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Mezzo-soprano
Dame Sarah Patricia Connolly is an English mezzo-soprano. Although best known for her baroque and classical roles, Connolly has a wide-ranging repertoire which has included works by Wagner as well as various 20th-century composers. She was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours and a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours for services to music.
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Known For
From her foundation in the BBC Singers and Glyndebourne Chorus, Sarah Connolly emerged as a solo artist of commanding presence, achieving breakthrough recognition with her portrayal of Xerxes in the 1998 English National Opera production of Handel's *Serse*. Over two decades, she has become the preeminent mezzo-soprano of her era, equally at home in baroque heroines, classical Mozart, and Wagnerian dramatic roles, performing at every major opera house from the Metropolitan Opera to Bayreuth. Her artistry—characterized by vocal purity, dramatic intelligence, and scholarly depth—culminated in her appointment as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2017, cementing her legacy as one of the finest singers of the 21st century.
Appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to music (2017)
Queen Margaret's School, York; Clarendon College, Nottingham; Royal College of Music, London (Fellow)
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