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2026/27 Singer Application Stats

We are delighted to report a record-breaking year for applications, with 532 singers applying to the programme. Here's a breakdown of applications by voice type, as well as the three most frequently submitted arias for each category.

Introducing our 2025/26 Young Artists

We are excited to introduce the 2025/26 cohort of Young Artists joining the National Opera Studio.

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Announcing our 2024/25 Young Artists

The Young Artists who will be joining the National Opera Studio for the 2024/25 training year have been announced.

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Announcing our 2023/24 National Talent Programme Young Artists

Following the successful pilot last year of the National Talent Programme (NTP) with British-Indian soprano Natasha Agarwal, we are thrilled to announce that we will expanding this opportunity to support two wonderful and exciting sopranos - Moloko Letsoalo and Shafali Jalota.

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Announcing our 2023/24 Young Artists

We are thrilled to introduce the exceptionally talented 2023/24 Young Artists* who will embark on their journey at the National Opera Studio this September.

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Young Artist Felix Gygli wins the 2023 Kathleen Ferrier Competition

2022/23 Young Artist Felix Gygli wins First Prize at the 68th Kathleen Ferrier competition.

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Announcing our 2022/23 Young Artists

We are delighted to announce the exceptionally talented 2022/23 Young Artists who will be joining the Studio this September for nine months of intensive training on our internationally renowned Global Talent Programme.  

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2021/22 Young Artist makes Opera North debut

South-African Baritone and 2021/22 Young Artist, Kamohelo Tsotetsi, steps in at the last minute to save the day and make his Opera North debut. Read what the press had to say...

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Announcing our 2021/22 Young Artists

The Young Artists who will be joining the National Opera Studio for the 2021/22 training year have been announced.

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Announcing the 2020/21 Young Artists

We are delighted to announce artists who will join the National Opera Studio for the 2020/21 Training Year.

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2019/20 Young Artists Farewell Concert

The Young Artists welcome you to a unique online concert. This bespoke concert has been entirely curated by the Young Artists, and will feature a wide range of video performances to celebrate their time at the Studio.

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