David Butt Philip

Voice type/Instrument: Tenor

Year at the Studio: 2011/12

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

Latest

Embracing the Unique: A Physically Different Opera Singer

by Weston Hurt
22 August 2019

When I first decided that I wanted to pursue a career as a professional singer, it never occurred to me that being born without my right hand would ever be an issue...
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

04 December 2019

In the third Wandsworth Wednesday of the year, four of our 2019/20 Young Artists perform a selection of songs and arias in this free lunchtime concert.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

06 November 2019

In the second Wandsworth Wednesday of the year, four of our 2019/20 Young Artists perform a selection of songs and arias in this free lunchtime concert.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

09 October 2019

The 2019/20 Young Artists perform in the first free lunchtime concert of the Training Year.

Applying to audition as a singer

Application procedures, auditions guidelines and frequently asked questions for applying to the Young Artists' Programme as a singer.
Current Young Artists

Find out about our highly-talented 2019/20 Young 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 répétiteurs.
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
Applying to audition as a répétiteur

Application procedures, auditions guidelines and frequently asked questions for applying to our Young Artists' Programme as a répétiteur.