Dublin Bach Singers present Handel's Messiah with The Marlborough Baroque Players conducted by music director Blainaid Murphy.

Soprano - Anastasia Sereda
Alto - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Andrew Gavin
Bass - John Molloy

Date: 8pm 14th December
Venue: Whitefriar Street Church, Aungier Street, Dublin
Info: Event Brite

Celebration of Saint Mary's Pro Cathedral 200th Anniversary with The Palestrina Choir, Girl's Choir and Marlborough Baroque Orchestra conducted by Blanaid Murphy. Programme includes Vivaldi's Gloria.

Date: 3.30pm 16th November 2025
Venue: St Mary's, 83 Marlborough St, Dublin
Info: The Palestrina Choir

Carmen Santoro and Mezzo Sarah Richmond performed a short recital for Wexford Festival Opera and dancers featuring Rossini, Mozart and Britten.

Pianist - Carmen Santoro
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond
Choreographer - Luisa Baldinetti
Dancer - Ivan Striuk
Dancer - Andrea Carozzi
Dancer - Pietro Gerbo
Dancer - Andrea Carlotta Pelaia

Date: 12pm 19th Oct 2025
Venue: Greenacres Art Gallery, Wexford
Info: Wexford Festival Opera

Sarah features in the annual Wexford Festival Opera gala with stars from across the festival

The celebrated line up includes:
Soprano - Lydia Grindatto
Sopranist - Bruno de Sa
Mezzo Soprano - Kseniia Nikolaieva
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Yu Shao
Tenor - Dominick Chenes
Counter Tenor - Nicolo Balducci
Baritone - Kamohelo Tsotetsi

Date: 9pm 26th Oct 2025
Venue: Wexford Festival Opera
Info: Wexford Festival Opera

Niall Kinsella conducts The Cambiata Chamber Choir and Orchestra performance of Handel's Messiah at Birr Festival of Music.

Soprano - Kelli-Ann Masterson
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Seán Tester
Bass - John Molloy

Date: 5pm 7th Dec 2025
Venue: St Brendan's R.C. Church, Wilmer Road, Birr
Info:

Birr Festival of Music

Our Lady's Choral Society present Handel's Messiah with RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Proinnsías Ó'Duinn.

Soprano - Ava Dodd
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Robin Tritschler
Bass - Padraic Rowan

Date: 8pm 10th and 11th December 2025
Venue: National Concert Hall, Dublin
Info: OLCS

Wexford Festival Opera present 'Pop Up' performances in informal settings around Wexford during the festival. Mezzo Sarah Richmond performed with Romanian Tenor Vladimir Sima in a set of duets.

Date: 12pm 25th Oct 2025
Venue: T Morris, Wexford
Info: Wexford Festival Opera

Marty Whelan interviewed Sarah live on RTE Lyric FM's popular 'Marty in the Morning' programme. They discussed career, influences, and her 53rd role debut: Carmen in La tragedie de Carmen at Wexford Festival Opera, directed by Tom Deazley.

Date: 9am 22nd Oct 2025
Info: RTE Lyric FM

Carlow Choral Society present Bach's Magnificat and Christmas favourites with The Marlborough Baroque Orchestra conducted by Blanaid Murphy.

Soprano - Katy Kelly
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Jacek Wislocki
Bass- James Connolly
Organ - Yvonne Collier
Leader - Therese Timoney

Date: 8pm 6th Dec 2025
Venue: Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow
Info: Carlow Choral Society

Sarah is on the cover of November 2025 Opera Magazine with INO's co-production of Walshe's MARS.

Date: November 2025
Info: Opera Magazine

The prestigious International Opera Awards have nominated Jennifer Walshe's MARS for Best World Premiere in which Sarah played one of four astronauts exploring space. You can vote online for free at their website.

Date: 2025
Info: Opera Awards

Irish National Opera present: 7 Deadly Sins of Opera at Electric Picnic.

Soprano: Claudia Boyle
Mezzo: Sarah Richmond
Tenor: Gavan Ring
Baritone: Gyula Nagy

Date: 31st August 2025
Venue: Electric Picnic, Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois, Ireland
Info: Electric Picnic

Sarah will coach young and emerging artists for a concert performance of Mozart's Le Nozze di Fargo in which she will also perform the role of Marcellina.

MD - Graeme Danby
Pianist - Tristan Russcher

Date: 5pm 9th Nov 2025
Venue: St Columba's, Kinga Road, Belfast

Sarah plays astrophysicist Claire in the premiere development performance of Water at Arcola Theatre London. There will be a Q&A session after the performance.

Composer - Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres
Composer - Niraj Chag
Composer - Gwen Ferguson
Conductor - Kelvin Lim
Director - Jo Newman
Librettist - Beverly Andrews
Movement Director - Melody Squire
Dramaturg - Penny Black

Date: 3pm 22nd August 2025
Venue: Arcola Theatre London

The New York Times ran a feature on MARS by Jennifer Walshe, with Sarah in the role of Judith, one of four cosmonauts to go to Mars.

If you are a subscriber, you can click to read the article here.

You can read the MARS programme notes here

Irish National Opera perform Jennifer Walshe's Mars at Ireland's national theatre The Abbey.

Composer/Co Director - Jennifer Walshe
Co Director - Tom Creed
Conductor - Elaine Kelly
Librettist - Mark O'Connell
Set and Lighting Designer - Aedin Cosgrove

Dates: 7th, 8th, 9th August 2025
Venue: The Abbey Theatre Dublin
Info: The Abbey Theatre

Irish National Opera present MARS commissioned by INO, Muziekgebouw Amsterdam and Klangforum Wien.

Composer/Co Director - Jennifer Walshe
Co Director - Tom Creed
Conductor - Elaine Kelly
Librettist - Mark O'Connell
Set and Lighting Designer - Aedin Cosgrove
Costume Designer - Catherine Fay
Video Designer - Conan McIvor
Sound Designer - Una Monaghan
Movement Director - Bryan Burroughs

Sally -Nina Guo
Valentina - Jade Phoenix
Judith - Sarah Richmond
Svetlana - Doreen Curran

Date: 25th, 26th, 27th July 2025
Venue: Leisureland Galway

Info: Irish National Opera

Carmen in La tragedie de Carmen: Marius Constant, Jean-Claude Carrière and Peter Brook's adaptation of Carmen.

Director - Tom Deazley
Music Director - Rebecca Warren
Set and Costume Designer - Lisa Krügel
Lighting Designer - Maksym Diedov

Carmen - Sarah Richmond
Don José - Dafydd Allen
Escamillo - Philip Kalmanovitch
Micaëla - Roisin Walsh
Zuniga - Conor Cooper
Lillas Pastia -Vladimir Sima
Garcia - Jonah Halton

Date: 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th October, 1st Nov 2025
Venue: Wexford Festival Opera

Jac van Steen conducts The Ulster Orchestra with Sarah in a performance of Elgar's Sea Pictures broadcast on BBC Radio 3.

Date: 1pm Tues 8th April 2025
Venue: BBC Radio 3
Link: Classical Live

John Toal on 'Classical Connections' broadcast Sarah's performance of Elgar's 'Where Corals Lie' and 'The Swimmer' from Sea Pictures with The Ulster Orchestra conducted by Jac van Steen.

Date: 7pm 27th April 2025
Info: BBC Radio Ulster
At 1 hour 30: Classical Connections

The Olivier Awards 'Best New Opera Production' nominees:
Duke Bluebeard's Castle ENO at the London Coliseum
Festen RBO at the Royal Opera House
L'Olimpiade INO/RBO/NOF at the Royal Opera House
The Tales of Hoffmann RBO at the Royal Opera House

Sarah played Argene in Vivaldi's L'Olimpiade directed by Daisy Evans and conducted by Peter Whelan

Date: 6th April 2025
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London

SOMM Recordings release of 'Falla' with Jac van Steen conducting The Ulster Orchestra has been reviewed in Gramophone Magazine by Richard Bratby.
"Sarah Richmond lays down her invocation and you just know something big is about to happen", "Richmond has a juicy Rioja of a mezzo".

Date: March 2025
Info: Gramophone

Sarah will be Alto Soloist in Bach's masterpiece St John Passion conducted by Blánaid Murphy with the Dublin Bach Singers and Marlborough Baroque Orchestra.

Evangelist - Christopher Bowen
Christus & Bass - Christopher Cull
Pilate - Nathan Phipps O'Neill
Soprano - Kelli Ann Masterson
Alto - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Sean Tester

Date: 3.30pm 13th April 2025
Venue: St Ann's Church, Dawson Street, Dublin
Tickets: EventBrite

UCD Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr Ciaran Crilly present Shostakovich's 10th Symphony and highlights of Bizet's Carmen.

Conductor - Dr Ciaran Crilly
Carmen - Sarah Richmond
Laetare Vocal Ensemble

Date: 8pm 3rd April 2025
Venue: Whitefriar Street Church, Dublin
Info: UCD Symphony Orchestra
Tickets: EventBrite

SOMM Recordings' release FALLA receives a double 4 star review in BBC Music Magazine, "Mezzo Sarah Richmond makes a strong, warm sound throughout the Siete Canciones"

Date: February 2025
Info: FALLA album

Our Lady's Choral Society conducted by Proinnsías Ó'Duinn perform highlights of Handel's Messiah in Fishamble Street - where Messiah had it's premiere.

Date: 1pm 13th April 2025
Venue: Fishamble Street, Dublin
Info: Our Lady's Choral Society

Sarah's album 'Falla' with The Ulster Orchestra and Clelia Iruzun conducted by Jac van Steen has been chosen for Spotify's 'Spotify's Picks' Playlist

Tidal's 'Classical Classics' also features tracks from 'Falla'

Radio 3 'Essential Classics' played The Seguedilla from 'Falla' and played 'Gardens of Spain' on 'Record Review' where Sarah was described as "absolutely a name to remember. She has that operatic drama but also purity, flexible sound that it needs".

Radio Ulster has selected 'Falla' as it's album of the week

Date: January 2025

Read Sarah's Interview with 'Cross Eyed Pianist' Frances Wilson chatting about their background and career. Previous interviewees include Roger Vignoles, Nikolay Khozyainov and Francesco Cilluffo.

Info: Meet the Artist

The magic of the Grimm tales comes to life in this mischievous production. Drawing out the magic of the score is conductor Giedr Šlekyt. Antony McDonald’s witty and imaginative production is the perfect treat for families and operatic newcomers alike. Sarah is Kate Lindsey's cover Hansel.

Dates: 2pm 22nd, 12.30pm 24th, 7.30pm 27th, 2pm 29th, 7.30pm 30th Dec 2024, 7.30pm 2nd, 12.30pm 4th, 7.30pm 7th and 11.30am 9th Jan 2025
Venue: Royal Ballet and Opera, London
Info: Royal Ballet and Opera

Discover opera, ballet and the Royal Opera House with fun-packed creative activities for all the family. Sarah will be performing an excerpt from the recent RBO production of Hansel and Gretel.

Date: 10-12:30pm and 1.30-4pm 26th Jan 2025
Venue: The Royal Opera House, London
Info: Royal Ballet and Opera Family Days

Jac van Steen conducts The Ulster Orchestra in a glorious CD of Manuel de Falla repertoire, released by SOMM Recordings

The Three-Cornered Hat
Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Seven Spanish Folk Songs

Date: 17th January 2025
Info: SOMM Recordings

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2025.

Conductor: David Brophy
Director: Patrick Mason
Assistant Conductor: Niall Kinsella
Set and Light Design: Paul Keoghan
Costume Design: Catherine Fay
Orchestra: Irish Chamber Orchestra

Oberon - Iestyn Morris
Tytania - Ami Hewitt
Puck - Barry McGovern
Theseus - Christopher Cull
Lysander - Peter O’Reilly
Demetrius - Gregory Feldman
Hermia - Sarah Richmond
Helena - Amy Ní Fhearraigh
Hippolyta - Gemma Ní Bhriain
Bottom - Dominic Veilleux
Quince - Jakob Mahase
Flute - Connor Prendiville
Snug - Rory Dunne
Snout - Sean Tester
Starveling - Massimo Modoni

Dates: 7.30pm 28th, 30th and 31st May, 1st June 2025
Venue: Lismore Castle, Ireland
Info: Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

Gareth Malone hosts 'Saturday Morning' on BBC Radio Sounds. Royal Ballet and Opera perform an excerpt of Hansel and Gretel, with soprano Sarah Brady as Gretel and mezzo soprano Sarah Richmond as Hansel.

Date: 12pm 28th Dec 24
Info: BBC Sounds

Artistic Director Giorgio Battistelli presents Puccini's Gianni Schicchi with Fondazione Haydn di Bolzano e Trento. Conducted by Michele Gamba, directed by Valentina Carrasco.

Conductor - Michele Gamba
Director - Valentina Carrasco
Set and Costume - Mauro Tinti
Lighting Design - Giuseppe di Iorio

Gianni Schicchi - Bruno Taddia
Lauretta - Sara Cortolezzis
Zita - Enkelejda Shkoza
Rinuccio - Antonio Mandrillo
Gherardo - Marcello Nardis
Nella - Francesca Maionchi
Betto di Signa - Gianni Giuga
Simone - Renzo Ran
Marco - David Roy
La Ciesca - Sarah Richmond
Doctor Spinelloccio - Mattia Rossi
Pinellino - Federico Evangelista
Guccio - Lorenzo Ziller
Gherardino - Ben Perkmann
Buoso Donati - Iosu Lezameta

Fondazione Haydn di Bolzano e Trento's production of Puccini's opera Gianni Schicchi will be broadcast internationally on RAI. Conducted by Michele Gamba, directed by Valentina Carrasco.

Date: 9th and 10th November 2024
Venue: Teatro Comunale di Bolzano

BBC Radio 3 record live Elgar's stunning Sea Pictures with bonus Berlioz Les nuit d'ete melodie, Ulster Orchestra conducted by sensational Jac van Steen.

Date: 9th August 2024
Venue: Ulster Hall Belfast
Broadcast: tbc

Info: Ulster Orchestra
Info: Jac van Steen

Vivaldi's L’Olimpiade
Old partners, new partners and a happy ending.

CAST
Gemma Ní Bhriain - Megacle
Meili Li - Licida
Alexandra Urquiola - Aristea
Sarah Richmond - Argene
Chuma Sijeqa - Clistene
Rachel Redmond- Aminta
Sean Boylan - Alcandro
Irish Baroque Orchestra

CREATIVE TEAM
Peter Whelan - Conductor
Daisy Evans - Director
Molly O'Cathain - Set & Costume Designer
Jake Wiltshire- Lighting Designer
Oliver-John Ruthven - Répétiteur & Assistant Conductor

Date: 19:30 29th and 31st May, 19:30 1st June
Venue: Théâtre Equilibre, Fribourg, Switzerland
Info: Théâtre Equilibre

Vivaldi's L’Olimpiade
Old partners, new partners, and a happy ending.

CAST
Gemma Ní Bhriain - Megacle
Meili Li - Licida
Alexandra Urquiola - Aristea
Sarah Richmond - Argene
Chuma Sijeqa - Clistene
Rachel Redmond- Aminta
Sean Boylan - Alcandro
Irish Baroque Orchestra

CREATIVE TEAM
Peter Whelan - Conductor
Daisy Evans - Director
Molly O'Cathain - Set & Costume Designer
Jake Wiltshire- Lighting Designer
Oliver-John Ruthven - Répétiteur & Assistant Conductor

Date: 19:15 13th May
Date: 19:15 15th May
Date: 19:15 17th May
Date: 14:00 19th May
Date: 19:15 20th May
Date: 19:15 22nd May
Date: 19:15 24th May
Date: 19:15 25th May
Venue: Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House
Info: ROH

Vivaldi's L’Olimpiade
Old partners, new partners and a happy ending.

CAST
Gemma Ní Bhriain - Megacle
Meili Li - Licida
Alexandra Urquiola - Aristea
Sarah Richmond - Argene
Chuma Sijeqa - Clistene

CREATIVE TEAM
Peter Whelan - Conductor
Daisy Evans - Director
Molly O'Cathain - Set & Costume Designer
Jake Wiltshire- Lighting Designer

Date: 15:00 20th October 2024
Venue: Teatro Tina di Lorenzo, Noto, Sicily
Info: Martin Randall Travel
Info: Teatro di Noto

Dearbhla Collins and mezzo soprano Sarah Richmond perform a thought provoking recital.

Date: 7pm 25th June 2024
Venue: National Concert Hall, Dublin

Info: NCH Dublin

Niall Kinsella and mezzo soprano Sarah Richmond preesnt a recital celebrating the legacy of Charles Villiers Stanford on his centenary.

Date: 3pm 3rd June 2024
Venue: BWVOF, The Blue House, Lismore, Waterford

Info: Black Water Valley Opera Festival

Christmas at the Cathedral is an annual event hosted by Peter Corry Productions. This year Arco String Quartet and Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond headline this festive extravaganza.

Host - Peter Corry
String Quartet - Arco
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond

Date: 2.30pm and 7.30pm 13th and 14th Dec 24
Venue: St Anne's Cathedral Belfast
Info: Peter Corry Productions

Handel's Messiah conducted by Niall Kinsella

Soprano - Katy Kelly
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Christopher Bowen
Baritone - Benjamin Russel

Date: 7.30pm 30th Nov 24
Venue: Church of Mary Immaculate, Rathmines Lower Road, Dublin
Info: Rathmines Parish

Dominic Limburg conducts Tchaikovsky's masterpiece Eugene Onegin directed by Cameron Menzies.

Eugene Onégin - Yuriy Yurchuk
Vladimir Lensky - Norman Reinhardt
Olga - Sarah Richmond
Madam Larina - Carolyn Dobbin

Date: 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st September 2024

Venue: Grand Opera House, Belfast

Info: Eugene Onegin

Irish National Opera tours Vivaldi's L’Olimpiade
Old partners, new partners, and a happy ending.

CAST
Gemma Ní Bhriain - Megacle
Meili Li - Licida
Alexandra Urquiola - Aristea
Sarah Richmond - Argene
Chuma Sijeqa - Clistene
Rachel Redmond- Aminta
Sean Boylan - Alcandro
Irish Baroque Orchestra

CREATIVE TEAM
Peter Whelan - Conductor
Daisy Evans - Director
Molly O'Cathain - Set & Costume Designer
Jake Wiltshire- Lighting Designer
Oliver-John Ruthven- Répétiteur & Assistant Conductor

Date: 8pm 20th April 2024
Venue: Siamsa Tíre, Tralee

Date: 8pm 23rd April 2024
Venue: The Everyman, Cork

Date: 8pm 25th April 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal, Waterford

Date: 8pm 27th April 2024
Venue: Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick

Date: 8pm 30th April 2024
Venue: An Grianán, Letterkenny

Date: 8pm 2nd May 2024
Venue: Solstice Arts Centre, Navan

Date: 7.30pm 4th, 5th and 7th May 2024
Venue: Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

Artistic Director of Brunswick Vocal Arts, conductor Gary Matthewman, leads his orchestra in an evening of operatic arias.

Date: 16th Jan 2024
Venue: St Paul's, Knightsbridge, Wilton Place, London SW1X 8SH
Conductor: Gary Matthewman
Info: Brunswick Vocal Arts

Jac Van Steen conducts The Ulster Orchestra with Sarah Richmond as Mezzo Soprano soloist in DeFalla's El Sombrero de tres picos and Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas. 

Building on the success of last year’s production of The Barber of Seville the company will be joined by the talents of the Ulster String Quartet and the passion of Armagh City Choir in the Market Place Theatre for a truly unique event.

Date: 8pm 10th February 2024
Venue: Market Place Theatre, Armagh

'Carols by Candlelight' with Glenlough Community Choir and Pick Me Up Chorus conducted by Anne McCambridge featuring guest soloist mezzo soprano Sarah Richmond. 

John Breslin featured Sarah to advertise INO's production of Vivaldi's L'Olimpiade. 

Two of the UK’s most vital and influential queer voices join forces for a three-part operatic first. Mark Ravenhill (Shopping and Fucking) and Conor Mitchell’s (Abomination, a DUP opera) piercing new work The Headless Soldier. A co-production between The Belfast Ensemble and Outburst Arts for Outburst Queer Arts Festival. Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council and The Paul Hamlyn Foundation.

Composer/Director - Conor Mitchell
Librettist - Mark Ravenhill

The Headless Soldier - Christopher Cull
Helen - Sarah Richmond
Thomas - Ed Lyon

Date: 7.30pm 9th, 10th and 11th Nov 2023
Venue: Lyric Theatre Belfast
Info: The Belfast Ensemble

Niall Kinsella and Sarah present a programme of Irish Art Songs from the 20th Century.

Date: 6pm 23rd Nov 23
Venue: Ledger Recital Room, RCS, Glasgow
Info: RCS Events

Gary Matthewman conducts an orchestral evening of Mozart's Idomeneo, Re di Creta highlights.

Ilia - Henna Mun
Idomeneo - Charles Styles
Idamante - Sarah Richmond
Elettra - Jenny Stafford
Arbace - Sam Harris
Oracle, Neptune - Chuma Sijeqa

Date: 7.30pm 5th Sept 2023
Venue: St Paul's, Knightsbridge, Wilton Place, London SW1X 8SH
Tickets: Brunswick Vocal Arts

Renowned pianist Dearbhla Collins and Sarah present a varied recital, including de Falla, Handel and Mahler.

Date: 12th October 2023
Venue: National Concert Hall, Dublin
Info: National Concert Hall

Lyric Opera Ireland present Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel.

Conductor - Toby Purser
Director/Designer - Vivian J Coates
Lighting Designer - Jack Weir

Hansel - Sarah Richmond
Gretel - Eimear Harper
Mother - Carolyn Holt
Father - Dan D'Souza
The Witch - Rhonde Browne
Sandman - AImee Kearney
The Dew Fairy - Samantha Brady

Date: 7:30pm Sat 21st Oct and 5pm Sun 22nd Oct 2023. Pre performance talk 1 hour before each performance
Venue: National Concert Hall Dublin
Tickets: NCH Hansel and Gretel

Musicians of the ROH Orchestra and a quartet of soloists sing with a children's chorus drawn from across the country 'The Hope' by Ayanna Witter-Johnson arranged by Michael Betteridge. Gary Avis MBE presents the live broadcast featuring choreography based on Crystal Pite's 'Light of Passage'.  

Soprano - Isabelle Peters
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Paul Curievici
Tenor - Richard Dowling

Date: 11th July 2023
Venue: Royal Opera House, London
Info: Royal Opera House

Marty Whelan welcomed Sarah Richmond and Eimear Harper to Marty in the Morning, live on RTE Lyric FM, ahead of Lyric Opera Ireland's Hansel and Gretel

Playwright, Actress and Director Berverly Andrews presents a Summer Solstice Show, with Sarah as guest musician alongside dancers, magicians and poets.

Date: 8pm Fri 23rd June 2023
Venue:Zoom Invite

VR company Mousaverse presents Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos .

Music Director - Ramsey Reyes
Ariadne - Ashley Becker
Zerbinetta - Elise Hurwitz
Harlekin - Schyler Vargas
Dryad - Julia Powers
Truffaldino - Eric McConnell
Bacchus - Shawn Roth
Echo - Marissa Howard
Naiad - Alexandra Wiebe
Scaramuccio - Gabriel Hernandez
Music Master - Takaki Kurihara
Komponist: Sarah Richmond

Info: Mousaverse

DEBUT showcases the finest versatile performers from across the UK and beyond. Join us for an enthralling evening of well loved classics, mixed with lesser known jewels.

Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond
Bassoon - Daria Phillips
Soprano - Lizzie Holmes
Pianist - Sam Pena

Date: 7pm Thurs 15th June 2023
Venue: Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue, London, SE16 4LF
Info: DEBUT

The Belfast Philharmonic Choir with The Ulster Orchestra, conducted by James Grossmith, perform Bach's monumental B Minor Mass.

Soprano - Rebekah Coffey
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond
Alto - Carolyn Dobbin
Tenor - Daryl Simpson
Bass - Ben McAteer

Date: 7.45pm 10th June 2023
Venue: Glenmachan Church of God, Glenmachan Road, Belfast, BT4 2NL
Info: The Belfast Philharmonic

Director Olivia Fuchs and Kate Wyatt of ROH with Sarah Richmond and Tenor Anthony Flaum present a workshop for exceptional creatives from the European Network of Opera Academies.

Date: 10.30am-6.15pm 22nd Feb 2023
Venue: Snape Malting
Info: Britten Pears Arts

British Baritone Roderick Williams OBE, ROH pianist Susanna Stranders, and guests give an evening recital of Jewels of British song.

Date: 29th April 2023
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church, Oborne, Dorset DT9 4LA
Info: Opera Cameratina

Congratulations Ulster Touring Opera for the 4 Star review in Opera Now May magazine for Rossini's The Barber of Seville. "Mezzo Sarah Richmond excelled in the part: her intelligent singing conveyed the determination of her character, and her consistently supple and finely shaped coloratura portrayed the kaleidoscope of feelings endured by her character. Brava."

Fusing opera with drag, cabaret and political satire, acclaimed composer Conor Mitchell and the Belfast Ensemble present their award-winning verbatim opera.

Tom Deering - Conductor
Conor Mitchell - Composer
Rebecca Caine - Iris Robinson
Sarah Richmond - DUP Soloist
Matthew Cavan - DUP Soloist
John Porter - DUP Soloist
Christopher Cull - DUP Soloist

Date: 19:30 9th and 10th May
Venue: Brighton Festival

Fusing opera with drag, cabaret and political satire, acclaimed composer Conor Mitchell and the Belfast Ensemble present their award-winning verbatim opera.

Tom Deering - Conductor
Conor Mitchell - Composer
Rebecca Caine - Iris Robinson
Sarah Richmond - DUP Soloist
Matthew Cavan - DUP Soloist
John Porter - DUP Soloist
Christopher Cull - DUP Soloist

Date: 8pm 5th May, 8pm 6th May, 6pm 7th May
Venue: The Southbank Centre
Info: Southbank Centre

Michael Collins conducts the Ulster Orchestra in an evening including Ginastera's Variaciones Concertantes, Judith Bingham's Clarinet Concerto, Lutosawski's 5 Dance Preludes for Clarinet and Orchestra and De Falla's El Amor Brujo.

Clarinet - Michael Collins
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond

Date: 7.45pm 21st April 2023
Venue: The Ulster Hall Belfast
Info: The Ulster Orchestra

The Belfast Ensemble unite to workshop and present Conor Mitchell's latest work. 

The Hard Rain Ensemble present music by Birtwistle, Caffrey and Schoenberg featuring guest artist Sarah Richmond in Schoenberg's epic Pierrot Lunaire.

Date: 7.30pm 29th March 2023
Venue: Seamus Heaney Homeplace, Bellaghy
Info: Hard Rain Ensemble

The Hard Rain Ensemble present music by Birtwistle, Caffrey and Schoenberg featuring guest artist Sarah Richmond in Schoenberg's epic Pierrot Lunaire.

Date: 7.30pm 28th March 2023
Venue: SARC, Sonic Lab, Queen's University Belfast
Info: Hard Rain Ensemble

Irish baritone Brendan Collins and Northern Irish mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond will perform some of the world’s best loved opera arias and choruses, as well as exploring music by composers closer to home.

Musical Director - David Robertson
Mezzo-soprano - Sarah Richmond
Baritone - Brendan Collins
Chorus - The Fermanagh Choral Society

Date: 8pm 9th February 2023
Venue: The Ardhowen Theatre, Fermanagh
Info: Ulster Touring Opera

BBC Radio 3 New Music Show Invitation Concert features works by four composers from the island of Ireland.

Conductor - David Brophy
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Guitarist - Craig Ogden
The Ulster Orchestra

Musical Director: Gary Matthewman
Director: Dafydd Hall Williams
Set Designer: Ross McDade
Costume Designer: Arlene Riley
Lighting Designer: James McFetridge

Rosina: Sarah Richmond
Dr Bartolo: Wyn Pencarreg
Barber: Thomas Chenhall
Count: Jack Roberts
Basilio: Malachy Frame
Berta: Lorenza Paz Nieto

20:00 4th February 2023
Market Place Theatre Armagh
20:00 10th February 2023
An Grianán, Letterkenny
19:45 15th February 2023
The MAC, Belfast
Friday 17th February 2023
Townhall Arts Space, Cavan

Info: Ulster Touring Opera

Cambiata Chamber Choir with The Irish Choral Sinfonia present Handel's Messiah conducted by Niall Kinsella.

Soprano - Maria McGrann
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Owen Lucas
Baritone - John Molloy

Date: 8pm 22nd April 23
Venue: Castletown House Kildare
Link: Castletown House

Musical Director Susanna Stranders leads Opera Cameratina's production of Berkeley's A Dinner Engagement directed by Roderick Williams OBE.

Date: 30th April 2023
Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church, Oborne, Dorset DT9 4LA
Info: Opera Cameratina

Glenlough Community Choir present Carols by  Candlelight with Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond and Violinist Andrea Blain, conducted by Anne McCambridge.

The Saint George's Singers and Sinfonia present Vivaldi's Gloria and Dixit Dominus, conducted by Mark McGrath.

Date: 7.45pm 13th Dec 2022
Venue: Saint George's Church, 105 High Street, Belfast
Info: www.saintgeorgessingers.co.uk

Nic Chalmers conducts The Ulster Orchestra's performance of Handel's Messiah.

Conductor: Nicholas Chalmers
Soprano: Aoife Miskelly
Alto: Sarah Richmond
Tenor: Ryan Vaughan Davies
Baritone: Malachy Frame
Chorus: The Belfast Philharmonic Choir

Date: 7.30pm Friday 9th Dec 22
Venue: Guildhall Derry/Londonderry

Date: 7.30pm Saturday 10th Dec 22
Venue: The Waterfront Belfast
Info: The Ulster Orchestra

Thanks to National Lottery Players and money raised for good causes, I am being supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. This enables me to continue developing as an artist to represent Northern Ireland at national and international level. 

Limerick Choral Union perform Handel's Messiah.

Conductor: Malcolm Green
Soprano: Jade Phoenix
Mezzo: Sarah Richmond
Tenor: Dean Power
Bass-Baritone: Rory Dunne

Date: 8pm Saturday 3rd Dec 22
Venue: Limerick University Concert Hall
Info: Limerick Choral Union

DEBUT presents Sarah Richmond, Lizzie Holmes and resident piano improviser Sam Peña intimate recital in the unique Shoreditch Treehouse. Sarah and Sam will give the premiere of Laura Attridge and Yshani Perinpanayagam's 'Constellations'.

Soprano: Lizzie Holmes
Mezzo: Sarah Richmond
Pianist: Sam Peña

Date: 7pm Saturday 26th Nov 22
Venue: Shoreditch Treehouse

Info: DEBUT

Susanna Stranders, Katy Thomson and Sarah Richmond present a recital of jewels of British song.

Anne Marie McAleese hosts 'Your Place and Mine' on BBC Radio Foyle and Radio Ulster. Sarah will be interviewed and perform a couple tracks.

Date: 8:05am Sat 22nd Oct 22
Info:BBC Radio Foyle

Director/Producer - Shirley Keane
Production Partner - Honest Arts
Composer - Luke Byrne

Michael Shine - Brendan Collins
Kathleen Shine - Rosin Walsh
Maeve Shine - Sarah Richmond
Finton O'Riordan - Matthew Curtis

Date: 19:30 27th - 30th Oct 22
Venue: Coach House, Pery Square, Limerick
Info: Limerick Opera Workshop

BBC Invitation Concert conducted by Stephen Bell will be broadcast on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster. The Ulster Orchestra were joined by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM), Neil Martin, Sarah Richmond, Julia Dearden, and Aoibheann McCann hosted by John Toal.

Date: 7pm 16th October 2022
Info: BBC Sounds

Director/Producer - Shirley Keane
Production Partner - Honest Arts
Composer - Luke Byrne

An unaccompanied solo scena. Julia, a young woman has received her estranged grandfather's ashes, is played by Sarah Richmond.

Date: 19:30 27th - 30th Oct 22
Venue: Coach House, Pery Square, Limerick
Info: Limerick Opera Workshop

The Heavenly Ledger impressed the esteemed jury - Sir David Poutney, Claire Rutter and Martyn Brabbins - with a pertinent story that was told with humour and yet with a deep sadness.

Director/Videographer - Richard Tegid Jones
Composer - Evan Henry
Librettist - John Klaess
Pianist - Michelle Santiago

Peter - James Corrigan
Iris - Sarah Richmond
Peter - Jacob Bettinelli
Francis - Garreth Romain

Date: 8pm Mon 24th Oct 22
Venue: Filmed in Rugby, England, broadcast online
Link: Random Opera Company

Canadian soprano Teiya Kasahara works with baritone Aaron O'Hare, soprano Mary McCabe and mezzo Sarah Richmond. Produced by Kate Guelke with pianist Keith McAlister

Date: 11am - 1pm Sat 15th Oct 22
Venue: First Church Belfast

Celebrate World Book Day with a BBC Invitation Concert conducted by Stephen Bell. The Ulster Orchestra are joined by Zeb Soanes (Classic FM), Neil Martin, Sarah Richmond, Julia Dearden, and Aoibheann McCann hosted by John Toal.

Date: 7.30pm 11th October 2022
Venue: Ulster Hall, Belfast
Info: The Ulster Orchestra

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden 'Live at Lunch' recital series opens with Sarah Richmond and Florent Mourir with a programme introducing herself as an artist, and shining a light on the ROH season.

Date: 1pm 30th Sept 22
Venue: Paul Hamlyn Hall, ROH, London
Info: Royal Opera House

Over 450 applicants from 32 countries entered the prestigious Debut Contest. Sarah was in the top 40 to be invited to Weikersheim Castle in Germany. Sarah performed with Doriana Tchakarova in the quarter final, semi final and Lieder final.

The distinguished judging panel included: Evamaria Wieser (Casting Consultant), Rebekah Rota (Wuppertal), Stephan Moesch, Franco Vassallo, Anna Larsson, Clarry Bartha, Gerd Uecker (Munich), Shirley Thomson (Harrison Parrott), Bernd Loebe (Frankfurt) and Susanne Schmidt (Casting Consultant).

Date: 18th - 25th Sept 22
Info: Debut Concerts

SingersResound was instigated by the National Opera Studio and has been supported by the Vernon Ellis Foundation.

Relishing Recitative. Armand Rabot, Anna Marmion and Sarah Richmond work with Eiddwen Harrhy. Eiddwen’s career includes master classes and one-to-one teaching around the world: including Singapore, Prague, Berlin, Vilnius, Utrecht, Helsinki, Stockholm, Vienna, National Opera Studio (London) and USA.

Date: 7pm 6th Sept
Venue: Register for an online ticket via this link SingersResound Events

Electric Picnic ushers in a brand-new home for arts and culture. Ballet Ireland, The Belfast Ensemble and more take to the stage for The Theatre’s inaugural programme. The Belfast Ensemble present Conor Mitchell's riotous Abomination: A DUP Opera.

Date: 7pm Sunday 4th Sept 22
Venue: Electric Picnic, Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois, Ireland

Opera in The Open with Dublin City Council present Mozart's Die Zauberflote.

Cast
Music Director - David Wray
Tamino - Andrew Gavin
Pamina - Kelli Ann Masterson
Papageno - Simon Morgan
Erste Dame - Maria McGrann
Zweite Dame - Anna- Maria Husca
Dritte Dame - Sarah Richmond
Sarastro - Fionn O Halmhain
Papagena - Megan Pottinger
Monostatos - Ben Escorcio

Date: 1pm 18th August 22
Venue: Dublin Amphitheatre
Info: Dublin Opera in the Open

Richard Fu and Sarah perform with the 2022/23 cohort of Britten Pears Young Artists at Britten Pears Arts.

Britten Pears Arts hosts their Young Artist Programme 2022-23. Esteemed vocal technician Julia Faulkner will deliver a masterclass in the Britten Studio. Singers include Valeria Girardello, Kathryn Henry, Lauren Young and Sarah Richmond. 

Sarah is delighted to be the 2022/23 Elizabeth Harwood Award holder, supported by the Elizabeth Harwood Memorial Trust, at Snape Maltings for Britten Pears Arts. A week long masterclass course of the highest calibre, culminating in a recital. 

Soprano - Maria McGrann
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Peter O’Reilly
Baritone - Kevin Neville
Pianists - Niall Kinsella & Rebecca Cohen

The programme features Brahms’ jubilant Liebeslieder-Waltzer (Love-Song Waltzes) and Schumann’s sublime Spanische Liebeslieder(Spanish Love Songs), plus solo songs by Clara Schumann and delightful, dance-inspired piano duets by Schubert.

Date: 8pm Friday 5th August
Venue: Birr Theatre & Arts Centre
Tickets: €20
Info: Birr Music Festival

Francesca Caccini’s La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina (The liberation of Ruggiero from the island of Alcina) is the earliest surviving opera composed by a woman: the story of Ruggiero’s betrayal and escape from the sorceress Alcina. La liberazione di Ruggiero will be performed in a new arrangement by conductor Yshani Perinpanayagam.

Creative Team
Conductor/Arranger - Yshani Perinpanayagam
Director - Jenny Ogilvie
Designer - April Dalton
Lighting Designer - Jake Wiltshire
Assistant Director - Emily Ling Williams
Assistant Conductor/Repetiteur - Cliodna Shanahan

Cast
Alcina - Lauren Joyanne Morris
Melissa/Bradamante - Simone Ibbett-Brown
Ruggiero - Oskar McCarthy
Neptune - Joe Chalmers
First Lady- Nia Coleman
Second Lady - Bernadette Johns
Third Lady - Sarah Richmond
River - Ruairi Bowen
Shepherd - Xavier Hetherington
Siren - Jessica Robinson
Plant/Monster - Aaron Holmes
Messenger - Keith Pun

Date: 5.30pm 28th, 30th, 31st July, 2nd August 22
Tickets: £95, £85, £75, £55, £45, £20 (restricted view)
Link: Longborough Festival Opera

Freya Waley-Cohen’s dramatic  Spell Book is inspired by the composer’s encounter with Rebecca Tamás’ collection of poems, WITCH. Spell Book will be seen at Longborough in its first complete staging, with Chroma Ensemble.

Date: 17:30 28th, 30th and 31st July 2nd August

Creative Team
Conductor - Yshani Perinpanayagam
Director - Jenny Ogilvie
Designer - April Dalton
Lighting Designer - Jake Wiltshire
Assistant Director - Emily Ling Williams
Assistant Conductor/Repetiteur - Cliodna Shanahan

Cast
Spell for Lilith - Sarah Richmond
Spell for Sex - Bernadette Jones
Spell for Women's Books - Nia Coleman
Spell for Logic - Sarah Richmond
Spell for Joy - Keith Pun
Spell for Reality - Jessica Robinson

Tickets: £95, £85, £75, £55, £45, £20 (restricted view)

Link: Longborough Festival Opera

BPYAP Festival Masterclass with Julius Drake. Part of 50 years of Britten Pears Programme, Sarah performs with pianist Kunal Lahiry.

Sarah performs Mahler's Kindertotenlieder with The Ulster Orchestra as culmination of their conductor's masterclass course led by Jac van Steen and Kenneth Woods.

Organist, pianist, presenter and producer Richard Yarr accompanied Sarah in Mendelssohn's 'O rest in the Lord'. 

Horizon Artist's Masterclass with Gary Matthewman.

The Ulster Orchestra, conducted by David Brophy, performed Respighi's Il Tramonto at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast. 

The BBC Radio 3 broadcast can be heard for a short period of time at this link, starting at 10 minutes in:  BBC Radio 3

Alongside international instrumentalists, Sarah is a DEBUT Horizon Project Artist for 2022/23.

DEBUT’s flagship concert series, DEBUT at Shoreditch Treehouse expanded to other venues including Royal Opera House, Old Operating Theatre, Cutty Sark and down to Chettle House and Russel-Cotes Art Gallery Museum.

Info: DEBUT

Sarah has won a place in the NYIOP Grand Reveal Concert; one of only 10 people to be invited. The livestream concert and interview will be a featured event in the first Opera-X International Virtual Opera World-Meet.

100% BLIND DISCOVERY! No Photo. No CV. No Names. The Grand Reveal Concert is the first time the panel see who they heard, after two rounds of auditions.

The panel included: 

Beatrice Benzi - Teatro alla Scala / Accademia della Scala, Milano
Isla Mundell-Perkins - Hamburgisches Staatsoper, Germany
Brian Speck - Houston Grand Opera Studio, USA
Warren Mok - Hong Kong Opera / Fujian Grand Theater
Samuel Krum - Robert Gilder & Co. London
Mitchell Piper - Piper Artists Management NYC
Eric Margiore - Premiere Opera Foundation NYC

Date: 6pm 27th March 22. Watch back anytime, I start at around 53mins 

Link: Concert Livestream

BBC Radio Ulster’s Classical Connections presenter John Toal hosts a stellar quartet of singers perform a programme of much-loved opera arias, duets and ensembles.

Presenter - John Toal
Pianist - Ruth McGinley
Soprano - Kelli Ann Masterson
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Gavin Ring
Baritone - Rory Dunne

Date: 8pm 25th February 2022
Venue: An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny
Info: Ulster Touring Opera

Revolutionary in form, Abomination immediately changed the opera landscape, adding a distinctly Belfast voice to the international scene and setting a new benchmark for what Northern Irish opera artists can achieve in the C21st.

Director - Conor Mitchell
Conductor - Tom Deering
Lighting Designer - Mary Tumelty
Video Designer - Conan McIvor
Orchestra Leader - Clare Feehan

Date: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th April
Time: 7.30pm 6th, 7th and 8th. 2.30pm and 7.30pm 9th and 10th
Venue: The Lyric Theatre Belfast
Info: The Lyric Theatre Belfast

As venues welcome audiences back, UTO aims to bring exciting, international-quality performances of the world’s greatest operas to towns and cities throughout the province of Ulster.

Presenter - John Toal
Pianist - Ruth McGinley
Soprano - Emma Morwood
Mezzo Soprano - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Gavin Ring
Baritone - Malachy Frame

Date: 8pm 11th February 2022
Venue: Strule Arts Centre Omagh
Info: Ulster Touring Opera

After a sell-out run at Outburst Queer Arts Festival, this award-winning smash-hit opera Abomination: a DUP Opera finally makes its Dublin premiere.

Director: Conor Mitchell
Composer/Liberetto: Conor Mitchell
Lighting Design: Mary Tumelty
Video designer: Conan McIvor
Cast: Rebecca Caine
Cast: Matthew Cavan
Cast: Christopher Cull
Cast: Tony Flynn
Cast: John Porter
Cast: Sarah Richmond

Dates: 24 March – 2 April 2022
Venue: The Abbey Theatre Stage
Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2pm
Tickets: €15 – €45
Info: The Abbey Theatre

Having adjudicated all of the heats through to the semi finals, Sarah is excited to join fellow adjudicators Alan Leech and Sheelagh Greer for the televised grand finale of the prestigious School Soloist of the Year 2022.

Date: February 2022
Venue: BBC Blackstaff House
Info: BBC School Soloist of the Year

Cambiata Chamber Choir with The Irish Choral Sinfonia present Handel's Messiah conducted by Niall Kinsella.

Soprano - Susie Gibbons
Mezzo - Sarah Richmond
Tenor - Andrew Gavin
Baritone - Owen Gilhooly

Date: 7pm 23rd April 22
Venue: Castletown House Kildare
Link: Castletown House

Sarah provides a trio of singers for a funeral, with organist Alison Irwin. Soprano Mary McCabe, Mezzo Sarah Richmond and Baritone Ryan Garnham. 

Composer Matthew Geer and Sarah provided music at First Church Belfast, including Bch/Gounod's Ave Maria.

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland are supporting Sarah as she prepares her dream role of Charlotte in Massenet's opera Werther. 

This year ‘BBC Northern Ireland School Choir of the Year’ will become ‘School Soloist of the Year’, as school pupils once again demonstrate their incredible vocal talents.

Due to current restrictions and uncertainties surrounding choral singing and the mixing or large groups, BBC NI will be asking for schools’ best vocalists in the search for ‘BBC Northern Ireland’s School Soloist of the year’.

There are three categories of entry:
Primary - P5-7
Junior Secondary - Years 8-11
Senior Secondary - Years 12-14

Sarah is honoured to be on the BBC judging panel.

Dates: 6th - 10th Dec 21

BBC School Soloist of the Year

The voices of domestic abuse survivors are incredibly powerful and deserve to be heard loudly.

Women’s Aid survivors and Allstate Northern Ireland volunteers came together as part of the #HearHerVoice project, funded by Comic Relief, to unite these powerful voices together.

Sarah will perform, and assist Anne McCambridge to facilitate women to perform music about their experiences with the final message of "I'm a Survivor"

Date: 25th Nov 21

William McCay BEM was honoured by the Queen for his services to music in Northern Ireland. He was influential in many Irish musicians lives as Head of Methody College, a choral conductor, church organist, and in establishing a lunchtime recital series, at which Sarah has performed on multiple occasions. 

Dubliner Bernadette Greevy was the first Irish winner of Harriet Cohen International Music Award for Outstanding Artistry.

Further honours included:

– The Order of Merit of Malta;
– Honorary Doctorate of Music, National University of Ireland;
– Honorary Doctorate of Music, Trinity College, Dublin;
– The Holy Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.

The 2021 National Concert Hall Bernadette Greevy Bursary of 5000 Euro is awarded to Sarah Richmond, who will return to the NCH to give a recital in 2022.

NCH Announcement

Jury Bruno de Simone, Alessandra Rossi, Paola Romani, Samuele Pala and Sem Cerritelli awarded Sarah Third Prize, plus the Mozart Special Prize at Concorso Lirico Toscanini.

Concorso Lirico Toscanini

Judges Dr. Isola Jones (Metropolitan Opera luminary), Luana DeVol (Internationally acclaimed Soprano and Teacher), Deborah Surdi (Former Executive of RCA Records) and Grammy Award winning Mezzo Soprano KS Tichina Vaughn selected Sarah for the semi finals of the New York SAS Performing Arts Vocal Competition.

New York SAS Performing Arts

Twice Ivor Novello-nominated composer Conor Mitchell premieres his electrifying symphonic queer mass score, live in one of the city’s most iconic empty spaces, the Belfast Telegraph Printworks.

With specially commissioned visuals by queer film makers from across the world (Madonna Adib, Paulo Mendel & Vi Grunvald, Mariah Garnett, Simone Harris, Mohammad Shawky Hassan and Debalina Majumder), the immersive world of MASS smashes sacred, profane and queer ceremony together in a seismic event that is part classical oratorio, part rave!

Duration: 45 mins
Age Guidance: 18+
This work contains flashing imagery.

Date: 7pm & 9pm 17th and 18th Nov 2021
Venue: Belfast Telegraph
Link: The Belfast Ensemble

The Belfast Ensemble continues to workshop this deeply emotional and hard hitting opera.

Team includes:
Conor Mitchell
Kate Guelke
Gavin Pedan
Aoife Magee
Matthew Cavan
Rebecca Caine
Abigail McGibbon
Giselle Allen
Emma Morwood
Sarah Richmond
Carolyn Dobbin

Sarah represents Northern Ireland at the Final of Concorso Lirico Toscanini alongside representatives of China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, France, USA, Russia, Italy and Germany.

Jury includes Bruno de Simone, Professor Paola Romano of Como Conservatory, Professor Samuele Pala of Bergamo Conservatory, Alessandra Rossi and Sem Cerritelli.

www.concorsoliricofmi.com

INO will be showcasing a selection of 20 Shots of Opera for Culture Night. The audience will listen to the audio via headphones provided on the night. No booking is required. 

Anne McCambridge and Bev McGeown lead pop up choir at Open Ormeau Ballynafest event with Sarah assisting. Face painting, circus skills, music, food, animal petting farm and more.

Richard Yarr and Sarah Richmond led the music at First Church Presbyterian Belfast. Live streamed online and available to watch later from their Facebook page.

Wexford Festival Opera present popular opera arias in Phoenix Park.

Anna Brady - Mezzo Soprano
Rory Dunne - Baritone
Sarah Richmond - Mezzo Soprano

Venue: Phoenix Park Dublin
Date: Sunday 15th August 21
Info: Wexford Festival Opera

Opera in the Open presents a highlights version of Cosi fan Tutte by Mozart.

Sarah is delighted to have won joint third in the Medici International Music Competition. 

Medici International Music Competition aims to find performers with a strong artistic personality and be part of their journey towards international careers. Sarah is delighted to be a finalist! 

Irish Songmakers return to the National Concert Hall for a recital celebrating Pauline Viardot. It marks the 200th year of her birth, one of the most famous opera Prima Donnas of the 19th century, a prolific composer, a noted pedagogue and a muse to many composers and writers. Soprano Maria McGrann, Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond and pianist Niall Kinsella present this varied programme of Pauline and her circle.

Thank you to Andrew Kerney Photography (of Kerney Automotive Media) and First Church Belfast for my latest photoshoot. 

Richard Yarr leads the Banham Scholars in a performance in Belfast.

The Belfast Ensemble are taking on an ambitious and important work exploring the abuse of power and sexual abuse. Creatives and cast met for development. 

Donauwelle International Music Competition awarded Sarah a Diploma for Best Performance in German 2021. 

‘ Fallen’ - A new Theatre and Opera commission with collaborating artists Deirdre Kinahan writer and Conor Mitchell composer.

Deirdre Kinahan, Playwright will develop a short piece inspired by the story of Peggy McCarthy, a young woman who died in childbirth when her local catholic hospital refused to admit her on account of her marital status (1942). Deirdre will write a dramatic playlet reflecting and commenting on this event and how the status of women and children has changed in Ireland. She will then collaborate with Conor Mitchell, award winning composer from Belfast (AD the Belfast Ensemble) in exploring musical/operatic possibilities for the piece.

Theater im Delphi's performance of Puccini's Suor Angelica has been cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Sarah was due to perform La Zia Principessa. Sarah was also due to cover the role of Hansel in Hansel und Gretel.

Greg Caffrey has written a new opera for Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Flute and Harp. Sarah will perform the role of Mezzo Soprano in Harbour. 

John Toal presents 'Classical Connections' on Radio Ulster. Sunday's episode will feature an interview and a varied recital given by Sarah and Ruth McGinley; featuring music of Strauss, Britten and folk.

Mezzo Sarah Richmond performs with organist/pianist Richard Yarr at First Church Presbyterian Belfast. Streamed live and avaliable to watch back on the church's social media.

The Classical Connections programme on BBC Radio Ulster will interview Sarah about her upcoming projects and a recital broadcast soon.

The Ulster Orchestra posted a teaser video of Sarah performing Respighi's gorgeous Il Tramonto. Tickets are avaliable for another couple of weeks from the link below.

Tickets avaliable here: https://www.ulsterorchestra.org.uk/whats-on/a-morning-in-may/

Mezzo Sarah Richmond performs with organist/pianist Richard Yarr at First Church Presbyterian Belfast. Streamed live and avaliable to watch back on the church's social media.

Spark Opera produced an Instagram takeover for Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival which featured Sarah performing with Donal McCrisken.

Mendelssohn Overture: Midsummer Night’s Dream Respighi Il Tramonto (‘The Sunset’) Haydn Symphony No. 6 Le Matin

Conductor David Brophy
Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond

Conductor David Brophy makes a welcome return to the Ulster Orchestra for a concert which starts at dusk in an Athenian forest, traces a Romantic sunset and ends with the start of a brand new musical day!

Il Tramonto is considered one of Respighi’s greatest masterpieces, written for mezzo soprano and string quartet/string orchestra in 1914. It is a setting of the poem The Sunset by Percy Bysshe Shelley, a story of young love cut short by tragedy - he dies in the night and she lives on in grief, looking after her aged father. Respighi creates a mini-opera in which the soloist leads us through all the emotions of the poem – your guide on this occasion will be Sarah Richmond, hailing from Carrickfergus and winner of The Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition.

Date: Friday 14th May 7.30pm

Toronto Mozart Players and Toronto Mozart Choir present a Spring Concert featuring soloist Sarah Richmond, winner of the 2021 Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition.

Date: 7.30pm 8th May 2021 (Canadian Time)

Visit Toronto Mozart Project for more information and Tickets

The 2021 International Opera Awards will take place on Monday 10 May as a virtual event, hosted by Petroc Trelawny alongside special guests. Sarah will feature in a performance of Va Pensiero.

After winning Second Place at the European Semifinal, Sarah has won a place in the global Final of Music International Grand Prix 2021. The judging panel includes Per Brevig, Mark Cortale, Diane Wittry and Terrence Wilson.

Ahead of their spring concert, Sarah appears in conversation with Patrick McCarthy, Head of Artistic Planning and Operations for the Ulster Orchestra.

Il Coro Italiano di Dublino's conductor Clare Dixon invited Sarah to be a guest speaker with their choir to cover a range of topics.

An international panel of judges including Maioara Trifan and Dr Steven Rainbolt awarded Sarah 2nd place at the European Semifinal of Music International Grand Prix 2021.

The trailer for Conor Mitchell's The Musician 2021

Operavision will release a compilation stream that contains all of the operas in  Irish National Opera's '20 Shots of Opera' as a You Tube premiere to launch the operas on the platform.  Sarah features in 'Rupture' by Ena Brennan.

Pianist Ruth McGinley and Sarah recorded a varied set for BBC Radio Ulster's programme 'Classical Connections'. 

Sarah placed "very highly commended" in Flat Pack Opera's inaugural vocal competition. Judging panel chaired by tenor Richard Berkeley-Steele.

Concerned about the local spread of the pandemic, the Abbess has instructed all of the sisters in the convent to remain confined to their rooms; taking the opportunity to use the solitude for contemplation and prayer. The sisters join daily prayers remotely. Meanwhile, a visit from the Princess to her niece – a young noblewoman sent to the convent as penance for bearing a child out of wedlock – sets in motion a series of dire actions that ultimately result in tragedy, forgiveness, and peace.

Director - Richard Jones
Musical Director - Kelvin Lim 

Suor Angelica - Lizzie Holmes
La Zia Principessa - Sarah Richmond
La Badessa - Caroline Carragher
La Suora Zelatrice - Hanna Liisa Kirchin
La Maestra delle Novizie - Marilyn Viloria
Suor Genoviefa - Shafali Jalota
Suor Osmina - Freya Holliman
Suor Dolcina - Rachel Speirs
La Suora Infermiera - Chloe Pardoe
Le Cercatrice - Jessica Edom-Carey
Le cercatrice - Erin Alexander
La Novizia - Jane Burnell
Le Converse - Margaret Ravalde
Le Converse - Lorna Murrsy

Join us for this production of Puccini’s heart-breaking opera, which was filmed at home as part of our #OperaInLockdown series. Watch the premiere online on our YouTube Channel.

Performed in Italian, with English subtitles

Date: 8pm Friday 2nd April 2021
Info: Random Opera

RTE Lyric FM broadcast Irish National Opera's production of Rupture by Ena Brennan. 

Sarah has been awarded Certificate of Distinction at the Nomea International Singing Competition.

Conor Mitchell’s darkly comic opera retells a familiar story: ‘who was the Pied Piper? And ‘Why did the rats all dance to his tune?’

This premiere production from the award-winning Belfast Ensemble brings opera home! Musically extraordinary, this cautionary tale explores themes of nature, nurture and just desserts!

Date: 7pm Friday 12th March until Sunday 14th March

Info: Young at Art

Art & Music awarded Sarah Best Young Artist Performance for her portrayal of Lucrece in Andrew Synott's new opera What Happened to Lucrece at Wexford Festival Opera November 2020

Sarah is honoured to win first place at the Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. The distinguished judging panel included Mozart Project Artistic Director David Bowser and soprano Nathalie Paulin.

Toronto Mozart Project Announcement

Date: 31st January 2021

Sarah is delighted to be one of 5 finalists in the Toronto Mozart Singing Competition.

The Mozart Project invites you to virtually attend the vocal master classes of the Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Hear a sensational roster of singers in a variety of Mozart repertoire with feedback and instruction from David Bowser and Nathalie Paulin. Master classes will be live streamed and admission is free.

Watch online for free at https://youtu.be/cr3gdt9hX9s 7:30pm Sunday 31st January 2021

The Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition provides expert instruction and performance opportunities for emerging trained singers aged 18-35. Participants submit three Mozart arias for Round One of master classes with artistic director, David Bowser. Selected participants will then move on to Round Two of master classes with Nathalie Paulin. The Competition is held virtually this year on Friday January 29, Saturday January 30 and Sunday January 31, 2021 and is open to the public. Winners of the competition will be selected to perform virtual recitals in March 2021 and will the first place vocalist will receive a scholarship award of $1000 for an outstanding emerging artist.

The Mozart Project invites you to virtually attend the vocal master classes of the Toronto Mozart Vocal Competition. Hear a sensational roster of singers in a variety of Mozart repertoire with feedback and instruction from David Bowser and Nathalie Paulin. Master classes will be live streamed and admission is free.

Round with David Bowser
Friday January 29, 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST
Saturday January 30, 2021, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm EST

Round with Nathalie Paulin
Sunday January 31, 2021, 2:00 – 6:00 pm EST

Sarah is delighted to be one of only 19 singers from around the world to be accepted to these rounds. You can watch Sarah perform live on YouTube at 10:30 EST Sat 30th January with the link on the website: https://mozartproject.ca/toronto-mozart-vocal-competition/

Organist Richard Yarr and Sarah provide music for First Church Belfast streamed service on their YouTube and Facebook channels. 

“The Devil is a gentleman” William Shakespeare

Northern Ireland Opera invites you to join us for an hour of devilish arias, duets, and songs in The Devil Made Me Do It.

Our charmingly mysterious host ably assisted by some of Northern Irelands finest operatic and music theatre performers will take you on a ride through opera and music theatre’s most villainous and tempting stories but make sure you don’t follow him any further once the music stops!’

Featuring selections from Faust, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dido and Aeneas, The Rakes Progress, Alcina, The Turn of the Screw and much more.

This will be a live streamed performance that you will be able to view online for free, with a capped number of tickets, and the option to make a donation.

First Presbyterian Street Belfast presents their annual Carol Service in a new format of a quintet of soloists due to Covid restrictions. 

Early music ensemble Sestina presents an educational programme exploring the work of Monteverdi's L'Orfeo.  Sarah will perform excerpts of Orfeo, Euridice, La messaggera, chorus and Zefiro Torna.

Rosetta Cucchi reunites the cast of WFO 2020 to present a Christmas music video as part of their Sunday Up series broadcast on their YouTube channel and Facebook page. Musical Director Andrew Synnott.

"It's an espresso shot of pure humanity, opera. It's there for everybody" Chris Addison. Artistic Director Fergus Sheil explained that is the quote that inspired the title "20 Shots of Opera" for the ambitious commissioning project by Irish National Opera. 20 short operas commissioned and filmed during the pandemic.

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland united previous soloists to create a Christmas music video.

The Lyric Theatre produced 'Countdown to Christmas' showcasing various performers. Sarah and Conor Mitchell perform on Christmas Day.

Streamed: 9am 25th December

Sarah is delighted to be a Semi Finalist in the Music International Grand Prix performing for a panel of 15 judges. The final takes place in Carnegie Hall, New York City.

National Concert Hall Dublin, Irish Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir Ireland unite to produce a socially distanced Messiah, with no live audience, filmed for watching at home.

This performance, given by Ireland's flagship baroque orchestra and chamber choir directed by Irish conductor Peter Whelan, uses period instruments to capture the sound world of the original Dublin performance, and transport the audience back to that first performance now nearly 300 years ago.

BBC Audio Team and Streetmonkey film company filmed Northern Ireland Opera's 'Northern Ireland Opera and Friends - At Home for Christmas' with patron Sean Rafferty. Sarah featured representing NI Opera and as a Banham Scholar of First Presbyterian Church. Other guests included The Priests with Ruth McGinley, Neil Martin and Michael McHale. Sarah features in Bruderlein around 36 minutes, Once in Royal around 1 minute and Tomorrow Shall be My Dancing Day at 41 minutes.

Richard Jones produced a remote version of Handel's Messiah as part of Random Opera Company's Opera in Lockdown Series. Erika Gundesen recorded the accompaniments, singers recorded at home, and Richard edited the footage together. This epic project will be streamed on Random Opera Company's YouTube channel.

Richard Jones produced 'Operatic Favourites and Oddities' as part of Random Opera Company's Opera in Lockdown Series. Heldontenor Stuart Skelton presents the concert.

Andrew Synnott's Shakespeare inspired opera 'What Happened to Lucrece' premiered at Wexford Festival Opera, directed by Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi. 

The opera was written with 3 different possible endings. Links to all three performances can be found on the YouTube channel Sarah Richmond Music

Tom Lane's new children's opera Smithereens will be workshopped by NI Opera.

Keith McAlister and Sarah record Christmas music for NI Opera.

The BBC will record various pieces with the Banham Scholars. 

The Associate Artists of NI Opera unite to record gorgeous music with the BBC.

Sarah is delighted to join the roaster of Associate Artists for Northern Ireland Opera. 

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland have awarded Sarah a Support for the Individual Artist Award for which she is very grateful. 

Irish National Opera exists to transform opera in Ireland and is making 2020 a year to remember for positive reasons, placing opera at the heart of Irish creative life. 

Wexford Festival Opera put on a series of "Pop Up" events in Wexford during their 2020 season. Sarah was ecstatic to be selected to perform a solo concert with renowned pianist Carmen Santoro and dancers Sara Catellani, Luisa Baldinetti and Andrea Valfre for Mozart, Massenet and more. 

Wexford Festival Opera adapted their 2020 season to 'Waiting for Shakespeare...The Festival in the Air".

Here is a link to her TV interview broadcast on RTE:

Wexford Festival Opera adapted their 2020 season to 'Waiting for Shakespeare...The Festival in the Air". 

Sarah was delighted to premiere the role of Lucrece in Andrew Synnott's opera What Happened to Lucrece directed by Wexford Festival Opera's Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi. She is featured here in The Sunday Times.

Sarah was delighted to premiere the role of Lucrece in Andrew Synnott's opera What Happened to Lucrece. Directed by Wexford Festival Opera's Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi. Featured here in The Business Post.

Wexford Festival Opera adapted their 2020 season to 'Waiting for Shakespeare...The Festival in the Air".

Dmitry Vdovin is Director of Young Artists Opera Program at the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia. 

On a particularly cold 7.30am morning in Wexford, members of Wexford Festival Opera recorded a choreographed routine of 'One' from Chorus Line. It may have rained, but the sun came out and a double rainbow appeared with the sun rise. 

Alongside the official documentary, Roberto Recchia and Rosetta Cucchi captured the journey of Wexford Factory participants in a series of video diaries.

In it's 69th season, Wexford Festival Opera has upheld the long standing tradition of closing the festival with a performance of Auld Lang Syne. Here is a montage put together by Roberto Recchia which you can join along with:

As part of Wexford Festival Opera's "Waiting for Shakespeare...The Festival in the Air", Italian pianist Giorgio D'Alonzo accompanied Sarah Richmond and Irish baritone Rory Musgrave in a pop up concert featuring works of Bel Canto composers Rossini and Donizetti.

Sarah felt privileged to be selected for the Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez masterclass for Wexford Festival Opera. 

Carmen Santoro coached the Wexford Factory participants in the bel canto repertoire. Sarah was lucky to be selected to perform with Carmen in a pop up concert and also in an Ernesto Palacio masterclass.

Wexford Factory participants showcased the results of their intensive academy in a gala concert on the National Opera House mainstage. This was broadcast on YouTube by Wexford Festival Opera.

Opera For Peace is a global group which held a conference for Wexford Factory Participants.

Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho gave her beautiful soul and musicality to the Wexford Factory participants in broadcast masterclasses. Sarah performed from Massenet's Werther with pianist Claudio Marchetti. 

Beloved Irish soprano Celine Byrne gave a masterclass to Wexford Factory participants, broadcast on YouTube by Wexford Festival Opera. Sarah was accompanied by pianist Giorgio D'Alonzo in Ponchielli repertoire.

Sarah was delighted to receive coaching from the incredible artist Rosetta Cucchi on Rossini and Massenet repertoire. Pianist Claudio Marchetti of the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino accompanied.

Prominent Irish critic Michael Dervan gave a lecture on programming for recitals to the Wexford Factory participants. He answered questions and offered advice to the singers.

Peruvian tenor Maestro Ernesto Palacio worked with Wexford Factory participants specializing in the repertoire of Rossini and Mozart.

Dancer, performer and choreographer Sara Catellani worked with the Wexford Factory participants on movement and body awareness.

For those feeling (National Opera) House-bound, a series of pop-up events comprising multidisciplinary performances featuring music, drama, singing and dance, will be performed in non-traditional settings around Wexford town.

Rossini’s final composition before his death, and one of the finest examples of a solemn mass, Petite messe solennelle is considered one of the most remarkable compositions of his entire career, demonstrated by his use of beautiful, memorable melodies and rhythmic vitality.

The Wexford Festival Opera has announced the first-ever participants of the Wexford Factory.

The factory is a two-week academy that aims to mentor young singers through masterclasses from international artists and professionals including famed tenor Juan Diego-Flórez, Irish soprano Celine Byrne, Ernesto Palacio of the Rossini Opera Festival, and Dmitry Vdovin, head of the Bolshoi’s Young Artist program. Additionally, Veteran Wexford Festival Opera director Roberto Recchia, Classical Music journalist Michael Dervan, movement specialist Sara Catellani, Cucchi will also provide guidance. 

Dublin City Council present 'Opera in The Open' 2020: highlights version of Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart.

Creative Team

A new opera commission by Wexford Festival Opera, composed by Andrew Synnott, based on The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare. Libretto by Alessandra Binucci and Rosetta Cucchi. 

Ending One Farsa:

Ending Two Dramma Giocoso:

Ending Three Tragedia:

Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond is back with a singing session designed for older children (and adults if you feel like trying out something new!) Learn some physical and vocal warm-up exercises, breathing techniques and practice vocal techniques to help improve your singing. 

John Anderson interviewed Sarah for his show "That Reminds Me" on Radio Ulster.

NI Opera have launched an online outreach series to entertain and educate children during the Covid 19 lock down. 

Conductor, performer, pianist, teacher extraordinaire David Robertson has put together a truly wonderful Baroque programme with Fermanagh Choral Society which is guaranteed to move all audience members. Sarah is thrilled to be a soloist for this special event.  

The 13th Tour of John Ramster's famous staged production of Handel's Messiah

All Ireland vocal ensemble Voices of Ireland, led by John Anderson, celebrate St Patrick with classic and brand new arrangements of Irish music. Guest choirs join from all over Ireland and England.

Under the inspirational leadership of Anne McCambridge, Sarah assists Carrick Sing in a celebration of seasonal feel good tunes. As a special Christmas treat, Carrick Sing are joined by musicians Laura McFall and Viktoria Sarkadi. 

The Banham Scholars join Rosemary Street Presbyterian to celebrate Christmas in a Carol service. Mulled wine and mince pies served after the service, all welcome.

Rosemary Street Presbyterian Church are hosting NI Opera's Little Lullabies events on Sat 21st December. Aimed at babies from 0-18 months, everyone will enjoy this Christmas themed, interactive, sensory concert.

Richard Yarr, senior producer of Classical Music at BBC NI, is Head of Music at First Church Belfast and has appointed Banham Scholars to assist with music at the church throughout the year. Rosemary Street is the oldest church in Belfast with a strong musical tradition. Sarah is delighted to take up the alto position from November.

The Charles Wood Festival is a renowned choral and organ festival held in Armagh each August to celebrate the work of the city's famous composer. 

The Glens of Antrim Singing Explorers will once again be hitting the high notes as part of this year’s Northern Ireland Opera Festival of Voice. 

The 12th Tour of John Ramster's famous staged production of Handel's Messiah, including it's 100th performance!

Sarah is delighted to deliver 'Music Makers' workshop to primary 5-7 at Oakfield Primary School, Carrickfergus. Healthy vocal warmups combined with fun games and songs based on Kodaly technique. 

Sarah is delighted to be assistant conductor to the fabulous Anne McCambridge for the newly established community choir in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. All ages and abilities welcome!

The fantastic children from Glens of Antrim Singing Explorers present a concert conducted by Anne McCambridge with pianist Audrey Gillian as part of Northern Ireland Opera's Festival of Voice. Young Artist alumni Sarah Richmond and Laura McFall will also perform. 

Conor Mitchell leads The Belfast Ensemble's Gala Performance of Pirates of Penzance to close the BASH Triple Bill at The Lyric.

Luscious Elgar's Sea Pictures with Playing for Pleasure Orchestra conducted by Ciaran Kennedy.

Spark Opera introducing babies and parents to the world of opera and classical music at Down Time Festival. A musical story telling adventure with sensory toys. Suitable for 0-7 years old.

The Merrion Hotel, Dublin, work in partnership with Wexford Festival Opera to present 'Opera in the Garden'. Sarah featured in the inaugural show directed by Roberto Recchia, and is delighted to return for their second. This year's production is Bizet's (1838-1875) Le Docteur Miracle.

The Magic Flute - Mozart’s enchanting final opera. His most popular stage work. A timeless moral tale in a world of clashing cultures.

Esther G F Handel. Irish Baroque Orchestra conducted by Artistic Director Peter Whelan with Sestina.

Irish Songmakers presents 'Four Hands Four Voices' in the John Fields Recital Room at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

Performing Dowland's 'Flow My Tears' with lutenist Ian McBurney at Belfast Harbour Commissioner's Office. The performance will feature on a Will McConnell film.

Antrim Choral Society presents 'Colours of Christmas' with violinist Hayley Howe, Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond and Pianist Audrey Gillian.

The world premiere of Sarah Murphy's 'Opening Doors' with orchestra, choir and soloists Sarah Richmond and Steven Irwin. Libretto by Colin Hassard.

Pianist David Stevens and Mezzo Sarah Richmond perform popular classical showstoppers for corporate entertainment.

Building on the incredible success of our Pilot Programme in August 2015, Northern Ireland Opera is delighted that Glens of Antrim Singing Explorers will again be a part of the Glenarm Festival of Voice 15th-19th, and 27th August 2016.

The children will take part in an exciting programme of musicianship, games and choral singing, and perform in concert alongside singers from the Northern Ireland Opera Opera Young Artists Programme 2016.

Singing Explorers is for you if You are aged between 6 and 11, you love music, singing, playing games and making new friends!

Rehearsals/Classes: Monday 15th – Friday 19th August, 9.30 -12.00, St John’s Primary School, 49 Bay Road, Carnlough, Ballymena, BT44 0HJ

Northern Ireland Opera Glenarm Festival of Voice Finale Concert: Saturday 27th August, 10am – 2pm Glenarm. It is compulsory that children attend all rehearsals if they wish to perform in the Finale Concert. The cost to attend Singing Explorers is £15 per child for all activities.

Every morning you will take part in music and movement classes and then sing together in the fantastic Singing Explorers Choir. Classes are based around the Kodály method of music education. You will learn about pitch, beat, rhythm and harmony through singing games and rounds. During choir rehearsals you will learn lots of brilliant new songs, how to sing beautifully in unison and in harmony, how to work hard and perform together as a musical group, making a wonderful sound.

The concert will take place as part of the programme for NI Opera’s 2016 Glenarm Festival of Voice. The children will perform in concert alongside Singers from NI Opera’s Young Artists Programme.

For more information, and to apply, go to: https://singingexplorers.com

Franz Lehár’s sparkling comedic operetta The Merry Widow has enjoyed uninterrupted international success since its premier in Vienna in 1905. Lehár’s famous melodies, including Vilja, the Merry Widow Waltz, and the fabulous Can-can, bring vividly to life the glamour of Parisian high society at the turn of the 20th century.

Foyle Opera’s new production of this most popular of operettas, with an international team led by artistic director Irish soprano Ann Jennings, will feature the orchestra of Foyle Opera under the baton of French conductor Franck Chastrusse Colombier, and the chorus and dancers of Foyle Opera under the direction of Paris-based director-choreographer Jochen Sautter.

Anna - Ann Jennings
Danilo - Owen Gilhooly
Camille - Markus Herzog
Baron Zeta - Frits Kamp
Valencienne - Sarah Richmond
Conductor - Franck Chastrusse Colombier
Director - Jochen Sauteer
Choreographer - Jochen Sautter

Early Bird Offer: 20% off if you book before end June – quote code Lehar

Date: 7.30pm 3rd and 4th August 2018

Venue: The Millenium Forum, Newmarket Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6EB

Info: Millenium Forum Theatre

Info: Foyle Opera Website

Info: Foyle Opera Facebook

Tickets: Book Tickets

Spark Opera introducing babies and parents to the world of opera and classical music at Down Time Festival. Facilitated by Laura McFall, Sarah Richmond and pianist Andrew Tubman.

Date: 11, 12 and 1pm Sat 16th June 2018
Venue: Down Arts Centre
More information can be found here: Kate Guelke

World class opera singers will bring a taste of the Wexford Festival Opera experience to Dublin for two exclusive performances, as the Merrion Hotel heralds the return of ‘Opera in the Garden’ on 13 and 14 June 2018.

In a partnership between one of the world’s leading hotels and a holder of the Best Opera Festival in the World title, audiences will enjoy an exhilarating evening of the music of Leonard Bernstein, in an open-air performance of Bernstein à la carte, which will be performed in a fully staged production at this year’s Wexford Festival Opera.

This original production is a celebration of the life and work of the great American composer Leonard Bernstein, marking the centenary of his birth. Bernstein is renowned for his long tenure as the music director of the New York Philharmonic and his opera and musical theatre masterpieces such as West Side Story, Candide, Wonderful Town, On the Town and On the Waterfront.

Numbers will be limited for this memorable black-tie event, which will commence with a Champagne reception before guests proceed to the private gardens of the hotel for the performance. The performance will be followed by an elaborate buffet supper created by Executive Head Chef Ed Cooney and served in the private dining salons of Mornington House, former home of the first Duke of Wellington

Peter MacCann, General Manager of the Merrion hotel, said: “We are delighted to announce the return of Opera in the Garden to the Merrion hotel and particularly proud to welcome our friends from the Wexford Festival Opera who will create a world-class performance in our beautiful, newly designed garden.”

Artistic Director of Wexford Festival Opera, David Agler added, “It is with great pleasure that Wexford is part of The Merrion Hotel’s intention to revive opera in the fine surroundings of its newly renovated garden. The Merrion Hotel, renowned for the ‘art of hospitality’ and home to one of Dublin’s finest art collections is an ideal setting to showcase Wexford’s reputation for operatic excellence.”

Wexford perennial favourite Roberto Recchia will direct this celebration. The program will include solos and ensembles from Bernstein’s most celebrated musicals, as well some of his lesser-known songs (including the two cycles I hate to sing and La bonne cuisine).

Experience the magic of Wexford Festival Opera this June in the stunning surrounds of the gardens of the Merrion Hotel Dublin. To book tickets for Opera in the Garden ring 053-9163527 or email [email protected].

The Arts Council Commissioned composer and flautist, Sarah Murphy, to write 'The Swan and The Crane'. Sarah will feature in the premiere recording of this original piece.

We are delighted to announce that O-Bon 2018 is back this year. Come along to the Playtrail on Saturday June 9th, which will be transformed into ‘Little Tokyo’, and enjoy the celebrations!

There will be a range of brilliant activities for everyone to take part in (or watch from the sidelines for the shyer people) – Japanese games, Manga Art, origami, martial arts, calligraphy and or course beautiful Japanese music, dance and amazing Taiko drumming. Sarah is delighted to perform as part of the Japanese music.

As the darkness falls, the evening will culminate in the spectacular Toro Nagashi Lantern Ceremony.

Many thanks to the Big Lottery Fund Awards for All Programme and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for their support.

Date: 5-10pm Sat 9th June 2018

Venue: Little Tokyo @ The Playtrail

More information can be found here: Japanese Festival

Ards Choral Society are celebrating 70 years and we would love for you to join us at a special 70th Birthday Gala Concert.

We will be performing a miscellany of pieces from our archives so whether you are a choral music novice or an expert, you will be sure to hear something familiar, enjoyable, and perhaps even surprising!

We are delighted to be joined by the wonderful Sarah Richmond (Mezzo Soprano), Martin O'Hagan (The Priests - Tenor) and David Robertson (Baritone) as soloists, in addition to Organist Noel Williamson and our very own Pianist Joanne Cruise. Musical Director Ian Bell will be conducting.

Tickets are available to purchase here (price includes booking fee). Alternatively tickets may be purchased from choir members, St Mark's Parish Office (Church Street, Newtownards), and Russell Co Solicitors (11 Mary Street, Newtownards). A limited number of tickets may be available at the door but we advise pre-purchasing where possible to avoid disappointment. Cash only tickets are priced at £14.

Please note, there is limited parking available at St Marks Parish Church however there is other local parking available.

More information can be found here: Ards Choral Society

Venue: St Mark's Parish Church, Church Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AN

Date: 7.30pm Thurs 10th May 2018

Thank you to Clare Comm for recording Fermanagh Choral Society's Easter Concert including Jenkin's Requiem and highlights of Bach's St Matthew Passion conducted by David Robertson. Below are recordings of 'Erbarme Dich', 'Bus und Reu' and the link to the full concert can be found here

Sarah is delighted that her CD 'Music to Make Your Day' has been broadcast on Antrim Hospital radio.

Voices of Ireland gather once again under the baton of composer John Anderson. Joining with 10 choirs, dancers and instrumentalists from around Ireland, they will celebrate St Patrick, with narrations by actor B J Hogg. 

RTE Cor na Nog's concert, narrated by Ian McGlynn, with guest soloist Sarah will be broadcast in full on:

It is the 30th anniversary of RTE's children's choir Cór na nÓg and their Christmas Concert features Sarah as the guest soloist. She will collaborate with the choir and perform solo numbers accaompanied by Carole O'Connor

Sarah joins forces with Ristretto to present Handel's Messiah in the beautiful surroundings of the Cote d'Azur.

Kate Guelke directs sopranos Mary McCabe, Gemma Prince and mezzo Sarah Richmond in a celebration of opera for Belfast's Culture Night

Thank you to Robert Corry at Hooha Photography for my beautiful new headshots!

First Presbyterian Church in Rosemary Street Belfast have hosted lunchtime recitals for over 20 years. 

Sarah features as a soloist representing NI Opera alongside David Howes and Elaine Pelan accompanied by David Stevens as part of St Anne's Cathedral Music Festival.

Brian O'Driscoll led the celebrations as a parade of supporters brought the Irish bid document to World Rugby. Sarah was the 'World in Union' and 'Ireland's Call' Soloist on board the bus with hundreds of children in a backing choir. The event attracted much media coverage with footage and photos throughout Irish media and beyond. 

Marie-Louise Muir presents 'The Arts Show' with Sarah performing Bizet's Habanera live. She will be interviewed about her upcoming performance at Festiv'Ards festival in Portaferry.

Opera, seen by many as the world’s greatest art form, is famous for its rich emotions and power to move audiences through the combination of music and drama. Join Northern Ireland Opera's Young Artists Elaine Pelan and Sinead O'Kelly (sopranos) and David Howes (baritone) with guest alumni Sarah Richmond (mezzo-soprano) as they take you on a journey through three of the most prominent emotions in opera - Love, Lust and Loss. This event is kindly supported by the Arts Service, Ards and North Down Borough Council.

Academie de l'Opera National de Paris and Opera Collective Ireland co present Britten's Owen Wingrave.

Conductor - Stephen Barlow
Director - Tom Creed
Set and Lighting - Aedin Cosgrove
Costumes - Catherne Fay
Video - Jules van Hulst
Video - Wieger Steenhuis
Dramaturgy - Eoghan Carrick

Owen Wingrave - Ben Russell
Spencer Coyle - Chris Cull
Lechmere - Peter O'Reilly
Mrs Wingrave - Roisin Walsh
Mrs Coyle - Rachel Croash
Mrs Julian - Amy Ni Fhearraigh
Kate Julian - Sarah Richmond
Sir Philip/Narrator - Andrew Boushell

Date: 8pm 9th Sept
Venue: Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick
Info: Lime Tree Theatre

Date: 8pm 13th Sept
Venue: The Everyman, Cork
Info: The Everyman

Date: 8pm 15th Sept
Venue:  O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin
Info: O Reilly Theatre

Date: 8pm 16th Sept
Venue: O'Reilly Theatre, Dublin
Info: O Reilly Theatre

Info: Opera Collective Ireland

Info: Opera National de Paris

Mark Good Friday in a poignant and dramatic way by joining us for the annual Tenebrae Service in Portico. This year, Flora Montgomery will read, in “Shadows” (or instalments), the story of Christ’s journey from the Garden of Gethsemane to his crucifixion at Golgotha. Interspersed between the shadows the choir and soloists will sing the Saint Saens Requiem. After each shadow has been read the lights are dimmed a little until, as at the crucifixion, we are plunged into darkness and the great strepitus sounds to mimic the earthquake of that momentous event.

An atmospheric service including Saint-Saens Requiem with orchestra and organ, led by Neil McClure.

Soprano: Mary McCabe
Mezzo: Sarah Richmond
Tenor: Conor Breen
Bass Baritone: David Howes
Organist: Richard Campbell

Date: 7.30pm Fri 14th April
Venue: Portico Ards, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry
Info: Portico Ards

Titanic Drums, Voices of Ireland, Carrickfergus Grammar School Choir and dance group Damhsa present a spectacular display of what the Waterfront's extension is capable of.

Venue: Waterfront Belfast
Date: 9pm Thurs 16th March

Voices of Ireland hosts choirs and instrumentalists from round the world to unite and present a musical celebration of Saint Patrick.

Venue: Down Cathedral
Date: 7pm Sat 11th March

Breathtakingly beautiful from first love to tragic end – Madama Butterfly is arguably Puccini’s most heart rending and best loved opera. The dramatic tale of East meets West is set in the mysterious world of the Japanese geisha, a world of red silk and rituals, imbued with fragile beauty. Cio-Cio San is only fifteen when Pinkerton, a visiting American Captain, acquires her as a bride. Their love burns brightly for a while and the delicate Butterfly is caught in the flame. Within a year, he is gone, and his promises to return hold little value. But Madama Butterfly knows, although betrayed - in her heart that one fine day, he will return. The story reaches its tragic conclusion as Pinkerton returns to break her heart.  Butterfly is devastated and makes a supreme sacrifice, in devotion to her ancestors.

Lyric Opera revives its classic and timeless production of Madama Butterfly with a new conductor and cast featuring the best of Irish & International artists. Korean Soprano, Hye-Youn Lee one of The Independent on Sunday’s ‘Faces to Watch’ in 2013 makes her Lyric Opera and Dublin debut in this demanding title role. English tenor, Julian Hubbard and Irish mezzo Sarah Richmond make their role debuts as Pinkerton and Suzuki. Joining them is German based American baritone, Lucia Lucas who sings the role of Sharpless, the US Consul.

Conductor John Rigby leads the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus in this most beautiful opera that resonates deeply despite being composed over 100 years ago. Artistic Director Vivian Coates creates an elegant and atmospheric production which is beautifully staged, lit and costumed, giving a richly emotional experience.

Hye-Youn Lee (Korea) – Cho-Cho San
Julian Hubbard (Eng) – B.F. Pinkerton
Lucia Lucas (USA) - Sharpless,
Sarah Richmond (Ire) – Suzuki
Eugene O’Hagan (N.Ire) – Goro
David Howes (Ire) – Prince Yamadori
Cormac Lawlor (N. Ire) The Bonze
Mihaela Chirvase (Rom) - Kate Pinkerton
Vladamir Sima (Rom) - The Official Registrar
Rory Dunne (Ire) - Imperial Commissioner
Sorrow (Ire) - Mannix Maguire

John Rigby – Conductor
Vivian J.  Coates - Director / Designer
The Lyric Opera Orchestra
The Lyric Opera Chorus

Dates: 7.30pm Sat 18th Feb, 3pm Sun 19th Feb, 7.30pm Tues 21st Feb

Venue: National Concert Hall, Ireland

Tickets: Prices: €48, €42, €38,€30, €20 (Choir Balcony), Matinee Prices: €44, €40, €36, €28, €20 (Choir Balcony), 10% discount for Friends of the National Concert Hall

Info: https://www.nch.ie/Online/Madama-Butterfly-Feb17
www.lyricoperaproductions.com

Sarah is thrilled to return to Wetherby Choral Society with Wetherby Pro Musica Orchestra, conducted by John Dunford, for their presentation of Handel's Messiah. With some delightful twists, this is a Messiah not to be missed!

Soprano: Bibi Neal
Alto: Sarah Richmond
Tenor: Chris Trenholme
Bass: Matthew Kellet
Wetherby Pro Musica Orchestra

Date: 7.30pm Sat 17th Dec

Venue: St James' Parish Church, Church Street, Wetherby, England

Info: www.wetherbychoral.org.uk

Ian Mills conducts Handel's Messiah at Ards Choral Society with Noel Williamson.

Soprano: Mary McCabe
Alto: Sarah Richmond
Tenor: Conor Breen
Bass: David Williamson
Organ: Noel Williamson
Trumpet: Dessie Graham

Date: 7.30pm Sat 3rd Dec

Venue: St Columbanus, Ballyholme Parish Church, Bangor

Info: www.ardschoralsociety.co.uk

Ards Choral Society, conducted by Ian Mills, presents Handel's Messiah.

Soprano: Mary McCabe
Mezzo: Sarah Richmond
Tenor: Conor Breen
Bass: David Robertson
Organ: Noel Williamson
Trumpet: Dessie Graham

Date: 7.30pm Thur 1st Dec

Venue: St Patrick's Church, Newtownards

Info: www.ardschoral.co.uk

Anthony Arnhold awarded Sarah The Gerard Arnhold Bursary in memory of his father at the 65th Wexford Festival Opera. Sarah is delighted to receive this award to further her studies.

PwC and Wexford Festival Opera selected Andrew Gavin and Sarah Richmond for their "Emerging Young Artist" Award 2016, Sarah is very grateful for this award to further her studies.

The Irish Rugby Football Union will host the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2017. The pool draw for the tournament takes place in a different country each year, and this year it is Ireland's turn. The event will be broadcast live all over the world and held in front of a select audience. Sarah is delighted to be soloist for the event, alongside a children's choir.

Conductor: Phil Ferguson
Harpist: Fiona Gryson

Live broadcast: http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/5494.php#.WCBCJcdsvzl

The Millenium Forum, Arts and Business NI and Spark Opera team up with The Richmond Centre to present 'Operation Fun'. Impromptu musical performances for the whole family to enjoy.

Date: 11.30-3.30pm Sat 27th Aug

Venue: Richmond Centre, Derry~Londonderry

Robert Dean at Navan Choral Festival presented Sarah as second prize winner at their first ever Young Opera Voice Competition. Sarah was accompanied by Dearbhlah Collins.

Date: 6th May 16

Venue: St Mary's Church of Ireland, Navan

Extravaganza in one act to a libretto by Paul Dehn and Walton after a vaudeville by Anton Chekhov. First performed in Aldeburgh, Jubilee Hall, 3 June 1967

One of Walton’s late works, The Bear is small of scale when compared with his previous and  only other opera. Troilus and Cressida had been a huge undertaking with a large cast, full  orchestra and chorus, and one that had met with mostly tepid responses. So it was little surprise that when commissioned by the Koussevitzky Foundation to write an opera (eventually dedicated  ‘to the memory of Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky’) he produced a compact three­hander.  Perhaps it was that great conductor’s Russian background that inspired Walton to turn to Chekhov as the source for The Bear.

First heard at the 1967 Aldeburgh Festival, The Bear exhibits the same tenderness and  bittersweet lyricism which had always been central to the composer’s style. It is also full of the absurd humour that had been a trait right from Walton’s first major work, Façade. His music captures the Chekhovian spirit of a piece set in the Russian provinces in the late nineteenth century. The central character is Madam Popova, the young widow of a landowner who moves from obsessive bereavement to fiery independence, complaining along the way of her husband’s infidelities. She is visited by one of Popov’s creditors, the tempestuous Smirnov, and when they begin to quarrel – she calls him a bear and a boor – pistols are drawn, but they find themselves  unable to fire; they realise they have fallen in love. Observing all the action with bemusement is  Popova’s manservant, Luka. The librettist in charge of putting Chekhov on the English operatic  stage was Paul Dehn, best known as an Oscar­winning screenwriter. Thanks to Walton’s light  and sometimes parodistic music, his words never fail to register.

Kyle Lang - Director

Andrea Grant - Music Director

Robbie Sinnott - Stage and Costume Designer

+353 53 912 2144

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Sarah is thrilled to be covering Tara Erraught as Rosina in Rossini's Barber of Seville with Wide Open Opera, conducted by Fergus Sheil and directed by Michael Barker-Cavan.

St George's Singers present Durufle's Requiem with Sarah as Mezzo soloist, David Robertson as Baritone soloist and Emma Gibbons on organ.

Accompanied by Mairead Hurley, Sarah is delighted to have won the Percy Whitehead Trophy at Feis Ceoil in Dublin.

Bristol Plays Music and Iford Arts unite to put on a Murder Mystery Day. The day will be led by renowned animateur Rhian Hutchings.

Verdi was fascinated by Shakespeare. He focused minutely and up close up on Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, a couple both deeply flawed and deeply human.   And he charts with characteristic empathy the timeless conflict between ambition and conscience which lies at the story’s heart, creating one of the finest scores of his early period. Shakespeare’s bizarre ‘weird sisters’ inspired him further to create delicious music which is extraordinarily suggestive of the supernatural as the third element which drives the fast-paced narrative.

“Pure Magic, as though each performance is being enacted entirely for your personal benefit” The Telegraph

A strong creative team is led by Iford’s own maestro Oliver Gooch conducting CHROMA, with director Bruno Ravella and choreographer Jo Meredith, all relishing the chance to create a new production of this masterpiece at Iford.

Conductor: Oliver Gooch

Director: Bruno Ravella

Choreographer: Jo Meredith

Macbeth: Eddie Wade

Lady Macbeth: Laura Parfitt

MacDuff: Chris Turner

Banquo - Barnaby Rea

Dama - Tanya Hurst

Malcolm: Ollie Brignall

1st Witch - Aoife O'Connell

2nd Witch - Claire Filer

3rd Witch: Sarah Richmond

Dates: 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th June

Info: www.ifordarts.org.uk

Tickets: 01225 44 88 44 £118 (Mon-Fri) £122 (Sat)

The Waterfront Belfast opened its new facilities with a performance by Voices of Ireland, Titanic Drums and Carrickfergus Grammar School Choir.

Sarah was awarded 'Best Female Performance in a Supporting Role' at The Opera Bear Awards ceremony, held in the Freemason's Hall Dublin. She was thrilled to accept the award, presented by Orla Boylan, for her portrayal of Willie in Mascagni's opera Guglielmo Ratcliff at Wexford Festival Opera. 

As one of 58 singers selected from around the Globe to compete in the VDISC, Sarah appears in The Irish Times in an article discussing the competition.

Wexford Festival Opera is internationally renowned for world class performances of rarely performed repertoire. Sarah is absolutely thrilled to feature in their 2015 highlights video. Keep an eye out for a blindfolded boy at 1 minute!

Marie-Louise Muir presents BBC Radio Ulster's The Arts Show which covers film, television, books, music and the visual arts. 

Sarah was a soloist at the Dublin Conference Centre performance on New Years Day and was mentioned in The Independent.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/a-stroke-of-genius-to-kick-off-1916-celebrations-34329936.html

Sarah was invited to perform for the Minister of Arts and Heritage, and there was a follow up article in The Independent newspaper.

Info: http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/minister-calls-the-tune-for-2016-peace-proms-34300435.html

Sarah will be a soloist with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland which was featured on RTE Nationwide.

Venue: Dublin Convention Centre:

For a short while the broadcast can be seen on the RTE website: http://www.rte.ie/news/player/nationwide/2015/1221/

And a video of the Orchestra is on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D830HrQPOQk&feature=share

The 8th Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition will be launched by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys T.D., in the Royal Irish Academy of Music next Tuesday, 15th December at 13.30.

Hundreds of singers have already been auditioned in New York, Milan, Munich, London and Paris, and 58 have been chosen to contest the heats and finals in January, with the grand final in the National Concert Hall on Thursday 28th January.

Previous winners of the Competition, which is in its 21st year, include Nadine Sierra, who opened as Gilda in Rigoletto in the Metropolitan Opera New York earlier this month, and Tara Erraught, currently lead mezzo-soprano with the Munich State Opera.

Date: 1.130pm Tues 15th
Venue: RIAM, Dublin
Info: http://www.vdiscompetition.com/

Greg Beardsell conducts the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland with Sarah as soloist at venues around Ireland.

Minister Heather Humphreys and the Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht invited the CBOI Orchestra and Sarah to officially open the Irish Centenary Commemorations in Dublin. There will be an invited audience of 2000 people and it will be recorded for national broadcast.

Ards Choral Society, conducted by Ian Bell, will present the seasonal favourite Handel's Messiah. Mezzo Sarah Richmond, Tenor Martin O'Hagan and Bass David Robertson.

Date: Thurs 3rd Dec

Venue: Newtownards

Info: www.ardschoral.co.uk

The International Veronica Dunn Singing Competition heard entrants from New York, Milan, Paris, Munich, Wexford and London and Sarah is delighted to announce that she has been selected to compete in January in front of a distinguished panel.

Ms. Jane Carty, (Chair)

Sir. Thomas Allen, internationally acclaimed baritone

Ms. Patricia Bardon, internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano

Mr. Richard Bonynge, internationally acclaimed conductor

Mr Christian Carlstedt, Casting director, Theater Basel, Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Mr. Jack Mastroianni, IMG Artists, New York

Mr. David Agler, Artistic Director, Wexford Festival Opera

Mr. Henning Ruhe, Director, Young Artist Programme, Bavarian State Opera, Munich

Mr. Christian Schirm, Director, Atelier Lyrique, Opera Nationale de Paris

John Toal welcomes back Sarah for an interview and two performances.

It will be avaliable for a short period afterwards on the BBC Radio Ulster website.

Date: Sunday 22nd 3-5pm

Sarah is delighted to be a soloist at this year's NSPCC Carols by Candlelight in St Anne's Cathedral. All proceeds go to this very worthy cause, specifically childline which has a Belfast branch.

Come and join us on Tuesday 8 December at our Carols by Candlelight concert in the beautiful setting of St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast.

Get into the spirit of Christmas with colleagues, family and friends and come along to what promises to be an enjoyable evening.

You'll hear heart-warming readings and magical music performances - join in with traditional Christmas carols whilst raising money for our ChildLine Service.

The concert is open to everyone so please do pass this on to your family and friends. To book your tickets please contact the NSPCC Northern Ireland fundraising team on 028 90351135 or email northernirelandappeals@nspcc.org.uk

Abuse changes childhoods, but so can we. Your support will make sure that when a child needs a helping hand, we're there.

We hope you will join us for a wonderful evening.

Date: 7.30pm Tues 8th Dec
Venue: St Anne's Cathedral
Tickets: £10 adult, £4 child, £25 family (2 adults+2 children)

Sarah is delighted to be featured in The Echo this week, in an article by Tom Mooney. He discusses Wexford Festival Opera's ability to rediscover rarely performed operas, and also to find upcoming talent. You can read the full article by clicking the link below.

BBC Radio came to Wexford Festival to broadcast Mascagni's Guglielmo Ratcliff live. For a short period of time you can listen back on the BBC Iplayer at this link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06l1v7q

Seán Rafferty gives a brief synopsis and background at 52 minutes. Act 2 begins at 55 minutes in which Sarah sings the role of Willie.

Conductor - Francesco Cilluffo

Director - Fabio Ceresa

Costume - Giuseppe Palella

Set design - Tiziano Santi

Lighting - Ian Sommerville

Guglielmo Ratcliff - Angelo Villari

Margherita -Annunziata Vestri

Maria - Mariangela Sissily

MacGregor - Gianluca Buratto

Count Douglas -David Stout

Tom - Quentin Hayes

Willie - Sarah Richmond

Lesley - Alexandros Tsilogiannis

Robin - Henry Grant Kerswell

Dick - Stephen Anthony Brown

Bell - Rory Musgrave

John - Matthew Wright

Taddie - Raffaele D'Ascanio

Servant - Simon Chalford Gilkes

Wexford Festival Opera's production of Mascagni's opera Guglielmo Ratcliff will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 and RTE Lyric FM. This will be avaliable for a short time as catch up listening on the BBC and RTE websites.

Conductor - Francesco Cilluffo

Director - Fabio Ceresa

Costume - Giuseppe Palella

Set design - Tiziano Santi

Lighting - Ian Sommerville

Guglielmo Ratcliff - Angelo Villari

Margherita -Annunziata Vestri

Maria - Mariangela Sissily

MacGregor - Gianluca Buratto

Count Douglas -David Stout

Tom - Quentin Hayes

Willie - Sarah Richmond

Lesley - Alexandros Tsilogiannis

Robin - Henry Grant Kerswell

Dick - Stephen Anthony Brown

Bell - Rory Musgrave

John - Matthew Wright

Taddie - Raffaele D'Ascanio

Servant - Simon Chalford Gilkes

Date: 8pm Sat 31st Nov

Mezzo Sarah Richmond, Tenor Martin O'Hagan and Bass David Robertson join Ards Choral Society, conducted by Ian Bell, to present the seasonal favourite Handel's Messiah.

Date: Sat 5th Dec

Venue: Down Cathedral, Down

Info: www.ardschoral.co.uk

Con Tempo quartet, pianist Finghin Collins and Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond unite to present Faure's song cycle La Bonne Chanson for Dublin Song Series.

Date: Sun 29th Nov

Venue: Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin

Sarah will be interviewed and perform live on Gerry Kelly's BBC Radio Ulster programme.

Date: 4pm Fri 21st Aug

Sarah is delighted to be joint winner, with pianist Daniel Kearney, of The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland's competition "The Soloist 2015".

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) was established in 1995 as a peace initiative and is composed of over 100 exceptionally talented young musicians from all over Ireland - north and south. Over the past 20 years, the CBOI has played an important role in building and nurturing vital cross border and cross community relations.

Sarah is delighted to be a semi finalist in The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland's competition "The Soloist".

The Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland (CBOI) was established in 1995 as a peace initiative and is composed of over 100 exceptionally talented young musicians from all over Ireland - north and south. Over the past 20 years, the CBOI has played an important role in building and nurturing vital cross border and cross community relations.

Popular operatic arias and duets presented as part of NI Opera's 5th Annual Festival of Voice. Featuring Mezzo Soprano Sarah Richmond and Soprano Mary McCabe accompanied by Donal McCrisken.

NI Opera's Festival of Voice runs from 27th-30th August in the historic village of Glenarm, Co. Antrim. An alumni of the Young Artist Programme, and having been placed joint third in their inaugural Festival of Voice Competition, Sarah is delighted to return to give a full length evening recital with pianist David Quigley and previous winner, Northern Irish Baritone Ben McAteer.

Pietro Mascagni's Guglielmo Ratcliff will be conducted by Francesco Cilluffo and directed by Fabio Ceresa at Wexford Festival Opera. Sarah performs the role of Willie. Set design by Tiziano Santi and costume design by Giuseppe Palella.

Mascagni was captivated by the young Scottish romantic anti-hero of Heine's play Wilhelm Ratcliff, and he began composing his opera Guglielmo Ratcliff (translated into Italian) in 1882 whilst a student in Milan but laid it aside in order to compose Cavalleria rusticana for a competition. He won the competition, triumphing over seventy-two other entries, and Cavalleria rusticana made his name as a composer. Cavalleria rusticana is clearly anticipated in the music of Guglielmo Ratcliff, particularly in the atmospheric orchestral writing, full-blooded melodies and dramatic pace. The role of Guglielmo Ratcliff has the reputation of being one of the most demanding ever written for a tenor. 

The opera is set in northern Scotland and concerns the tragic consequences of broken relationships in two generations. Maria MacGregor rejected Guglielmo Ratcliff as a husband but he is determined that no-one else shall marry her and challenges other suitors to duels, killing two of them. As Maria prepares to marry Count Douglas she learns that her mother and Guglielmo’s father had loved each other. However, her mother changed her mind and married MacGregor. The erstwhile lovers later resumed their relationship, but Maria’s father, MacGregor, killed Guglielmo’s father out of jealousy and Maria’s mother died of a broken heart. Guglielmo is haunted by the ghosts of the men he has killed and in his final delirium he kills Maria, her father and himself.

First performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Milan on 16 February 1895. Libretto based on Andrea Maffei’s Italian translation of the play Wilhelm Ratcliff by Heinrich Heine.

The prestigious International Belvedere Singing Competition auditioned thousands of singers in 63 countries around the world. The jury members of the final rounds are exclusively opera and casting directors from opera houses of international renown. Sarah is ecstatic to have been selected for the Final Rounds in Amsterdam. 

Ireland's national concert hall is regarded by performing artists as one of the finest concert halls in Europe. 

Mairead Hurley accompanied Sarah in The Dramatic Cup and Tony Quigley Award competition at the RDS Concert Hall in Dublin, where she won first place. Monetary award presented by Margaret Quigley in memory of her husband Tony's lifelong and passionate love and knowledge of opera.

Venue: RDS Concert Hall, Dublin

Adjudicator: Alison Browner

Sarah represents NI Opera at Irish Youth Opera's masterclass with Tara Erraught and pianist Henning Ruhe, director of the Opera Studio at Bavarian State Opera.

Date: 2-6pm Sat 28th March

Venue: Dublin

Info: www.irishyouthopera.ie

Conducted by John Anderson, 16 of the best singers in the country, Voices of Ireland, are joined by special guests Grosvenor conducted by Edward Craig. This concert will be recorded and broadcast on Saint Patrick's Day.

Date: 8pm Sat 14th March

Venue: Down Cathedral, Downpatrick

Tickets: £5 from Festival Office 028 4461 2233. Pre booking essential

Ian Bell conducts the Ards Choral Society in Mozart's Requiem and Chilcott's Little Jazz Mass.

Sarah will perform a cover dress performance of Zweite Dame in Mozart's Die Zauberflote with Pavilion Opera.

Performed in the original German with spoken dialogue.

Date: May

Venue: Touring UK

Info: www.pavilionopera.com http://www.pavilionopera.com

With Pavilion Opera Sarah will perform a cover dress performance of Papagena in Mozart's Die Zauberflote. Performed in the original German with spoken dialogue.

Date: May

Venue: Touring UK

Info: www.pavilionopera.com

Pavilion Opera is London's premier touring chamber opera (see Grove's Dictionary of Opera). It was started in 1981 and is still run by founder Freddie Stockdale with Peter Bailey (Music Director) in his 20th season and Pete Anderson (Stage Manager) in his 13th.

Sarah will perform Dritte Dame in Mozart's Die Zauberflote. Performed in the original German with spoken dialogue.

Date: 1pm Wed 3rd June

Sarah returns to perform on BBC Songs of praise, this time with vocal ensemble Voices of Ireland, led by John Anderson.

Broadcast Date: All Soul's Day

Michael Shaw is producing a film about Opera in Northern Ireland, in which Sarah will be interviewed and perform for a BBC Arts competition.

Broadcast details to follow.

Date: Sat 27th Sept

Culture Night Belfast, the city's most colourful and inclusive celebration is back again for its sixth year! Last year over 40,000 people took to the streets of our city for various events.

Call in to the Harp Bar to hear singers from Northern Ireland Opera perform some of the world's most famous opera choruses. From Verdi's Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves to Bizet's Toreador Song, this will be an evening of passion, excitement and terrific music! Sarah will sing Carmen's famous Habanera.

Date: 6.30pm Fri 19th Sept

Venue: Harp Bar, 35 Hill Street, Belfast

Info: http://www.culturenightbelfast.com/e.php?e=1197

Dolente immagine di fille mia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O37877MeJXQ

Una voce poco fa:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X19HxUfnmr0

E amore un ladroncello:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdtAVgrl8Qk

Sarah is delighted to be joining Ellesmere Port Music Society for Handel's Messiah conducted by Lloyd Buck.

Date: 7.30pm Sat 15th Nov

Venue: Ellesmere Port Civic Hall, Cheshire, England

Tickets: 0151 339 5225, [email protected], or on the door

Info: www.epmsonline.co.uk

Alongside soloists from America, Germany and Britain, Sarah will perform the role of Mercedes. Nader Abbassi conducts North West Opera, with members of Cairo Opera Orchestra.

Carmen, with its instantly recognizable tunes, is one of the most popular operas of all time. The story of a fiery, seductive Gypsy woman who callously causes the downfall of Soldier ‘Don Jose’, Carmen features a string of smash hit numbers -  ‘Toreador’, the famous seductive tango ‘Habanera’, the lusty Factory girls with their teasing ‘Smoke Song’; rousing Flamenco dancing, fortune-telling gypsies, smugglers and murder!

Sharing the stage with Soprano Ann Jennings are Soprano Diana Bryan-Mc Laughlin (USA), who performs the role of Michaela and a chorus of 60 local adults and children.

Under the expert Baton of world-renowned Maestro, Nader Abbassi, the chorus of North West Opera and soloists will be accompanied by the professional musicians of Cairo’s Opera House.

Sung in English with English dialogue.

Date: 8pm Fri 17th Oct and 8pm Sat 18th Oct

Venue: An Grianan Theatre, Port Rd, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Tickets: 20 Euro Box Office +353 74 912 0777

Don't miss past and present members of our Young Artists' Programme performing in the 'Classics in the Park' concert at the Shoreline Festival on Monday 25th August at 7.30pm.

The singers will be accompanied by Gail Evans and joined by the Quicksilver Flute Ensemble performing arias from Mozart operas including The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni and Così fan tutte. Admission is free and wrap up warm! 

Date: 7.30pm Mon 25th Aug

Tickets: Free

Sarah will feature in some popular operatic excerpts with NI Opera as part of their Festival of Voice 2014.

Date: 2pm Sun 31st Aug

Venue: Londonderry Arms Hotel, Carnlough

Info: www.niopera.com

An opera gala featuring NI Opera Young Artists.

Date: 7.30pm Sat 9th Aug

Venue: Glenarm Castle Walled Gardens - Gates open 18:00

Tickets: £12.50 / £10 concessions

Info: http://www.niopera.com

Festival of Voice Recital: Northern Ireland Opera’s Voice of 2013 Sinéad O’Kelly with Sarah Richmond, Richard Shaffrey and Donal McCrisken

Date: 1.15pm Wed 6th Aug

Venue: Rosemary Street First Presbyterian Church, Belfast

Tickets: Retiring collection for the church

As part of the Walled City Music Festival, NI Opera presents: W.A.Mozart, Arias from Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Magic Flute; One-act opera ‘The Impressario’ (Der Schauspieldirektor) 

An all-Mozart evening performed by the talented musicians on their Young Artists programme, featuring highlights from Mozart’s greatest operas and a complete performance of his scintillating, satirical one-act drama, The Impressario.  From lovers to braggers and jokers, Mozart’s sublime genius encompasses the full gamut of humanity in music whose extraordinary quality, insight and capacity to delight has never been surpassed.

NI Opera Young Artists and musicians: Jean Wallace, Soprano; Mary McCabe, Soprano; Sarah Richmond, Mezzo; Richard Shaffrey, Tenor; Aaron O’Hare, Bass; Eugene Monteith - Music Director

Date: 7.30pm Fri 25th July

Venue: Great Hall, Magee Campus, University of Ulster

Tickets: £10 / £5 concessions

Info: http://walledcitymusic.com/festival

Seven of the UK’s opera companies have joined forces to produce Inside Opera: Live, a unique online event offering unprecedented behind the scenes access and insight into the opera being created and performed in theatres across the country.

In a collaboration, the scope of which is a first for the arts, the Companies – English National Opera, English Touring Opera, Northern Ireland Opera, Opera North, The Royal Opera, Scottish Opera, and Welsh National Opera – will come together on 10 May 2014 as part of a Europe-wide celebration of opera.

Designed for anyone who is new to opera, but with obvious appeal for opera fans, this ambitious event will be hosted on YouTube. It combines live streamed and filmed footage to give viewers a chance to experience opera across the UK from the inside, and encourages them to find out about the opera activity on their doorstep.

Hosted from the Grand Theatre in Leeds as Opera North prepares for matinee and evening performances of Puccini’s La bohème, it will air specially commissioned behind the scenes films from all the participating companies, live interviews with singers and directors, and live links to rehearsals, backstage and community-based activities.

In the course of a packed afternoon, viewers will have the chance to hear from performers just before they go on stage; find out how a singer prepares for a new role; meet the people behind an opera production and learn what they do; see what it takes to make and take an opera out on tour; and understand the skill that goes into making a period costume. Throughout the event there will also be the opportunity using #insideopera to put questions live via Twitter to the companies’ artistic directors.

Opera productions on stage in the UK on European Opera Days weekend include some of the best loved works in the repertoire, such as Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute, Puccini’s Tosca, La bohème and Madama Butterfly, and Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier.

Inside Opera:Live can be seen on YouTube from 2pm - 6pm on Saturday 10 May 2014 at www.youtube.com/insideopera

Venue: The Mall Armagh

Info: http://www.operanorth.co.uk/news/seven-uk-opera-companies-join-forces-for-unique-online-broadcast-inside-opera-live

Alongside NI Opera Young Artists Sarah will perform Italian music.

Date: 9.10pm Sat 10th May

Venue: The Mall Armagh

Info: http://www.armagh.co.uk/event/giro-pre-race-concert/

Soprano Giselle Allen and mezzo Sarah Richmond will present a selection of highlights from Italian opera.

Carrickfergus Borough Council is officially welcoming the prestigious Giro d'Italia cycle race on Saturday 10 May with a host of entertainment for all the family!

Featuring live music, street entertainers, face painting, balloon modelling and children's cycling proficiency course.

Date: 1.15pm Sat 10th May

Venue: Carrickfergus High Street

Info: http://www.carrickfergus.org/

Jewels of Italian Arias concert with arias and ensembles performed by current and previous NI Opera YAPs.

Date: 7.30pm Fri 2nd May

Venue: Broadway Band Stand, Larne

Info: http://www.larne.gov.uk

Many thanks to Jonathan Frazer of clarecomm.com who recorded highlights of Fermanagh Choral Society's Easter concert, at which Sarah was Mezzo Soprano soloist.

Visit the site below (Sarah is featured at 21.31 mins) to hear all of the highlights:
http://www.clarecomm.com/misc

Click the link to listen to Sarah perform 'O Rest in the Lord' from Mendelssohn's Elijah.

Brahms' Alto Rhapsody was written in 1869, as a wedding gift for Robert and Clara Schumann's daughter, Julie. Playing for Pleasure is an orchestra of friends conducted by Mark McGrath, teaming up with a male voice chorus and Sarah, to perform the work in The Ulster College of Music. Playing for Pleasure will also perform the Carmen Suite, which will feature Sarah and the male voice choir.

Date: 8pm Thurs 10th April

Venue: Ulster College of Music

Fermanagh Choral Society and the Orchestra of the Western Sinfonia will present Mozart's requiem and a selection of favourite concert solos conducted by Donald Swain.

Date: 8pm Sun 13th April

Venue: St Michael's Church, Enniskillen

Tickets: £8 / £5 avaliable on the door and Fermanagh Visitor Information Centre 028 6632 3110

Downpatrick Cathedral welcomes John Anderson and The Voices of Ireland who will be giving a recital in honour of our national saint.  With their special guest, the distinguished actor BJ Hogg, they will be presenting words and music to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

The programme, which lasts about an hour and a quarter, is a lovely blend of sacred and secular music, ranging from popular songs of today to some of the most beautiful and best loved Irish (and Northern Irish) melodies ever written.  The music is interwoven with short readings of words old and new, including some of the words of St Patrick himself, like The Deer‘s Cry.

Voices of Ireland comprises 16 of the very best singers from Northern Ireland.  Many of them are well known soloists in their own right whilst others have sung with some of the great choirs of the UK and Ireland.  Their passion is to present the highest quality choral singing in a repertoire that is exclusively Irish and particularly Northern Irish. 'Danny Boy' and 'You Raise Me Up' are alongside the great sacred Irish melodies like 'Slane (Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of my Heart)'.  The timeless beauty of a Thomas Moore song like 'Endearing Young Charms' sits alongside a great traditional Irish melody with WB Yeats' words, The Salley Gardens.

The Adair Arms Award for Female Voice Repertoire was won by Sarah at the Ballymena Music Festival, along with The Stevenson Award for Overall Vocal Championship. Sarah is very grateful to receive the monetary award, which will permit Sarah to travel for lessons.

Date: 8th March

Venue: The Braid Arts Centre Ballymena

'North of Middle Sea' Curated and accompanied by Oliver Gooch we are proud to present a night of Italian opera in celebration of the cloister centenary, from Monteverdi through to Rossini and Donizetti, and including the verismo composers, Puccini, Verdi and Leoncavallo.

The concert, lasting approximately 1 hour, will be performed twice, for two successive audiences with staggered start times offering you the chance to picnic before or after the performance.

Date: 6.15pm and 8.30pm Sun 8th June. Garden opens for picnics at 5.30 pm

Tickets: £24 book online or phone box office 01225 44 88 44

'The swallow' in the title of this opera is a desirable, and comfortably set up woman, Magda. Haunted by a dream of romantic love, she precipitates herself out of her secure but humdrum life and then asks herself the question "Have I got the courage to continue?" is her lover, Ruggiero.

Conducted by Oliver Gooch
Director Ben Occhipinti.

Date: Sat 7 | Tues 10 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Tues 17 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 June. Performances start at 7.30 pm, Gardens open at 6 pm for picnics.

Tickets: £110 (Mon - Fri) £114 (Sat) book online or phone box office 01225 44 88 44

Info: www.ifordarts.co.uk

* In celebration of the cloister centenary there will be a Champagne reception during the interval on Saturday 7th June.

Marie- Louise Muir from Arts Extra attended a rehearsal for an operatic recital which features Sarah interviewed and performing as 3rd Lady in the opening scene of Mozart's Die Zauberflote.

Date: 6.30pm Mon 20th

A temporary link can be found here, the feature begins at 9.30:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03qfcjq/Arts_Extra_20_01_2014/

The supernatural world features heavily in opera, and witches, sorcerers and magicians can be found around every corner.  From the sinister apparitions in Verdi's Macbeth, to the benevolent Sandman in Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, to the villainous Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute, these other-worldly beings help bring the fantasy in opera to life.  

Join us for a fascinating look at this strange world of witches and the supernatural in opera, in the company of NI Opera's Young Artists - Sopranos Jean Wallace and Ioana Pipelea, Mezzo-Soprano Sarah Richmond, and Tenor Richard Shaffrey. 

Wonderful music and paranormal stories - the perfect ingredients for lunchtime opera!

Date: 1pm Tues 21st Jan

Tickets: £6 includes lunch. Tickets can be booked through Visit Belfast Welcome Centre, 8-10 Donegall Square North, BT1 5GJ. Tel 028 9024 6609

Venue: The Black Box, Hill Street, Belfast

John Toal presents Sounds Classical on Radio Ulster 8-10pm on Sunday evenings. Sarah will return to perform live and discuss her upcoming recitals and work with NI Opera.

Date: 9pm Sun 19th Jan

A temporary link can be found here, with the performance beginning at 1.03:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03qflkx/Sounds_Classical_19_01_2014/

I was delighted to have a consultation with stylist Helen Allen. I really enjoyed discovering the science behind the theories, and came away knowing exactly what shades to wear. I highly recommend her services to my customers.

Info: www.helenallenconsulting.co.uk/

Verdi's masterful retelling of Shakespeare's darkest tragedy comes to Belfast's Grand Opera House in a new production directed by Oliver Mears. With the Ulster Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Chalmers, a superb cast of Irish and international singers, and a chorus drawn from all parts of Northern Ireland, this will be an unmissable event for fans of Shakespeare and Verdi alike. Sarah is covering the role of Lady in Waiting.

Dates and Venues:

February 21 at 19.15
Tickets £18 - £40 (concessions available)

February 22 at 19.15
Tickets £18 - £40 (concessions available)

February 23 at 14.00
Tickets £18 - £40 (limited number of £10 tickets for under 18s and students / other concessions available)

Grand Opera House box office: 028 9024 1919 / www.goh.co.uk

Saint George's Singers is a large Belfast based choir. It has consistently  produced high quality performances for over 20 years. Sarah will feature as a soloist in a selection of Britten and Vivaldi.

Date: 18th Dec

Venue: St. George's Church, High Street, Belfast

Info: www.saintgeorgessingers.co.uk

Representing NI Opera, Sarah will be soloist with Larne Concert Choir at their Christmas concert featuring classics such as 'O Holy Night' and extracts from Handel's Messiah.

Date: 7.45pm 14th Dec

Venue: St Patrick's Church, Glenarm

Antrim Choral Society are performing Christmas favourites with Sarah, conducted by John Harmar-Smith. There will be an interval with refreshments served.

Date: 7.45PM 10th Dec

Venue: Park Hall Integrated School, Steeple Road, Antrim

Lloyd Buck conducts The Barnby Choir in their Christmas extravaganza featuring music from Handel's Messiah. Sarah is delighted to return as Mezzo soloist, following on from performances of Handel's Dixit Dominus and Elgar's Music Makers.

Date: 7.30pm Sun 8th Dec

Venue: Wilmslow United Reform Church

Info: http://www.thebarnbychoir.co.uk

Sarah is very grateful to have been supported by an Arts Council of Northern Ireland Award.

Ulster Bride is an Ulster Tatler publication, hosting an Ulster Bride Show in Titanic Quarter where Sarah will be performing with friends.

Date: 3-8pm 1st Nov, 12-6 2nd Nov, 12-6 3rd Nov

Venue: Titanic Quarter Ltd, Titanic House, Queen's Road, Belfast BT3 9DT

Info: www.ulsterbride.com      www.titanic-quarter.com

A big thank you to Kopy Right Belfast for doing a fantastic job with my banners!

Venue: High Street Belfast

The Swift are holding an afternoon tea with a retiring donation to "Make A Wish" charity. Join Sarah as she performs timeless classics for you to enjoy.

Date: 2pm Sat 12th Oct

Venue: The Swift, Carrickfergus

Gerald Barry's hilarious new opera comes to Ireland for the very first time in this brand new co-production with Wide Open Opera. Based on Oscar Wilde's much-loved play about deception, adoption, and general confusion, the opera has won critical praise for its vibrancy, wit and exuberance. A stellar cast is directed by award-winning Antony McDonald, with Pierre-André Valade conducting the Crash Ensemble. Not to be missed! Sarah is learning the role of Gwendolen as a Young Artist.

Dates and Venues:

October 26, 7.30pm - Millennium Forum, Derry~Londonderry
Tickets from £16 - £29.50^*. Box office: 028 7126 4455 / www.millenniumforum.co.uk

October 30, 7.30pm - Grand Opera House, Belfast
Tickets from £16 - £30^**. Box office: 028 9024 1919 / www.goh.co.uk

November 2, 8.00pm - Cork Opera House
Tickets from £26 - £41^**. Box office: 021 427 0022 / www.corkoperahouse.ie

November 8 and 9, 8.00pm - Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
Tickets from £25 - £45.^** Box office: 01 679 5622 / www.gaietytheatre.ie

^*Includes Development Donation
^**Booking fees may apply

NI Opera presents a new production of Donizetti's ever-popular romantic comedy, L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love), in a co-production with Opera Theatre Company. A tale of passion, deception, and the triumph of love, the opera is famous for its spellbinding music and beautiful arias. The production features a wonderful cast of British and Irish singers, and the Ulster Orchestra conducted by David Brophy (RTÉ Concert Orchestra Principal Conductor). This is Sarah's first appearance with NI Opera as their Mezzo Soprano Young Artist 2013 - 2014.

Dates and Venues:

September 27 at 7.45pm - The Theatre at The Mill, Newtownabbey
Tickets £14 - £18 (students tickets £5 / concessions available). Box office 028 9034 0202 / www.theatreatthemill.com

September 30 & October 1at 7.45pm - the MAC, Belfast
Tickets £12 - £22 (concessions available). Box office 028 9023 5053 / www.themaclive.com

October 3 at 8.00pm - Strule Arts Centre, Omagh
Tickets £18 (£14 concessions / student tickets £5). Box office 028 8224 7831 / www.struleartscentre.co.uk

October 10 at 8.00pm - Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen
Tickets £18 (£14 concessions / student tickets £5). Box office 028 6632 5440 / www.ardhowentheatre.com

October 11 at 8.00 pm - Market Place Theatre, Armagh
Tickets £18 (£14 concessions / student tickets £5). Box office 028 3752 1821 / www.marketplacearmagh.com

Sarah is delighted to be picked for a graduate publication listing her successes after graduating with First Class Honours in 2009.

"The youngest and feistiest of Britain's regional companies" (quote The Independent on Sunday) NI Opera, has selected Sarah as Young Artist from 2013-2014. Her first appearance with the company will be in the chorus of Donizetti's L'Elixir d'Amore. Further details to be announced.

The International Police and Fire Games will be held in Belfast, with an opening ceremony on Thursday 1st August in a purpose built arena seating 14,000 at King's Hall Belfast.

Sarah appears in The Voices of Ireland, showcasing John Anderson's "Dare to Dream" among other pieces.

Date: Thurs 1st Aug

Venue: King's Hall Arena

Info: http://www.2013wpfg.com/opening-ceremony

Spark Opera is the only Northern Ireland arts company to be nominated for a National Lottery Award. To publicize this Sarah will perform popular arias and ensembles with Spark Opera members in Richmond Centre Londonderry.

To vote:
http://www.sparkopera.com/news.htm

Info:
http://www.richmondcentre.co.uk/rc/?p=5439

Date: 1-3pm Sat 13th July

Venue: Richmond Centre Londonderry

Footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmTqEEFZO10&feature=em-upload_owner

Here is a live recording taken from an ENO Opera Works Recital at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

"What's Happened Signor Figaro?"..."Then it's me"
Rosina: Sarah Richmond
Figaro: Ian Beadle

June 2013

John Anderson presents BBC Radio Ulster's 'Sing Out'. Sarah will feature in two episodes: one playing Phoebe in Scratch Opera's Yeomen of the Guard, and the other as Alto soloist with the Belfast Bach Cantata Consort.

Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00lk5st

It is with great pleasure Sarah returns to the Belfast Bach Cantata Consort under the baton of Andrea Rea to perform Alto in BWV 172 'Erschallet ihr Lieder, erklinget, ihr Saiten'

Date: 7pm Sun 19th May

Venue: St Thomas' Belfast

English National Opera have invited Sarah to perform in an Opera Works recital.

Date: 6.30pm Fri 21st June

Venue: National Portrait Gallery, London

Queen's University of Belfast have invited Sarah back to perform a lunchtime recital. The programme comprises of Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, an offering from Strauss' Stimmungsbilder by Ryan Molloy, and a selection of Strauss lieder. Sarah is thrilled to be invited back, and to contribute to the undergraduate performance class.

Date: 1.10pm Thurs 28th Nov

Venue: Harty Room, School of Music, QUB, Belfast

Sarah is very excited to reunite with Scratch Orchestra and Chorus to perform the role of Phoebe in The Yeomen of the Guard, which is considered one of the more serious Savoy operas.

Date: 4th June
Venue: Belfast

Date: 27th April
Venue: London Coliseum

The ENO Opera Works showcase will be in Sadlers Wells with Sarah playing Angelina (Cenerentola) in Rossini's La Cenerentola.

Date: 7.15pm 9th May and 5pm 10th May

*please note the change of times*

Venue: Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN

Vocal Tutor is a highly respected network of qualified voice and singing experts based throughout the UK.

Vocaltutor has developed a unique teaching method that trains all aspects of the voice including breathing techniques, range development, pitch correction, articulation, repertoire choices, confidence building and more.

Sarah has been announced as an associate teacher from March 2013.

Info: http://www.vocaltutor.co.uk/Teachers/Sarah%20Richmond.asp

Sarah will observe the role of Rosina in ENO's production of Rossini's The Barber of Seville.

Date: 22nd Feb
Venue: London Coliseum

John Toal will interview Sarah between two live performances.

Station: BBC Radio Ulster

Date: Sun 24th Feb 9pm

A link to the show can be found at:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/

A temporary link to the live performance can be found at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qx48t
The interview introduction begins at 1:06

ENO Opera Works weekend.

Date: 16th-17th Feb
Venue: Lillian Baylis House, West Hampstead.

ENO Opera Works professional development session.

Date: 15th Feb
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Leicester Square.

This was recorded live at an opera gala in St. Peter's Cathedral in February when I first performed 'Nobles seigneurs, salut' from Meyerbeer's opera Les Hugenots.

Sarah will perform in an opera gala alongside Northern Ireland talent to raise funds for the homeless, whose Belfast shelter was burned down.

Date: 9th Feb 9pm

Venue: St Peter's Cathedral Belfast

Tickets: Retiring donations

Sarah will observe ENO's production of Medea.

Date: 13th Feb
Venue: London Coliseum

Having performed the role of Flora in an excerpt at RNCM and with Castleward Opera, Sarah will study the role while observing ENO's production of Verdi's classic.

Date: 31st Jan
Venue: London Coliseum

The skills learned working with movement specialists will be applied to new repertoire.

Date: 19th-20th Jan
Venue: ENO Lillian Baylis House, West Hampstead.

A guest conductor will work with Sarah on the role of Rosina in Rossini's Barber of Seville.

Date: 18th Jan
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Leicester Square.

I am thrilled to announce that I am through to the semi finals of the Thelma King Award for Singers.

Venue: Banqueting Room Guildhall, High St, Bath, BA2 4AW.

Date: 22nd March

Info: http://www.midsomersetfestival.org.uk/music/thelma-king-award-for-singers.html

Renowned psychologist Jacqueline Branson-Thom will work with Sarah.

Venue: The Coliseum, Leicester Square

Jane Robinson, ENO Music Staff, will work with Sarah.

Date: 10th Dec

Venue: London Coliseum

As part of ENO's Opera Works, Sarah will work with professionals on exploring movement in theatre.

Date: 7th-9th Dec

Venue: Friends Meeting House, Leicester Square. ENO Lillian Baylis House, West Hampstead

Having performed the role of Peep Bo before, Sarah will observe ENO's production of The Mikado studying the role of Peep Bo.

Date: 30th Nov

Venue: London Coliseum

Sarah will attend the London Coliseum to watch ENO's production of Carmen, observing the role of Mercedes for study.

Date: 6pm 19th Nov

Venue: London Coliseum

A member of ENO's Music Staff will work with Sarah preparing audition arias and the role of Dorabella.

Date: 12th Nov

Venue: The Coliseum, St Martin Lane, London

Esteemed director Mike Alfreds will work with Sarah on the role of Medvedenko in Anton Chekhov's comedy The Seagull. They will also explore the work of Stanislavsky.

Date: 12th-14th Oct

Venue: Lillian Baylis House, West Hampstead, London.

Following a successful consultation with Head of Casting John McMurray, Sarah is delighted to be playing Dorabella in an excerpt of Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte as part of English National Opera's Opera Works Programme.

Date: 9th-11th Nov

Venue: The Coliseum, St Martin's Lane and Lillian Baylis House, West Hampstead, London.

Victoria College of Music and Drama, London, has awarded Sarah Fellowship with Honours.

Sarah is thrilled to be part of ENO's highly competitive Opera Works Scheme. Further details of performances and final showcase will be released in due course.

The RNCM have invited many guests from Choral Societies, Universities, Orchestras, Music Clubs and the BBC to an oratorio showcase that Sarah will open with Virgam Virtutis (Dixit Dominus) and O Rest in the Lord (Elijah).

Date: Fri 29th June 6pm

Venue: Carol Nash Recital Room, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester

Programme: Brahms' Tragic Overture, Brahms' Nanie, and Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem.

Date: Sat 7th July 7.30pm

Venue: St. Michael's Parish Church, Robin's Lane, Bramhall, Cheshire

Tickets: Avaliable on the door and from 01606 334890

Info: Cheshire Sinfonia

Carl Maria von Weber Overture to Oberon Igor Stravinsky Concerto in E flat, 'Dumbarton Oaks' Claude Debussy Syrinx Felix Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream (complete) Op 21 and 61 The RNCM Chamber Orchestra is joined by the Halle's Music Director Sir Mark Elder CBE for this stunning programme, to raise funds for Future Talent, a charity founded and directed by HRH The Duchess of Kent, the RNCM's founding President and a strong advocate for music education in the UK. Oberon heralds tonight's concert in the overture to Weber's opera, which makes way for one of Stravinsky's most exhilarating chamber scores. We then mark the Summer solstice with a complete performance of incidental music by Mendelssohn, written to accompany a performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Rarely performed complete, this music beautifully captures the elfin atmosphere of Shakespeare's play, providing an evocative series of musical tableaux, linked together by narrated extracts from Shakespeare's play.

Date: 7.30pm Fri 22nd June

Venue: RNCM Concert Hall, 124 Oxford Road Manchester, M13 9RD.

Tickets: £15-20 Telephone 0161 907 5555 or post/in person at Box Office, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Info: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music will be presented in its original format of 16 soloists, with Sarah taking the line of MJ conducted by Gergely Madaras. Serenade to Music is based on the discussion about music and the music of the spheres in the fifth act of The Merchant of Venice. It was written as a tribute to the conductor Sir Henry Wood to mark the 50th anniversary of his first concert and is arguably one of the finest of all musical settings of Shakespeare.

Date: 7.30pm Thurs 5th July

Venue: The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS.

Tickets: £5-£17 Book online or phone box office on 0161 907 9000.

Info: The Bridgewater Hall Events

Sarah would very much appreciate your support at her final dilpoma recital. She will perform 'Ruckert and Romanticism' programme: Brahms Op. 91, Schumann's Frauenliebe und Leben and a selection of Mahler's Ruckert Lieder. Date: 4.30pm 29th May Tickets: Free Venue: Opera Theatre, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Sarah appears as soloist with Cantorion Menai in Bangor Cathedral. The programme is Haydn: Imperial Nelson Mass and Schubert: Mass in G. Date: 7.30pm Sat 12th May Venue: Bangor Cathedral, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 1RL.

Sarah will perform Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen with the RNCM Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mark Heron.

Date: 4.30pm Sat 5th May

Sarah is delighted to give a recital as part of the Chester Summer Music Festival. "The two week long Festival in early July is programmed by our wonderful Artistic Director Andrew Cornall. Andrew, who is also Vice President at EMI Classics, has been programming the festival for the last four years. Year on year Andrew attracts vibrant and stunning artists."

Date: 2pm 8th July 2012

Venue: Assembly Room, Town Hall, Northgate Street, CH1 2HU.

Tickets: £5 Festival Box Office: Chester Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HJ. Tel: 0845 241 7868

Info: Chester Music Festival

A wide-ranging concert beginning with the RNCM Chamber Choir and Vaughan Williams' Three Shakespeare Songs, and also featuring that composer's Serenade to Music, based on the The Merchant of Venice, and performed tonight in the arrangement for four soloists, piano and violin. This varied programme will also feature Stravinsky's Three Shakespeare Songs, a Finzi song cycle, the Lady Macbeth Scena for mezzo-soprano and piano by Joseph Horovitz, and even a touch of Johnny Dankworth.

Date: 7.30pm Sun 29 Apr

Venue: RNCM Concert Hall, 124 Oxford Road Manchester, M13 9RD.

Tickets: £12 Telephone 0161 907 5555 or post/in person at Box Office, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Info: Shakespeare in his Infinite Glory

An extract of Le Nozze di Figaro will be performed, which will include 'Non so piu' with Sarah as Cherubino in the RNCM.

The Elizabeth Harwood Memorial Award was founded in memory of the much-loved Yorkshire soprano and provides support for an outstanding final year singer. The adjudicating panel will include the celebrated singer, Donald Maxwell.

Date: 7.30pm 15th March

Venue: RNCM Concert Hall, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Tickets: £10 Telephone 0161 907 5555 or post/in person at Box Office, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Info: Harwood Competition

Having previously played Dido, Sarah is very excited to be singing the role of Sorceress with Wetherby Choral Society. Handel's Dixit Dominus will finish the evening.

Date: 7.30pm Sat 23rd June

Venue:St James's Parish Church, North Street, Wetherby

Tickets:£12 from 01937 583074 or on the door

Info: Wetherby Choral Society

Vasily Petrenko will conduct the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's performance of Beethoven's 9th symphony. Sarah will feature as Mezzo Soprano soloist.

Date: 9th June 2012

Venue:Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Hope Street Liverpool L1 9BP

Tickets: SOLD OUT Telephone (Box Office): 0151 709 3789

Info: Liverpool Philharmonic

Baslow Choir are performing Vivaldi's Magnificat,Gloria and Handel's Ode to St Cecilia with Sarah as mezzo soloist.

Date: 7.30pm Sat 24th March

Venue: Ecclesall Parish Church, Sheffield

Info: Baslow Choir Concerts

The preview performance of Britten's Albert Herring in the busy Printworks of Manchester City Centre.

Footage of Albert Herring Preview

Director Stefan Janski is presenting fully staged and costumed operatic excerpts at the RNCM and Sarah will perform the role of Cherubino in the rousing finale of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro.

Date: 7pm 31st Jan

Venue: Opera Theatre, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Info: RNCM Jan calendar

Director Garth Bardsley is presenting operatic excerpts at the RNCM and Sarah will perform the role of Mignon in the first act of Thomas' Mignon.

Date: 7pm 27th Jan

Venue: Opera Theatre, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Info: RNCM Jan calendar

Sarah is delighted to announce that she has been awarded a Distinction in her Master of Music (Solo Performance) at the RNCM.

International pianist Anthony Spiri is visiting the RNCM and will coach Sarah on Romantic Brahms repertoire.

Date: 10am 25th Nov

Info: Anthony Spiri Website

Julius Drake is visiting the RNCM to share his wealth of experience. Sarah will perform in his masterclass.

Date: 6pm Tuesday 22nd Nov

Venue: RNCM

Info: Julius Drake Biography

As part of the chamber music festival Sarah will perform Hector Berlioz's La Captive Op. 12.

Date: 5.30pm Friday 13th Jan

Venue: Concert Hall, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Tickets: Telephone 0161 907 5555 or post/in person at Box Office, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Info: RNCM Jan Calendar

Lytham St. Anne's Choral society are presenting Vivaldi's Gloria and Rossini's Petite Messe Solenelle for which Sarah will be Mezzo Soprano soloist.

Date: 7.30pm Sat 19th Nov

Venue: Church Road Methodist Church, Church Road, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire, FY8 3NQ.

Tickets: Tickets cost £10 - for advance tickets (£11 on the door). Under 16s free admission. Telephone 01253 733665 to order tickets by post.

Info: Lytham St Anne's Choral Society

Sarah is delighted to become a Drapers’ de Turckheim Scholar, which will assist her Postgraduate studies at the RNCM.

A full length evening recital including Purcell's 'Shepherd, shepherd leave decoying', Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, a selection of operatic arias and 'Some Enchanted Evening' from South Pacific.

Date: 7.30pm Fri 4th Nov

Venue: Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor LL402SW

Info: Dolgellau Music Club

A full length evening recital including Purcell's 'Shepherd, shepherd leave decoying', Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, a selection of operatic arias and 'Some Enchanted Evening' from South Pacific.

Date: 7.30pm Wed 2nd Nov

Venue: Rhyl Town Hall LL181AB

Info: Rhyl Music Club

As a previous winner of the Joyce and Michael Kennedy Award for the Singing of Strauss, Sarah will give an evening recital with pianist Jonathan Fisher. Programme will include Strauss, Mahler, Brahms and Mozart.

Date: 7.00pm Sat 12th Nov

Sarah is delighted to be named a Fellow of the London College of Music.

The RNCM's next fully staged opera is Britten's Albert Herring in which Sarah will perform the role of Nancy.

Date: 3pm 11th Dec, 7.30pm 15th Dec