National Opera Studio

How many former and future NOS artists can we squeeze into a summer at Garsington Opera?
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La Traviata - Verdi

Thomas D Hopkinson (Bass 2020/21) - Doctor Grenvil
Alexandria Moon (Mezzo-soprano 2026/27) - Flora Bervoix
Peter Lidbetter (Bass 2025/26) - Messenger
Roland Wood (Baritone 1999/00) - Giorgio Germont
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Der Rosenkavalier

Ben McAteer (Baritone 2013/14) - Herr von Faninal
Robert Murray (Tenor 2003/04) - Valzacchi
Siân Griffiths (Mezzo-soprano 2021/22) - Annina
Ana-Carmen Balestra (Soprano 2024/25) - Three noble daughters
Clover Kayne (Mezzo-soprano 2026/27) - Three noble daughters
Ceferina Penny (Soprano 2024/25) - A milliner
Tomos Owen Jones (Tenor 2025/26) - An innkeeper
Ambrose Connolly (Baritone 2025/26) - Lackey
Joshua McCullough (Bass 2026/27) - Waiter
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Il Ritorno d’Ulisse - Monteverdi

Ed Lyon (Tenor 2004/05) - Ulisse
Fiona Kimm (Mezzo-soprano 1978/79) - Ericlea
Thomas D Hopkinson (Bass 2020/21) - Tempo
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The Importance of Being Earnest

Peter Lidbetter (Bass 2025/26) - Lane/Merriman
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Alvarez Emerging Artists 2026

Ana-Carmen Balestra (Soprano 2024/25)
Ceferina Penny (Soprano 2024/25)
Tomos Owen Jones (Tenor 2025/26)
Ambrose Connolly (Baritone 2025/26)
Peter Lidbetter (Bass 2025/26)
Clover Kayne (Mezzo-soprano 2026/27)
Ellie Forrester (Soprano 2026/27)
Joshua McCullough (Bass 2026/27)
Alexandria Moon (Mezzo-soprano 2026/27)

Su Chung (Repetiteur 2025/26) as the Trainee Repetiteur
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What a line-up!