The EIB Institute is delighted maintain the second edition of Opera for Peace School (to be held in Paris between thirteen-20 April) as portion of its commitment to expand life skills and lift awareness of the business community and society at large about the vital role of artists as social entrepreneurs and peace ambassadors. This one-of-a-kind programme will offer thirteen emerging opera singers the opportunity to discover and expand their unique artistic identity as well as the life-skills needed for their career. It offers support, mentorship and empowerment to artists disadvantaged backgrounds who don’t have prepared access to career development and advancement opportunities, thus promoting social justice, equity and inclusion.
Out of one hundred eighty application forty-eight countries, the School has ed 13 talents twelve countries (including Ukraine, Iran and Russia) and five continents and will give them the tools to become self-sustainable professionals. But the ambition is also to generate and empower social entrepreneurs and ambassadors for peace who'll create an impact throughout the world, particularly in their countries other youthful people will look that becoming an artist is a possible option and a viable career path. Master classes will be held by acclaimed artists such as acclaimed artists such as Sumi Jo, Thomas Hampson, Etienne Dupuis, Brian Jagde and Ailyn Pérez; seminars will be provided by professionals different sectors focusing on an all set of soft and tough skills such as auditions preparation and career management; relation with social media; empowerment for “citizen artists” and cultural ambassadors relevant to society.
Alongside the EIB, eighteen partners cooperate with the Opera for Peace Academy, including La Ville de Paris, la Fondation BNP Paribas, Jeito Capital, Spencer Stuart and Opéra Comique. Based in Rome, Opera for Peace is a cultural movement working in six continents and serving as a reference for youthful singers: connecting, supporting, and promoting these outstanding artists through its network of Opera for Peace partners, advisors, ambassadors, and emerging artists.
