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Kathryn Harries (1951-2023)

We were greatly saddened to hear of the recent death of soprano Kathryn Harries from cancer. Kathryn was Director of the National Opera Studio from 2008-2017.

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NOS Residency with Opera North

Following a week long residency with Opera North, one of our partner companies, our Young Artists gave two outstanding performances of their latest contemporary opera scenes at London's Wilton's Music Hall.

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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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Meet the Composer… Søren Nils Eichberg

Ahead of our upcoming contemporary opera scenes production, Cautionary Tales, we spoke to composer Søren Nils Eichberg about his opera, Glare.

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Meet the Composer… Judith Weir

Ahead of our upcoming contemporary opera scenes production, Cautionary Tales, we spoke to composer Judith Weir about her opera, The Vanishing Bridegroom.

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World Piano Day 2023

To celebrate World Piano Day, we spoke to our 2022/23 Young Artist about their role as repetiteurs.

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2023

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative transforming how neurodiverse individuals are perceived. The week celebrates the talents and advantages of neurodiversity whilst also creating a platform to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions that come with it.

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Two new trustees appointed

The board of the National Opera Studio is delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees - Dori Dana-Haeri and Antje Hensel-Roth.

British Indian soprano & dancer Natasha Agarwal on stage wearing a colourful saree and earrings

First Diverse Voices National Talent Programme artist announced

We're delighted to welcome soprano & dancer Natasha Agarwal to the Studio, who is coming onto a new programme she is helping us to co-curate and develop called the 'Diverse Voices National Talent Programme'.

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Remembering Isobel Flinn

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Isobel Flinn who was a highly valued and respected part of the National Opera Studio for over thirty years.

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Arts Council NPO status secured for next three years

We are delighted to announce that the National Opera Studio has been successful in retaining its status as an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in the upcoming investment period 2023-26.

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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.