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                              INTERNATIONAL OPERA STAR, DOLORA ZAJICK JOINS OAC ADVISORY BOARD

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                              Dolora Zajick, one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of our time, joins the OAC Advisory Board.  Click here for the press release.

                              OPERA ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES ITS FULL SEASON OF OPERATIC EVENTS

                              The Opera Academy of California, a program committed to training and promoting the talents of rising opera stars, launches a full summer season of exciting and educational operatic events.  Under the artistic direction of Yefim Maizel, the Opera Academy is an intensive training program that culminates in a variety of performances that are sure to please audiences of all ages.  To purchase tickets to all of our events, please visit our calendar.  Download the press release.

                              CRITICALLY PRAISED MEZZO SOPRANO CATHERINE COOK JOINS OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES

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                              Performing in some of the greatest opera houses in the country, mezzo soprano Catherine Cook is not only delighting audiences on some of the world's greatest stages, but she is also a highly coveted teacher and leader of workshops.  This summer, Ms. Cook will work one-on-one with the Emerging Artists from the Opera Academy of California as part of the program's brilliant Master Class Series.  To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts.  Download the press release.

                              HIGHLY ACCLAIMED OPERA STAGE DIRECTOR FEATURED IN THE OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES

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                              Lotfi Mansouri has long been prominent as both a stage a general director is the world's greatest opera houses.  From La Scala to San Francisco, Mr. Mansouri has applied his wealth of knowledge and his unique brilliance to producing great opera and great opera singers.  This summer, Mr. Mansouri will dedicate an evening to working with the Emerging Artists of the Opera Academy of California in an exciting Master Class event.  To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts.  Download the press release.

                              RENOWNED OPERA COACH ERIE MILLS JOINS OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES

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                              As a performer, coloratura soprano Erie Mills has received great praise in the world's greatest opera houses.  As a music and diction coach, Ms. Mills has worked with some of the most talented young singers across the country.  This summer, Ms. Mills will be working one-on-one with the Opera Academy of California Emerging Artists as part of the program's Master Class Series.  This event is open to the public.  To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts.  Download the press release.

                              SAN FRANCISCO OPERA DIRECTOR SHERI GREENAWALD BEGINS OAC MASTER CLASS SERIES

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                              International artist and San Francisco Opera Director Sheri Greenawald commences the Opera Academy of California Master Class Series on Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00 pm.  Ms. Greenawald will be working with Emerging Artists as part of the program's Master Class Series.  This event is open to the public.  To purchase tickets, please visit: Old First Concerts.  Download the press release.

                              BAY AREA PRESS WELCOMES OPERA ACADEMY OF CALIFORNIA IN ITS INAUGURAL SEASON

                              The Opera Academy of California is taking center stage in the San Francisco spotlight on summer music events.  The Examiner and San Francisco Classical Voice are among the many who anticipate a great summer season!

                              OAC ANNOUNCES ITS 2011 ARIA CONCERT AND MASTER CLASS SERIES

                              Opera Academy of California announces its Summer Aria Concert Series and Master Class Series.  Aria Concerts will be presented by the Emerging Artists of this summer's program, and the Master Class Series will feature world-renowned artists.  Download the press release.

                              DMITRI HVOROSTOVSKY JOINS OAC ADVISORY BOARD

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                              International artist and the star of the current Metropolitan Opera production of "Simone Boccanegra", baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky joins the Advisory Board of the Opera Academy of California! Download the press release.