National Opera Studio at Scottish Opera - part 3! Since the residency, Kira was announced as a Scottish Opera Emerging Artist for the 2024/25 season 🎉 Watch more here: youtu.be/dnan1ZbJqbE

"The highlight experience has been working with the partner companies and their orchestras around the country, something that you can't get anywhere else as a Young Artist in the UK." ~ Jonathan Eyers

Day 2 of our Exploring Opera🎭✨ Our singers have been busy honing their skills through individual and ensemble coaching, focusing on everything from musicality to vocal technique. They’ve also been diving into workshops on stagecraft and movement 🎭

"This year at NOS has been an extraordinary journey and a significant challenge for me... Being part of the programme is a true privilege, and I can already attest to its transformative impact on both my artistic work and my life. Thank you!" ~ Aleksander Kaczuk-Jagielnik

Our Exploring Opera short course drew to a close on Friday with an outstanding final performance featuring the arias and ensemble scenes our participants had been working on throughout the week 🎶

"The past two years have been so helpful and inspiring, from working with the best coaches, directors, and conductors in the land. I have learnt a lot and become patient in knowing what to do and what not to do." ~ Smelo Mahlangu

"NOS has been an invaluable experience. The coaches, conductors, directors, and colleagues I’ve worked with here have pushed me to new levels of musical excellence and given me all the tools I need to face the professional world with confidence." ~ Johanna Kvam

"My time at NOS has been the most valuable in my career. Being able to develop my skills further while surrounded by the most professional colleagues and amazing coaches is something I will always feel grateful for." ~ Blanca Graciá Rodríguez

Prepare for the upcoming audition season with Beyond the Stage: Developing a Career Toolkit ✨ CV sessions ✨ Branding & website design ✨ Tax guidance ✨ Photoshoot, mock audition, & recording session Book Now: nationaloperastudio.org.uk/Event/beyond-t…

We're Hiring - Front of House! We are seeking a personable and practical Front of House Lead to work flexibly within a small staff team. Deadline: 16 Sept 2024 More info here: nationaloperastudio.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Cat…

🚨 Key Dates Alert! 🚨 Applications for our Young Artists Programme open on 18 October! 🌟 For more details on the application and audition process, visit our website. nationaloperastudio.org.uk/Pages/Category…

"I have discovered where music truly lives—as a breathtaking energetic wave. As one coach put it, "Imagine E major above you, below you, and all around you." I'm looking forward to spending a lifetime with music all around me." ~ Jacob Swindells

Headshot Day with Julian Guidera - £95 What you will receive: - 25-Minute Photoshoot - 5 Professionally Edited Photos - Choice of Indoor or Outdoor Location Book now: nationaloperastudio.org.uk/Event/headshot…

We’re on Day 2 of our Demystifying Auditions short course, led by Dearbhla Collins, Artistic Consultant at the National Opera Studio, and Sarah-Jane Davies, Head of Casting at Scottish Opera! 🌟

My NOS Story: Elli Welsh (Repetiteur) - Part 3 We recently caught up with 2021/22 NOS repetiteur Elli Welsh at Royal Ballet and Opera in her current role as Associate Pianist for their 2023/2024 season 🩰 youtu.be/yY3zRlLQaRU

Alumni Spotlight: Gerald Finley (1987/88)✨ We’re thrilled to announce that 1987/88 alum Gerald Finley, a valued member of our Sounding Board, has been nominated for the prestigious The Opera Awards in the Male Singer category! 🎶

Introducing Lucy Bradley 🎭 We’re delighted to announce Lucy Bradley as our first Resident Director at the National Opera Studio 🥳 In this exciting new role, Lucy will oversee the dramatic and stagecraft development of our new cohort of YAs. nationaloperastudio.org.uk/news/introduci…

This past week, participants on our 'Life as a Repetiteur' short course have been immersed in the many facets of the rewarding and varied role of a repetiteur, from making the piano sound like an orchestra to coaching singers, following conductors, and accompanying recitative 🎹