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Podcasts

Episode 10: Disrupting habits and reframing practice

What if the way you’ve always practiced is holding you back? In this episode of The Opera Training Companion, host Rachel Nicholls, alongside Soprano Olivia Rose Tringham (2024/25 alum), explore how disrupting habits and reframing practice can unlock deeper learning and artistic growth.

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Coaching insights

Bass Vocal Fachs

Basses are the foundation of the operatic world. There are several bass vocal fachs: Bass-Baritone, Basso Cantante, Buffo Bass, and Basso Profondo. These categories are based on vocal range, timbre, agility, and the kinds of roles each voice typically performs—but like all fachs, they’re not set in stone. Voices evolve, and many singers move fluidly between categories.

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Baritone Vocal Fachs

Baritones are the smooth operators of the operatic world. Whether playing schemers, lovers, or conflicted antiheroes, baritones cover a wide emotional and vocal range. While there are three baritone fachs—Lyric, Verdi, and Dramatic—these categories aren’t rigid. Voices grow, shift, and surprise us.

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News

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Announcing our 2026/27 Young Artists

We are excited to introduce the 2026/27 cohort of Young Artists joining the National Opera Studio. These exceptional artists will undergo nine months of intensive training to prepare them for successful careers in today’s opera world.

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2025 in numbers

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on a vibrant year at the National Opera Studio filled with performances, training, new opportunities, and meaningful connections.

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2026/27 Singer Application Stats

We are delighted to report a record-breaking year for applications, with 532 singers applying to the programme. Here’s a breakdown of applications by voice type, as well as the three most frequently submitted arias for each category.

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