Where do auditions take place?

The first round will be by video selection. The second round of auditions take place in the National Opera Studio's Blackburn Hall:

The Clore Building
2 Chapel Yard
Wandsworth High Street.
London SW18 4HZ

Latest

Diverse Voices Focus Week

November 2023

For the very first time, as part of our Diverse voices initiative, we hosted a Focus Week for singers supported by the programme. Countertenor Joshua Elmore shares his experience.
My NOS Story: Josef Ahn

Baritone Josef Ahn (2022/23 Young Artist) returns to the Studio to share his story of his time at the Studio and his exciting journey to the Royal Opera House as one of the artists on their Jette Parker Artists Programme.
Masterclass with Katarina Karnéus

Friday 12 January 2023, 3pm
Blackburn Hall, National Opera Studio

Swedish Mezzo-soprano Katarina Karnéus leads a masterclass for our Young Artists, live at the Studio's Blackburn Hall.

£5 (Free for students)
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

Wednesday 24 January 2024, 1.15pm
Blackburn Hall, National Opera Studio

A Wandsworth Wednesday recital live from the Studio's Blackburn Hall featuring the artists on our National Talent Programme.

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 open.

Deadline Wednesday 3 January 2024
2023/24 Young Artists

Find out about our Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.
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.
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.
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 open.

Deadline Monday 19 February 2024
Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive
Announcing the 2018/19 National Opera Studio Young Artists

We are delighted to announce our 2018/19 Young Artists, who will join the National Opera Studio's intensive nine-month Training Programme from September.
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.