The contemporary landscape of cultural education faces unprecedented challenges in engaging younger generations with traditional art forms, particularly opera, which has historically struggled with accessibility. This paper presents the Opera Out of Opera 2 (OOO2) project, a pioneering international cooperation initiative co-funded by the Creative Europe programme, as an exemplary model for addressing new challenges in education and international collaboration within the cultural sector. OOO2 represents a transformative approach to opera education through a strategic partnership involving eight institutions across seven European countries, coordinated by the Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia in Rome. The consortium includes prestigious educational institutions such as Mozarteum University Salzburg, Oslo National Academy of the Arts, Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo do Porto, Nova Opera Ukraine, WallMuse France, Jeunesses Musicales Croatia, and the Association Européenne des Conservatoires, demonstrating the project's commitment to fostering genuine international educational cooperation. OOO2 addresses critical challenges in cultural education through innovative methodological approaches that integrate digital capabilities with traditional opera pedagogy. Building upon extensive research in audience development, engagement, and empowerment practices, OOO2 implements a multifaceted strategy encompassing five core objectives: developing social, visual, and digital engagement mechanisms for young audiences; creating and testing reduced, innovative opera formats; establishing comprehensive audience engagement strategies; co-creating highly innovative online opera experiences; and disseminating project outcomes across international networks. The project's systematic approach aims to transform opera from an elite cultural practice into an accessible, participatory learning experience. Through the development of a Progressive Web Application and implementation of participatory digital mechanisms, OOO2 creates new pathways for cultural learning that transcend geographical and institutional boundaries. The project's emphasis on itinerant and on-demand performances represents a paradigm shift in cultural education delivery, making opera education more flexible and responsive to contemporary learning preferences. The international cooperation dimension of OOO2 exemplifies best practices in cross-border educational collaboration, demonstrating how cultural institutions can leverage European funding mechanisms to create sustainable networks for knowledge exchange and pedagogical innovation. Preliminary findings suggest that OOO2's integrated approach successfully addresses traditional barriers to opera engagement among younger demographics while establishing a replicable model for international cooperation in cultural education. The project's emphasis on digital transformation, combined with its commitment to preserving artistic integrity, offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to modernize cultural education practices. This presentation will examine the project's methodological framework, analyze its innovative educational approaches, and discuss the implications of its international cooperation model.

Keywords: Opera, audience development, digital innovation, international cooperation, accessibility.