Opera Conservatory
Formerly known as Chautauqua Voice Program
June 24–August 12, 2023
The Chautauqua Opera Conservatory is an intensive educational program that seeks to offer the highest caliber of training for young singers, 18 and older. Under the leadership of Marlena Kleinman Malas, a select group of singers study, coach, and perform in an idyllic setting on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution in western New York State.
For our 2023 season, Chautauqua will require all enrolled students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the time of arrival unless a medical exemption is secured by March 15. Please email smalinoski@chq.org for more information on medical exemptions.
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2023 Productions
Opera #1 with the Music School Festival Orchestra
Opera #2
Musical
Chautauqua offers large scholarships, most covering tuition and many covering the full cost. In 2022 we awarded scholarship to 100% of the students enrolled in the program.
Resident Faculty
Guest Faculty
Meet the 2023 Opera Conservatory
We are thrilled to share our conservatory artists for the 2023 summer season.
Apply
Chautauqua welcomes applications from talented students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious background. Admission is by application and audition for full-term students. Be sure to indicate your preference as to audition site.
Cost & General Information
Living costs, meal plans, tuition and deposit requirements for the upcoming season.
Opera Conservatory Faculty
Opera Conservatory faculty members, coaches and guest faculty.
About the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory and Facilities
The Chautauqua Opera Conservatory is an intensive educational program that seeks to offer the highest caliber of training for the young singer, 18 and older.
Video Archive
Take a look at past productions and master classes.