Yvonne Sandison

Voice type/Instrument: Mezzo-soprano

Year at the Studio: 1980/81

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Lunchtime Concert with Lunch: A new partnership with The Ram Inn

The Ram Inn is delighted to partner with the National Opera Studio to offer a bespoke lunch and afternoon tea deal to its lunchtime concert audiences.
National Opera Studio takes part in the UK-Russia Year of Music

Working in partnership with the British Council, five performers from the National Opera Studio travel to Russia for a series of concerts featuring music from the reigns of the Two Queen Elizabeths.
English National Opera Recital: A Spanish Influence

Thursday 16 January, 1.00pm

Join four of the 2019/20 Young Artists for a free lunchtime recital on the theme of Spanish Influences in opera and song, presented in the Sky Bar at the London Coliseum.
Choosing a Video First Round Audition

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.