From Audition to Performance: all episodes

30 June 2022

On 2 July 2022, Dutch National Opera Studio performs Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas in Paradiso. In the video series ‘From Audition to Performance’, we follow the members of the Opera Studio on their journey, from the very first auditions to the performance in Paradiso in Amsterdam.

Do you want to see the stars of Dutch National Opera Studio live? At the bottom of this page you find all performances of the Opera Studio members.

From Audition to Performance: episode 1

Claire Antoine

Episode 1

In this first episode of ‘From Audition to Performance’ we follow sopranos Elenora Hu and Claire Antoine as they audition for the same role. Artistic leader Rosemary Joshua will have to decide who will fit the role the best. Watch and see how the whole audition process takes place!

From Audition to Performance: episode 2

Elenora Hu

Episode 2

In the second episode of ‘From Audition to Performance’ we see Opera Studio members Claire Antoine and Elenora Hu rehearse with conductor Andreas Küppers, artistic director of Dutch National Opera Studio Rosemary Joshua and movement coach Edu Rojas. Under their professional guidance, singing, acting and movement are taken to the highest level. Meanwhile, the performance is getting closer and closer…

From Audition to Performance: episode 3

Episode 3

Episode 3

In the third and final episode of the video series 'From Audition to Performance', we see how the Opera Studio members and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra come together for the first time, for an orchestra rehearsal in the NedPho dome. And we get a sneak peek during the dress rehearsal in Paradiso Amsterdam on the day of the performance. Can the singers control their nerves?

Opera Studio live

2022-2023

Operetta Land
Opera
Operetta Land
20 Nov-30 Dec 2022 | 6 performances
Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Main Stage

Operetta Land doesn’t exist. It’s an imaginary place, with imaginary people, who have...

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2022-2023

Giulio Cesare
Opera
Giulio Cesare
16 Jan-5 Feb 2023 | 8 performances
Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Main Stage

Romance and power take centre stage in Handel’s Giulio Cesare, set against the backdrop of...

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2022-2023

Animal Farm campaign image
Opera
Animal Farm
3-16 Mar 2023 | 7 performances
Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Main Stage

A group of animals stages a rebellion on a dilapidated farm to free themselves from a...

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Opera Studio live

2022-2023
TOUR

Ändere die Welt! campagnebeeld
Opera
Ändere die Welt!
11 Mar-2 Apr 2023 | 7 performances
Various theatres, The Netherlands

Opera meets spoken word Many revolutions passed on the world stage, in various guises and...

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2022-2023

Maria Stuarda
Opera
Maria Stuarda
6-28 May 2023 | 8 performances
Dutch National Opera, Main Stage

After Anna Bolena and Maria Stuarda, the third and final part of the Tudor trilogy will be...

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2022-2023

Rusalka
Opera
Rusalka
2-25 Jun 2023 | 8 performances
Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Main Stage

Missed Rusalka? The opera can still be seen online via Operavision until 12.00pm on 7...

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