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Carol Rowlands
See Carol in extract from Blood Rose
See Carol in extract from Blood Rose
Carol Rowlands is a versatile and experienced mezzo soprano whose hallmark is the marriage of a rich, expressive and capable voice with dramatic intensity and conviction, equally telling in deeply serious moments and in high comedy. She is above all a communicator with straightforward musical honesty, and a striking theatrical flare and presence.
"Carol Rowlands' Mrs. Grose was a performance of massive strength"
– The Turn of the Screw, Broomhill Opera
"Possessed of a sensual, blood-coloured voice, fully flexible dynamic range and sackloads of rich emotional impact, Rowlands delivered an Orfeo of heroic stature with pathos to spare. There's only one word. Marvellous."
– Orfeo ed Euridice, John Curry Singers
"Carol Rowlands sets the stage alight as Babulenka ..." "Whilst on stage Rowlands dominated the action."
– The Gambler, Grange Park Opera
"Rowlands was exceptional, dramatically and musically."
– Madame Butterfly, London City Opera USA Tour 2003
Upcoming appearances
Annina, La Traviata, Nationale Reisopera, 2012
Governess, The Queen of Spades, Grange Park, 2012
Housewife, Gloriana, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 2013