Play and Learn - Opera Apprentice programs for pianists

These opera apprentice programs train pianists, in addition to singers:

Banff Centre Opera

Central City Opera

Des Moines Metro Opera

Florida Grand Opera

Fort Worth Opera Studio

Glimmerglass Opera

Houston Grand Opera

Indianapolis Opera

OPERA Iowa Musical Director & Apprentice Musical Coach

Kentucky Opera

LA Opera

Metropolitan Opera - Lindemann Young Artist program

Minnesota Opera

Nashville Opera

Opera Colorado

Opera New Jersey

Pensacola Opera

San Francisco Opera -Merola

Seattle Opera

Utah Opera

Virginia Opera

Washington National Opera

Wolftrap Fellowships

Outside the US:

National Opera Studio - in London

Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio

Opera House Zurich - in Switzerland

The timing may be off for immediate reaction, but pianists seeking opportunites to learn and play should be aware of these programs, and plan accordingly if they want to apply.

Websites: New England Conservatory has a great website, Bridge Worldwide Connection. Young Artist/Apprentice stuff is all listed. It's $55 dollars to join, but highly worth it.

YAP is a tracking website for Young Artist Programs. It's mainly for singers, but its a great resource in general about programs, competitions, mainstage opportunities, workshops, and more. Your singer friends will love you when you forward them stuff. It's $60 to join.

OperaAmerica has a similar site, called Opera Source that also tracks the upcoming auditions and deadlines of all kinds of opportunities. It's $45 to join.