Master of Music in Classical Music Performance: Opera Coaching

Pursue studies in a master’s program aimed at pianists who aspire to contribute to opera productions and collaborate with singers and orchestra musicians.

Why study here?

Come and study at one of the best performing arts universities in the world. As a master’s student in opera coaching, you will engage in close-knit cooperation with master’s students of opera. Upon graduation, you will be a versatile professional in opera music and able to take responsibility for large-scale music coaching projects and piano performances.

Content and objective of the program

The 2.5-year program consists of opera coaching and production-based work as well as studies in piano, conducting, vocal chamber music, and vocal music. You will also complete a thesis project and research studies. During your studies, you will get to take part in the productions of the opera program and contribute to the Sibelius Academy’s performances, concert activities, and auditions. The Academy’s opera training produces at least two full-scale opera productions a year, and opera coaching students are actively involved in the process.

You can also choose courses organized by the other two academies of the University and complete so-called joint studies that are available for all students.

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 professionals as guests on a regular basis.

US pianist, Professor Martin Katz acts as an adjunct professor in the opera coaching program. The program has active cooperation with the Departments of Vocal Music and Piano.

Applying to the program

Opera coaches have very versatile duties, which is why the entrance examination is multi-faceted and highly demanding in parts. Studies in opera coaching are organized alongside the opera training, which admits new master’s students every other year.