Judith Howarth

One of Britain's most popular sopranos, Judith Howarth has had a durable career, thanks to her large repertory and her mastery of both lyric and dramatic roles in several languages. She is also a significant educator. Howarth was born in Ipswich, in England's Suffolk region, on September 11, 1962. She studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later took lessons with Patricia MacMahon. Howarth appeared in several lead roles as a student, including Mimi in Puccini's La bohème, and when she finished her studies, she was ready to hit the ground running. At age ...