Ben Leonard Smith

Voice type/Instrument: Tenor

Year at the Studio: 2018/19

Latest

Coaching during Covid

13 April 2021

Pianist and NOS Assistant Head of Music, Dearbhla Collins, discusses how her work at the National Opera Studio has been impacted by Covid-19 and shares the positives that have come out of this situation during coaching sessions with our Young Artists.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Livestreamed recital

28 April 2021, 6pm

Our next Wandsworth Wednesday recital features a selection of our 2020/21 Young Artists.
Stagecraft and movement during Covid

15 March 2021

David Sulkin OBE, shares an insight into how he has adapted and developed the stagecraft and movement offer at NOS during Covid-19 and discusses the incredible work being carried out by his team with our Young Artists. (Photo: 2020/21 Young Artist Jevan McAuley)
An insight from our Head of Music

2 March 2021

Our Head of Music, Mark Shanahan, shares an insight into what's been happening at NOS over the past few months and how the NOS team have had to adapt in response to the impact of Covid-19.

Judith & Aeron - Wandsworth Wednesdays

11 November 2020

2020/21 Young ArtistsJudith Le Breuilly (Mezzo-soprano) and Aeron Preston (Piano) perform Rebecca Clarke's 'The Seal Man.'
Alumni Tenors
Alumni Mezzos
Alumni Sopranos
Geoff Tozer
Hilary Straw
Jacek Strauch
William Shimell
Susan Moore
Beverley Mills

Current Artists

Find out about our Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.
Announcing the 2018/19 National Opera Studio Young Artists

We are delighted to announce our 2018/19 Young Artists, who will join the National Opera Studio's intensive nine-month Training Programme from September.
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.
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.
Assistant Director Experience

Throughout our year, we engage several assistant directors on paid internships, to whom we can offer an on-the-job learning opportunity.
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.
Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive
Announcing the 2020/21 Young Artists

We are delighted to announce artists who will join the National Opera Studio for the 2020/21 Training Year.
Our history

Learn about the history of the National Opera Studio, its forebears, and timeline over the last 40 years.