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Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

Wednesday 12 December, 1.15pm

A free lunchtime concert, given by current Young Artists of the National Opera Studio.
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

Wednesday 31 October, 1.15pm

A free lunchtime concert, given by current Young Artists of the National Opera Studio.
Last Days (London Showing)

Monday 10 December, 7.30pm

Following the residency with Opera North, the Young Artists are joined by Members of the Orchestra of Opera North for a London showing of 'Last Days', featuring songs and texts from WW1 composers and writers.
Last Days (Opera North Residency)

Saturday 8 December, 7.15pm

We are taken from the gaiety of pre-war Europe’s nightclubs into an apocalyptic vision of the War’s outbreak, towards increasingly stormy, raw or mournful songs and texts from Berg, Satie, E.E Cummings, Elgar, Butterworth and Gurney, among others.

Current Young Artists

Find out about our highly-talented 2018/19 Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.
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.
Applying to audition as a singer

Application procedures, auditions guidelines and frequently asked questions for applying to the Young Artists' Programme as a singer.
About the programme

Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and répétiteurs.
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.
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.
Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive
David Sulkin OBE

Director of Artist Development
Mark Shanahan

Head of Music
Our history

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

400 Appeal

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are looking to expand our programmes to secure our future for the next 40 years and beyond. This exciting appeal brings with it a variety of events and projects, in which many Young Artists and alumni will be involved. Read more

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