundation has given out to what is valued at over $250,000 in monetary prizes, scholarships, and special awards to top international emerging artists.
3000+
STATISTICS
The past seven years have brought us a combined total of 3000+ applicants from 75+ different countries around the world.
90k+
ONLINE REACH
The Foundation has a combined total of over 90K+ international, passionate, and active social media followers and mailing list subscribers from all over the world.
Get Involved
Whether you apply for one of our programs, volunteer, or make a donation to the foundation, you will be contributing to helping us fulfill our mission of promoting & preserving the operatic art form.
Collaboration OPPORTUNITIES
Help us to execute one of our important upcoming programs and International Vocal Competition.
Make a Donation
Your donation, big or small, will help support & grow our annual programming.