Susan Bullock’s unique position as one of the world’s most sought-after British dramatic sopranos was recognised by the award of a CBE in June 2014.

Of her most distinctive roles, Wagner’s Brünnhilde has garnered outstanding praise leading Susan Bullock to become the first ever soprano to sing four consecutive cycles of Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Royal Opera House under Sir Antonio Pappano. Appearances as Richard Strauss’ Elektra have brought her equal international acclaim and collaborations with some of the world’s leading conductors including Fabio Luisi, Semyon Bychkov, Seiji Ozawa, Sir Mark Elder and Edo de Waart. 

In recent seasons, Susan has begun to explore new repertoire with debuts last season as Klytaemnestra (Elektra) at Canadian Opera Company under Johannes Debus, the role of Liz Stride in the world premiere of Iain Bell’s Jack the Ripper for ENO; and she reprised her acclaimed portrayal of Mother in Mark Anthony-Turnage’s Greek at BAM after a successful debut for Edinburgh International Festival and Scottish Opera the previous season. Further debuts in recent seasons include in the role of Kostelnicka (Jenufa) for Grange Park Opera, both Gertrude and The Witch (Hänsel und Gretel) for Opera North and Grange Park Opera; and Mrs Lovett (Sweeney Todd) for Houston Grand Opera. This season includes her debut as Mother in the European premier of Missy Mazzoli’s award winning Breaking the Waves for Scottish Opera at the Edinburgh Festival, a welcome return to the role of Mrs Lovett with Bergen National Opera, and Klytaemnestra in concert with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Kirill Karabits. 

Susan Bullock’s substantial discography includes Der Ring des Nibelungen with Oper Frankfurt under Sebastian Weigle on OehmsClassics (also available on DVD), and the title role in Salome with the Philharmonia Orchestra under Sir Charles Mackerras for Chandos.