The Bayerische Staatsoper’s Opera Studio

The Bayerische Staatsoper’s Opera Studio prepares highly talented young singers practice-oriented for an international career. After completing the multi-stage selection process, the chosen talents then go on to support the Bayerische Staatsoper’s ensemble for a full two years. They are integrated directly into opera business and take on small to medium-sized roles in our productions. They also enjoy an accompanying support programme, consisting of singing and role studies, acting lessons and selected master courses, among other elements. The highpoint of the opera year is a new staging produced especially for the Opera Studio, which all singers take part in and which celebrates a premiere in the Cuvilliés Theatre in late spring.

The Opera Studio was founded as it is today in the 2006/2007 season and is artistically managed by Tobias Truniger. Along with ten singers, it also includes two pianists, who also undergo an application process and are supported as part of the programme. Under General Manager Serge Dorny’s guidance, this young talent promotion also plays an important role in the work of the Bayerische Staatsoper.

Are you interested in applying for the Bayerische Staatsoper’s Opera Studio? 
You’ll find all the information on requirements, dates and application processes at https://www.staatsoper.de/en/opera-studio-application

The Opera Studio application portal is now open.

APPLY HERE

SOPRANO 2024–25

SOPRANO 2025–26

MEZZO-SOPRANO 2024–25

MEZZO-SOPRANO 2025–26

TENOR 2024–25

TENOR 2025–26

BARITONE/BASS-BARITONE/BASS 2024–25

BARITONE/BASS-BARITONE/BASS 2025–26

KORREPETITOR:INNEN 2024–25

KORREPETITOR:INNEN 2025–26

DATES FOR THE OPERNSTUDIO

PATRONS OF THE OPERNSTUDIO

Our thanks go to the patrons of the Opernstudio, whose support makes a significant contribution to the promotion of young talent at the Bayerische Staatsoper:

Dr. Arnold und Emma Bahlmann, DIBAG Industriebau AG, Rolf und Caroli Dienst, Vera und Volker Doppelfeld-Stiftung, Dr. Dierk und Veronika Ernst, Monika und Karl Ertl, Christa Fassbender, Dr. Joachim Feldges, Freunde des Nationaltheaters e.V., Dietlinde und Carl-Peter Forster, Oliver und Claudia Götz, Regina Hesselberger, Stefan und Maria Holzhey, Dirk und Marlene Ippen, Christine und Marco Janezic, Dr. Hans-Dieter Koch und Silvie Katalin Koch-Varga, Christof Lamberts, LfA Förderbank Bayern, Christiane Link,  A+O Rogowski, Eugénie Rohde †, Schwarz Foundation, Dr. Martin Steinmeyer, Georg und Swantje von Werz, Oliver und Kaori Zipse

Would you also like to contribute to the Bayerische Staatsoper's promotion of young talent or find out about other funding opportunities? Our Development team would be delighted to hear from you and will be happy to help:

Development der Bayerischen Staatsoper
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+49 89 21 85 10 39