Royal Academy Opera is a specialist and intensive Postgraduate Advanced Diploma for singers with the potential and aspiration to succeed as principals at the highest international standard.
Classes & activities
In addition to having one to one piano lessons, the Academy’s répétiteurs keep a busy and varied weekly schedule which includes:
Playing for main-stage opera production rehearsals and opera scenes rehearsals and performances
Assisting the conductors, including taking over and conducting orchestral rehearsals where appropriate, and taking notes during rehearsals with orchestra
Preparing opera choruses
Observing and participating in coaching and masterclasses by vocal specialists/visiting artists
Playing for language coaching, including French, Italian and German
Training and experience in playing recitative/continuo
Discovery events
Discovery Events are the perfect way to find out more about the Academy and whether it’s the right place for you.
