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‘With the allure of an accomplished artist and an impressive chest register, Polly Leech dominated the stage…’

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British mezzo-soprano Polly Leech has been praised for her “magnetic poise and the kind of vocal splendour that emerges only rarely among British mezzo-sopranos” (Opera Magazine). A regular guest at major opera houses across Europe, she is known for her versatility across repertoire ranging from baroque to contemporary.

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‘With the allure of an accomplished artist and an impressive chest register, Polly Leech dominated the stage…’

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Upcoming Performances

EVENTS
The Turn of the Screw
Nov 15
Opéra de Lausanne
The Turn of the Screw
Opéra de Lausanne

Polly performs the role of Mrs Grose in Benjamin Britten’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’ at the Opéra de Lausanne this November. Directed by Richard Brunel and conducted by Alexander Briger.

Sunday 15th November 17h

Tuesday 17th November 19h

Friday 20th November 20h

Sunday 22nd November 15h

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Opéra de Lausanne
Handel's Messiah
Dec 6
Cadogan Hall
Handel's Messiah
Cadogan Hall

Polly sings the alto solo in Handel’s Messiah this December at Cadogan Hall in London with the English Chamber Orchestra and the VOCES8 Foundation Choir, conducted by Nicholas Kraemer.

Julia Doyle soprano
Polly Leech mezzo-soprano
Andrew Staples tenor
Benjamin Bevan bass-baritone

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Cadogan Hall
Ariadne auf Naxos
Feb 7
Opéra de Dijon
Ariadne auf Naxos
Opéra de Dijon

Polly returns to the role of Der Komponist in Strauss’ masterpiece ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ at the Opéra de Dijon in February 2027. Directed by Myriam Marzouki and conducted by Joseph Bastian.

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Opéra de Dijon
Le nozze di Figaro
Mar 5
Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier
Le nozze di Figaro
Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Polly returns to the role of Cherubino in Mozart’s ‘Le nozze di Figaro’ at the Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier. Directed by Mathilda du Tillieul McNicol and conducted by Julio García-Vico.

Friday March 5th 20h

Sunday March 7th 17h

Tuesday March 9th 19h

Thursday March 11th 19h

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Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier
The Turn of the Screw
May 13
Opéra de Toulon
The Turn of the Screw
Opéra de Toulon

Polly returns to the role of Mrs Grose in Benjamin Britten’s ‘The Turn of the Screw’ at the Opéra de Toulon in May 2027. Directed by Richard Brunel and conducted by Yi-Chen Lin.

Thursday 13th May 20h

Saturday 15th May 20h

Sunday 16th May 14:30h

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Opéra de Toulon
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