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Isabel Leonard
Mezzo-Soprano (lyric)
Born February 18, 1982 in New York City, United States (44 years old)
Opera
Isabel Leonard is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer based in New York City. She is of Argentine ancestry on her mother's side.
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Cinderella as Angelina (Cenerentola) · Nationaltheater Munich · Jul 9, 2026
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Career Trajectory
Trained from childhood through the nation's premier conservatories and mentored by legendary mezzo Marilyn Horne, Isabel Leonard made her professional debut in 2007 and swiftly established herself as a mezzo-soprano of exceptional versatility and interpretive depth. Her luminous voice and psychological acuity have earned her prominent roles at the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, San Francisco Opera, and Europe's leading houses, culminating in the prestigious Richard Tucker Award in 2013. Now in her maturity as a performer, Leonard continues to expand her artistic reach across opera, film, and direction, while maintaining her commitment to mentoring emerging singers.
Career Highlight
Richard Tucker Award (2013)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Mezzo-Soprano (lyric)
- Nationality
- American
- Born
- 1982 · New York City, United States
- Active since
- 2013
Training & Education
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts; The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine; Joffrey Ballet School; Manhattan School of Music (children's chorus); The Juilliard School (BM, MM)
Engagements
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YeartoCompanyRole
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CinderellaAngelina (Cenerentola)
Nationaltheater MunichMunich
Jul 9, 2026
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Career Arc
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1982Born in New York City, United States
2013Richard Tucker Award (2013)
Available Performances
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