Mission Statement
The Marcello Giordani Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the help and support of young opera singers to enable them to pursue and achieve their career goals and to succeed on international opera stages.
The Foundation is committed to the promotion of opera in general, and Italian Opera in particular, and to the creation of a new generation of dedicated performing artists who will serve as ambassadors of Italian culture and language through their art throughout the world, and particularly in the U.S.
Under the guidance of Marcello Giordani, the Foundation will establish, organize and sponsor master classes, seminars, and summer programs in the U.S and abroad, as well as provide encouragement, training opportunities, career assistance and financial support, including scholarships and awards, to promising and talented young singers. Many of them will be the great singers of tomorrow, and it is with them that the future of opera resides. It is the goal of the Foundation to contribute actively to their success.
Media
Angela Meade: "lo Son L'umile" from ADRIANA MECOUVREUR
Fundraising Gala Concert, October 31, 2011 - Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY
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Marcello Giordani & Zachary Nelson: "O Fond du Temple" from LE PECHEURS DE PERLES
Fundraising Gala Concert, October 31, 2011 - Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY
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Marcello Giordani: "Celeste Aida" from AIDA
Fundraising Gala Concert, October 31, 2011 - Merkin Concert Hall, New York, NY
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News & Events
The Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition February 27 - March 3, 2012
6 November 2011
The Marcello Giordani Foundation, in collaboration with the Gerda Lissner Foundation, will organize the Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition. The Competition, now in its second edition, has as it's objective to lead talented young singers toward a successful career on the operatic stage. To this end, the MGF proposes to organize two selections, the first one to take place in New York from February 27th to March 3rd, 2012, and the second in Italy at the Teatro della Fortuna of Fano from May 9th to May 14th 2012.
MGF Fundraising Concert October 31
31 October 2011
Join Marcello Giordani and Met Opera colleague Angela Meade for an evening of arias and duet dedicated to the memory of Tenor Salvatore Licitra.
Special guests include singers from the Marcello Giordani Vocal Competition in Catania, Italy.
Legendary soprano Renata Scotto will be honored with the MGF Lifetime Achievement Award.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Marcello Giordani Vocal Competition to be held in New York in Feburary 2012.
Masterclass of Advanced Vocal Specialization for Opera Singers
19 September 2011
The Marcello Giordani Foundation, in collaboration with the Teatro Massimo V. Bellini of Catania, announces the opening of the third edition of the Masterclass of advanced vocal specialization in the Italian and French opera repertoire for young opera singers.
The course will take place at the Teatro Massimo Bellini of Catania from September 19 to 24, 2011.
Competition Rules & Regulations (PDF)
Participant Application Form (PDF)
Auditor Application Form (PDF)