Yvonne Sandison

Voice type/Instrument: Mezzo-soprano

Year at the Studio: 1980/81

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Getting to know the Young Artists: Mairi Grewar

Scottish-American répétiteur and 2019/20 Young Artist Mairi Grewar tells us about what she does in her spare time and what she enjoys about training at the National Opera Studio
Getting to know the Young Artists: Frederick Jones

New Zealander tenor and 2019/20 Young Artist Frederick Jones gives us a little insight into his life and what he likes about being at the National Opera Studio.
Susan Bullock In Conversation Evening

Now Available On Demand

Young Artist Benson Wilson interviews internationally celebrated soprano Susan Bullock CBE live on YouTube.
Getting to know the Young Artists: Msimelelo Mbali

South African bass and 2019/20 Young Artist Msimelelo Mbali tells us about his time at the Studio and what he likes most about developing here.

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.