Joanna Harries

Joanna Harries is a talented mezzo-soprano born in New Zealand and raised in Wales, who has developed a versatile career in opera, concert, and recital work. She trained at prestigious institutions including Cambridge University, the Royal Northern College of Music, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and the National Opera Studio in London. Joanna has performed a wide range of operatic roles from baroque to contemporary, such as Medoro in *Orlando*, Contessa Ceprano in *Rigoletto*, and Prince/Stepmother in *Cinderella* with Opera North. She has made notable debuts with Opera Rara and major orchestras like the London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic.

Joanna is praised for her "stylish" singing and "emotional force" in performance. Beyond opera, she is a passionate recitalist and co-founder of SongPath, a project combining music, nature, and mental health awareness. Her debut song album *Letters from Scandinavia*, featuring Scandinavian repertoire, was released in 2025 with pianist Sholto Kynoch. Joanna actively participates in festivals and mental health initiatives, making her a distinctive voice in the classical music scene today.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Opera

Baroque

Romantic Music

Art Song

Lieder

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Latest Release

Letters from Scandinavia

Joanna Harries•

Sholto Kynoch

Album - 29 Tracks - Released September 5, 2025