Fabio Armiliato, one of the most important tenors on the international opera scene, is in town to train young Asian opera singers in Bangkok before delivering a final concert, at 140 Wireless Building, Witthayu Road, on Sunday at 2.30pm.
Opera is one of Italy’s greatest cultural treasures, a powerful combination of music, theatre and emotion that has captivated audiences for centuries. In 2023, Italian opera singing was added to Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, reaffirming its place as a universal language of beauty and artistic excellence.
Thailand has a vibrant classical music scene, with conservatories, academies and universities devoted to the art. Yet, opportunities for young singers to train at true international standards remain rare.
This is where Bel Canto International comes in, offering a new project designed to give promising Asian opera singers the chance to refine their technique and develop their artistry under the guidance of maestro Armiliato as well as Chiara Giudice, a brilliant soprano.
“Bel Canto is not just about technique — it is about telling stories, sharing emotions and touching people’s hearts. I am thrilled to bring this tradition to Bangkok and to work with such talented young singers,” said Armiliato.
The project features a nine-day opera singing masterclass currently running at Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Music School, 2nd floor of Kian Gwan III Building, Witthayu Road, until Saturday.
It will conclude with a final showcase concert on Sunday, where young singers — three sopranos and four tenors — will perform alongside the maestro, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience the richness of Italian opera tradition in the Kingdom.
This initiative is presented by the Italian Cultural Institute of Bangkok, in collaboration with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.