Sarah Connolly

Sarah Connolly is a Professor in Vocal Studies at the Royal College of Music (RCM) and a celebrated mezzo-soprano with a distinguished career in opera and classical music. She was honored as a Dame Commander (DBE) in the 2017 Birthday Honours and appointed a Commander (CBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours. Her accolades include the Incorporated Society of Musicians’ Distinguished Musician Award (2011) and the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Singer Award (2012).

• Affiliation: Royal College of Music, Vocal & Opera School
• Notable Roles: Fricka, Brangäne, Komponist, and title roles in Giulio Cesare, Ariadne auf Naxos, and The Rape of Lucretia

Connolly has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, including the BBC Proms, Salzburg Festival, and Metropolitan Opera. She is committed to promoting new music, with roles in world premieres of Brett Dean’s Hamlet and Mark Anthony Turnage’s The Silver Tassie.

• Key Awards:
  • Distinguished Musician Award (2011)
  • Royal Philharmonic Society’s Singer Award (2012)
  • CBE (2010) and DBE (2017)

She will commence one-to-one teaching in September 2024, continuing her legacy in mentoring future vocal talents.