Coaching Room Three

Coaching Room Three is perfect for teaching/coaching, individual practice or for small ensembles (e.g. piano trio).

Location: First Floor

Piano: One grand piano (Yamaha)

Dimensions: 4m x 4m (16m²)

Height: 2.38m

Maximum capacity: 6 people

Price: From £20 per hour

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Last Days (Opera North Residency)

Saturday 8 December, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

We are taken from the gaiety of pre-war Europe’s nightclubs into an apocalyptic vision of the War’s outbreak, towards increasingly stormy, raw or mournful songs and texts from Berg, Satie, E.E Cummings, Elgar, Butterworth and Gurney, among others.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

Wednesday 04 October, 1.15pm

Join all 16 of the 2018/19 Young Artists of the National Opera Studio for their first public performance.
2019-2020 Young Artists' Programme Auditions

Applications open on Monday 01 October
12:40 - Twelve new opera arias for the National Opera Studio's 40th Anniversary

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Coaching Room Two

Coaching Room Two is ideal for individual practice. Our smallest room available to hire, it also makes a good waiting space for the nearby Blackburn Hall, or as part of a casting suite.
The Douglas Kane Ensemble Studio

The Douglas Kane Ensemble Studio works fantastically as a rehearsal space for individuals and ensembles, or to hold a small performance. It is also suitable for small classes or board meetings and presentations.
Coaching Room One

Coaching Room One is our largest practice room. It has two pianos and is ideal for small groups to rehearse, piano teaching, or individual practice.
The Blackburn Hall

The Blackburn Hall our largest multi-use space and is perfect for recording, performance and rehearsal. With its high ceilings and acoustic curtains, it is perfect for orchestral rehearsal, theatrical rehearsal, auditions, filming, conferences and large presentations.

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.
Applying to audition as a singer

Application procedures, auditions guidelines and frequently asked questions for applying to the Young Artists' Programme as a singer.
About the programme

Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and répétiteurs.
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.
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
David Sulkin OBE

Director of Artist Development
Our history

Learn about the history of the National Opera Studio, its forebears, and timeline over the last 40 years.
Mark Shanahan

Head of Music

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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