Ben Leonard Smith

Voice type/Instrument: Tenor

Year at the Studio: 2018/19

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Announcing our 2022/23 Young Artists

August 2022

The Young Artists who will be joining the National Opera Studio for the 2022/23 training year have been announced.
Overture - An evening with NOS Young Artists

24 October 2022, 7pm
Ognisko, 55 Princes Gate, SW7 2PN

A special evening featuring our Young Artists, in aid of the work of the Studio, hosted by NOS alums Elizabeth Llewellyn MBE and Nicky Spence.
Tickets £100 (which includes an optional £50 donation to the Studio)
Open Morning 2022

Wednesday 12 October,
10.30am-1.30pm, Free

An Open Morning for singers and repetiteurs applying to (or considering applying to) the National Opera Studio. Observe coaching sessions, explore the building and meet NOS staff.

Book your place to attend in-person or to watch online.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

21 June 2023, 1.15pm, Free
Blackburn Hall

Our last Wandsworth Wednesdays recital of the year featuring all 2022/23 Young Artists.

Get tickets or watch online.

Masterclass with Brindley Sherratt

December 2021

Internationally acclaimed Bass Brindley Sherratt leads a masterclass featuring four Young Artist singers accompanied by Young Artist repetiteurs.

Watch on demand.
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

2022/23 Young Artists

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

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Application and audition dates for our 2023/24 Global Talent Programme are now live.
About the programme

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

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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.
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.
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.
Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive
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.
Our history

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