Head of the Vocal Department at The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University.
Sharon Rostorf-Zamir is one of Israel’s most acclaimed sopranos, Internationally recognized for her luminous voice and profound interpretive depth, she has graced leading opera houses and concert halls across Europe, Japan, China and the United States.
At the age of 24, she became a principal soloist at the Frankfurt Opera House, where she remained for five seasons. She made her New York City Opera debut in 2004 as Susanna in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro to critical acclaim and has since performed in major venues including Paris, Prague, Bilbao, Madrid, Rome, Milano, Budapest and London.
A longtime artist with the Israeli Opera since 1991, she has portrayed a wide range of roles such as Gilda, Norina, Adina, Adele, and many more in both standard and contemporary repertoire.
As a concert soloist, she has frequently appeared with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra under Zubin Mehta and collaborated with renowned conductors including Kurt Masur, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, David Stern, and Dan Ettinger.
Her discography features live recordings with the Israel Philharmonic under Mehta and Masur, as well as with the Tokyo Philharmonic in Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 under Dan Ettinger.
Deeply committed to contemporary Israeli music, she has premiered numerous works composed especially for her by the country’s foremost composers, including Dov Selzer, Gil Shohat, Eugene Levitas, Aharon Harlap, Sharon Farber, and Stella Lerner.
Sharon Rostorf-Zamir is herself an active composer in nonclassical genres. She writes heartfelt Jewish soul songs exploring engaging children’s musicals with playful, singable storytelling, and contemporary pop songs.
In the Baroque repertoire, she has excelled in Handel operas, performing Amadigi di Gaula and Teseo at the Händel Festspiele in Halle, Germany, and recording Amadigi and Rodrigo with Al Ayre Español (Naïve). She recorded Handel’s Floridante with Complesso Barocco and Alan Curtis (Deutsche Grammophon/Archiv) and portrayed Agilea in Teseo with Lautten Compagney (released on DVD by Arthaus), later recording the rare German-language version of Handel’s Messiah with the same ensemble.Her discography also includes a Schumann album with pianist Jonathan Zak (Romeo Records, 2007), a Schubert lieder recording with Daniel Gortler (2010), and the solo album Forever to Remember (2013), dedicated to poems by Holocaust survivor Yaakov Barzilai.
Prof. Sharon Rostorf-Zamir is a distinguished vocal pedagogue and Full Professor at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music, Tel Aviv University, where she serves as Head of the Vocal Department and has shaped generations of singers since 2007. Renowned for her insightful approach that blends technical precision, dramatic interpretation, and a deep understanding of vocal health and artistry—drawn from her own illustrious international performing career—she is a sought-after masterclass leader worldwide. She is delighted to be giving upcoming masterclasses at the Mannheim Opera Studio, Germany,
this coming June, sharing her expertise in operatic repertoire, song literature, and stage presence with emerging artists.
Her students consistently achieve remarkable success, launching thriving international careers on major opera stages, in concert halls, and through prestigious competitions and ensembles across Europe, North America, and beyond—a testament to her mentorship and the high standards she instills in vocal technique, musicality, and professional development.
She directed international programs including Summer Opera Tel-Aviv and the vocal component of Music Fest Perugia.
Sharon is also a regular advisor to Israel’s Ministry of Culture and one of the founders of the Israeli Voice Association for singing teachers.
Contact: sharonrostorfzamir@gmail.com
