Ghenady Meirson (Ghena)
Founder and Music Director
Russian Opera Workshop

FACULTY
Academy of Vocal Arts
Curtis Institute of Music

Biography

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Benita Valente
Soprano
Vocal Master Class

FACULTY
Academy of Vocal Arts
Metropolitan Opera
Marlboro Music Festival

Biography

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Michael Eberhard
Audition Master Class

OPERA PHILADELPHIA
Artistic Administrator

Biography

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Elise Auerbach
Opera/Voice Coach

Opera/Voice Coach
Temple University
Biography

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Daron Hagen
Composer
Special Guest Speaker

OPERAS:
Little Nemo in Slumberland
Amelia
Shining Brow
Bandanna
Vera of Las Vegas
New York Stories
The Antient Concert

Biography

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Dr. Julia Zavadsky
Chorus Master

Faculty
Temple University
Rutgers University 
Biography

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Dr. Sharon Bain
Russian Language Class

Lecturer in Russian
Bryn Mawr College

Co-Director of Bryn Mawr Russian Flagship Program

Biography

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Thor Eckert 
Professional Development Coach
Audition Master Class

FACULTY
Academy of Vocal Arts

Read YAP Tracker Interview
Finding your path: Interview with Thor Eckert of the Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA)


Biography

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Donald St. Pierre
Opera/Voice Coach

FACULTY
Curtis Institute of Music
Opera Voice Coach

Biography

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Michele Scanlon
Opera/Voice Coach

Opera/Voice Coach

Academy of Vocal Arts
Biography

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William Stone
Baritone
Vocal Master Class

FACULTY
Academy of Vocal Arts

Curtis Institute of Music, Adjunct Faculty 

Voice Faculty, Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program, Washington National Opera

Biography

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