Person Open DS/UK/18218 Leonard; Sarah (1953-); English soprano Leonard Sarah 1953- English soprano Female

Musician; Vocals, soprano Sarah Leonard (born 10 April 1953 in Winchester) is an English classical soprano, known for her performances of contemporary classical music by composers such as Harrison Birtwistle, Pierre Boulez and Michael Nyman. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, after which she joined the BBC Singers and the Endymion Ensemble. She made her debut at La Scala, Milan, in 1989 in the premiere of Dr Faustus by Giacomo Manzoni. Sarah Leonard teaches at the University of Hull and the Central School of Speech and Drama. She is a member of the Association of Teachers of Singing, the British Voice Association and is a committee member of the Association of English Singers and Speakers. In January 2013, she was made an Honorary Doctor of Music at the University of Hull International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 6/25/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 076dbe71-7e06-4bec-a87d-01b2d08645f9