“Sarah Prestwidge brought comedic flair and charm to Papagena, making the most of her brief but memorable role”. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Antonia Constantin – a young (ish) perspective“
“It is a shame that Mozart did not give Sarah Prestwidge in the role of Papagena more to do as she has an attractive voice and a sense of comedy in her encounters with Papageno.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ John Groves – London Theatre Reviews
“Sarah Prestwidge, tripling up to play Papagena (also First Lady, boys and chorus) was an excellent counter to her Papageno while the renowned duet was both impeccably executed and thoroughly captivating.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Fiona Maclean – London Unattached
“Doubling as priests, boys and others besides, the trio of ladies — Sarah Prestwidge, Martha Jones and Meriel Cunningham — worked overtime as puppeteers.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Daniel Lewis – Times
“the trio of Sarah Prestwidge, Martha Jones and Meriel Cunningham are simply delightful. They sing beautifully together in all their various roles and their choreography is quite flawless. “ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ London Living Large
“As previously mentioned The Three Ladies, Sarah Prestwidge (also Papagena). Martha Jones and Meriel Cunningham (a Charles Court Opera stalwart) deserve particular individual and collective praise” PSWcritic
Meet the Cast of La Rondine at Victorian Opera – Watch it here…
On The Couch with Sarah Prestwidge
“As a music educator I have always been an advocate for quality music education especially for First Nations and disadvantaged communities. I want to inspire and pave the way for the next generation of musicians to pursue their dreams.” Read more…
SBS NITV Interview
Acclaimed First Nations soprano and proud Darug woman, Sarah Prestwidge has risen to international acclaim throughout her career, having starred in many productions over the years, which has seen her make the move to the UK to continue to pursue dreams.
Sarah is also passionate about being a mentor and role model to other First Nations people who have a dream to be an opera singer, with the work she does with Short Black Opera. Sarah is currently back in Australia for the much anticipated opera Parrwang Lifts the Sky, a stunning Wadawurring Country creation story, which she stars as the majestic Parrwang. Listen here...
RRR 102.7 FM Radio Interview
“Acclaimed First Nations soprano and proud Darug woman, Sarah Prestwidge has risen to international acclaim throughout her career, having starred in many productions over the years, which has seen her make the move to the UK to continue to pursue dreams.
Sarah is also passionate about being a mentor and role model to other First Nations people who have a dream to be an opera singer, with the work she does with Short Black Opera. Listen here...
Limelight: 2024 First Nations Arts and Culture Awards
“Acclaimed First Nations soprano and proud Darug woman, Sarah Prestwidge has risen to international acclaim throughout her career, having starred in many productions over the years, which has seen her make the move to the UK to continue to pursue dreams.
Sarah is also passionate about being a mentor and role model to other First Nations people who have a dream to be an opera singer, with the work she does with Short Black Opera. Read more...
“Both the main characters and the chorus deserve nothing but praise, yet I would like to highlight three names that made this evening unforgettable: award-winning Samuel Snowden (Figaro, the barber), the Australian Sarah Prestwidge (Susanna, the servant), and the hilarious Morgana Warren- Jones (Marcellina, Figaro’s bride-to-be-then-turned-out-to-be-mother).” Read more…
Pacific Opera Alumni Interviews
“For me, this was the biggest learning challenge of 2020. I had to learn to be self-sufficient, be my own cheerleader and find personal strength. I certainly haven’t been alone as my wonderful network in Australia, including my Pacific Opera friends and mentors, have been at arm’s length, checking in on me. ” Read more…
Radio Interview with 2GB
To listen to my radio interview with Luke Grant on 2GB in Australia, click here: Australian soprano’s UK scholarship
Marten Bequest Scholarship
It is an absolute honour to receive the Marten Bequest Scholarship for Voice, to help fund my operatic endeavours. Thank you to the Australian Council for the Arts and Perpetual Limited. I hope to follow in the esteemed path of its past recipients. To read more about the Scholarship click here: Marten Bequest Scholarship
Limelight Magazine Review of Buckley Opera:
“Sarah Prestwidge rather defeated all in coming to the rescue after Shauntai Batzke’s late withdrawal due to family circumstances. The combination of Prestwidge’s sweet, mellifluous soprano, her music’s gentle warmth and the light, graceful steps she took brought a touching presence to the only Indigenous role. Particularly striking, Prestwidge beautifully tempered Buckley’s brawny resonance for the intimate duet they shared in Act 2 as they sank into each other’s affection.”
2020 Young Artist – Pacific Opera
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