XII Rapla International Singing Summer Academy (June 24–29, 2026)
invites professional opera singers!
WORLD-RENOWNED ITALIAN TENOR FABIO ARMILIATO
AND CONDUCTOR, VOCAL TEACHER, AND COACH SIMONE MARIA MARZIALI
The Summer Academy program includes:
*Coaching with Fabio Armiliato (June 25–28)
*Coaching with Simone Maria Marziali (see HERE) (June 24–29)
*Concert on June 28 at 15PM at the Concert Hall of
the Estonian Concert and Theatre House
*Concert on June 29 at 19PM at the Rapla Cultural Centre
(part of the official program of the XXXIV Rapla Church Music Festival;
transportation to and from Rapla will be provided by the festival)
Simone Maria Marziali, manager of the music agency LYRIC AGENCY MUSIKOS, announces that selected participants may be offered free or discounted masterclasses and concerts at the Carlo Bergonzi Verdi Academy in Busseto, as well as opportunities to participate in semifinals or finals of international singing competitions and auditions for opera houses in Italy and elsewhere under the agency’s representation.
Registration is open until 15 May 2026.
The participation fee is €370.
The number of places at the Academy is limited (maximum 10–12 singers).
The final selection of participants will be announced no later than 1st of June.
To register, please send your application to plmf12@gmail.com:
*name, year of birth, e-mail address, phone number
*CV – including your professional experience, repertoire, and participation in previous courses
*2 recent video recordings (NB: previous participants of the PLMF Summer Academies do not need to submit recordings) – presenting 2 opera arias recorded no more than 2 years ago
*repertoire you wish to work on at the Summer Academy (arias and duets in different styles, preferably from the Italian repertoire)
*It is also possible to attend the masterclasses as a listener (€25 per day).
Please register your interest at plmf12@gmail.com
The Summer Academy is supported by AS Akzo Nobel, the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, and the Ministry of Culture of Estonia, the Carlo Bergonzi Verdi Academy, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, and Piletilevi.
The Summer Academy is organized by the Music Trust PLMF, the Rapla Church Music Festival, and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.
PLMF THANKS ALL SUPPORTERS!
The Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and the Music Trust PLMF present
Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Concert Hall
June 28, 2026 at 15PM
OPERA GALA
World-renowned Italian tenor Fabio Armiliato and
opera soloists from the 12th Rapla International Summer Academy
on piano: Maestro Simone Maria Marziali (coach, IT)
Program: gems of the world’s opera classics