About Canto
Soprano Hiroko Soshin as Suor Angelica
Canto Louisville, 2023
Canto is a professional, international opera training program for emerging artists, focusing on the complete artistic toolbox, from private coachings to full productions.
Since 2015, it has provided young singers from around the world with one-of-a-kind vocal programs.
Our leadership and faculty are long-time colleagues, performers, gifted teachers, and coaches. With experience in major opera houses, our team has come together to focus on musical style and expression, languages, and dramatic interpretation.
Training programs are necessary for young artists aspiring to a future career in the opera industry. Canto provides much-needed continuity in training for each artist through intensive and customized coaching and full productions.
Canto's integrated approach leads to sustainable improvements, translating into incredible performances from the next generation of world-class opera singers.
canto’s Fundamentals
Canto Vocal Programs is an international organization for talented singers of all levels and backgrounds.
Canto’s teaching method is tailored to each participant's needs, offering individual mentorship, affordable training at the highest level, and performance opportunities.
— our mission
Opera can play a vital role in enriching communities by telling stories that excite and connect us in a meaningful way.
We create productions and performances that remove many of the barriers that make opera seem “distant” and make opera accessible and affordable to diverse audiences. We believe that opera can also be performed in unexpected venues and non-traditional spaces, extending its reach to new audiences of all ages and social backgrounds.
We envision a world where all young artists with high potential have equal access to the best training, career guidance and support, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socioeconomic background.
We aspire to showcase our talented singers in concerts and stage productions that innovate while keeping the utmost respect for operatic tradition, using music as our guide.
— our vision
It is our conviction that opera should have a prominent place in the 21st century.
Our creative approach – from productions to concerts and the way we teach – keeps opera vibrant and relevant.
We are passionate about the art form and aim to share our enthusiasm with our sponsors, colleagues, and audiences.
We approach our daily work with a high level of integrity. We are respectful, professional and transparent in all of our interactions.
Canto fosters an inclusive environment— creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe, and where singers are encouraged to discover their own artistic voice.