‘Prendi per me sei libero’ from Donizetti’s L’ Elisir d’amore performed by Young Artist Sofia Kirwan-Baez, accompanied by Florent Mourier.

Watch the full performance here: youtu.be/5XUk8WJr0Fk

📢 We're Hiring - Studio and Events Manager!📢

We are seeking a Studio and Events Manager to support the operational and administrative functions of the studio.

Click below for more info ⬇️
nationaloperastudio.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Cat…

Deadline: Thursday 9 May 2024, 9am

Throwback to our recent masterclass at the Royal Opera House with tenor Toby Spence!

The masterclass provided invaluable guidance and inspiration for our singers Rhydian, Heming, and Kira, as well as for repetiteurs Jacob, Johanna, and Blanca🤩

📷 Julian Guidera

'Caro nome' from Verdi's 'Rigoletto', performed by soprano Kira Kaplan and pianist Florent Mourier 🎶

In this scene, Gilda blissfully reflects on the name of her beloved, unaware that it is a false name and that he is not who he pretends to be 😲

This week, our Young Artists have been busy in music calls with conductor Christopher Moulds ahead of our residency with Opera North!

We're looking forward to getting stuck into production rehearsals next week. Keep an eye on our social media for a sneak peek!

Today, our Young Artists have been in coaching sessions with Sounding Board member Brindley Sherratt 🎶

Our Sounding Board is a group of opera artists who support the Studio's mission to prepare highly talented young artists for a modern career in today's opera profession 👏

Our Young Artists are back in the Studio after the Easter holiday and are preparing for a busy few weeks of rehearsals and performances 🎉

Here's Mezzo-soprano Camilla Seale performing Delibes' 'Les filles de Cadix', accompanied by Blanca Graciá Rodríguez 🎶

Happy World Piano Day!

Here's 2023/24 Young Artist Repetiteurs Jacob Swindells and Blanca Graciá Rodríguez performing Ravel's 'Laideronnette, impératrice des pagodes' from 'Ma mère l'Oye' 🎶

#WorldPianoDay 🎹

Here's soprano Rosalind Dobson performing Schubert's 'Lied der Mignon', accompanied by Blanca Graciá Rodríguez 👏

'Deh vieni, non tardar' performed by National Talent Programme Young Artist Shafali Jalota, accompanied by Johanna Kvam 🎶

Catch up with the full performance here: youtube.com/watch?v=V2gR9Z…

Here's Dame Sarah Connolly discussing the importance of placement 🎶

For more insights, catch up with our masterclasses on our YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Last week, Tenor Toby Spence led an incredible masterclass with some of our Young Artists at the Royal Opera House.

Here are some of our highlights from the evening🎶

📸 Julian Guidera

Enjoy Young Artists Sofia Kirwan-Baez and Johanna Kvam performing Massenet's 'Je suis encore tout étourdie' from our recent Wandsworth Wednesday recital 🎶

We’re excited to share some more highlights from our recent performance of ‘Et Voila!!’ at RADA Studios, London!

📸 Julian Guidera

This Friday, British tenor, Toby Spence will be leading an engaging masterclass at the Royal Opera House for our Young Artists.

📅15 March, 7.45pm
📍Clore Studio, Royal Opera House

Book here: roh.org.uk/tickets-and-ev…

Flights of Fancy - The London Showing

📍 Conway Hall
📅 2 May 2024

Join us as we present a musical exploration highlighting the contrasting styles and enduring legacies of Mozart and Rossini, in partnership with Opera North

Book here: nationaloperastudio.org.uk/Event/flights-…

📣 Eric Melear becomes Artistic Director of National Opera Studio 📣

We're excited to announce the appointment of American coach, pianist and conductor Eric Melear as Artistic Director, effective July 2024.

Read more: nationaloperastudio.org.uk/news/eric-mele…

📸 Julian Guidera