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 the most gifted young American singers and coach/accompanists for performances not only at the Met, but also with opera companies throughout the country. To meet the individual needs of each young artist, the program provides specialized training in music, language and dramatic coaching 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, LYADP participants have access to rehearsals for all Metropolitan Opera productions. Participants are offered a position with the program for a period of one year with second and third year options held by the Met. During this period, the artist performs only at the Met or outside engagements approved by the Artistic Director.