Master of Music in Classical Music Performance: Kantele

Study to become a top-level kantele professional of classical and contemporary music in the leading program in its field.

Why study here?

The kantele program is multi-faceted and highly respected both by national and international standards. It has a unique mission in fostering and renewing kantele music and pedagogy. Kantele artists who have studied at the Sibelius Academy and achieved global success include Eva Alkula, Eija Kankaanranta, Kristi Mühling, and Hedi Viisma.

Content and objective of the program

The flexible curriculum caters to individual interests and aims at providing students with wide expertise and top-level mastery of the instrument. You will have the chance to grow into a professional with your own strong artistic vision.

The kantele major focuses on versatile soloist studies, spanning different eras and genres as well as the development of extensive pedagogical skills. In your studies, you will also learn more about chamber music, free accompaniment and improvisation, ergonomics when playing, as well as the history and modern state of kantele. The program gives you the opportunity to work with composers and composition students and learn about how to incorporate electric kantele and music technology into your music. You will also become acquainted with the structure and maintenance of kantele.

As a master’s student, you will have the option to choose courses more freely, and you can also choose courses organized by the other two academies of the University. You can complement your degree by completing courses in jazz, folk music, and early music, as well as in composition and arrangement.

Teachers

Our teachers are some of the best experts in their respective fields. In addition to the permanent teaching staff, the program welcomes international top experts as guests on a regular basis.