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in Hertfordshire, England

 

Rosie Aldridge is a British mezzo-soprano who has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of classical music. Born in London in 1985, Aldridge grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. She attended the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned mezzo-soprano Della Jones. Aldridge's career began to take off in the early 2010s, when she began performing with some of the UK's most prestigious opera companies. In 2011, she made her debut with English National Opera in a production of Benjamin Britten's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The following year, she performed the role of Mercedes in a production of Georges Bizet's "Carmen" with Welsh National Opera. In 2013, Aldridge made her debut at the Royal Opera House in London, performing the role of the Second Lady in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "The Magic Flute." She has since returned to the Royal Opera House on several occasions, performing in productions of Richard Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" and Giuseppe Verdi's "La traviata." Aldridge has also performed with a number of other opera companies throughout the UK and Europe. In 2014, she made her debut with Scottish Opera in a production of Gioachino Rossini's "The Barber of Seville." She has also performed with Opera North, Opera Holland Park, and the Buxton International Festival. In addition to her work in opera, Aldridge is also a sought-after concert performer. She has performed with a number of orchestras throughout the UK, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed at a number of music festivals, including the Aldeburgh Festival and the Edinburgh International Festival. Aldridge's performances have been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. In 2015, she was awarded the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. The following year, she was named Young Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards. Aldridge's repertoire is wide-ranging, encompassing works from the Baroque era to the present day. She has a particular affinity for the music of Benjamin Britten, and has performed in a number of his operas, including "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "The Turn of the Screw," and "Billy Budd." She has also performed in a number of contemporary operas, including Thomas Adès' "Powder Her Face" and George Benjamin's "Written on Skin." In addition to her work as a performer, Aldridge is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and has given masterclasses at a number of other institutions throughout the UK. Overall, Rosie Aldridge is a talented and versatile mezzo-soprano who has established herself as one of the UK's most exciting young opera singers. With a growing list of accolades and a repertoire that spans centuries, she is sure to continue making waves in the world of classical music for years to come.

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