Alice Coote

Voice type/Instrument: Mezzo-soprano

Year at the Studio: 1994/95

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National Opera Studio at Scottish Opera

Our 2023/24 Young Artists recently visited Scottish Opera, one of our partner companies, for their final residency before their performance at Cadogan Hall.
2024/25 Young Artists
Announcing our 2024/25 Young Artists

June 2024

The Young Artists who will be joining the National Opera Studio for the 2024/25 training year have been announced.
Beyond the Stage: Developing a Career Toolkit

Wednesday 11 - Sunday 22 September 2024

Led by Artist Manager Steve Phillips, Beyond the Stage is a short course designed to enhance a singer’s entrepreneurial skills for managing an opera career.

Who is it for? Professional singers who have completed their studies.

Masterclass with Brindley Sherratt

December 2021

Internationally acclaimed Bass Brindley Sherratt leads a masterclass featuring four Young Artist singers accompanied by Young Artist repetiteurs.

Watch on demand.
Judith & Aeron - Wandsworth Wednesdays

11 November 2020

2020/21 Young ArtistsJudith Le Breuilly (Mezzo-soprano) and Aeron Preston (Piano) perform Rebecca Clarke's 'The Seal Man.'
Alumni Tenors
Alumni Mezzos
Alumni Sopranos
Geoff Tozer
Hilary Straw
Jacek Strauch
William Shimell
Susan Moore

2023/24 Young Artists

Find out about our Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.
Applying as a singer

Explore here for further information about application procedures, audition guidelines and frequently asked questions.

Applications for our 2024/25 Global Talent Programme now closed.
About the programme

Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and repetiteurs.
Current Vacancies

Join the National Opera Studio team, and play an integral role in securing the future of opera.
First Round Auditions
Key Dates
2022/23 Young Artist Programme - Apply now

December 2021

Applications for singers and repetiteurs to audition for our 2022/23 Young Artists' Programme are now open.
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.
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.
Our history

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