The Academy
A bridge to
your next stage.
The Bavarian Opera Academy is an opportunity for singers to work directly with Founder & CEO Kalle Kanttila for audition training, as well as with Psychologist and Author Selin Tabak for Mental Performance Preparation. Kanttila Management organises monthly workshops in the Bavarian Opera Academy, and invites a featured 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 emerging singers with their breakthroughs into international opera careers.
Bavarian Opera Academy Workshops take place in the beautiful and historic city of Regensburg, located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany.
Plan your visit
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
Prepare to perform.
With Kalle Kanttila
Audition training
Professional feedback on Audition Repertoire and Performance with the Founder & CEO Kalle Kanttila.
With Selin Tabak
Mental preparation
Mental Training for auditions with Psychologist and Author Selin Tabak.
On the final workshop day
Casting director audition
Audition for a Casting Director from one of Europe’s leading Opera Houses.
A history of success
The next chapter.
Past participants have secured professional engagements following their workshop auditions.
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
Peter Dolinšek — appointment to the soloist ensemble at Leipzig Opera
Roger Krebs — appointment to the soloist ensemble at Theater Regensburg
Hany Abdelzaher — appointment to the soloist ensemble at Theater Regensburg
Doheon Kim — appointment to the soloist ensemble at Opera Radebeul
Ilseyar Khayrullova — appointment to the soloist ensemble at State Opera Kassel
Dogugan Kuran — appointment to the soloist ensemble at Opera Magdeburg
Anja Samokhina — appointment to the permanent chorus 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
Packages & pricing
Invest in
your artistry.
Audition Training & Mental Training
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
Casting Director Audition
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.)
Accommodations and Travel
Workshops are held in Regensburg, Germany. Accommodations and travel are the responsabilty of the attending participants.
From the artists
In their words.
I‘ve been back a few times and it really has been vital for my development as a singer and artist
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.
Bavarian Opera Academy is amazing, it is the missing link between the singer, the agent and the Theater.
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.
It was such a pleasure to participate in this academy and I can recommend it to every singer
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.
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.
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.
Bavarian Opera Academy / Regensburg