Salvadoran-American coloratura soprano Sarah Rosales is notably known for her performance of the U.S national anthem for the 7th Democratic Presidential Debate in the 2020 election cycle. The event led her to make history, becoming the first individual of Salvadoran descent to sing on CNN LIVE International. Opera career highlights include Isabella Stewart Gardner in the world premiere of Damien Geter’s American Apollo (cover, Des Moines Metro Opera), Belle (Beauty & the Beast, Des Moines Metro Opera Opera Iowa program). Lauretta/Nan (Gianni Schicchi/American Gothical, Cedar Rapids Opera), & Königin der Nacht (Die Zauberflöte, ILA).

In addition to opera, Sarah frequently performs musical theater, pop, and cumbia repertoire through concert and cabaret work. She is the recipient of numerous awards from organizations such as Opera Mississippi, The Schubert Club, National Society of Arts & Letters, Musicians Club of Women, the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota/the Dakotas, multiple awards at the district and regional levels of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, and most recently The George Shirley Vocal Competition.

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