Press and Media

We work closely with all media, so if you are doing a story on any aspect of opera training, we’re here to help. We can put you in touch with our Young Artists, as well as experts from the National Opera Studio team.

Please direct all press and media enquiries to:

Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

Head of Communications
[email protected]
+44 (0) 20 8874 8811

Please find our latest press releases here:

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.Read more

The National Opera Studio launches a new brand identity and website

The National Opera Studio has been working with Honey, a major brand agency based in the City of London, to develop a new visual identity and brand strategy, and the industry-leading platform Raising IT to develop a new website, helping to launch the NOS into the next phase of its growth as an organisation.Read more

Press Release: Announcing our new Director of Artist Development

11 August 2017

The National Opera Studio has announced that David Sulkin OBE will join the National Opera Studio as Director of Artist Development, a key new role for the organisation.Read more

Latest

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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