James Rutherford

Voice type/Instrument: Bass-baritone

Year at the Studio: 1998/99

Latest

Private Recital
Introducing Lucy Bradley

September 2024
We’re delighted to announce Lucy Bradley as our first Resident Director at the National Opera Studio.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

11 December 2024, 1.15pm
Blackburn Hall, National Opera Studio

Our free lunchtime recital series 'Wandsworth Wednesdays', performed live at the National Opera Studio's Blackburn Hall in London.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

16 October 2024, 1.15pm
Blackburn Hall, National Opera Studio

Our free lunchtime recital series 'Wandsworth Wednesdays', performed live at the National Opera Studio's Blackburn Hall in London.

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

2024/25 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 2025/26 Young Artists' Programme opens on 18 October.
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.
Our history

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