Admission requirements and application
Under the artistic direction of Tobias Kratzer, we are looking for a soprano, mezzosoprano, tenor, baritone and bass for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons. You can submit your application via our online application portal from the 25th of June 2025 until the 21th of September 2025. Applications by e-mail cannot be processed. On the 21st of September 2025 candidates must be under the age of 30.
In the application portal you can upload videos (AVI or MP4) in addition to your CV (pdf). Alternatively, you can also attach the videos to your CV as YouTube links. We recommend sending 2 to 3 videos. If you are selected for an audition, we will send you an invitation until the 21st of October 2025.
For the audition you have to prepare 3 to 5 arias in different languages from the standard repertoire of your specific voice type. One aria by Mozart and at least on aria in German should be included in the program. The auditions are planned to take place in the second half of November 2025.
Information and contact
Staatsoper Hamburg
International Opera Studio
Artistic direction: Veronique Walter
Musical Direction: Georgiy Dubko
Communication: Marije Roos
Große Theaterstraße 25
20354 Hamburg
opernstudio@staatsoper-hamburg.de
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