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My NOS Story: Ffion Edwards

Soprano Ffion Edwards (2021/22 Young Artist) talks to us about her time at the Studio and shares a unique insight into some of the key things she learnt during her time on our Global Talent Programme. We caught up with her ahead of one of the key highlights of our year - our contemporary scenes production - Sondheim: Before & After.

Masterclass with Brindley Sherratt

In November 2021, we welcomed acclaimed British Bass Brindley Sherratt into the Studio to lead a masterclass with four of our Young Artists – Josef Ahn (Baritone), Joanna Harries (Mezzo-soprano) and Laura Lolita Perešivana (Soprano) and Kamohelo Tsotetsi (Baritone) – exploring repertoire by Handel, Leoncavallo and Verdi.

‘Sul fil d’un soffio etesio’ – Falstaff (Verdi)

2021/22 National Opera Studio Young Artists Ffion Edwards, accompanied by Associate Artist Nadia Kisseleva perform 'Sul fil d'un soffio etesio' from Falstaff by Verdi.

‘Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo’ – Così fan tutte (Mozart)

2021/22 National Opera Studio Young Artist Josef Ahn, accompanied by Associate Artist Nadia Kisseleva perform 'Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo' from Così fan tutte by Mozart.

Masterclass with Dame Sarah Connolly

It was fantastic to welcome the wonderful Dame Sarah Connolly into our building to lead a masterclass with three of our fantastic Young Artists: Julieth Lozano (Soprano - NOS alumna 2019-20), Arlene Belli (Mezzo-soprano) and Phil Clieve (Tenor) and repetiteurs Nadia Kisseleva and Marlowe Fitzpatrick.

Masterclass with Danielle de Niese

In June this year, we had the joy and privilege to return to the Royal Opera House for a masterclass led by the wonderful Danielle de Niese. Congratulations to all our fantastic Young Artists who took part: Monica McGhee (Soprano), Thomas D Hopkinson (Bass) and Judith Le Breuilly (Mezzo-soprano) and repetiteurs Maria Tataru and Aeron Preston.

Illuminating Darkness

The Young Artists of the National Opera Studio perform Illuminating Darkness, devised and directed by Olivia Fuchs.

“Kogda bi zhizn” – Onegin’s aria (Tchaikovsky)

2020/21 Young Artists Jevan McAuley (Baritone) and Maria Tataru (Piano) perform “Kogda bi zhizn” (Onegin’s aria) from Tchaikovsky's opera 'Eugen Onegin'.

Jolyon & Aeron – Wandsworth Wednesdays

2020/21 Young Artists Jolyon Loy (baritone) and Aeron Preston (Piano) perform 'Treue Liebe dauert lange' (Die Schöne Magelone) by Brahms.

Judith & Maria – Wandsworth Wednesdays

2020/21 National Opera Studio Young Artists Judith Le Breuilly (Mezzo-soprano), accompanied by Maria Tataru perform 'Träume' (Dreams), part of the song cycle Wesendonck Lieder (WWV 91).