Belcanto Academy Finland

Learn the art of Italian Opera

Study in Finland with experienced Italian opera teachers!


Belcanto Academy Finland is a unique opera school targeted for classical singers and pianists, who want to learn Italian opera repertoire and the art of Belcanto! The Academy's methods are rooted in both the traditional school of belcanto and in deep understanding of vocology. 

There are no age limitations for participating in the teaching. If you are still finishing your studies or are an amateur singer, with a solid background, we will also welcome you to participate in our courses. Please don't hesitate to ask us!

The lessons are held in English, but we support you to take advantage of the possibility to learn Italian, while studying with us.

Master Class in Pieksämäki 30.4.-2.5.

- Daily one on one vocal technique check ups for each singer with Francesca Micarelli (opera singer, vocologist)
- Coaching on repertoire and interpretation with Massimo Lambertini (conductor, pianist) and Marco Iezzi (opera agent @BMJ Management, tenor) in a group.  

Price for the course for singers is 390 € + Italian VAT 22% (475,80€)  

Price for pianists / coaching for the job of a répétiteur: 100 € + Italian VAT 22% (122€)  

A small fee of the facilities will be divided amongst the attendees and added to the price (estimated 20-30€ per person)  

Partaharjukeskus offers accommodation  
- room for 1: 65 € / night
- room for 2: 59 € -> / night
- 3 bedroom apartment for 3-6 people (135€ / night)  

Lunch will be available daily, 12,50 € Breakfast, 10 €  

Sign up by April 21st

Direct flights from Milan Bergamo to Lappeenranta or Helsinki with RyanAir. (bus connections from Lappeenranta to Pieksämäki can be checked at matkahuolto.fi/en). If you prefer flying to Helsinki you can take a train to Pieksämäki (see the schedules and tickets at vr.fi/en). We will organize someone to meet you and give you a car ride to the Partaharju from the Pieksämäki station.