My Money: ‘Covid exposed the fragility of the music ecosystem – and gave me the kick I needed to save’

January 12, 2026 13:03 UTC

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My Money: ‘Covid exposed the fragility of the music ecosystem – and gave me the kick I needed to save’

Mezzo soprano Sharon CartySharon Carty is a former teacher turned mezzo soprano. Carty, who lives in Celbridge, is a graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, and the Oper Frankfurt Young Artists programme, and is an artistic partner to the Irish National Opera.

Source: Irish Independent January 12, 2026 13:03 UTC

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