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.
Anna Alvizou
Greece
Pianist
Judith Le Breuilly
United Kingdom
Mezzo-soprano
Alex Gibb
South Africa / UK
Baritone
Juliana Cook
The Netherlands – Canada
Soprano
Rosa Sparks
United Kingdom
Soprano
Lulama Taifasi
Eastern Cape
Tenor
Alla Khaiut
Ukraine
Lyric Coloratura Soprano
Job Clement
The Netherlands
Pianist, Composer
Martijn Van Sas
Belgium
Pianist, Vocal Accompaniment
Sophie Patterson
United States
Mezzo-soprano
Christina Herresthal
Sweden / Norway
Mezzo-soprano
Yiming Liu
China
Tenor