Biography

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

Turnage: The Silver Tassie

Susie

The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold

Fricka

The Ring of the Nibelung: The Valkyrie

Fricka

Ariodante - Wiener Staatsoper

Ariodante

Royal Opera House: Die Walküre

Fricka

Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2 (Riccardo Chailly, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra)

Soloist

L'incoronazione di Poppea

Nerone

The Blu-ray Experience II: Opera, Ballet & theatre

Self (archive footage)