National Opera Studio

National Opera Studio The UK's leading opera training organisation, providing training to singers and repetiteurs.

The National Opera Studio plays an essential role at the heart of British opera. The NOS is engaged by Arts Council England and the UK’s leading Opera Companies - English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North, the Royal Opera House, Scottish Opera and Welsh National Opera – to provide professional training of the highest quality for singers and répétiteurs who have the potential to become the

leading artists of their generation. The successful candidates are selected by the Opera Companies from hundreds of applicants. The training programmes for each artist, which are individually designed to meet their needs and aspirations, are provided by coaches who are the leaders in their disciplines. Young Artists also have regular opportunities to work closely with leading directors and conductors to prepare opera scenes for performance. The intensity of the training programme is designed to create a working environment that reflects the professional opera world. Many
NOS-trained singers have gone on to build successful careers at an international level. NOS-trained répétiteurs now work on the music staff of opera companies.

22/08/2026

"You don't need to speak Russian to sing it beautifully. You just need to learn thirty-three letters."

Language coach and conductor, Lada Valešová introduces the Cyrillic alphabet. She explains that by learning the alphabet, and a couple of key rules, you’ve mastered half the challenge of singing in Russian - “learn the alphabet, and you open the door.”

Sofia Kirwan-Baez (Soprano, 2023/24) is Musetta in WNO’s upcoming tour of Puccini’s ‘La bohème’ 🤩Here’s she is, performi...
20/08/2026

Sofia Kirwan-Baez (Soprano, 2023/24) is Musetta in WNO’s upcoming tour of Puccini’s ‘La bohème’ 🤩

Here’s she is, performing on WNO’s home stage - the Donald Gordon Theatre in our 2024 production ‘Et Voila!’

She’s pictured alongside fellow 2023/24 NOS alums Camilla Seale and Rosalind Dobson.

Booking is currently open for Sofia’s free alum recital - head to our website to book your ticket🎟️

https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/event/sofia-kirwan-baez-free-recital/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=alum_recital_sofia&utm_content=event_page_link

17/08/2026

BTS rehearsal shots from our Storytelling in Musical Theatre and Opera short course 🤩

Over the week, participants explored storytelling across both genres through coaching sessions in acting, movement, solo and ensemble singing.

The week culminated in a fantastic performance in our Blackburn Hall featuring solos and ensemble pieces from both musical styles.

Photography: Richard Hubert Smith

Opera Prelude’s upcoming double bill of Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti and Weill’s Die sieben Todsünden features four NOS...
13/08/2026

Opera Prelude’s upcoming double bill of Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti and Weill’s Die sieben Todsünden features four NOS alums and incoming Young Artists 🤩

Die sieben Todsünden (Seven Deadly Sins)

Jack Holton (Baritone 2022/23) as Brother
Peter Lidbetter (Bass 2025/26) as Mother

Trouble in Tahiti

Jack Holton (Baritone 2022/23) as Sam
Alexandria Moon (Mezzo-soprano 2026/27) as Dinah
Clover Kayne (Mezzo-soprano 2026/27) as Mezzo-soprano

Performed on Thursday 20 August at 7:30pm at Opera Holland Park… it’s not one to miss!

It’s your last chance to apply for our 2026/27 Academy!The Academy is our FREE programme supporting aspiring UK based op...
12/08/2026

It’s your last chance to apply for our 2026/27 Academy!

The Academy is our FREE programme supporting aspiring UK based opera singers aged 19-25 who may have faced educational or professional barriers.

Apply now https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/training/

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of David Gowland. David was such a generous, warm and supportive colleague,...
12/08/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of David Gowland.

David was such a generous, warm and supportive colleague, and a true champion for early-career artists. His dedication and care nurtured hundreds of singers, conductors, repetiteurs and directors. He leaves an inspirational legacy and is sorely missed.

After studying piano accompaniment at the Royal College of Music, David joined the National Opera Studio as a repetiteur in 1985 before embarking on his successful international career. A dedicated advocate for training early-career artists, David served as Artistic Director of the Jette Parker Artists Programme at the Royal Ballet and Opera since its inception in 2001, in which he nurtured the careers of over 150 young singers, conductors, directors and repetiteurs. Additionally, he coached artists across the world, including as a visiting coach at the National Opera Studio.

He passed peacefully on Sunday 9 August 2026, aged 63.

Booking is now open for our Autumn Studio Saturdays 🎉 Held at our Studio in Wandsworth, these sessions offer hands-on t...
12/08/2026

Booking is now open for our Autumn Studio Saturdays 🎉

Held at our Studio in Wandsworth, these sessions offer hands-on training and expert insight into the realities of professional life in opera

Head to the following link to secure your place

🔗 https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/short-courses/

08/08/2026

Kissing. Fights. Vulnerability. How do you stage it all safely, ethically, and artistically?

In the latest episode of our podcast - The Opera Training Companion - certified intimacy director/coordinator and movement director Christina Fulcher joins writer-director Laura Attridge and soprano Isabelle Peters to unpack what consent-based practice actually looks like in the rehearsal room and beyond.

🎧 New episode out now — link in bio. 👆

Applications for our 2026/27 Academy close in one week ❗Don’t miss out on your chance to receive free, industry leading ...
06/08/2026

Applications for our 2026/27 Academy close in one week ❗

Don’t miss out on your chance to receive free, industry leading training such as:

🌟 Dedicated musical and vocal coaching
🌟 Movement and stagecraft classes
🌟 Diction classes
🌟 Audition classes
🌟 Career development discussions
🌟 CV coaching
🌟 Year-round, free access to NOS facilities
🌟 Headshot sessions
🌟 Ongoing professional support from NOS
🌟 Invitations to NOS and partner company classes, rehearsals and performances

The application deadline is 14 August

https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/training/the-academy/

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The Clore Building, 2 Chapel Yard, Wandsworth
London
SW184HZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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