Bavarian Opera Academy

 

The Bavarian Opera Academy is an opportunity for singers to work directly with Kalle Kanttila for audition training, as well as with renowned Psychologist and Mental Trainer Selin Tabak for Mental Performance Preperation. Kanttila Management organises monthly workshops in the Bavarian Opera Academy, and invites an esteemed Casting Director for the final day of the workshop to hear the singers - many who have received engagements based on their audition. The purpose of these workshops is to build bridges between singers and opera houses, and to assist young singers with their breakthrough in their international opera careers.

Bavarian Opera Academy Workshops take place in the beautiful and historic city of Regensburg, located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany.

Upcoming Workshops

All workshop dates and information (times, events, and which Casting Directors are attending for which workshops) can be found in the calendar, or in tabular form through the link below.

Course Selections

Audition Training

Professional feedback on Audition Repertoire and Performance with the Founder & CEO of one of Europe’s most influential agencies.

Mental Preperation

Mental Training for auditions with renowned Psychologist and Author Selin Tabak.

Casting Director Audition

Audition for a Casting Director from one of Europe’s leading Opera Houses.

A history of Success

Many Singers not only benefit from the skills they learn in the workshops, but are also directly engaged by the casting director they sing for during the final day audition.

Some recent examples include:

  • Astghik Khanamiryan in the title role of Turandot at Opera Köln

  • Shiki Inoue as Königin der Nacht in Die Zauberflöte at State Opera Hamburg

  • Bass Peter Dolinsek as a new soloist ensemble member at Opera Leipzig

  • Bass Roger Krebs as a new soloist ensemble member at Opera Regensburg

  • Tenor Hany Abdelzaher as a new soloist ensemble member at Opera Regensburg

  • Bass Doheon Kim as a new soloist ensemble member at Opera Radebeul

  • Mezzo Ilseyar Khayrullova as a new soloist ensemble member at State Opera Kassel

  • Baritone Dogugan Kuran as a new soloist ensemble member at Opera Magdeburg

  • Anja Samokhina as a permanent choir member at Opera Geneve

  • Feride Buyukdenktas as Sibel in Gegen die Wand at Opera Hildesheim

  • Johanna Lehesvuori as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte at Estonian National Opera

  • Laura Meenen as Tatiana in Eugen Onegin at Opera Würzburg

  • Leah Manning as Frasquita in Carmen at St. Margarthen Festival

  • Hao Wen as the baritone soloist in the world premiere of To Fall Safely at State Opera Braunschweig

Packages & Pricing

  • 2 half hour sessions with CEO & Founder Kalle Kanttila (with a professional accompanist), and one 45 minute Mental Training session with Selin Tabak (in English).

    Price: €290

  • One 20 minute audition with a Casting Director from a leading European Opera House.

    Casting Director auditions take place on the final day of the Workshop.

    Price: additional charge of €100

    (can only be booked in addition to the Audition Training & Mental Training Course Sessions.)

  • Workshops are held in Regensburg, Germany. Accommodations and travel are the responsabilty of the attending participants.

Reviews

  • “I‘ve been back a few times and it really has been vital for my development as a singer and artist"

    Margaret Newcomb

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  • "The best way to describe the workshop is simply amazing. I had the best time and I cannot wait to go back to learn more and more."

    Amelia Elson

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  • "Bavarian Opera Academy is amazing, it is the missing link between the singer, the agent and the Theater."

    Nona Krastnikova

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  • "The Bavarian Opera Academy was like nothing else I’ve experienced in the Opera Industry. Very rarely do you find advice that is wise, helpful, honest, and to the point like that of Mr.Kanttila."

    Geoffrey Di Giorgio

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  • "It was such a pleasure to participate in this academy and I can recommend it to every singer"

    Jessey-Joy Spronk

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  • " It was great to hear an opinion from someone who is not just an excellent singer, but who is also aware of the international vocal standards."

    Blanka Bede

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  • ​"I recommend this worskhops for all young singers who are looking for guidance, and support for making step forward into next level of their skills, career and knowledge of their own."

    Stanislaw Olejniczak

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  • "During the intensive week spent at the Bavarian Opera Academy, I gained more vocal freedom, more polish and expression in presenting my audition arias as well as a chance to audition for a major theater."

    Emma McDermott

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