Ellen Pearson

Mezzo-Soprano

“Flowing lines from the orchestra rise and fall to provide the backdrop to parlando-style singing, intensely and beautifully delivered by Pearson, especially in the softest moments.”

Jonathan Cross – Opera Magazine, July 2026

An emerging artist in the opera world

Ellen Pearson is an acclaimed Mezzo-Soprano from Kent, UK.

Known for her expressive voice and captivating stage presence, she has performed leading roles with Opera Holland Park and excelled in prestigious competitions. Ellen is a Jette Parker Artist for the Royal Ballet and Opera (2025-2027).

A graduate with distinction from the Royal College of Music, Ellen has earned recognition as an Opera Prelude Artist, Wigmore Hall French Song Exchange Artist, and a Britten Pears Young Artist.

Discover more about Ellen and view her bio here…

Ellen Pearson
Royal Ballet & Opera
Oxford International Song Festival
Oxford International Song Festival
Oxford International Song Festival
Opera Prelude

“Pearson is a wonderfully expressive performer, with great swashes of impassioned, red-blooded singing”

Richard Bratby, The Spectator

“The wonderful voice of Ellen Pearson embodying an immaculate and stellar Flora Bervoix”

Lohengrin Magazine, Dr. Eloi de Tera

Latest News & Updates

Ellen steps in as Giovanna in Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House

Ellen steps in as Giovanna in Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House

Due to the indisposition of Jingwen Cai, Ellen Pearson stepped in and performed the role of Giovanna in Rigoletto alongside Rosa Feola as Gilda, George Petean as Rigoletto and Ivan Ayon-Rivas as the Duke.
Ellen Pearson selected to join the Askonas Holt Lies Askonas Fellowship

Ellen Pearson selected to join the Askonas Holt Lies Askonas Fellowship

Ellen Pearson has been selected to join the Askonas Holt Lies Askonas Singers’ Fellowship, a programme for young emerging singers.
Livestream of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana from Verbier Festival, Switzerland

Livestream of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana from Verbier Festival, Switzerland

on 24th July 2025, Ellen Pearson performed the role of La Ciesca in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. The performance is available to watch again on Medici TV.
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Ellen steps in as Giovanna in Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House

Ellen steps in as Giovanna in Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House

Due to the indisposition of Jingwen Cai, Ellen Pearson stepped in and performed the role of Giovanna in Rigoletto alongside Rosa Feola as Gilda, George Petean as Rigoletto and Ivan Ayon-Rivas as the Duke.
Ellen Pearson selected to join the Askonas Holt Lies Askonas Fellowship

Ellen Pearson selected to join the Askonas Holt Lies Askonas Fellowship

Ellen Pearson has been selected to join the Askonas Holt Lies Askonas Singers’ Fellowship, a programme for young emerging singers.
Livestream of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana from Verbier Festival, Switzerland

Livestream of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana from Verbier Festival, Switzerland

on 24th July 2025, Ellen Pearson performed the role of La Ciesca in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi and Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. The performance is available to watch again on Medici TV.
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