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INTERNATIONAL BEL CANTOVOICE MASTERCLASS WEEK 2026**
Applications Now Open!
17–21 June 2026
Toneheim Folkehøgskole, Hamar – Norway
A specialist music school
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WELCOME
We are delighted to open applications for the highly successful International Bel Canto Voice Masterclass Week 2026.
Open to singers of all nationalities.
Previous participants have joined us from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the United Kingdom, the USA, Brazil, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Sicily, Lebanon, Ghana, and South Africa.
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
An intensive week of daily masterclasses, individual lessons, and group work in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Tuition Includes
• Bel canto singing technique
• Individual and group lessons
• Language and diction
• Musical coaching
• Repertoire coaching
Special Group Masterclasses
• Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi preparation (for singers in the Italy production)
• Interpretation classes for arias and songs (for all others)
Final Gala Concert
All singers will perform in the Gala Concert – Saturday 20 June 2026, followed by a festive gala dinner and celebration.
Working language: English
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TEACHERS
• Elizabeth Norberg-Schulz
• Matthew Mark Marriott
• Elisabetta Siepe
• Federico Amendola
• Dorina Komani Haslum
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APPLICATION DETAILS
A recent recording may be requested if we have not heard you sing within the last 12 months.
Places are limited. Early application is strongly advised, as previous years have filled very quickly. Priority is given to early, approved applicants if capacity is exceeded.
Application deadline: 31 January 2026
Notification of acceptance: by 12 February 2026
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FEE
11 950 kr
Includes all tuition, accommodation, and meals
(breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Toneheim Folkehøgskole, Marmorveien 15,Hamar, Norway
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
