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Sarah Connolly

Sarah Connolly

Sarah Patricia Connolly CBE (born 13 June 1963) 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. Connolly was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours.

Known for

Royal Opera House 2023/24: Rusalka
Royal Opera House 2023/24: Rusalka
2024 • Jezibaba
Royal Opera House: Die Walküre
Royal Opera House: Die Walküre
2018 • Fricka
Glyndebourne: Hamlet
Glyndebourne: Hamlet
2018 • Gertrude
Ariodante - Wiener Staatsoper
Ariodante - Wiener Staatsoper
2018 • Ariodante
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie
2016 • Fricka
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold
The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold
2016 • Fricka
Hippolyte and Aricie (Paris National Opera)
2014 • Phédre
Rameau Hippolyte et Aricie
Rameau Hippolyte et Aricie
2014 • Phedre

Full filmography

Giulio Cesare
Giulio Cesare
2005 • Giulio Cesare
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Manon Lescaut
1997 • A Musician
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Sarah Connolly – Biography, Known For & Filmography