Where do auditions take place?

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

National Opera Studio
The Clore Building
2 Chapel Yard
Wandsworth High St.
London
SW18 4HZ

Latest

Brindley Sherratt

Bass
NOS at Scottish Opera: Anarchy at the Opera

25 February 2022, 6pm
Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Directed by Emma Jenkins and accompanied by The Orchestra of Scottish Opera, the Young Artists of National Opera Studio showcase their skills and vocal prowess in an energy-packed exploration of the Theatre of the Absurd.
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.
Q&A with Brindley Sherratt

December 2021

2021/22 Young Artist, Mezzo-soprano Joanna Harries, catches up with internationally-acclaimed Bass Brindley Sherratt following a masterclass he gave at the National Opera Studio. They talk about singing, practice regimes, being "match fit" and his former life as a trumpeter.

2021/22 Young Artists

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

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

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

Join the National Opera Studio team, and play an integral role in securing the future of opera.
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.
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.
Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive
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.
Assistant Director Experience

Throughout our year, we engage several assistant directors on paid internships, to whom we can offer an on-the-job learning opportunity.