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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.
What’s On
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September 19, 2026
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National Opera Studio
Short Courses
Studio Saturdays: Money & Opera
These workshops assist creatives with the administrative side of a busy freelance career. Led by Katy Crompton (Askonas Holt) and Louise Herrington (Herrington Accounting Service), topics include building a professional reputation, tax, portfolio careers, and working internationally.
September 23, 2026
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National Opera Studio
Performances
Feargal Mostyn-Williams & Satoshi Kubo: Free Recital
Feargal Mostyn-Williams (Counter-tenor, 2017/18) and Satoshi Kubo (Repetiteur, 2017/18) present a recital exploring the story of William Adams – the first Western Samurai.
September 29, 2026
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Hellenic Centre, London
Performances
Overture
An evening showcasing the talents of our 2026/27 Young Artists.
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.
Continue Reading…London Festival of Architecture Open Afternoon
NOS News
15 June 2026
A free afternoon of art, performance and discussion celebrating community and culture at Chapel Yard as part of the London Festival of Architecture.
Continue Reading…Free space this summer for artists and organisations developing new work
NOS News
5 June 2026
Free space this summer during 8 June – 7 August, for artists and organisations developing new work.
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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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