Salvadoran-American coloratura soprano Sarah Rosales is notably known for her performance of the U.S national anthem for the 7th Democratic Presidential Debate in the 2020 election cycle. The event led her to make history, becoming the first individual of Salvadoran descent to sing on CNN LIVE International. Opera career highlights include Belle (Beauty & the Beast, Des Moines Metro Opera), Lauretta/Nan (Gianni Schicchi/American Gothical, Cedar Rapids Opera), Königin der Nacht (Die Zauberflöte, ILA). In addition to opera, Sarah frequently performs musical theater, pop, and cumbia repertoire through concert and cabaret work. She is the recipient of numerous awards from organizations such as Opera Mississippi, The Schubert Club, NSAL Shirley Rabb Winston Scholarship, Musicians Club of Women, the Edvard Grieg Society of Minnesota, and most recently a winner of the Iowa district, and an encouragement award winner in the Upper Midwest Regionals of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition.

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