Welcome to Bel Cantanti, an opera company within the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area
devoted to giving performance experience to both seasoned and aspiring professionals.
Between the beautiful singing and glorious music, you will find yourself thoroughly captivated.
"Bel Cantanti Opera continues to be one of the best kept musical secrets
in the Washington area."
AllArtsreview4u
AllArtsreview4u
"The future of opera as fun rather than spectacle or museum piece, lies
with such groups as Bel Cantanti Opera."
Washington Post
Washington Post
"Bel Cantanti… reaffirmed the belief that we are living in a golden age
of opera and the hope that opera in America has a promising feature. Bel
Cantanti … makes the special magic of opera happen.”
Washington Post
Washington Post
“… an absolute delight for opera aficionados and the perfect opportunity
for timid newbies to be surprised at just how much fun opera can be.”
Washington Times
Washington Times
"Bel Cantanti Opera has emerged as a great showcase for area talent."
Arlington Weekly News TV
Arlington Weekly News TV
"Bel Cantanti…shows a serious, focused orientation, high ambition and
significant potential."
Washington Post
Washington Post
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Auditions
Bel Cantanti Opera Company auditions singers in the end of the season, in May. Please join our mailing list to receive an announcement about the season auditions. Auditions are held at the Catholic University of America, The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, 111 Ward Hall, The Catholic University of America, 620 Michigan Ave. NE Washington D.C. 20064.
Dr. Katerina Souvorova, General and Artistic Director of BCO auditions singers during the year also. To request audition, please send the application (download it here), your currect resume, headshot and recording if available at auditions@belcantanti.com