Equally passionate about opera and concert performance, Sophie was awarded First Prize at the 2021 Gustav Mahler Competition in Geneva alongside duo partner and pianist Émile Chandellier. She regularly collaborates with the ensemble Gli Angeli, and their recent interpretation of Bach’s St John Passion at Victoria Hall received critical acclaim: “The young Sophie Gallagher possesses all the vocal qualities required for this repertoire—a rounded voice with a fruity timbre” (Le Temps). This artistic sensitivity is also reflected in her recording released by Claves Records. In the UK, Sophie has given recitals at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, and has appeared as a soloist in numerous oratorios, including Schütz’s Christmas Oratorio at St John’s Smith Square.

From an early age, Sophie studied voice, cello, piano, and organ at the esteemed music schools of Salisbury Cathedral and Wells Cathedral. She later devoted herself entirely to singing, earning a Bachelor’s degree from the Royal College of Music (Josephine Baker Prize) before pursuing a Master’s degree at the Haute École de Musique in Geneva, where she studied with Heidi Brunner and Nina Uhari, and privately with Raymond Connell (UK). She continues to refine her artistry, working with KS Michael Schade, Michèle Losier, and Nenad Marinkovic.