Cathy Bell
Cathy Bell
Cathy Bell

Cathy Bell, mezzo, has established a varied career in opera, ensemble and particularly oratorio work, coming to notice for the innate musicality and sensitivity to text that she brings to every performance. Recent highlights include the role of Venus in Pepusch Venus and Adonis for the Valletta International Baroque Festival, and Second Witch in the Academy of Ancient Music's highly acclaimed Dido and Aeneas at the Barbican.

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Upcoming events

Bach St John Passion with Polyphony

Friday 3 April, 2026 at 2.30pm

Stephen Layton, conductor

Studio recording with the BBC Singers

13-17 April 2026

Studio recording with Sofi Jeannin

Cathy Bell, mezzo, has established a varied career in opera, ensemble and particularly oratorio work, coming to notice for the innate musicality and sensitivity to text that she brings to every performance. Recent highlights include the role of Venus in Pepusch Venus and Adonis for the Valletta International Baroque Festival, and Second Witch in the Academy of Ancient Music's highly acclaimed Dido and Aeneas at the Barbican.

FULL BIOGRAPHY

Upcoming events

Bach St John Passion with Polyphony

Friday 3 April, 2026 at 2.30pm

Stephen Layton, conductor

Studio recording with the BBC Singers

13-17 April 2026

Studio recording with Sofi Jeannin