Young artists 2025-2027
Meet the emerging opera professionals shaping the future through craft, discovery, and bold experimentation.
Tomorrow’s opera voices
Meet our young artists
The IOA Young Artists are emerging professionals building their craft through rigorous training, stage experience, and creative exploration. Over two intensive years, they perform in productions, experiment in Opera Labs, and receive bespoke guidance to develop their unique artistic path. Discover the voices shaping the future of opera.
Ruby Donnelly
United Kingdom
Mezzo-Soprano
José Kercadio
Portugal
Pianist
Juliana Cook
Canada
Soprano
Alex Gibb
South Africa / UK
Baritone
Anna Alvizou
Greece
Pianist
Alla Khaiut
Ukraine
Lyric Coloratura Soprano
Job Clement
The Netherlands
Pianist, Composer
Judith Le Breuilly
United Kingdom
Mezzo-Soprano
Rosa Sparks
United Kingdom
Soprano
Lulama Taifasi
Eastern Cape
Tenor
Christina Herresthal
Sweden / Norway
Mezzo-soprano