Sarah Heltzel

“Vocally striking and visually appealing” (New York Times), American mezzo-soprano Sarah Heltzel consistently “sets the stage ablaze with her vocal and dramatic pyrotechnics” (Houston Chronicle). Since her debut in Seattle Opera’s Der Ring des Nibelungen, her compelling presence paired with “robust tones [which] strike the perfect balance of power and subtlety” (Chronicle) have garnered critical acclaim in diverse repertoire, from Eboli and Carmen to Offred and Jo March. Engagements in 2022 included Olga Finzi-Contini in the world premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon’s The Garden of the Finzi-Continis with New York City Opera, Caroline Herschel in Zaid Jabri’s world premiere of Southern Crossings with Barnard, Death in the east coast premiere of Tom Cipullo's The Parting with Chelsea Opera (Syr