Daniel Ferro Vocal Program

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/

Artist of the Week 20 Qs for Alexander Hajek The Artist of the Week is Canadian baritone Alexander Hajek. He will be singing the title role in Benevolence Opera Project's Don Giovanni at The Redwood Theatre on May 22nd. This week, Alexander chats with us about the role that had the greatest impact on him, surprising onstage moments and creatin...

La Cantina Ristorante Pizzeria is awaiting the arrival of the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program again this year! Our go-to place for fabulous pizza and Tuscan specialties. The season is not complete without our annual dinner. We’re very proud to have a pizza named after one of our singers, Phillip Stoddard, who has been a participant and a guest artist. Join us as an 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓 and be part of the festivities.
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/

Join us for our 32nd Season in Greve in Chianti, July 13-24, 2026! The two-week intensive training program includes daily sessions of Master Classes, Private Lessons, and Coachings with our outstanding Faculty. Throughout the Program, participants will perfect their craft in preparation for the two public performances on Friday, July 17 and Friday, July 24.
Our experienced international Faculty will include Florence Katz, Agnès Watson, Maria Silvana Pavan, Ira Siff and Daland Jones, all working together to continue Daniel’s legacy of “𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏."
To apply, please visit https://danielferrovocalprogram.org/program-information-2026/