Young Artists Program

Now in its thirteenth year, Seattle Opera’s Young Artists Program provides career guidance and training for young professional singers, typically between 22 and 32 years old. This intensive 21-week production-based curriculum includes acting training, master classes, auditions, networking, and complete role study. Peter Kazaras is the Artistic Director, Brian Garman is the Music Director, and Aren Der Hacopian is the Director of this nationally-recognized program. At the culmination of the program, each Young Artist performs a complete role in a fully-produced opera with orchestra. Young Artists also have the opportunity to perform smaller roles on the Seattle Opera mainstage.

Events

Learn about live performances by Young Artists in and around the Seattle area, including their Viva la Mamma!, and their 2011 spring production of Don Giovanni.

How to Apply

Details about application requirements, audition dates, and a downloadable application form (requires Adobe Acrobat)

Current Young Artists

Meet the lineup of this year’s Young Artists, including photos and bios.

Past Young Artists

See a complete listing of Young Artists since the program’s inception in 1998.

Past Young Artists Productions

Engaging operas with vibrant young singers! Explore our archive of Young Artists Program operas from over the years.