Introduction
Opera Workshop 2027 is an international gathering that transforms Uruguay into a space for artistic exchange, creation, training and engagement with the wider community.
Over the course of two weeks, 12 emerging artists from Latin America will work alongside leading international opera professionals associated with the Royal Ballet & Opera in London, the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, in an environment where artistic excellence is built through collaboration.
This edition will take place from 25 January to 7 February 2027, hosted at the Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA) in Manantiales, Uruguay.
The project brings together artists, institutions, audiences, students, businesses and organisations in an open and inclusive environment, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, performances, international connections and new collaborations across the region.
Opera Workshop 2027 promotes artistic excellence and the pursuit of international collaboration opportunities for emerging Latin American singers, strengthening exchange between cultural institutions and establishing a leading platform for opera training in Latin America, contributing to the development of Uruguay's and the wider region's artistic ecosystem.
OUR MISSION
Our Team
An International Collaborative Network
Opera Workshop 2027 is made possible through the collaboration of institutions committed to artistic excellence and the training of new generations of performers.
The programme brings together the work of the Jette Parker Artists Programme of the Royal Ballet & Opera, Fundación Pablo Atchugarry, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
*The JPAP is generously supported by the OAK Foundation.
During the two weeks, participants will undertake an intensive training programme covering the following areas:
Vocal Technique and Musical Interpretation
Repertoire Coaching
Work with a Répétiteur
Movement and Physical Expression
Dramatic Interpretation and Stage Presence
Languages for Singers
Professional Development
Through these activities, participants will strengthen the skills and tools necessary for their artistic growth and future professional development.
As part of Opera Workshop 2027’s commitment to cultural outreach, the programme will include masterclasses open to the public, a programme of concerts and recitals throughout the two-week training period, and a Latin American Closing Gala at the Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA), where participants will present the repertoire they have developed throughout the workshop.
Training
Partner Institutions
An International Collaboration for Artistic Excellence
Opera Workshop 2027 is the result of a partnership between internationally renowned institutions committed to the training and development of new generations of opera artists.
The collaboration between cultural and academic organisations in Uruguay and the United Kingdom makes it possible to offer a high-level professional development experience in a unique environment, promoting artistic exchange and strengthening ties between Latin America and some of the world’s leading opera institutions.
Royal Ballet and Opera
Jette Parker Artists Programme
The Jette Parker Artists Programme is a professional artistic development programme of the Royal Ballet & Opera in London, designed to support young artists of exceptional talent in the early stages of their international careers.
Through a high-level professional environment, its participants — including singers, stage directors, conductors, répétiteurs and ballet musicians — work alongside leading professionals from the worlds of opera and dance. The programme combines performance experience, training, coaching and mentorship, allowing artists to develop their practice within one of the world’s leading opera institutions.
Established in 2001, the programme has helped launch the careers of numerous artists who have subsequently achieved international recognition. In addition to its young artists programme, it offers courses, residencies, observerships and other training opportunities aimed at broadening access and strengthening the future talent of the performing arts.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Atchugarry (MACA)
Fundación Pablo Atchugarry
As the institutional sponsor of Opera Workshop 2027, the Foundation hosts the programme and provides the support necessary for its realisation, offering a space where art, education and nature come together to foster a comprehensive artistic experience.
The Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art (MACA), located in Manantiales, Uruguay, is a space dedicated to contemporary art that brings together exhibition, education, culture and nature. Established through the initiative of Fundación Pablo Atchugarry and inaugurated in 2022, the museum is set within an extensive natural landscape that includes exhibition galleries, a cinema, theatre, library, educational spaces, an amphitheatre and a sculpture park.
Its collection includes works by prominent Uruguayan, Latin American and international artists, while its programme features temporary exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, lectures, seminars and workshops. This diversity makes MACA a meeting point for different artistic disciplines and audiences.
The project seeks to bring contemporary art closer to the community while positioning Uruguay within the international circuit of major exhibitions. The relationship between art, landscape, education and cultural experience is one of the institution’s defining characteristics.
Royal Academy of Music
Founded in 1822, the Royal Academy of Music is one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious music institutions and an internationally recognised centre for the training of musicians. Its mission combines more than two centuries of tradition with an open and forward-looking approach to the future of music.
The Academy brings together students and artists from more than 60 countries and offers training across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from performance and composition to conducting, jazz, opera and contemporary music. Its environment fosters collaboration, the exchange of ideas and the development of each artist’s individual voice.
In addition to providing outstanding academic and artistic training, the institution offers numerous performance opportunities and the chance to work alongside internationally renowned musicians who participate as teachers, mentors, collaborators and guest artists. In this way, the Royal Academy seeks not only to train exceptional musicians, but also to play an active role in shaping the future of music.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is one of the United Kingdom’s leading institutions for professional arts education, located in the heart of London. Since its foundation in 1880, the School has trained generations of musicians, actors, artists and creative industry professionals.
Its programmes encompass music, drama, production and design, combining rigorous professional training with a strong spirit of innovation and experimentation. Students work closely with specialist teachers, visiting artists and industry professionals within an international and multidisciplinary environment.
Guildhall views artistic training as a process that brings together technical excellence, creativity and professional practice. Its facilities, performance venues and extensive programme of events provide students with opportunities to develop their own artistic voice and prepare for professional careers in the performing arts.