In the Nuremberg International Opera Studio, the Staatstheater Nürnberg, in cooperation with the Nuremberg University of Music, awards stipends to young graduates in voice and correpetition. For one year, the artists receive practice-oriented training at the Staatstheater Nürnberg and matriculate at the Nuremberg University of Music in the master's program "Master Internationales Opernstudio" with a major in voice or correpetition.
At the Nuremberg university of music
- The members of the International Opera Studio attend supplementary courses (voice lessons, correpetition and opera history/dramaturgy).
- In addition, they can take further elective courses for professionalization, such as scenic-dramatic lessons, acting lessons, speech interpretation, movement/dance/body training.
- Participation in master classes is also possible.
- If possible, the stipendiaries can participate in a university production.
The stipendiaries of the Nuremberg International Opera Studio
- are represented in small and medium roles in the current repertoire of the Staatstheater Nürnberg.
- As part of the Opera Studio's training program, the members also participate in rehearsals and performances of the Opera Studio's own productions.
- In addition, members of the opera studio receive application and audition training as well as information on theater and contract law and theater organization.
- The members of the opera studio receive a monthly stipend and, depending on requirements, a fee for their participation in performances at the Staatstheater Nürnberg.
MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL OPERA STUDIO IN THE 2024/25 SEASON:
- KELLAN DUNLAP*, Tenor
- LAURA HILDEN*, Mezzo-soprano
- OTTO ITGENSHORST*, Répétiteur
- QUINCHUAN LAN*, Bass
- HEKTOR PALMER NORDFORS*, Soprano
- CLARISSA MARIA UNDRITZ*, Soprano
Application
For the 2026/27 season, we are looking for a Répétiteur and one singer in each of the voice categories mezzo-soprano and soprano. The application deadline for this position is 27 July 2025. Unfortunately, applications submitted after this date cannot be considered. The audition is expected to take place in January 2026, the audition for singers is expected to take place in November/December 2025. If you are selected for an audition, we will contact you with an invitation shortly after the application deadline. Please refrain from enquiring about the status of your application.
REQUIREMENTS
- German language skills B1 (CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- University graduates in singing and répétition (Bachelor's degree or higher, please enclose appropriate proof of this with your application)
PLEASE SEND US the following documents for your application as a soprano or mezzo-soprano:
- A short cover letter with the motivation for your application to the International Opera Studio Nuremberg and your CV
- completed applicant data sheet
- 2-3 arias as a link in your e-mail, without password protection and without the need to download, an aria by Mozart must be part of the selection
PLEASE SEND US the following documents for your application as a répétiteur:
- A short cover letter with the motivation for your application to the International Opera Studio Nuremberg and your CV
- completed applicant data sheet
- 2-3 arias as a link in your e-mail, without password protection and without the need to download: a solo piano piece of your choice / Mozart: Finale II from “Figaro's Wedding” with marked voice part / Elektra maiden scene or Salome-Jewish quintet with marked voice part
Thank you for your interest and please send your application by e-mail only to: opernstudio(a)staatstheater-nuernberg.de
By sending your application, you confirm that you have taken note of the information on data protection.
We would like to thank the sponsors of the International Opera Studio, the Opernfreunde Nürnberg, Hans und Helga Wormser (Patronage members of the Opernfreunde Nürnberg) and the Damenclub zur Förderung der Oper Nürnberg e.V.
