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Knowledge Studio

Explore our free, accessible opera training resources, designed to support artists at every stage.

Coaching insights

Filming audition videos

Nancy Holt (Mezzo-soprano 2024/25) offers practical advice on filming auditions using a phone. She discusses what camera settings to use, and how to light and frame your video.

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Coaching insights

Recognising the ‘inner critic’

‘The inner critic’ – How can we respond to it with self awareness and build a healthier internal dialogue? In this new series of shorts for performers, Ed Lyon – Tenor, Therapist, and Stress Management and Performance Coach (and NOS alum!) – will explore a new topic on mindfulness each week, and discuss its impact on musicians.

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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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News

Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Studio.

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NOS visits Swaffield Primary School

Six of our Young Artists visited Swaffield Primary School in Wandsworth to perform a short concert of opera arias and ensembles for Year 5 pupils.

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2026 Fundraising Auction launched

We’re delighted to launch our 2026 fundraising auction, featuring a wide range of exceptional prizes including unique opera experiences, exclusive cultural events and luxury getaways.

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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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