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Fura Remembers

Music: COMPOSER Words: LIBRETTIST Performed by: Julieth Lozano (soprano) and Bradley Wood (répétiteur).
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Supported by the Nicholas John Trust

Discover brand new contemporary opera arias in this landmark project.
Sustaining Success

We have launched an appeal to raise vital funds to continue our commitment towards our new Young Artists. Find out more and how you can help.
Black Lives Matter at the National Opera Studio

At the National Opera Studio, we have always prided ourselves on our fairness and openness as an organisation, however, the Black Lives Matter movement has resonated deeply with our Staff, Artists and Board, and we felt that it was important to take a hard look at ourselves.

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 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
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.