About INO Studio

Membership is selected annually, and the studio provides specially tailored training, professional mentoring and high-level professional engagements for a group of individuals whose success will be key to the future development of opera in Ireland.

INO Studio members are involved in all of Irish National Opera’s productions, large and small. They sing onstage in roles or in the chorus, understudy lead roles – enabling them to watch and emulate great artists at work – and, for non-singing members, they join in the world of opera rehearsals as assistants.

Our Studio Consultant Brenda Hurley provides ongoing coaching and guidance to studio members throughout the year. Brenda is Professor of Opera Mentoring at the Royal Academy of Music in London and is regarded as one of the leading vocal coaches of her generation.

Studio members also receive individual coaching, attend masterclasses and receive mentorship from leading Irish and international singers and musicians. These sessions provide an opportunity to work intensively with industry experts, gaining feedback and vital experience to polish their performance practice.

Other areas of specific attention are performance and language skills, and members are assisted in their individual personal musical development and given professional career guidance. They benefit from Irish National Opera’s national and international contacts and Irish National Opera Studio also develops and promotes specially tailored events to help the members hone specific skills and showcase their work.

For more information contact us at info@irishnationalopera.ie.

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