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Sarah Castle is a Canadian mezzo-soprano who has established herself as one of the most versatile and sought-after classical music artists of her generation. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on August 22, 1982, Castle grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. She studied voice at the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Music degree, respectively. Castle's career as a professional singer began in 2006, when she won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. This prestigious competition, which has launched the careers of many of the world's leading opera singers, recognizes young talent and provides them with opportunities to perform on some of the world's most renowned stages. Castle's victory in the competition was a major milestone in her career, and it opened doors for her to perform with some of the world's leading opera companies. One of Castle's early breakthrough performances came in 2008, when she made her debut with the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto. She sang the role of Rosina in Rossini's "The Barber of Seville," a role that showcased her vocal agility and comedic timing. The performance was widely praised by critics, who noted Castle's "sparkling coloratura" and "charming stage presence." Castle went on to perform with the Canadian Opera Company in several other productions, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Verdi's "La Traviata." Castle's international career began to take off in 2010, when she made her debut with the English National Opera in London. She sang the role of Cherubino in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," a role that she had previously performed with the Canadian Opera Company. Castle's performance was widely praised by critics, who noted her "rich, warm tone" and "impeccable phrasing." Castle went on to perform with the English National Opera in several other productions, including Handel's "Rodelinda" and Britten's "The Rape of Lucretia." Castle's career continued to flourish in the following years, as she performed with some of the world's leading opera companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Paris Opera. She sang a wide range of roles, from the comic to the tragic, and demonstrated a remarkable versatility and range as a singer. Some of her most notable performances include her portrayal of Sesto in Handel's "Giulio Cesare" at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2015, her portrayal of Dorabella in Mozart's "Così fan tutte" at the Canadian Opera Company in 2016, and her portrayal of Octavian in Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier" at the Metropolitan Opera in 2017. Castle's performances have been widely praised by critics, who have noted her "luminous voice," "dramatic intensity," and "impeccable technique." She has won several awards and accolades for her work, including the Virginia Parker Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts in 2008, the George London Foundation Award in 2011, and the Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding Performance in an Opera in 2016. Castle is also a passionate advocate for new music, and she has premiered several works by contemporary composers. She has worked closely with Canadian composer Brian Current, performing in his operas "Airline Icarus" and "The River of Light," and she has also premiered works by American composer Missy Mazzoli and British composer George Benjamin.

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