Isabelle Druet is widely regarded as one of the most acclaimed French mezzo-sopranos of her generation. Equally at home on the opera stage and in recital, she navigates effortlessly through centuries of music, from Monteverdi to Britten, with remarkable versatility and grace.

A musician with an unconventional background, Isabelle Druet initially trained in dance and theater before venturing into singing, beginning her journey in contemporary and traditional music. She later pursued formal vocal studies at the prestigious CNSMD in Paris. Her talent quickly garnered recognition, earning her numerous accolades, including “Promising Lyrical Artist 2007” from ADAMI, a prize at the esteemed Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2008, the title of Most Promising Lyrical Artist at the “Victoires de la Musique Classique 2010,” and being named a “Rising Star” in 2013. These achievements paved the way for engagements at the world’s leading opera houses and collaborations with renowned ensembles.

Isabelle Druet’s career highlights include performing Carmen at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein and Opéra National de Lorraine, Baba the Turk in The Rake’s Progress at the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg, Melanto in Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Concepción in L’Heure Espagnole at the Lyon Auditorium, Salle Pleyel, and Barbican Centre, and the title roles in La Périchole and La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein.

Druet has collaborated with esteemed conductors such as François-Xavier Roth, René Jacobs, Leonard Slatkin, Emmanuelle Haïm, and William Christie. She has performed with world-renowned ensembles and orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Gürzenich Orchester, Tonhalle Orchester Zürich, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Orchestre National de Lyon, Orchestre National de Liège, National Orchestra of Belgium, Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Pygmalion, Les Arts Florissants, Berliner Barocksolisten, and Insula Orchestra.

Isabelle Druet has an extensive discography, showcasing her artistry through numerous recordings with prestigious ensembles such as Le Poème Harmonique, the Orchestre National de Lyon, and Les Siècles. Her work spans a wide range of styles and repertoires, including recitals, operatic roles, and orchestral collaborations, highlighting her remarkable versatility and deep musicality.