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This includes regular coaching sessions with industry professionals, roles in HGO mainstage productions, recital performances, and a variety of other concert engagements.Ī first-year HGO Studio artist, Cuban-American soprano Meryl Dominguez, originally from Brooklyn, most recently made her international debut as the title character in Norma with Musica Viva Hong Kong. Each of the young artists in the HGO Studio has access to a learning environment that emphasizes practical experience within the professional opera world.

Since its inception 45 years ago, the HGO Studio has grown into one of the most respected young artist programs in the world. Studio artists also participate in recitals and perform in venues across the city and state for numerous events. Studio artists are cast in both major and supporting roles in mainstage productions, giving them direct access to work with world-renowned artists, directors, and conductors. During a residency of up to three years, HGO Studio artists receive specialized training in voice, movement, and languages and are afforded numerous performance opportunities with the organization. The HGO Studio trains young artists in their chosen discipline of classical singing, piano, and coaching, and the artists commit to an intense, individualized study program while living in Houston from mid-August through May. For singers interested in HGO, the audition process culminates in the company’s annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers Concert of Arias, which was held on January 21, 2022. The HGO Studio receives hundreds of applications from singers and pianists each year for this highly competitive program. And it is truly gratifying to know that by helping them build on their innate talents to achieve their dreams, we’re helping to ensure the future of the entire art form.” This is the place for aspiring opera stars hoping to launch major careers on the stages of the world’s great opera houses. “The HGO Studio program gives the next generation of opera singers and coaches the tools they need to succeed in a highly competitive industry.

Their passion and energy are contagious,” said HGO Studio Director Brian Speck.

“It is thrilling to see the pure talent in this year’s class of HGO Studio members.

Navasard Hakobyan, baritone (first place at HGO’s 2022 Eleanor McCollum Competition Concert of Arias).

One of the most respected and highly competitive young artist programs in the world, the HGO Studio provides comprehensive career development to young singers and pianist/coaches who have demonstrated potential to make major contributions to the art form. Six returning members and five new artists comprise the prestigious training program for 2022–23Īfter an international search, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce the five new singers and six returning artists who will train with the HGO Studio for 2022–23.