Though she took a minor detour in her early career, mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty has firmly established herself in the European vocal scene. She is active on operatic and concert stages as well as in recital and has a broad repertoire, spanning sacred music from the Renaissance to contemporary works.
Carty was born in Celbridge, in Ireland's County Kildare. Her family wasn't overly musical, except for a grandparent who played the fiddle. Nevertheless, she became interested in classical music as a child and was heavily involved in the music program at her secondary school. Howev...