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Sarah Aristidou is a classical music artist who has made a name for herself in the world of opera and concert singing. Born in Cyprus in 1989, Aristidou showed an early interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of six. She later discovered her love for singing and began studying voice at the age of 16. Aristidou's talent was quickly recognized, and she was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague in the Netherlands. There, she studied under the guidance of renowned vocal coach Rita Dams and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2012. After completing her studies, Aristidou began performing in various operas and concerts throughout Europe. Her powerful and expressive voice quickly caught the attention of audiences and critics alike, and she soon became known for her ability to bring emotion and depth to every performance. One of Aristidou's most notable performances came in 2014, when she was invited to perform at the prestigious Salzburg Festival in Austria. There, she sang the role of Zerlina in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni, receiving critical acclaim for her performance. The Salzburger Nachrichten praised her "crystal-clear voice" and "charming stage presence," while the Wiener Zeitung called her "a revelation." Aristidou's success at the Salzburg Festival led to further opportunities, and she soon began performing in other major opera houses and concert halls around the world. In 2015, she made her debut at the Royal Opera House in London, singing the role of Papagena in Mozart's The Magic Flute. The Guardian praised her "sparkling soprano" and "winning stage presence," while The Times called her "a delight." Aristidou's success continued in 2016, when she was awarded the prestigious Dutch Classical Talent Award. The award, which is given annually to a young classical musician in the Netherlands, recognizes excellence in performance and potential for future success. Aristidou was praised for her "exceptional talent" and "captivating stage presence," and the award helped to further establish her as one of the rising stars of the classical music world. In addition to her work as an opera singer, Aristidou is also a passionate advocate for contemporary classical music. She has worked with numerous composers to premiere new works, and has been praised for her ability to bring a fresh and modern perspective to classical music. Aristidou's dedication to contemporary music was recognized in 2017, when she was invited to perform at the Gaudeamus Muziekweek in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The festival, which is dedicated to new music, featured Aristidou in a program of works by emerging composers. The Dutch newspaper Trouw praised her "impressive range" and "ability to convey the emotional depth of the music." Today, Aristidou continues to perform regularly in opera houses and concert halls around the world. She has been praised for her versatility and ability to bring a unique perspective to every performance, and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young classical music artists of her generation.

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