Sarah Knott

Sarah Knott, mezzo-soprano, praised by Opera News, “getting the maximum response with a minimum of mocking sycophancy,” as Mistress Quickly in Bronx Opera’s production of Falstaff.  

Knott, has sung Ulrica in Un Ballo in Maschera with Amore Opera (NYC), Principessa in Suor Angelica with Capitol Opera (Troy, NY), Katisha in Mikado with Troupers Light Opera (Norwalk, CT), and Third Witch in Macbeth with Empire Opera (NYC).  Ms. Knott was a Young Artist at Cedar Rapids Opera (IA) where she covered Mamma Lucia in Cavalleria Rusticana. She originated the role of Mrs. Fowler in Theodore Christman’s Adriana McMannes at the National Opera Center.

She sang the world premiere of Brad Bombardier’s collection of Marion Thompson van Steenwyk’s poetry titled, Brittle Bright, in recital at the University of MN Duluth. The collection of songs evolved into an orchestral premiere was with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra (Duluth, MN) in 2022 and then selected to be part of the City Lyric Opera’s (NY) programming for the 2023-2024 season in Manhattan.

Recently awarded a grant from the Arts and Culture Alliance of Marshalltown, Iowa; Sarah will present solo recitals and educational voice and opera outreach in Marshall County, IA in Fall 2026.

In addition to her performance schedule, Sarah is an adjunct voice professor at Simpson College.  Sarah teaches in Rhodes and Marshalltown, IA: private voice, piano and flute lessons.  She is passionate about body positivity and accessibility on stage.

Originally from Iowa, Sarah received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Voice Performance and Flute Performance from Waldorf University (Iowa) and a Master’s degree in Voice Performance from the University of MN Duluth.