Neil Balfour

Voice type/Instrument: Bass-Baritone

Year at the Studio: 2020/21 (Emerging Artist)

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Diverse Voices - Spring Term

April 2024

Our spring term Diverse Voices activity was wide-ranging, and we were pleased to continue expanding opportunities for young people in our home borough of Wandsworth. Part of this outreach work involved our Young Artists and singers from our Diverse Voices Programme leading workshops for our local school communities. Shafali Jalota, one of our NTP Young Artists, describes her involvement in this project:
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Life as a repetiteur

Tuesday 3 – Friday 6 September 2024

Life as a repetiteur - led by NOS's Head Coach our repetiteur short course is designed for pianists interested in exploring the wonderful world of opera for the first time, or enriching their existing skills.

Who is it for? Experienced pianists interested in exploring operatic repertoire. Prior experience of working in opera is not required.

Booking open 1 May
Demystifying Auditions

Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 August 2024

A three-day intensive short course designed to demystify the audition and build confidence in front of a panel.

Who is it for? Postgraduate level or professional singers of all voice types.

Booking open 1 May

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

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Applying as a singer

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

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Current Vacancies

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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.
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.
First Round Auditions
Applying as a repetiteur

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

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