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Highlight of My Year: Barbara Hannigan Masterclass

By Lorena Paz Nieto, 2017/18 alumna
20 March 2019

It's not everyday you get to work with one of your idols. As part of the National Opera Studio's collaboration with the Royal Opera House's Insights programme, each year, the Young Artists have the opportunity to work with some of the industry's leading professionals.
Voices For All Seasons

Friday 10 May, 7.00pm

Alumni of the National Opera Studio join forces with the renowned Burntwood Chamber Choir to perform songs and opera extracts which feature the four seasons of the year.
NOS @ WNO: Devotion and Desire (The London Showing)

The Young Artists return from Cardiff to present a London Showing of their WNO residency production Devotion and Desire, directed by Emma Jenkins.
40th Anniversary Concert & Scottish Opera Residency

By Roberto Barbaro, tenor 2018/19
25 February 2019

Roberto Barbaro gives his insight into bringing our recent 40th Anniversary Concert and Scottish Opera residency to life.

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 2018/19 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.

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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