Established in 2012, Kanttila Management was founded under the leadership of Kalle Kanttila as an international agency for opera singers, with offices in Munich & Helsinki. The agency has since experienced strong growth and now represents a diverse roster of singers, conductors, stage directors, and choreographers. As one of Germany’s largest international classical performing arts agencies, Kanttila Management has developed extensive relationships with leading opera houses and cultural institutions throughout Europe, Asia, and beyond. The agency regularly collaborates with institutions including the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Bayerische Staatsoper, Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House in London, China National Centre for the Performing Arts, Royal Swedish Opera, Royal Danish Opera, Opéra national de Paris, Finnish National Opera, and Opéra de Lyon, among many others.
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In 2026, Kanttila Management entered into a partnership with Toronto-based Dean Artists Management, strengthening its connections in North America and supporting artistic and professional exchange between Canada, Europe, Asia and other international markets.
Kanttila Management remains committed to representing a select number of artists, ensuring that each receives close individual attention, strategic long-term career development, and an individually tailored approach to representation across international markets.

