METROPOLITAN OPERA LINDEMANN PROGRAM

LINDEMANN YOUNG ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM  

The goal of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, founded in 1980, is to nurture the most talented young artists through training and performance opportunities.

The Lindemann Young Artist Development Program uses the Met’s unique resources to identify and educate young singers and coach/pianists for major careers in opera. To meet the individual needs of each young artist, the Program provides specialized training in music, language, dramatic coaching, and movement from the Met’s own artistic staff and invited master teachers. Along with an annual stipend for living expenses, the Program also funds private lessons with approved teachers from outside the Met staff. In addition, Program participants have access to rehearsals for ll Metropolitan Opera productions. Participants are offered a position with the Program for a period of one year with annual renewal for up to three years for singers and two years for pianists. During this period, the young artists’ engagements in and outside of the Met are at the consent of the Artistic and Executive Directors.

The 2009-10 season marks the 30th anniversary of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, founded by Music Director James Levine to nurture the most talented young artists and prepare them for major careers in opera. Graduates include Stephanie Blythe, Dwayne Croft, Mariusz Kwiecien, Heidi Grant Murphy, Nathan Gunn, Lisette Oropesa, and Danielle de Niese, among others. To learn more, VISIT www.metoperafamily.org.