Mission Statement
The Marcello Giordani Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the help and support of young opera singers to enable them to pursue and achieve their career goals and to succeed on international opera stages.
The Foundation is committed to the promotion of opera in general, and Italian Opera in particular, and to the creation of a new generation of dedicated performing artists who will serve as ambassadors of Italian culture and language through their art throughout the world, and particularly in the U.S.
Under the guidance of Marcello Giordani, the Foundation will establish, organize and sponsor master classes, seminars, and summer programs in the U.S and abroad, as well as provide encouragement, training opportunities, career assistance and financial support, including scholarships and awards, to promising and talented young singers. Many of them will be the great singers of tomorrow, and it is with them that the future of opera resides. It is the goal of the Foundation to contribute actively to their success.
Media
Virginia Zeani’s Tribute – MGF Lifetime Achievements Award
Fundraising Gala Concert 12/08/2010 – Church of Saint Jean Baptiste, New York
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Nessun dorma (from "Turandot" by G. Puccini)
Featuring Marcello Giordani (Tenor) & Elda Laro (Piano)
Marcello Giordani Foundation Official Launch Concert & Presentation (Part 7)
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Juan Jose DeLeon: "Si, ritrovarla" from LA CENERENTOLA
Second Prize Winner - March 2012
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News & Events
Winners of the Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition
4 March 2012
The finals of the Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition were held at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center on March 3, 2012. 18 finalists were presented in concert accompanied by pianist Jonathan Kelly.
The competition, presented in collaboration with the Gerda Lissner Foundation, awarded $24,500 in cash prizes and a number of opportunity prizes including a role in a production of Falstaff at Teatro della Fortuna in Fano, Italy, a role in an opera at the Crested Butte Music Festival and a role or concert at the Vero Beach Opera in Florida.
Finals of the Marcello Giordani International Vocal Competition
3 March 2012
Come hear the stars of the future at the finals of the Marcello Giordani International Vocal Competition.
The Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition February 27 - March 3, 2012
6 November 2011
The Marcello Giordani Foundation, in collaboration with the Gerda Lissner Foundation, will organize the Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition. The Competition, now in its second edition, has as it's objective to lead talented young singers toward a successful career on the operatic stage. To this end, the MGF proposes to organize two selections, the first one to take place in New York from February 27th to March 3rd, 2012, and the second in Italy at the Teatro della Fortuna of Fano from May 9th to May 14th 2012.