Yvonne Sandison

Voice type/Instrument: Mezzo-soprano

Year at the Studio: 1980/81

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Last Days with Opera North

By Charlie Drummond, soprano 2018/19
21 December 2019

Soprano Charlie Drummond tells us about her experience, working with Opera North on creating and bringing to the stage Last Days.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

Wednesday 13 March 2019, 1.15pm

A free lunchtime concert, given by current Young Artists of the National Opera Studio.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

Wednesday 13 February 2019, 1.15pm

A free lunchtime concert, given by current Young Artists of the National Opera Studio.
Opera In Concert: Scottish Opera Residency Production

Friday 01 February 2019, 6.00pm

The Young Artists join the Orchestra of Scottish Opera for a performance of semi-staged scenes from much-loved operas on the set of their new production Anthropocene.

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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