Emma Black

Emma Black is a Director & Assistant Director specialising in Opera. She has worked for opera companies in the UK and abroad, including Opera North, Scottish Opera, The Royal Opera House, Opera Holland Park & Lyric Opera Studio Weimar.

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Repetiteur Residency... Johanna Kvam

May 2024

This year, our Young Artist repetiteurs are each spending a week with one of our partner companies, shadowing the Music Staff team as they work on productions. Here's what Johanna Kvam had to say about her time with Scottish Opera.
Diverse Voices - Spring Term

April 2024

Our spring term Diverse Voices activity was wide-ranging, and we were pleased to continue expanding opportunities for young people in our home borough of Wandsworth. Part of this outreach work involved our Young Artists and singers from our Diverse Voices Programme leading workshops for our local school communities. Shafali Jalota, one of our NTP Young Artists, describes her involvement in this project:
Studio and Events Manager
Life as a repetiteur

Tuesday 3 – Friday 6 September 2024

Life as a repetiteur - led by NOS's Head Coach our repetiteur short course is designed for pianists interested in exploring the wonderful world of opera for the first time, or enriching their existing skills.

Who is it for? Experienced pianists interested in exploring operatic repertoire. Prior experience of working in opera is not required.

David Sulkin OBE

Director of Artist Development
Patricia St Hilaire

Diverse Voices Consultant
Nicholas Simpson

Executive Director
Elizabeth Rowe

Senior Staff Coach
Robert Moffat

Head of Philanthropy
Ruth Lovett

Diverse Voices Programme Manager & Studio Coordinator
Jennifer Hawthorn

Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator
Andrew Griffiths

Head Coach
Remon Gabrael

Caretaker
Peter Di Toro

Head of Marketing and Digital

2023/24 Young Artists

Find out about our Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.
Applying as a singer

Explore here for further information about application procedures, audition guidelines and frequently asked questions.

Applications for our 2024/25 Global Talent Programme now closed.
About the programme

Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and repetiteurs.
Current Vacancies

Join the National Opera Studio team, and play an integral role in securing the future of opera.
2022/23 Young Artist Programme - Apply now

December 2021

Applications for singers and repetiteurs to audition for our 2022/23 Young Artists' Programme are now open.
First Round Auditions
Diverse Voices

The National Opera Studio takes the lead, along with UK opera companies and training organisations, to create partnerships and initiatives that encourage more diversity on our opera stages.
Key Dates
Applying as a repetiteur

Explore here for further information about application procedures, audition guidelines and frequently asked questions.

Applications for our 2024/25 Global Talent Programme now closed.
Who we are

The National Opera Studio exists to train talented young musicians to become the leading artists of their generation. We aim to make a significant contribution to the opera ecology and the wider creative and cultural life of the UK through the provision of top-quality professional training, and by our engagement and position in the sector.