First practical experience for young singers

Since 2006, the Basel opera studio OperAvenir has been supporting young singers in their first steps in professional theatre work after graduation. The members of the opera studio appear on stage in various roles. They also create a varied programme with their own projects, concerts and performances.

Diverse further training

The additional training in the opera studio takes around two years. Applicants come from all over the world.
The focus is on weekly lessons in singing and speaking technique, body and acting training, supplemented by workshops and masterclasses. Hélio Vida will take over the management of the OperAvenir opera studio in the 20/21 season. Regular calls for applications and castings are advertised.

Members of OperAvenir 24/25

With the kind support of Julius Baer and Hiag.

Every year, the members of OperAvenir introduce themselves on stage at the portrait concert. In the 24/25 season, it will take place on 22 November 2024.

OperAvenir's regular programme for young singers includes masterclasses with internationally renowned artists, this year with Simon Keenlyside More

At the end of the season, the members of OperAvenir give a final concert on the small stage. The programme includes popular arias, duets and ensembles. More

OperAvenir, the international opera studio of Theater Basel, is looking for singers in all vocal disciplines for the 25/26 season. OperAvenir prepares young singers specifically for their stage careers. In numerous workshops and regular coaching sessions, the young singers perfect their skills under the guidance of internationally renowned instructors. OperAvenir participants immediately put what they have learnt into practice - in leading and supporting roles on the main stage as well as in their own productions. The director of the opera studio is Hélio Vida.

We are looking for talented young singers of all voice ranges who are at the beginning of their professional career. Preference will be given to participants up to the age of 30, exceptions may be made in individual cases.

Please send your application to operavenir@theater-basel.ch by 15 October 2024. It must include the following documents

  • CV with photo
  • Video links (Youtube or Vimeo) to two different arias
  • Copy of passport

Applications are only possible via e-mail. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
The audition is expected to take place from November 2024.
If you have any questions, please write to: operavenir@theater-basel.ch

Opera productions with OperAvenir