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A free afternoon of art, performance and discussion celebrating community and culture at Chapel Yard as part of the London Festival of Architecture.

Free space this summer during 8 June - 7 August, for artists and organisations developing new work.

Six of our Young Artists visited Swaffield Primary School in Wandsworth to perform a short concert of opera arias and ensembles for Year 5 pupils.

We’re delighted to launch our 2026 fundraising auction, featuring a wide range of exceptional prizes including unique opera experiences, exclusive cultural events and luxury getaways.

We are excited to introduce the 2026/27 cohort of Young Artists joining the National Opera Studio. These exceptional artists will undergo nine months of intensive training to prepare them for successful careers in today’s opera world.

We’re delighted to announce that the National Opera Studio will be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. This December, we’re aiming to raise £37,500 to support our mission of providing free, world-class training to the UK’s most exceptional emerging opera singers and pianists. For one week only, donations made through the Big Give platform will be matched pound for pound.

A new trade body representing the UK’s opera sector – UK Opera Association (UKOA) – launches today, bringing together an initial group of 20 opera companies to strengthen the future of opera and ensure the art form continues to thrive across the country.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Harper. As a vocal coach at the National Opera Studio, Michael left an indelible mark on our community, inspiring all who had the privilege of working with him.

We're delighted to announce the launch of our podcast - The Opera Training Companion - your go-to podcast for navigating the world of opera. Available on all podcast platforms. Subscribe and listen now.

We are delighted to announce our opera scenes performances for the 2024/25 training year. From Baroque classics to modern-day masterpieces, our fantastic Young Artists will take the stage across the UK, collaborating with renowned opera directors and our esteemed partner companies to deliver exceptional performances.

We’re delighted to announce Lucy Bradley as our first Resident Director at the National Opera Studio. In this exciting new role, Lucy will oversee the dramatic and stagecraft development of our new cohort of Young Artists, who begin their training on 16 September.

The National Opera Studio is excited to announce the appointment of American coach, pianist and conductor Eric Melear as Artistic Director, effective July 2024.