Daniel Ferro Vocal Program

We’re just 3 weeks away from the start of the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program’s 32nd Year in Greve in Chianti, Italy! Please consider Making A Contribution as it is vital to maintain the high quality and personal attention given to our participants, which has become a trademark of the program. We are looking forward to another summer of bringing together talented singers to benefit from our impressive International Faculty & Guest Artists who Continue Daniel’s Legacy of “𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏”.
To Donate in support of Daniel’s Legacy and the artists of the future please visit https://danielferrovocalprogram.org/donate/

Albergo da Verrazzano has been the official residence for the singers, faculty and guest artists of the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program for the past 31 Years! Rosella Rossi and her family have welcomed us each year with open arms and their sumptuous daily breakfast! Well known for its traditional Tuscan Cuisine, the Albergo has hosted many dinners for family, friends and faculty over the years. What a pleasure to be back in the heart of the piazza of Greve!
For more information about our 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒚 visitors program, please visit https://danielferrovocalprogram.org/insiders-view-of-tuscany/

We are pleased to celebrate the ongoing success of our former participants! Dušica Bijelić has attended the vocal program as a participant and in recent years as a guest artist. She continued to work with Maestro Ferro during her time in New York. She continues to make wonderful strides in the opera and performing arts community. Follow her journey at on Instagram!
From the Royal Opera House to leading stages across Europe and the U.S., lyric soprano Dušica Bijelić has established herself as a captivating and versatile artist. A former Jette Parker Young Artist—named by The Independent as one of the “Bright Young Things in the Arts”—she brings a distinctive blend of vocal radiance and
dramatic depth to every performance.
Bijelić has been winning over audiences since childhood, when her recitation of poetry in competitions led to her becoming a child TV star as the host of a Serbian national television program for children. Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina and raised in Serbia, she began her musical training at eight and continued her studies in Belgrade, Vienna, Rome, and New York, working with renowned mentors and participating in many masterclasses, including with Renée Fleming’s at Carnegie Hall.
A laureate of numerous international competitions, she was awarded First Prize at Career Bridges (New York), the Huang Tzu Prize in Shanghai, the Audience Prize at the Wildbad Rossini Festival, and First Prize at the Nikola Cvejić Competition, and was a finalist at the Paris Opera and Ferruccio Tagliavini Competitions.
In 2019, she began her engagement as a principal soprano at Theater Bielefeld, singing roles such as Contessa Almaviva, Marguerite, Mimì, Rusalka, Tatiana, Rosalinde, Micaëla, Zazá, Alice Ford, Blanche (A Streetcar Named Desire), Stella/Antonia (Hoffmann), and Ellen Orford (Peter Grimes). She has also appeared as soloist in major concert works including Poulenc’s Gloria, Brahms’s Requiem, and Verdi’s Requiem.
Other performances have taken her to the Royal Opera House, Teatro Real Madrid, Teatro Verdi Trieste, the Aix-en-Provence Festival, Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Opera de Wallonie, and on tour to the National Opera in Rio de Janeiro. Recent highlights include two gala concerts with José Carreras. A future project of particular note is her next production in Bielefeld, where she will appear as Leonora in Il Trovatore.

Il Palagio in Panzano in Chianti was our "home away from home" for 17 years! Monia and Franco have developed and expanded this jewel of a location over the past years. Originally the structure was a 13 Century Crusader's house with a tunnel which connected to Panzano. I, personally, hold so many fond memories of my time with Daniel which were filled with Sunday Lunches under the charming Pergola with friends and family, lazy afternoons poolside and spectacular sunsets with an Aperol Spritz.
We are thrilled to have our friends and 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓'𝒔 continue to enjoy the authentic Tuscan apartments and enjoy Il Palagio's superb Chianti wine and delicious cuisine.
For more information about our 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒚 visitors program, please visit https://danielferrovocalprogram.org/insiders-view-of-tuscany/

Join us as an 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓 to enjoy our favorite spots in Greve in Chianti! Villa Le Barone is our special recommendation for those seeking a luxurious stay in Greve in Chianti and in Panzano, offering a delicious breakfast each day in a casual and harmonious atmosphere with breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
Over the past 32 years Daniel and I have always stayed at the Villa Le Barone for a few days during our stay in Greve and in Panzano. This historic hotel has always been our first choice for our visitors and family.
About the Hotel - Once home to the famous Tuscan Della Robbia family, Villa le Barone has been graciously converted into a hotel without losing any of its original character and charm. Situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico country, among the vineyards and olive groves of one of the most beautiful and historic regions of Italy, it is an ideal hotel for those who seek peace and tranquility. With its large garden, swimming pool and tennis court, Le Barone invites you to relax in what are truly delightful surroundings.
Join Us for an 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒚 through the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program, July 13 - 24, 2026! For more information about our 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒚 visitors program, please visit https://danielferrovocalprogram.org/insiders-view-of-tuscany/

We are thrilled to celebrate the ongoing success of our former participants! Alexander Hajek, was also a longtime student of Daniel Ferro and a recurring participant in the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program in Greve in Chianti. Alexander continues to make wonderful strides in the opera and performing arts community. Follow his journey at on Instagram!
Verdian Baritone Alexander Hajek has been described as “entrancing, engaging, and as cool as the devil” (Opera News).
Mr. Hajek is a graduate of St. Michael’s Choir School, the Royal Conservatory, The Juilliard School of Music, and both the Canadian Opera Company young artist and Dresden’s Semperoper Junges Ensemble programs.
He has won several international awards including the George London Foundation, Liedrkranz Competition, and the Oratorio Society of New York.
His professional vocal career (which also includes recital and concert work) has taken him all over Europe, North America, the Middle East and even the Arctic.
He currently resides in Toronto where he is coproducing his own Opera R***e show which is being hailed as “opera’s greatest hope for survival” (Toronto Star).

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟑𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟑 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝟐𝟒!
Experience the magic of Tuscany with our talented group of singers from around the world and enjoy two glorious Concerts to Celebrate our 32nd Year and to honor Daniel Ferro’s Legacy.
*𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟕 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟏:𝟏𝟓 - 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐢 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨 - 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢
*𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟒 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟏:𝟏𝟓 - 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐒. 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞 - 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢
There are a few remains spaces available in the program, To Apply or to Join Us for our Insider’s View of Tuscany, please contact [email protected], + 1 917-623-6053 or Visit www.DanielFerroVocalProgram.org

As we prepare to begin the 32nd year of the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program in Greve in Chianti, Italy, we are continuing to seek contributions to keep the fee affordable for all of our singers. We’re very proud of the successes of our past scholarship recipients as they continue to excel! We are looking forward to another summer of bringing together talented singers to benefit from our impressive International Faculty & Guest Artists who Continue Daniel’s Legacy of “𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏”.
Please consider making a contribution in support of Daniel’s Legacy and the artists of the future by donating here https://danielferrovocalprogram.org/donate/

We are thrilled to celebrate the ongoing success of our former participants! Hakeem Henderson, who joined us in Greve in 2024, continues to make wonderful strides in the opera and performing arts community. Follow his journey at on Instagram!
Hakeem Henderson is a versatile performer whose repertoire spans from Classical to Contemporary works. His stage roles include Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi), Don Curzio (Le Nozze di Figaro), Vain Man/Snake (The Little Prince), Fortunato (The Cask of Amontillado), Street Chorus (MASS) and Rapunzel’s Prince (Into the Woods), and (Big Deal) West Side Story.
Henderson’s concert appearances include performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Dubois’ Seven Last Words of Christ, Dvořák’s Stabat Mater, Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music, Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio.
His accolades include the Encouragement Award for the Maryland District of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, third place and the Audience Favorite Award at the 2020 Boulder Bach Festival’s World Bach Competition, as well as finalist placements in several other competitions.
Henderson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD, and a Master’s degree from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK. He has participated in prestigious programs such as the Gerdine Young Artist Program at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program in Greve, Italy.
In addition to his classical work, Henderson is an accomplished writer, producer, and performer of popular music. His original work has been featured on Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It and BBC Music Introducing in Manchester.
Henderson is currently in his first year as a Cafritz Young Artist at Washington National Opera and serves as a Brand Ambassador for the Denyce Graves Foundation.

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟑𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟑 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝟐𝟒! 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝!
We welcome Active Singers at various levels, Auditors, Past Participants and Lovers of Music to join our International Faculty & Guest Artists to Continue Daniel’s Legacy of “𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏”. Guests are invited through 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒆𝒘 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒖𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒚 to come visit for a day or a week and take part in all the festivities.
Visit our website for more information https://danielferrovocalprogram.org/program-information-2026/