Scottish Opera Residency 2017/18

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Diverse Voices Focus Week

November 2023

For the very first time, as part of our Diverse voices initiative, we hosted a Focus Week for singers supported by the programme. Countertenor Joshua Elmore shares his experience.
My NOS Story: Josef Ahn

Baritone Josef Ahn (2022/23 Young Artist) returns to the Studio to share his story of his time at the Studio and his exciting journey to the Royal Opera House as one of the artists on their Jette Parker Artists Programme.
Masterclass with Katarina Karnéus

Friday 12 January 2023, 3pm
Blackburn Hall, National Opera Studio

Swedish Mezzo-soprano Katarina Karnéus leads a masterclass for our Young Artists, live at the Studio's Blackburn Hall.

£5 (Free for students)
Wandsworth Wednesday: Free Lunchtime Recital

Wednesday 24 January 2024, 1.15pm
Blackburn Hall, National Opera Studio

A Wandsworth Wednesday recital live from the Studio's Blackburn Hall featuring the artists on our National Talent Programme.

My NOS Story: Josef Ahn

Baritone Josef Ahn (2022/23 Young Artist) returns to the Studio to share his story of his time at the Studio and his exciting journey to the Royal Opera House as one of the artists on their Jette Parker Artists Programme.
Marie McLaughlin Masterclass

Acclaimed Scottish soprano Marie McLaughlin leads a masterclass with three of our Young Artists - Samantha Quillish, Sarah Seunghwa Chae and Beren Kader Fidan, accompanied by repetiteurs Max Bilbe and Adrian Salinero.
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.
Nicky Spence Masterclass

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.
Masterclass with Brindley Sherratt

December 2021

Internationally acclaimed Bass Brindley Sherratt leads a masterclass featuring four Young Artist singers accompanied by Young Artist repetiteurs.

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'Sul fil d'un soffio etesio' - Falstaff (Verdi)

13 October 2021

2021/22 Young Artists Ffion Edwards (Soprano) and Associate Artist Nadia Kisseleva (Piano) perform live at the Studio's recital series - Wandsworth Wednesdays
'Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo' - Così fan tutte (Mozart)

13 October 2021

2021/22 Young Artist Josef Ahn (Baritone) and Associate Artist Nadia Kisseleva (Piano) perform live at the Studio's recital series - Wandsworth Wednesdays.
Masterclass with Dame Sarah Connolly

Our Young Artists star in a masterclass with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly, filmed at the Studio's Blackburn Hall.

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Masterclass with Danielle de Niese

Our Young Artists star in a masterclass filmed at the Royal Opera House led by Danielle de Niese.

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Illuminating Darkness

19 May 2021, 4pm

Following their week-long residency with Opera North in Leeds, the Young Artists of the National Opera Studio perform Illuminating Darkness, an opera scenes production devised and directed by Olivia Fuchs. Livestreamed from the Studio's Blackburn Hall.

Applying as a singer

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Applications for our 2024/25 Global Talent Programme now open.

Deadline Wednesday 3 January 2024
2023/24 Young Artists

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

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

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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

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.
Applying as a repetiteur

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

Applications for our 2024/25 Global Talent Programme now open.

Deadline Monday 19 February 2024
Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive
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.
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.