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NewsletterIn partnership with the UK’s leading opera companies, the National Opera Studio provides world-class training to young opera singers and repetiteurs who are on the verge of launching their professional careers.
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Young Artist Programme
Young Artist Programme
Our comprehensive nine-month training programme, delivered in collaboration with the six full-time UK opera companies, is designed to provide Young Artists with all the necessary skills for success.
Applications for singers and repetiteurs to apply for our 2027/28 Young Artist Programme are now open.
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The Academy
The Academy
The National Opera Studio Academy offers free training to UK-based singers aged 19-25 with exceptional potential who may have faced educational or professional barriers.
Applications for our 2026/27 Academy are now closed.
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Short Courses
Short Courses & Workshops
The Studio offers an exciting and diverse range of short courses led by its world-class coaches. Courses include group teaching and extensive one-to-one tuition, vocal coaching, character and text analysis, movement and body language and communicative skills.
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October 14, 2026
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National Opera Studio
Performances
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital
Our free lunchtime recital series ‘Wandsworth Wednesdays’, performed live at the National Opera Studio’s Blackburn Hall in London.
November 4, 2026
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National Opera Studio
Performances
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital
Our free lunchtime recital series ‘Wandsworth Wednesdays’, performed live at the National Opera Studio’s Blackburn Hall in London.
November 21, 2026 – November 25, 2026
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National Opera Studio
Short Courses
Delivering Opera in Primary Education with RBO
Opera singers and repetiteurs are increasingly engaged by opera companies to work in education settings. This free five-day intensive course, delivered by the National Opera Studio in partnership with the Royal Ballet and Opera, gives opera singers and repetiteurs the practical skills, confidence and knowledge to work effectively with primary-aged children.
Brindley Sherratt announced as The Grange Festival’s Artistic Director
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NOS News
30 September 2026
Our warmest congratulations to Brindley Sherratt who was recently announced as the Grange Festival’s new Artistic Director ahead of its 10th anniversary year.
Continue Reading…Conservatoire Roadshows 2026
NOS News
17 September 2026
Conservatoire Students, we’re coming to you! Our fantastic artistic team and alums are touring the UK conservatoires to talk all things National Opera Studio.
Continue Reading…Remembering David Gowland
NOS News
12 August 2026
The NOS community remembers David Gowland, his dedication to the nurturing of early-career artists, and the inspiring legacy he leaves behind.
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Spaces for Hire
The National Opera Studio has a range of multipurpose, air conditioned spaces available to hire throughout the year.
Each room has a minimum of one piano and a full length mirror, and you can hire out individual rooms or the whole building.
Knowledge Studio
Explore our free, accessible opera training resources, designed to support artists at every stage.
Coaching insights
Unlock Russian Opera: The three-floor house of Russian sounds
“Think of the Russian language as a house with three floors. Let’s take the tour.” Lada illustrates how its sound production shifts between different ‘floors’, and its importance in singing idiomatically.
Coaching insights
Unlock Russian Opera: The Russian voice myth
“I don’t want my student to sing in Russian – it’ll darken the voice and pull everything back.” I hear this all the time. It’s a myth.”
Coaching insights
Unlock Russian Opera: Learn the Alphabet First
“Learn the alphabet, and you open the door.” Lada Valešová introduces the Cyrillic alphabet, and its importance in learning to sing Russian opera.
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