FIO ITALIA 2026 Faculty
The experience and depth of our faculty is unique to Festival of International Opera. Their wealth of knowledge both as international performers and pedagogues, as well as their commitment to each student’s development, remains unparalleled. Each participant will have access to this remarkable faculty and amazing staff on a daily basis in lessons, coachings, and rehearsals. To read a faculty/staff member’s bio, click on their headshot.
Check back for updates as we continue to plan for 2026!
Poliana Alves
Sara Chiesa
John De Haan
Nicole Kenley-Miller
Joshua May
Jeffrey Springer
Johnnie Bankens
Kristin Ditlow
Kathryn Hartgrove
Kathleen Kraulik
Patrick McNally
Teresa Winner Blume
Gail Dubinbaum
Dennis Jesse
Tedrin Lindsay
Tony Offerle
Tony Boutté
Thiago de Freitas
Adriana Kayama
John Massaro
Benjamin Smolder
FIO ITALIA 2026 Staff
Jayna Fry
Casey Margerum
Melanie Mortimore