King Charles bemedals Dame Sarah

King Charles bemedals Dame Sarah

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norman lebrecht

December 20, 2023

Buckingham Palace has announced that the King’s Medal for Music in 2024 will be awarded to the opera and oratorio singer Dame Sarah Connolly.

Master of The King’s Music Judith Weir who chaired the King’s advisory committee, said: ‘A world-renowned British singer, much loved by her listeners and admired by her colleagues; Dame Sarah is a passionate defender of musical education, the musical profession, and the art of music itself. It is very good news that we can celebrate her exemplary career with the award of The King’s Medal for Music’.

Comments

  • Elizabeth Owen says:

    Excellent news.

  • Micaela Bonetti says:

    Vivissimi complimenti, Signora, Dame, Connolly!

  • Simple joker says:

    It’s rather a long time to have to wait!

  • Michael Turner (conductor) says:

    Excellent decision.

  • Lucinda Iris says:

    Congratulations and best wishes for on going success. A wonderful achievement ❤️

  • Chris Alto says:

    A wonderful singer.She is high on my most admired list

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