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Press and Media

We work closely with all media, so if you are doing a story on any aspect of opera training, we’re here to help. We can put you in touch with our Young Artists, as well as experts from the National Opera Studio team.

Please direct all press and media enquiries to:

Peter Di-Toro

Digital and Communications Manager
[email protected]

+44 (0) 20 8874 8811

Please find our latest press releases here:

Announcing 12:42

Announcing 12:42

October 2020

A documentary, produced almost entirely in quarantine, exploring creative processes, isolation and digital connections premiering 17 November on OperaVision. Read more

Published: 4th November, 2020

Updated: 12th November, 2020

Author: Peter Di Toro

Announcing the 2020/21 Young Artists

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. Read more

Published: 30th July, 2020

Updated: 16th October, 2020

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

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

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

09 July 2019

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. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2019

Updated: 31st March, 2021

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

The National Opera Studio Welcomes New Chair of Trustees

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. Read more

Published: 9th May, 2019

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

Announcing the 2018/19 National Opera Studio Young Artists

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. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2018

Updated: 30th August, 2018

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

The National Opera Studio launches a new brand identity and website

The National Opera Studio launches a new brand identity and website

The National Opera Studio has been working with Honey, a major brand agency based in the City of London, to develop a new visual identity and brand strategy, and the industry-leading platform Raising IT to develop a new website, helping to launch the NOS into the next phase of its growth as an organisation. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2018

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

Press Release: Announcing our new Director of Artist Development

Press Release: Announcing our new Director of Artist Development

11 August 2017

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. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2017

Updated: 5th March, 2018

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

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  • Demystifying Auditions

    Demystifying Auditions

    Monday 12 – Friday 16 September 2022

    This is a course designed to demystify the audition, build confidence in front of a panel, and examine your communication through critical and constructive self-analysis.

    Who is it for? Postgraduate level or professional singers of all voice types.

  • Life as a repetiteur

    Life as a repetiteur

    Mon 5–Thurs 8 Sept 2022

    Our repetiteur short course is designed for pianists interested in exploring the wonderful world of opera for the first time, or enriching their existing skills.

    Who is it for? Experienced pianists interested in exploring operatic repertoire. Prior experience of working in opera is not required.

  • Exploring Opera

    Exploring Opera

    Mon 29 August – Fri 2 September 2022

    Led by Opera North's Head of Music, David Cowan, Exploring Opera is an introductory course designed for singers who are keen to learn the key skills to perform opera.

    Who is it for? Singers about to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level OR those who sing to a reasonably high level and want to immerse themselves in an opera course.

  • Nicky Spence Masterclass

    Nicky Spence Masterclass

    April 2022

    Acclaimed Scottish operatic tenor, friend of the Studio and NOS alumnus Nicky Spence leads a masterclass with our Young Artists exploring Verdi, Stravinsky and Mozart.

    Watch on demand.

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  • 2021/22 Young Artists

    Find out about our Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.

  • Applying to audition as a singer

    Applying to audition as a singer

    Explore here for further information about application procedures, audition guidelines and frequently asked questions.

    Applications from singers for the 2022/23 Young Artist Programme have now closed.

  • About the programme

    About the programme

    Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and repetiteurs.

  • Current Vacancies

    Current Vacancies

    Join the National Opera Studio team, and play an integral role in securing the future of opera.

  • Announcing the 2018/19 National Opera Studio Young Artists

    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.

  • 2022/23 Young Artist Programme - Apply now

    2022/23 Young Artist Programme - Apply now

    December 2021

    Applications for singers and repetiteurs to audition for our 2022/23 Young Artists' Programme are now open.

  • Diverse Voices

    Diverse Voices

    The National Opera Studio takes the lead, along with UK opera companies and training organisations, to create partnerships and initiatives that encourage more diversity on our opera stages.

  • Emily Gottlieb

    Chief Executive

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    The National Opera Studio exists to train talented young musicians to become the leading artists of their generation. We aim to make a significant contribution to the opera ecology and the wider creative and cultural life of the UK through the provision of top-quality professional training, and by our engagement and position in the sector.

  • Our history

    Our history

    Learn about the history of the National Opera Studio, its forebears, and timeline over the last 40 years.

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