Faculty
Hugo Vera, TenorArtistic Director
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Raffaele Cipriano, ConductorMaster Faculty ~ Director of Music
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Marie Te Hapuku, SopranoMaster Faculty ~ Vocal DirectorNew Zealand Maori soprano Marie Te Hapuku joined the Metropolitan Opera artist roster in 2010 as immediate cover for Lina in Verdi's Stifelio. Her roles include Aida, Leonora, Amelia, Turandot, Tosca, Fiordiligi, Maddalena, Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, at principal theaters in Tokyo, Bercelona, Sydney, the United States, and New Zealand.
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Jim Meredith, Vocal CoachMaster Faculty ~ Private Coaching, Masterclasses, Performance PianistAs a solo pianist, vocal and instrumental accompanist, and conductor in America, Europe and Asia, Mr. Meredith's work has brought him to collaboration with Elly Ameling, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf, Eleanor Steber, and Gerald Moore. He is a also frequent musical partner with mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, and just performed with her at Christmastime.
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Kristin Roach, ConductorMaster Faculty ~ Conductor & Vocal Coach
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Marco Bellussi, Stage DirectorMaster Faculty ~ Theater & Stage Direction
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Ricardo Cambri, PianistMaster Faculty ~ Collaborative Pianist
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