Louisville native Theo Harrah has been selected as one of the 28 artists from a pool of more than 1,500 international applicants to participate in the Merola Opera Program’s 2026 cohort.
This year’s cohort of participants comes from Australia, China, South Korea, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom, as well as across North America, including the United States, Mexico, and Canada, according to the Merola Opera Program.
San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program is one of the most prestigious opera training programs in the world for aspiring singers, pianists, and stage directors, where participants attend master classes and private coaching. There are also parts of the program that teach the participants about PR, financial planning, and skills beyond honing their craft that will benefit them throughout their careers.
“Up-and-coming Opera stars”
All participants will be involved in or performing at the Meola Summer Festival this upcoming summer. The festival showcases the “up-and-coming Opera stars” of this year’s cohort. The dates for the festival have not been announced…