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Getting to know the Young Artists

In March 2020, the Young Artists took part in media skills coaching, during which they interviewed each other on camera. Find out more.

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Ingrid Surgenor In Conversation Evening

Now Available On Demand Young Artist Mairi Grewar interviews acclaimed pianist, accompanist and vocal coach Ingrid Surgenor live on YouTube.

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Della Jones In Conversation Evening

Now Available On Demand Young Artist Alexandra Lowe interviews Internationally-renowned Welsh mezzo-soprano and NOS coach Della Jones live on YouTube.

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Two National Opera Studio Singers to join the Royal Opera House’s Jette Parker Young Artists Programme

We are delighted to announce that Young Artists Alexandra Lowe (soprano) and Kseniia Nikolaieva (mezzo-soprano) have secured two of the four places available on the Royal Opera House’s prestigious Jette Parker Young Artists Programme (JPYAP) for the 2020/21 Season.

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Announcing the 2019/20 Young Artists of the National Opera Studio

We are delighted to announce the 17 Young Artists who will be joining the Studio this September to take up their 9 months of intensive training on our internationally renowned programme.

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The National Opera Studio Welcomes New Chair of Trustees

The board of the National Opera Studio (NOS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nicholas Allan as its new chair, taking over from Sir Vernon Ellis who reaches the end of his term, having served as Chair since 2012.

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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.

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National Opera Studio at the V&A

For six months, the National Opera Studio collaborated with the Victoria & Albert Museum for the first time, to put on a series of 18 concerts.

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Press Release: Announcing our new Director of Artist Development

The National Opera Studio has announced that David Sulkin OBE will join the National Opera Studio as Director of Artist Development, a key new role for the organisation.

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Opera Training for Singers in the UK: How should it evolve to meet the changing needs of the profession?

​In December 2015, the National Opera Studio (NOS) commissioned a report into Opera Training in the UK, a project funded by Arts Council England and Help Musicians UK. See the findings of the report here.

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China Exchange and Opera Roots

The recital at the China Exchange launched the Opera Roots initiative, where our Young Artists create a recital, working alongside our team at every step of the process, from securing a venue, to marketing the event and curating a programme with our music staff.

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Carmen – A BSL interpreted opera with the choir of Burntwood School

This specially abridged version of one of the world's most popular operas featured four rising operatic stars from the National Opera Studio and members of Burntwood's acclaimed choral ensembles. With key highlights woven together into a seamless narrative and Bizet's stunning music brought to life by an exceptional pianist, this was an evening to remember.

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