Sally-Anne Russell is an Australian opera singer. Russell is a mezzo-soprano and has performed nationally and in the USA, Britain and New Zealand. [1]
Together with Sara Macliver, Russell earned nominations for the 2004 and 2005 ARIA Awards for Best Classical Album for their albums Bach Arias and Duets and Baroque Duets.
Russell and Mario Dobernig are co-artistic directors of the Albury Chamber Music Festival, [2] and is also a member of the Kathaumixw Festival International Artistic Council in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, and the Belvedere International Singing Competition, Vienna. [3]
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Bach Arias and Duets (with Sara Macliver) |
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Baroque Duets (with Sara Macliver) |
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1000 Years of Classical Music, Vol. 11: Baroque & Before – Pergolesi: Stabat mater |
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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2004 | Bach Arias and Duets (with Sara Macliver) | Best Classical Album | Nominated | [7] |
2005 | Baroque Duets (with Sara Macliver) | Nominated |
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