The NeemranaMusic Foundation
A recognised Charitable Trust founded in 2004 by Francis WacziargPromoting Western classical music and cultural exchange between East and WestFrancis Wacziarg began his career in India as a French diplomat in 1970 and remained deeply involved in heritage and the artsCo-founder of Neemrana Hotels, founder-member of INTACH and the India Foundation for the Arts, Francis Wacziarg became an Indian citizen in 1990He believed India’s monuments and remarkable local talent made the country a natural destination for operaTraining Indian singers to international standards through choirs, scholarships and the Neemrana Music AcademyThe Neemrana Music Academy was established in 2018, while annual scholarships help young Indian artists pursue studies abroadOpera training culminates in major performances acclaimed by audiences across IndiaThe Foundation is headed by Ms. Aude Priya WacziargThe only local institution dedicated to training Indian opera talent with Indian soloistsOpera productions include Le Fakir of Benares (2002), La Traviata (2009), Don Pasquale (2012), Romeo et Juliette (2014), The Republic of Love (2018), La Vie Parisienne (2023) and The Magic Flute (2025)
Graphite sketch of a piano master class at The Neemrana Music Foundation

Learning · exchange · practice

Workshops.

By bringing voice and music teachers from abroad, The Neemrana Music Foundation works to strengthen the skills of young artists across India—from vocal technique to repertoire discovery.

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Workshop announcement

The next workshop.

Programme updates

To be announced soon.

Workshops & master classes

The annual programme.

A regular cycle of visiting faculty, focused study and access for emerging talent.

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Six courses every year

At least six courses are organised annually with visiting international music professionals.

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Singing intensives

Voice coach Jasmin Martorell leads a month-long singing workshop every trimester.

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In-house workshops

Regular sessions help singers strengthen vocal technique, interpretation and musical confidence.

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Repertoire discovery

Other visiting artists guide singers through specific repertoires and performance traditions.

Access through sponsorship

For every workshop, sponsorship is given to selected talents.

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Workshop programme · 2013–2025

Artists who shared
their craft.

Conductors, singers, instrumentalists, composers and pedagogues from India and abroad have expanded the Foundation’s culture of learning through focused workshops and master classes.

MM
2025

Maestro Massimo Iannone

Conductor

Italy

GB
2024

Gabriella Boda Rechner

Conductor

KR
2023

Katia Ricciarelli

Mozart opera

M
2022

Musikaa

Hungarian folk music

Hungary

AS
2022

Adriano Spampanato

Piano

Italy

DB
2022

Daniele Buccio

Piano

Italy

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A continuing practice

Skills that travel.
Knowledge that stays.

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International guest faculty

Regular workshops introduce Indian artists to international approaches in vocal technique, interpretation and repertoire. Scholarships help ensure that strong students from across India can participate.

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Coaching for music teachers

The Foundation also organises coaching sessions for teachers in music schools, helping develop a stronger community of skilled educators who can carry this knowledge forward.