Oper Frankfurt’s Opera Studio, founded in 2008, is regarded as one of the best nurturers of young talent in Germany, helping them before they embark on their careers by learning new roles, being coached in various languages and learning German, if they don't speak it already, learning how to move and act and gaining invaluable experience on stage, taking part in rehearsals and performances. Some of these highly qualified young artists then go on to join the company: 23 young singers have joined the Ensemble so far, with former members often returning as guests, such as Cláudia Ribas and Sakhiwe Mkosana returning in 2025/26 to take part in new productions singing the title role in Rossini's Tancredi and Guglielmo in Così fan tutte.
Members of the Studio also take part in masterclasses run by legendary regulars including Brigitte Fassbaender, Hedwig Fassbender, Neil Shicoff and Edith Wiens.
Young singers, who have completed their training, are invited to apply to audition for the Opera Studio. Please send:
- an up to date c.v. (including date of birth)
- an up to date photograph
- a list of roles you have studied or sung
- a recent recording of 3 arias or Lieder - one of them sung in German, if possible
Deadline for applications to join in 2026/27 is February 28 2026
We receive a vast number of applications each year so will only be in touch with you if you're being considered to audition. The material you have sent will be not be returned.
Idil Kutay, soprano
Julia Stuart, soprano
Cláudia Ribas, mezzo-soprano
Abraham Bretón, tenor
Andrew Kim, tenor
Sakhiwe Mkosana, baritone
Morgan-Andrew King, bass
Alina Avagyan,soprano
Julia Stuart, soprano
Younji Yi, soprano
Daniela Zib, soprano
Ruby Dibble, mezzo-soprano
Jonas Müller, baritone
Morgan-Andrew King, bass
MANAGEMENT
Bernd Loebe & Thomas Stollberger
Felice Venanzoni Head of Artistic Development
Angela Rutigliano coach / pianist
email: opernstudio@buehnen-frankfurt.de
This project has been made possible by generous support from the Deutsche Bank Stiftung, the Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft Frankfurt am Main and the Frankfurt Patronatsverein (Patrons) - Sektion Oper & Stiftung Giersch.
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