MMus Opera Performance

In this two year MMus programme, created in close association with the Welsh National Opera (WNO) operatic performance will be the foundation of your experience.

As a member of the David Seligman Opera School, you’ll take part in ensemble projects and opera scenes presentations. The majority of your study will centre on a public performance in fully staged opera, involving periods of intense preparation and rehearsal.  

Through our strong ties with industry, you’ll be immersed in a professional operatic company environment from early on in your course working as part of the David Seligman Opera School.

Through a range of teaching approaches in an inspiring conservatoire setting, you’ll develop a mastery of the essential skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today’s opera industry.

- The course encompasses a combination of teaching approaches that enrich your specialist skills, while enhancing your employability .

- You’ll learn professional operatic working practices with professional directors and repetiteurs, offering you insight into the inner workings of the industry and building familiarity with the operatic environment.  

Our impressive list of tutors includes renowned vocal soloists and distinguished coaches. They offer you not only first-rate teaching, but mentorship and networking opportunities as well. 

- Our partnerships with the opera industry offer you opportunities to collaborate directly with Welsh National Opera – These opportunities include the annual WNO opera gala where soloists from the David Seligman Opera School are accompanied by the WNO orchestra, being coached and mentored by WNO music staff as well as the chance to observe and shadow selected WNO studio rehearsals. Not only will this help you to build a network of contacts, but you’ll also be able to develop a deep understanding of how the industry operates.  

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