Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2025-26 season.

The season opens with a New Artist Recital under music director José Meléndez.

Performance Date: Sept. 26, 2025

Then comes the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition under music director Danielle Orlando.

Performance Date: Oct. 4, 2025

Tara Faircloth will direct Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Joseph Colaneri conducts.

Performance Date: Nov. 8 – Dec. 2, 2025

Then in January, Josh Miller stages Strauss’ “Capriccio.” Luke Housner conducts.

Performance Date: Jan. 17 – 25, 2026

John de los Santos will direct Bellini’s “I Capuleti e i Montecchi.” Michelle Rofrano conducts.

Performance Date: Feb. 28 – March 7, 2026

Verdi’s “Falstaff” will get a production by Chas Rader-Shieber. Steven White conducts.

Performance Date: April 18 – May 5, 2026

The season ends with a Farewell recital.

Performance Date: May 15, 2026