Open Call – Singers and Repetiteur Pianists

Opera Studio NRW invites applications from young singers and repetiteur pianists for its 2027/2028 season.

The programme is a collaboration between four German opera houses: Opera Dortmund, Aalto Musiktheater Essen, Musiktheater im Revier Gelsenkirchen and Oper Wuppertal.
It offers emerging artists the opportunity to participate in professional opera productions and work with experienced directors, conductors, coaches and orchestras.

Participants benefit from role preparation, language and acting classes, masterclasses with guest artists, and concerts organised by the Opera Studio.

Available positions:

• 6 singers: soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone and bass
• 1 repetiteur pianist

Applicants must have completed their higher education studies before the programme begins. There is no age limit.
Application deadline: 6 December 2026
Programme begins: 1 August 2027
Auditions:

• Singers: 19–22 January 2027, Opera Dortmund
• Repetiteur pianists: February–March 2027 (exact date to be announced)

Applications:

• Singers: https://www.muvac.com/vacancy/opernstudio-nrw-71d73ngy
• Repetiteur pianists: https://www.muvac.com/vacancy/opernstudio-nrw-31nde9r1.