Wolf Trap Opera’s public Master Classes offer a unique glimpse into the training of the next generation of opera stars. Led by alumni, esteemed artists, and industry experts, these sessions provide WTO’s aspiring singers with expert coaching on artistic and career preparation.
Master Classes are free and open to the public, but reservations are required as space is limited.
2025 Master Classes
Steven Blier
Wednesday, June 4 | 7 PM
Center for Education at Wolf Trap
Recitalist, raconteur, and longtime Wolf Trap Opera favorite, Steven Blier works with Wolf Trap Opera’s Studio Artists in this public master class focusing on art song and interpretation.
Tamara Wilson
Wednesday, June 11 | 7 PM
Center for Education at Wolf Trap
Each season, an esteemed Wolf Trap Opera alumnus returns as the Filene Artist in Residence. This summer, Grammy-winning soprano Tamara Wilson (’08)—the 2025 Filene Artist in Residence—will work with members of the Studio Artist program in this special event, providing guidance on artistic style, interpretation, language, stagecraft, and more.
Renée Fleming
Tuesday, July 29 | 3 PM
The Barns at Wolf Trap
Renowned soprano and Wolf Trap Opera’s newly appointed Artist Development Advisor, Renée Fleming, leads her first master class in this new role with the next generation of opera stars.
Previous Master Class Artists
2024 Filene Artist in Residence Jamie Barton
2023 Filene Artist in Residence Ryan McKinny
2022 Filene Artist in Residence Kate Lindsey
2021 Filene Artist in Residence Morris Robinson
2020 Filene Artist in Residence Denyce Graves
2019 Filene Artist in Residence Lawrence Brownlee
2018 Filene Artist in Residence Christine Goerke works with tenor Taylor Comstock
2017 Filene Artist in Residence Simon O'Neill works with tenor Ricardo Garcia
2016 Artist in Residence Alan Held works with mezzo-soprano Jeanne Ireland
2015 Artist in Residence Michelle DeYoung works with mezzo-soprano Nadia Fayad
2014 Artist in Residence Eric Owens works with mezzo-soprano Megan Samarin