David Butt Philip

Voice type/Instrument: Tenor

Year at the Studio: 2011/12

Website: http://www.davidbuttphilip.com/

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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.
On the creation of "The People’s Council Sends a Message to the Viceroy"

Librettist Oge Nwosu shares her take on the creative process behind "The People’s Council Sends a Message to the Viceroy", one of the twelve brand new audition arias which form our forthcoming production 12:40.
GDPR

Our Young Artists have created a special appeal to encourage our contacts to re-consent to receiving emails ahead of the new GDPR laws coming into effect. See their video here.
Opera Intro Summer School

27 August - 1 September 2018

The Opera Intro Summer School is designed for young singers who are keen to learn more about what it takes to perform opera.

Current Young Artists

Find out about our highly-talented 2017/18 Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.
Applying to audition as a singer

Application procedures, auditions guidelines and frequently asked questions for applying to our Young Artists' Programme as a singer.
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.
Opera Intro Summer School

27 August - 1 September 2018

The Opera Intro Summer School is designed for young singers who are keen to learn more about what it takes to perform opera.
Opera Intensive

23 July - 27 July 2018

This is a five-day course for postgraduate level or professional singers of all voice types who want to progress through an intensive burst of concentrated learning. This comprehensive course will focus on vocal and musical coaching, practical stagecraft and interpretation, movement, text, language and personal and professional resilience.
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.
About the programme

Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and répétiteurs.
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.
David Sulkin OBE

Director of Artist Development

400 Appeal

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are looking to expand our programmes to secure our future for the next 40 years and beyond. This exciting appeal brings with it a variety of events and projects, in which many Young Artists and alumni will be involved. Read more

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