Laura Tosato’s journey to International Singing Camp® began on Christmas Eve, many months before she arrived in Puglia. Under the Christmas tree, her mother had prepared a decidedly unusual gift: a giant balloon for Laura to burst. Inside was a small piece of paper bearing just a few words: "International Singing Camp, 13–17 July 2026." Laura did not know exactly what to expect, but her reaction was immediate. "I didn’t know anything about it, but I cried tears of joy. What a